Treatment Adherence

Treatment Adherence is designed to help individuals with HIV understand their disease, learn about available HIV/AIDS services and how to access them, and find support for their efforts to stay in successful care and treatment services. Treatment Adherence is a free service available in English and Spanish.

Treatment advocates and nutrition experts at AIDS Project Los Angeles are also available by appointment to help individuals access and understand important health care information.

Topics to Discuss with a Treatment Advocate:

• Starting Combination Therapy
• Adherence to Medications
• Changing Drug Regimens
• Diet and Nutrition
• Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider
• Understanding Your Lab Results
• Drug Side Effects and Interactions
• Medical Terminology
• Complementary and Alternative Treatments

For more information, please call 213.201.1600 and ask to speak to a treatment advocate.

Related Information

• HIV/AIDS 101
• How HIV Causes AIDS
• Glossary of Terms
• HIV Nutrition
• HIV/AIDS Statistics & Trends - PDF (302KB)
• HIV/STD Testing Sites
• Timeline of Epidemic
• Treatment Guidelines for Adults

Helpful Links

• AIDS Info
• Links
• Online Multimedia HIV Library
• APLA Publications
• Syphilis Information

If you have questions about APLA, becoming a client or about any of the services we offer, call us at 213.201.1600 during normal business hours or send an e-mail. We are happy to help.

The Get Help section of this Web site includes:

• Eligibility Requirements for Programs & Services
• Programs & Services
• Registration Forms