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(RITA!) HIV Treatment Alerts - February 2001
Amigos Volunteers in Education and Services, Inc. (AVES)
AVES works to empower communities by respecting differences in language, culture, and sexual identity. The organization is committed to stopping the spread of HIV and serving as a bridge to close gaps that impede access to care. The mission of AVES is to promote a healthy community through education, disease prevention, advocacy, and direct care to Latinos and other historically underserved populations. AVES offers or can arrange for the following services:
Eligibility: To receive most services, individuals must be HIV positive or have AIDS, have an income at or less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level, and reside within the Houston metropolitan area. Some fees may apply for services or testing.
Contact information:
AVES
4126 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1310
Houston, TX 77027
Phone:
713.626.2837
800.981.2837 (toll free)
The above information was accessed from the AVES website (www.aves-health.org) in February 2001.
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