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The AIDS Administration, established in 1987 as a division of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, leads public health initiatives regarding HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), the virus that causes AIDS.

To achieve our mission of reducing HIV transmission and helping Marylanders already infected live longer and healthier lives, the Administration supports programs in three broad, sometimes overlapping areas: education, prevention, health and social services.

The AIDS Administration funds services for persons with HIV disease or AIDS, operates Maryland's ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) and health insurance premium payment assistance programs, educates the public and health care professionals about HIV and AIDS, and monitors the disease in Maryland. Most services are delivered through third parties, including local health departments, other governmental organizations, community or hospital-based health care facilities, and community-based organizations in every part of the state. In addition, the AIDS Administration conducts program evaluation, health services research, and analysis and surveillance of the epidemic.

The Maryland AIDS Administration
500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
General Information: (410) 767-5227 or 1-800-358-9001
Business Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST
MD Relay Number: 1-800-735-2258
Media Inquiries: (410) 767-6490

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This site contains HIV prevention messages that might not be appropriate for all audiences. Since HIV infection is spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles, prevention messages and programs may address these topics. If you are not seeking such information or may be offended by such materials, please exit this website.