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Welcome to the
Community Action HIV Prevention Program!
Download the revised 2004
HIV Resource Book for North
Dakota
Also
available is the HIV Fact Sheet "What Do I Need to Know?",
provided by the
ND Department of Health
The
HIV / AIDS Program within the North Dakota Community Action Association
is administered by the agencies in seven regions and focuses on HIV/AIDS
Prevention and Care.
HIV Prevention Program
Provides free condoms and safer sex kits to the general
public, along with individual education on proper use and safety
precautions.
Availability:
All Community Action agencies.
HIV Counseling and Testing
Free and confidential HIV testing is available by appointment or
walk-in. The HIV test used
is a non-invasive oral swab, and results are available in 10-14 days.
Prevention counseling is included in the testing service, and
focuses on reducing the harm associated with HIV risk behaviors.
Availability:
Community Action agencies located in Fargo, Grand Forks,
Dickinson, Williston, and Minot.
Prevention Case Management
Individual service for anyone at high risk of contracting or
transmitting HIV, viral hepatitis, and STDs.
PCM is a combination of harm reduction counseling and case
management. The
fundamental goal is to promote health and reduce harm involved
with risk behaviors.
Availability: Community
Action agencies located in Fargo, Grand Forks, Dickinson, and
Williston.
Friend to Friend Project
Community level peer program for adults at risk for HIV.
This project uses a friend to friend approach to:
� Correct
misperceptions of HIV and AIDS
� Promote
the acceptance of safer sex practices
� Discuss
harm reduction strategies for sex and substance use
Availability:
Friend to Friend can be held in any community in the state of
North Dakota.
Contact Lynn Swanson in Grand Forks for more information.
Tri-State HELP Program (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS)
Assists clients living with HIV or AIDS in accessing and obtaining
affordable housing.
Applicants must meet income, residency, and diagnosis
requirements to be eligible. Assistance
can be long� or short� term.
Availability:
All Community Action agencies.
North Dakota Comprehensive AIDS/HIV Resources and Emergency Services
(ND CARES)/Ryan White CARE Act Title II (RWTII)
Assists clients living with HIV or AIDS in obtaining health and
supportive services. ND
CARES focuses on improving the client�s quality of life, addressing
issues with housing, transportation, and other needs.
Availability:
All Community Action agencies.
Updated on
December 27, 2025 |