CARES MHA

02/02/2026

For information on PrEP visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/prep.html.

01/29/2026

Having HIV can be a source of major stress. HIV may challenge your sense of well-being or complicate existing mental health conditions. Good mental health will help you live your life to the fullest and is essential to successfully treating HIV. For information regarding HIV treatment and other resources, please visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/ryan-white.html.
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01/27/2026

HIV is a preventable disease. The risk of HIV infection can be reduced by:
being abstinent
being tested for HIV and other s*xually transmitted infections
using condoms during s*x
not sharing needles.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an additional prevention option. It is a daily pill or injection that prevents HIV. It is up to 99% effective when taken as prescribed. Find PrEP, PEP, STI testing, and other services near you by visiting https://locator.hiv.gov./ .

Contact the confidential ADPH HIV Hotline 1-800-228-0469.

01/23/2026

HIV remains a major global public health issue, having claimed an estimated 44.1 million lives to date. Transmission is ongoing in all countries globally. Know your status. Get tested.

01/12/2026

HIV can be spread through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. HIV is primarily spread unprotected s*x and sharing needles. To protect yourself before exposure, use condoms during s*x and also consider taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). For more information on HIV and prevention methods such as PrEP, please visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/or contact us!

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the CARES team to your family. We hope you have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

12/09/2025

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a daily pill or injection that prevents HIV. PrEP is for people without HIV who may have been exposed to HIV through methods such as unprotected s*x or needle sharing. Find PrEP and other services near you by visiting ADPH webpage here https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/prep.html or visiting the service locator at https://locator.hiv.gov.

12/09/2025

https://youtu.be/W8D97Vk6_IA

PrEP is a drug used to prevent HIV. It is up to 99% effctive when taken as prescribed. Find PrEP and other services near you by visiting https://locator.hiv.gov.

This Clinicians Chat video features Dr. Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS, a physician in the Infectious Disease Clinic at Harlem Hospital; John Weiser, MD, MPH, a med...

11/11/2025

PrEP is medicine that greatly reduces your chance of getting HIV from s*x or injection drug use.
PrEP is for people without HIV who may be exposed to HIV through s*x or injection drug use.
Most insurance plans and state Medicaid programs cover PrEP.

08/20/2025

Learn how to PrEP for HIV prevention : https://www.thebodypro.com/article/current-options-prep-hiv-clinician-guide

08/12/2025

The facts are real, Alzheimer’s disease by the numbers. This affects people in our community. At MHA we offer free resources for you and your caregivers.

08/07/2025

Regulation comes from connection—not control. 🤝

When a child is overwhelmed, they’re not giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. What helps most? Your calm. Your presence. Your comfort.

Save this for the next meltdown moment—or share with someone who supports kids through the big feelings.