Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

HIV Program Referral 

DOH-Brevard provides this service for HIV individuals new to the area and to those newly diagnosed or who have been out of care and need information about HIV services in Brevard County. Service referrals include medical, case management, housing, medication, insurance, social services, and others. Please call 321-690-6485 for more for information.

HIV Prevention and Education 

HIV/AIDS education and prevention brochures, posters, and informative materials available. Condoms available in bulk for organizations and events. Can set up HIV/STD education presentations: general or specialized group and one-on-one individual meetings with positive and affected individuals. Available for events. Please call 321-690-6459 for more information.

Counseling and Testing 

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County provides counseling and testing on an Anonymous or Confidential basis.

Anonymous - no names are used so patients are provided anonymity. The patient is instructed to return to the clinic in two weeks for results and post-testing counseling.

Anonymous and Confidential Rapid HIV Testing with Confirmatory Test follow-up is also provided through the Community Health office. To make an appointment call 321-690-6486.

Confidential - counseling and testing is provided in our STD (sexually transmitted disease), Family planning, and Maternity clinics. To schedule an appointment for the Melbourne Clinic, call 321-726-2909. To schedule an appointment for the Viera or Titusville Clinic, call 321-637-7300.

HIV and AIDS Surveillance 

The law requires that medical providers and laboratories report HIV+ and AIDS cases to the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. Upon receiving the reports, each case is investigated and reported to the State Health Office in Tallahassee.

Linkage to Care 

Linkage to Care is a service that identifies and monitors individuals as they transition into HIV medical care. Links newly HIV diagnosed or out of care individuals to early intervention services if needed.

Early Intervention Services 

Early Intervention Services (EIS) increases a HIV positive individual’s awareness of their HIV status and facilitates access to the HIV care system and crisis needs interventions if needed. EIS focuses on health literacy and HIV medical education needs while linking and following the individual through the initial stages of HIV medical care, medication, and treatment adherence.

If you are a HIV positive individual out of care, you can contact our EIS coordinator for help accessing HIV care in our community or finding information about programs to address interventions that have kept you from getting HIV care.

To become an advocacy organization for HIV care and/or a crisis intervention service, or for more information about the EIS program please call 321-690-6459.

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) 

ADAP provides antiretroviral medications to uninsured, underinsured and some insured individuals living with HIV. Services are provided through medication dispensed directly to eligible clients or by purchase of health insurance and medication copay assistance that includes coverage for HIV-related medications.

Through the online site https://rwces.floridahealth.gov clients can complete and submit the fillable online eligibility forms and/or documentation for ADAP Initial Enrollment and ADAP Recertification. Clients do not need login credentials to gain access to this site. The following forms are available for on-line submittal:

• RWB Eligibility Application Form
• ADAP Recertification Form
• Initiation of Services (DH3204)
• Authorization to Disclose Confidential Information (DH3203)
• Self-Employment Tracking Sheet

When completing a form(s) and/or submitting documentation on-line for ADAP Recertification please choose your ADAP coordinator for retrieval and review. For all ADAP Initial Enrollments, please choose Chanel.

ADAP Marketplace candidates are currently enrolled ADAP clients with incomes between 50%-400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Please contact your ADAP Coordinator for more information regarding eligibility.

ADAP Marketplace 2024 Plans Approved for Brevard County

County Health Department General Revenue HIV Funding 

This state funded program assists HIV agencies to provide services to Brevard County clients.

For More Information: 

• HIV Information and Program Referral - 321-690-6485
• HIV Counseling and Testing: Anonymous, Confidential and Rapid - 321-690-6486 or 321-690-6459
• HIV Education and Prevention Resources, Outreach, and Information - 321-690-6459
• AIDS Information, Counseling and Testing, and Anonymous Appointments - 321-690-6486 or 321-690-6459
• HIV/AIDS Surveillance - 321-690-6485
• AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) - 321-634-6308, 321-637-7319 or 321-690-6498
• Department of Health website - https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/aids/index.html
• Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline
  • English - 1-800-FLA-AIDS (352-2437)
  • Spanish - 1-800-545-SIDA (545-7432)
  • Creole - 1-800-AIDS-101 (243-7101)
  • http://www.floridahivaids.org