HIV/AIDS Video Stories
Real Talk: Living with HIV and AIDS
HIV/AIDS Video Stories
The effects of HIV and AIDS are global, but the stories are personal. Black or white, rich or poor, adult or child… HIV and AIDS do not discriminate. The stories here are used to reduce stigma, raise awareness, promote prevention, encourage testing and enhance care. See how others have been affected by HIV and AIDS in our HIV/AIDS video series.
NYS Department of Health – HIV/AIDS Anti-Stigma
Deah: Born With HIV
The Announcement (Magic Johnson) featuring a young Hydeia Broadbent
Catching Up With Hydeia, the 11 Year Old Oprah Show Guest With AIDS
SistahGirl: Black Women & HIV/AIDS Documentary First Look
Diva: A short documentary about Rae Lewis-Thornton
Rae Lewis-Thorton – The Face of AIDS (Part I)
Rae Lewis-Thorton – The Face of AIDS (Part II)
Marvelyn’s Story
Sharon: Native American Living With HIV
Personal perspective: A HIV-positive family
Publisher Bobby Henry: When Daddy’s Little Girl is HIV Positive
Odell’s Story
Follow-Up: A Woman Who Was Knowingly Infected with HIV
How One Woman Confronted Her Gay Husband About His Sexual Double Life
The Effects and Affects of HIV and AIDS
Real Talk: Living with HIV and AIDS video series is a compilation of first-person stories told by people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. These stories are used to reduce stigma, raise awareness, promote prevention, encourage testing and enhance care.
HIV Hotlines
- National AIDS Hotline – 1-800-232-4636 (Espanol – 1-800-232-4636)
For additional HIV Hotline listings, please visit our HIV/AIDS Resource Directory.
Support Groups
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC’s HIV mission is to prevent HIV infection and reduce the incidence of HIV-related illness and death, in collaboration with community, state, national, and international partners. CDC’s programs work to improve treatment, care, and support for persons living with HIV and to help build capacity and infrastructure to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Hotline Phone Numbers
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
In New York City ONLY
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP (4357)
Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-212-227-3000
TDD phone number for all hotlines: 1-866-604-5350
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Call the Literacy Partners at 646-237-0120 or visit the Adult Literacy Tutor program, or Literacy Partners. Help change lives and make New York City one of the country’s most literate cities.