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The Aids Foundation of Chicago offers testing, financial assistance, medication, and housing. HIV, HCV and other types of STI testing are available through the AIDS Foundation of Chicago; along with HIV education for those who are diagnosed and in need of assistance handling their symptoms and diagnosis. Medication for those who are not diagnosed with HIV, but wish to prevent the infection is available as well; in the form of PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis). Financial Assistance for those with HIV or other disabilities is also offered, through case management. Finally, in the most dire cases, the AFC also provides permanent and temporary housing to those who are homeless and diagnosed with HIV, AIDS, or another disability.

Testing[ edit]

 * The Aids Foundation of Chicago provides testing not only for HIV, but also hepatitis C and other STI's.

Financial Assistance[ edit]

 * Offers emergency financial assistance to those who cannot afford it on their own.
 * Case management
 * Helps those diagnosed with HIV to find medical related assistance, whether relating to HIV or not.

Medication[ edit]

 * PrEP: (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) is for those who are NOT diagnosed with HIV and want to prevent the infection. PrEP can be used by men and women, regardless of sexual orientation.
 * Brand name: “Truvada”

Housing[ edit]

 * Permanent Housing
 * For those who are homeless with HIV, AIDS, or another disability
 * Affordable Housing
 * Senior Housing
 * Guide to insurance coverage in regards to HIV, and medication coverage

HIV Education[ edit]

 * Education for those diagnosed with HIV