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AIDS; counseling
People living with HIV, as well as their relatives, partners and anyone else who has questions on the subject can contact a counseling center.
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In addition to the 76 state and municipal health authorities, 10 psychosocial AIDS counseling centers and AIDS service organizations are available to provide information on HIV/AIDS to people living with HIV, their relatives, partners and anyone else who has questions on the subject. With at least one psychosocial AIDS counselling centre in each administrative district, Bavaria has established a nationwide, specialized information and counselling service. The advice centers, health authorities and AIDS service organizations provide advice by telephone and in person and hold educational events on HIV/AIDS. In addition, the health authorities offer free, anonymous HIV antibody tests if required.
The aim of the advice and support is to ensure that those directly or indirectly affected by HIV are not left alone with their fate and to strengthen their motivation to act in a health-conscious and responsible manner.
From the age of 16, those insured under the statutory health insurance scheme with a substantial risk of HIV infection are entitled to medical advice, necessary examinations and, after consultation, also to the provision of prescription drugs for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Adults pay the statutory co-payment for the medication.
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AIDS prevention and psychosocial AIDS counseling centers; application for funding
The Free State of Bavaria provides grants for the expenses of psychosocial AIDS counseling centers and for projects to prevent the immunodeficiency disease AIDS. Funding is also provided for further training measures for specialist staff and volunteers in AIDS work.
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HIV and AIDS; information, prevention and counseling
The health authorities, AIDS counseling centers and AIDS service organizations provide information and advice on the risks of infection, preventive measures and HIV antibody tests.
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Social affairs; information
You can obtain information on social matters from the municipality and the district office, among others.
Status: 05.03.2025
Editorial responsibility Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Gesundheit, Pflege und Prävention
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