Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline

800-332-2437 (voice)

800-332-3889 (TTY for the deaf and hearing impaired)

ohioaidshotline@catf.net

 

Call or email the Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline for free, anonymous and confidential answers to your questions and concerns.

  

About the Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline…

 

Columbus AIDS Task Force has operated the statewide Ohio AIDS/HIV/STD Hotline since 1988. The Hotline offers an opportunity for callers to explore personal HIV and STD risk behavior, ask questions and/or seek out resources, privately and anonymously.  Anonymity is guaranteed so callers feel free to explore the potential impact of HIV and STDs on their lives. Hotline operators pro­vide callers with up-to-date and accurate information about many topics including transmission, prevention methods, and testing. Each caller receives individualized attention and the Hotline provides immediate, reliable responses to persons of all ages, nationalities, ethnic groups, and economic status. 

 

The statewide Hotline is also a resource for persons living with HIV/AIDS, and acts as an information and referral service to Ohio residents. It is the largest provider of HIV/AIDS referral information in the state. This includes referrals to counseling and testing sites (CTSs), local health departments and task forces, mental health facilities, medical, legal and dental practitioners, etc. 

 

The Hotline is staffed by trained volunteers and CATF Prevention and Education staff and operates six days a week: Monday thru Friday, 9am to 7pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm.

 

All calls to the Hotline are free and anonymous.

 

Hotline Services…

 

Answers to your questions and concerns

Hotline callers can get up-to-date and consistent answers to their questions about:

• their risk of HIV and / or other sexually transmitted diseases or infections
• HIV testing and screening for sexually transmitted diseases and infections
• safer sex information
• symptoms of HIV or STD infection
• current statistics
• workplace issues
• caring for someone living with HIV/AIDS
• myths, misconceptions and general HIV/AIDS and STD-related concerns

 

 

Referrals

Hotline callers can receive referrals to:

• HIV test sites and sexual health clinics in their counties
• local service organizations that assist persons living with HIV/AIDS
• social service agencies and community-based organizations
• support groups and/or services
• health education programs
• reliable information websites and other specialized hotlines

 

Printed Materials

Hotline callers can also receive free printed materials mailed to their agency or home. Upon request, information mailed to callers’ homes can be sent in plain  mailers without identifying information.

 

Classroom Question and Answer Sessions

Classrooms and organizations can arrange a “group” call to Hotline staff if they have access to a speakerphone. Pre-arranged group question and answer sessions can be scheduled by calling the Hotline Coordinator at 614-299-2437, ext. 106, or send email to ohioaidshotline@catf.net

 

E-mail

If you have questions or concerns, would like information or referrals, and prefer getting your information by email, Most of these services are also available via email at ohioaidshotline@catf.net

 

* Please be aware that although we do not track or record email responses in any way, our email address is ohioaidshotline@catf.net and our responses to your questions will have that address. If anyone other than yourself has access to your email account and you do not want them to know of your correspondence with the Hotline, please take appropriate precautions.