June 5
This day honors long-term survivors of the epidemic and raises awareness of their needs, issues and journeys.
Visit the HLTSAD website from the community. This observance day is led by LKA; who also created a safe space online to find peer-support. Click here to request to join.
The 2021 theme is “AIDS at 40: Envisioning a Future We Never Imagined”. The 2021 hashtag is #HLTSAD and #AIDSat40.
Find HIV Testing and Other Services
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We’ve updated HIV Testing & Care Services Locator with information on PrEP and STI services. Embed the Locator in your site to connect your audience with these services and HIV testing, housing and mental health services, too.
Learn about the Epidemic
Many federal agencies work to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in the U.S, including those with living with HIV:
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The Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign (formerly known as Act Against AIDS) includes resources and partnerships aimed at stopping HIV stigma and promoting HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.
The CDC campaign Doing It motivates adults to get tested for HIV and know their status. Get Doing It posters, banners, videos and more.
View and share Paul’s story from Positive Spin –real stories from real people about their unique experiences along the HIV Continuum of Care.
Use Digital Communication
Watch this Facebook Live video for tips on using social media for HIV/AIDS observances.
Watch these short videos
- Tips for creating a great Facebook Live
- What makes a good Instagram story?
- When is it good to put a gif in a Tweet?
Find more HIV.gov articles on using social media.