The CAAG
The CAAG is a coalition of member agencies and individuals who
network to address HIV/AIDS locally and globally. Primarily a prevention mechanism, the CAAG
also assists agencies in their support of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Further the CAAG
is responsible for distributing state-provided funds to assist HIV/AIDS related organizations
in the dispatch of their individual missions. The member agencies are as follows:
Bloomington Hospital Positive Link, Student Global AIDS Campaign,
Indiana University Health Center, Monroe County Health Department,
and Outreach Kenya Development Volunteers.
To learn more about the CAAG and how to get involved please visit our
website at http://www.thecaag.org
Monroe County Health Department
The primary goal of disease intervention is to prevent the spread of disease
and the development of complications. MCHD provides intervention services for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and HIV.
The program is comprised of the following core components: 1) surveillance; 2) case detection through screening;
3) case follow-up; 4) education.
HIV Prevention Counseling and Testing is routinely provided at 3 sites: Monroe County Health Department (MCHD) being the primary testing site, Monroe County Jail (MCJ), and Vigo County Health Department (VCHD). Testing is also done through special outreach events and during field visits.
The Monroe County Health Department Disease Intervention Office offers free HIV Antibody Testing, both confidential and anonymous. We have OraQuick, OraSure Swab and blood draws for HIV Testing. We provide blood draws for Syphilis and Hepatitis if needed. The DIS provides partner notification for all positive STD's. Awareness and Prevention programming for individuals, groups and corporations are offered upon request. We are a State funded program and serve 12 counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo.
Testing hours are:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Appointments would be appreciated but walk-ins are welcome.
If testing is needed for another day, every effort will be made to accommodate our clients.
CALL (812) 349-2829 to schedule your appointment!
Planned Parenthood
(812) 336-0219
For questions regarding: services and locations, sexually transmitted infections and referrals for: prenatal care, paternity testing, adoption, parenting classes, HIV/AIDS care, infertility treatment, counseling, sexual dysfunction, primary care, abortion, birth control options and more. For more information contact Kelly McBride at: kellym@ppcsi.org
Positive Link
Bloomington Hospital Positive Link -
The Regional AIDS Service Organization
Free anonymous or confidential HIV testing with results in 20 minutes
Walk-in HIV Testing Hours:
Monday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 4pm
Other times are available by appointment only.
812.353.3261 or 1.800.313.4645
333 E. Miller Dr.
Email: Jill Stowers
* Bloomington Hospital Positive Link, provides one central access to important and needed health and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS
* Counseling, education, and support for clients, their families, partners and friends.
Additional Contact Numbers:
* CDC National AIDS Hotline 800-342-AIDS
* Crisis Hotline/National Hopeline 800-784-2433
