Reports on HIV/AIDS: 1990

APPENDIX 2
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

A Comprehensive Resource

The National AIDS Clearinghouse
is a comprehensive information
service for people working in HIV
and AIDS including public health
professionals, educators, social
service workers, attorneys, human
resource managers, and employers.
These professionals work in a
variety of settings such as State
AIDS programs, community-based
organizations, service organizations, businesses, and associations.
As a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service,
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
the Clearinghouse collects, classifies, and distributes up-to-date
information and provides expert
assistance to HIV- and AIDSprevention professionals. The
Clearinghouse is a central source
for indepth information about
HIV and AIDS services and
resources.
Information Services
An experienced team of reference
specialists with a broad knowledge
of AIDS organizations and materials can access a wealth of information about HIV and AIDS.
Call the Clearinghouse toll free
at 1-800-458-5231, and these
specialists will answer inquiries,
make referrals, and help locate
publications pertaining to HIV

infection and AIDS. Spanish- and
French-speaking specialists are
also available.
Reference specialists use computerized databases to put callers
in touch with organizations that
provide HIV- and AIDS-related
services and materials:
* The Resources Database contains descriptions of more than
15,000 organizations that provide
HIV- and AIDS-related services
and resources.
* The Educational Materials
Database includes a collection of
information on more than 8,000
hard-to-find HIV- and AIDSrelated educational materials.
* The AIDS School Health
Education Database is produced
by CDC's Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health. It offers
citations and descriptions of
educational resources for professionals to use in educating
children and youth about HIV
infection and AIDS.
* The Funding Database describes
funding opportunities for community-based HIV and AIDS service organizations. It includes
information about the application
process, deadlines, and eligibility
requirements.
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Materials From the
Clearinghouse
You can obtain materials from the
National AIDS Clearinghouse that
can help keep you up-to-date with
scientific findings, CDC guidelines,
and changing trends of the HIV
epidemic. Copies of selected reprints from CDC's Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report series, the
HIVIAIDS Surveillance report, and
other educational materials are
available. You may also obtain
free brochures and posters, and
low-cost videotapes for use in
HIV prevention activities. Some
of these materials are available
in Spanish. Orders for multiple
copies of publications can be
placed by calling the Clearinghouse's toll-free voice or deafaccess line.
Networking
The Clearinghouse networks with
individuals and organizations
working with women; adolescents;
racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities; and other special populations
to facilitate the exchange of information about HIV- and AIDSrelated services, educational materials, funding opportunities, and
clinical trials. Outreach staff will
work with you on a one-to-one
basis to discuss the specific information needs of your organization
and those you serve.
Electronic Bulletin
Board
The Clearinghouse's Electronic
Bulletin Board is a free computerized network that facilitates information exchange among AIDS service providers. Through the
Electronic Bulletin Board, you can
keep up-to-date with AIDS-related
news, participate in online discus
sions about current issues, send
and receive electronic mail, and