AIDS counselling
Performance specification
AIDS counselling is offered in Hesse by public health offices and independent organisations (Hessische Aidshilfen, AIDS-Aufklärung Frankfurt). Counselling is confidential, anonymous and free of charge. Topics of the counselling can be, for example, the HIV test, infection risks, protection against infection and fear of infection. In addition, the AIDS counselling provides comprehensive information on HIV infection and AIDS. Counselling can take place in person or by telephone; AIDS centres also offer e-mail and online counselling.
It is possible to have an anonymous HIV test at all public health offices and at some AIDS support centres; in some cases it is necessary to make an appointment in advance.
The Hessian AIDS support centres also offer a wide range of counselling and support services for people with HIV and their relatives.
Which documents are required?
None.
What are the fees?
There are no costs for AIDS counselling. The costs for the HIV test vary according to the provider and the test procedure. Information on this can be obtained from the AIDS counselling centre in your region.
What else should I know?
Basic information on the topic of HIV/Aids can be found on the pages of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BzGA), e.g. at https://www.gib-aids-keine-chance.de/ and on the "Internetseite der Deutschen AIDS-Hilfe e.V". On these pages you can also download or order information brochures.
You can reach the nationwide anonymous counselling service of the AIDS help centres from Mon: - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00 and Sunday from 12:00 - 14:00 by calling 0180 - 33 19411 (0.09 Euro./min. from the German landline network, prices from mobile networks may vary).
You can reach the BzGA counselling hotline from Mon: - Thurs: 10:00 - 22:00, Fri: - Sun: 10:00 - 18:00 by calling 01805 - 555 444 (0.14 Euro/min. from a landline, mobile phone max. 0.42 Euro/min.).
Who do I need to contact?
In the telephone directory you will find the addresses and telephone numbers of the municipal and district health offices. The website of AIDS-Hilfe Hessen(https://www.aids-hilfe-hessen.de) has a search engine that can be used to find contact persons in the health offices, HIV testing centres and AIDS help centres in Hessen by postcode.