Denver Public Health (DPH) offers a variety of programs for HIV/AIDS prevention strategies, patient treatment and research protocols, many of which are recognized nationally and internationally for their innovation and effectiveness.

DPH offers confidential HIV testing and counseling at 605 Bannock St., Room 161, Denver, Colorado. To schedule an appointment call 303-436-7251. For outside treatment please call 303- 436-4141.

DPH provides free anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling by appointment only, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

For additional AIDS information and education go to www.aidscentral.com.

Infectious Diseases Clinic
The Infectious Disease (ID) clinic provides comprehensive primary medical care for persons with HIV infection and consultations with short-term follow-up for persons with other suspected or proven infectious diseases. Patients are seen by appointment only.

The ID Clinic collects co-pays at the time of the scheduled appointment. Patients with HIV infection do not have a co-pay unless their income is greater than 100 percent of the federal poverty level.

Clinicians coordinate comprehensive primary medical care using many of the services below. Appointments can be made by calling the main clinic number, 303-436-7240. The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Psychiatric and substance-abuse treatment
Psychiatric and substance-abuse services are completely integrated into HIV care in the ID Clinic. The clinic has a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse-clinician, and certified addictions counselor.

Social work
The clinic has dedicated social work staff to provide counseling, coordinate services outside Denver Health, assist with disability applications, and make arrangements for placement in other facilities (nursing home, hospice, inpatient substance-abuse treatment, structured living facilities), as needed. Social work staff see all patients with HIV infection who are hospitalized; arrangements for outpatient visits with the social work staff are made directly with the social worker involved.

Outreach
The ID Clinic has staff members who work with patients in the community to improve access to care and adherence with treatment. The outreach team sees all hospitalized patients to develop plans for outpatient care. Referrals for the outreach team are made through the clinic primary care providers or with the outreach nurse.

HIV prevention in care
The ID Clinic has a program to decrease HIV transmission risk behavior among persons in HIV care.

ID Pharmacy
The ID Pharmacy provides services to all HIV-infected persons in Denver Health system, including dispensing drugs from the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). In addition, the ID Pharmacy also helps patients access indigent patient programs for medications not available through ADAP. Pharmacy hours are 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

ID Dental Clinic
The ID Dental Clinic provides comprehensive oral health care to HIV patients residing in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Douglas, or Jefferson counties. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.