HIV/AIDS Services

(630) 682-7400 ext.7310

Our trained staff provides free, confidential and anonymous counseling and testing for HIV antibodies. Parental consent is not required. Case management services are available to county residents who are living with HIV disease. Education programs are available for community groups and schools. For information, call 682-7400 ext. 7310.

HIV Antibody Testing And Counseling

The DuPage County Health Department offers testing and counseling services that are anonymous, or confidential, and free of charge. These services are available by appointment to anyone age 12 and over without parental consent. Trained counselors meet with each person before the test is performed and offer support and assistance by:

• Providing factual, up-to-date information about HIV Infection and AIDS
• Providing information about the test including its purpose, limitations, risks, benefits, and interpretation
• Helping determine the individual's risk of exposure to the virus (HIV)
• Helping identify ways to protect oneself and others and reduce the risk of exposure to the virus (HIV)
• Providing information regarding medical and support services available to anyone affected by HIV and/or AIDS, including friends and family
• Sign language interpreters available in clinic
• Spanish speaking counselors available in clinic

A sample is collected to detect possible HIV infection. A positive test indicates that a person has been infected by the virus, and may develop AIDS in the future. A negative test indicates that no signs of infection were detected.

Case Management

HIV case managers are available to assess the physical, financial, and emotional needs of clients and then assist them in developing a healthy plan of care. Case managers help clients access and utilize local resources by providing referrals to :

• Physicians
• Public aid or social security
• Local support groups
• Home health services
• CD4+ testing
• Assistance with partner notification
• Transportation
• Nutritional counseling and food
• Housing
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health counseling
• Legal services
• Volunteer services
• TB testing

Each staff member is sensitive to the unique issues facing persons living with HIV disease and seek to ease the impact of the diagnosis on daily life.

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