Help Center International (HCII) is an international NGO

with offices located in  Jacksonville, Florida U.S.A.

The focus of Help Center International has three major components: 

Education in the form of Implementing floating schools/ Literacy programs and HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention , also Relief and Resource provision and emergency services, and providing Medical information and resource service to countries in need.

Starting May 3rd 

Through

May 17th in Accra, Ghana

HCII will be sponsoring a list of activities such as educational seminars on HIV/AIDS prevention for youth and adults. These seminars will include workshops on possible entrepreneur ventures for women and young girls, films such as “Yesterday” which will help create a clearer understanding of the impact HIV has on individuals and families in Africa, and quilt ceremony and candlelight vigil for those lost to the virus.

This will be the first of a serious of events planned by HCI to combat the rising incidence of HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

Help Center International would like hivfreegeneration and its partners to partner with us in making this event and future events/projects and activities successful. HCII would also like to assist with activities and events and projects sponsored by our partners as best we can.

HIV IS A VERY SERIOUS DISEASE 

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the final and most serious stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS begins when a person with HIV infection has a CD4 cell count below 200. CD4 cells are also called "T-cells" or "helper cells"; they are a type of immune cell. AIDS is also defined by numerous opportunistic infections and cancers that occur in the presence of HIV infection.

 

National HIV/AIDS Hotlines

  • AIDS in Prison Project's Hotline:
    1-718-378-7022 (English and Spanish)
    Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Eastern Time)
    HIV/AIDS hotline for prisoners. All collect calls accepted.

  • The Americans With Disabilities Act Information and Assistance Hotline:
    1-800-514-0301
    TTY: 1-800-514-0383
    International: 1-202-541-0301
    Hours: Monday through Thursday 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Eastern Time)

 

  • National AIDS Hotline:
    1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TTY: 1-888-232-6348
    Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    E-mail:     cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    In English, en Español.

  • National Herpes Hotline:
    1-919-361-8488 Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Eastern Time)

  • National Native American AIDS Prevention Center:
    1-720-382-2244
    Fax: 1-720-382-2248
    Automated fax information: 1-800-283-6880
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
    E-mail:     information@nnaapc.org

  • National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Hotline:
    English: 1-800-227-8922
    Spanish: 1-800-344-7432 (7 days a week, 8:00 am to 2:00 am, Eastern Time)
    TTY/TDD: 1-800-243-7889
    Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Provides anonymous, confidential information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and how to prevent them. Also, provides referrals to clinical and other services.

  • Women Alive:
    1-800-554-4876
    International: 1-323-965-1564
    Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
    A national hotline staffed by HIV-positive women. Geared for HIV-positive women who would like peer support or treatment information. Spanish speaking operators are available.

  • Other National HIV/AIDS-Related Organizations

  • Rape Abuse and Incest National Network:
    1-800-656-Hope
    TTY: 1-800-810-7440
    Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • The Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline:
    1-212-673-3000
    Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Suicide crisis hotline.

  • Suicide Hotline:
    1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
    Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week


Treatment Hotlines

  • AIDSinfo:
    1-800-HIV-0440 (1-800-448-0440)
    TTY: 1-888-480-3739
    International: 1-301-519-0459
    Fax: 1-301-519-6616
    Hours: Monday through Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
    Chat room:     www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/livehelp, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
    E-mail:     contactus@aidsinfo.nih.gov
    Callers can speak with experienced health specialists for information about approved HIV treatment and help in locating HIV/AIDS clinical trials across the USA. In English, en Español.

  • AIDS Treatment Data Network:
    1-800-734-7104
    International: 1-212-260-8868
    Fax: 1-212-260-8869
    Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)

  • Project Inform:
    National HIV/AIDS Treatment Infoline: 1-800-822-7422
    International: 1-415-558-9051
    Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Pacific Time)


Help for Addiction

  • AL ANON (and ALATEEN for younger members):
    1-800-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666), in Canada and the USA
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Eastern Time)
    A worldwide organization offering a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the existence of a drinking problem.

  • Cocaine Anonymous:
    National referral line: 1-800-347-8998
    A referral service for updated information only, for local hotlines, click     here.

  • Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-773-9999
    Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)
    For local and international helplines, click     here.