RESOURCE DISCLAIMER:
Any views expressed through listed Herpes Resources are those of the respective organizations themselves and are not necessarily endorsed by the H Freedom Network..
For the layperson, bear in mind that it is not possible to diagnose diseases (or to diagnose them yourself) over the Internet. If you suspect you might have a herpes infection or you have any related health or prevention concerns, the best thing to do is seek medical attention and/or advice from your physician right away. If you receive a diagnosis, he or she will tell you what steps (if any) you should take.
**Above disclaimer and advice from the AHF.**
American Social Health Association (ASHA):
Your Resource for Sexual Health Education Since 1914. ASHA is a comprehensive resource for patients and their partners, doctors, nurses, and health educators, offering herpes prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, disease management, and communications information. Regarded as America's authority on sexually transmitted disease patient education and advocacy, ASHA's publications cover the latest research and every aspect of the infection and its effect on people. Spanish publications are available. To order a free catalog, call (800) 783-9877.
Herpes Resource Center:
Contact information for the Herpes Resource Center (HRC) sponsored by the American Social Health Association (ASHA). The HRC offers a variety of materials to assist people in learning about herpes and ways to manage the disease. Telephone (800) 230-6039.
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood offers educational programs related to the diagnosis and treatment of genital herpes and living with a herpes diagnosis. Telephone (800) 230-PLAN. For free information 24 hours a day, call (800) 549-0000 and enter the code for herpes, 5326.
National Herpes Hotline: (919) 361-8488 The National Herpes Hotline is operated by ASHA as part of the Herpes Resource Center. The hotline, which currently answers more than 30,000 calls a year, provides free counseling on herpes and offers referrals. The hotline is open from 9 AM to 7 PM, Eastern time, Monday through Friday. ASHA coordinates more than 90 local support groups, called HELP groups, in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
National STD Hotline (NSTDH): (800) 227-8922 Health information hotline dedicated to providing accurate basic information, referrals, and educational materials about a wide variety of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, and human papillomavirus. NSTDH information specialists answer basic STD questions, refer callers to local public health clinics or other local resources, and send written information. Topics covered include transmission, prevention, treatment and follow-up. The hotline operates from 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
CDC National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437
Spanish Service (800) 344-7432
TTY Service (800) 243-7889
CDC National STD Hotline (800) 227-8922
CDC National Immunization Information Hotline (800) 232-2422
Spanish Service (800) 232-0233
National HPV & Cervical Cancer Prevention Resources Center Hotline (877) 478-5868
Herpes and HPV Hotline, provided by H Transit
(847) 947-4900
"Being newly diagnosed with Herpes and/or HPV can be hard for anyone. If you're looking to talk with someone about being newly diagnosed, have any questions or concerns or just need someone to talk with, the HTransit team of counselors are waiting to talk with you.
Although we are not doctors or physicians, some of our counslors have had the virus for many years, while others can relate as they have been diagnosed within the past year. Either way, no one can understand your unique situation unless they've walked a mile in your shoes.
Simply call (847) 947-4900 to speak with the next available counslor. Should you be transfered to our backup voicemail system, please understand that we recieve many calls each day and leave us a message with the following information so we can give you best possible service:
*Your First Name
*A Phone Number
*Best Times To Return Call
*Herpes or HPV
Living in silence is not the answer! Many people have tried denial, it doesn't work. Is today the day you admit that you have Herpes and/or HPV?
Call Now Our Counslors Are Waiting"
(847) 947-4900
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