Take Control of Your Health
Do You Know Your HIV Status?
Whatever your test result reads, knowing your status is the first step of your HIV journey. Read some of the stories of others in the Baton Rouge HIV community and learn how you can take control of your health.
Scott
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Scott
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Scott
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Scott
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Scott
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Name & Name
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Name & Name
“Knowing my status is about my own personal health and safety”
While not in what most might consider a “high-risk” demographic, Scott learned the importance of knowing his status early in his college career. As part of outreach and informational groups surrounding the HIV epidemic in Baton Rouge, he learned about the power of information and now works to be a catalyst for change surrounding the stigma of people living with HIV. Knowing his status ensures that he doesn’t put himself, or anyone else at risk, while playing his part in ending the HIV epidemic.
Find Your Path
Wherever you are on your HIV journey, there are options to help ensure you live a healthy, happy life.
Know Your Status
Testing for HIV
Getting tested for HIV is something everyone should do — it’s the only way to really know your HIV status. A simple blood test can help you better understand your own health and the steps you need to take to stay safe.
| Organization | Address | Zip | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLOL Regional Medical Center | 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70808 | 225-765-6565 |
| BR General Medical Center | 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-387-7000 |
| 8585 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge | 70809 | 225-763-4000 | |
| Woman’s Hospital | 100 Woman’s Way Baton Rouge | 70817 | 225-927-1300 |
| Ochsner Medical Center | 17000 Medical Center Dr. Baton Rouge | 70816 | 225-752-2470 |
| Lane Regional Medical Center | 6300 Main St. Zachary | 70791 | 225-658-4000 |
| Baton Rouge Multi Specialty Care Center | 3850 Convention St. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-289-6803 |
| Open Health Care Clinic | 3801 North Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-655-6422 |
| CareSouth Medical & Dental | 3140 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-650-2000 |
| OLOL LSU Health Mid-City Clinic | 1401 N. Foster Dr. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-987-9000 |
| HAART Clinic | 3849 North Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-927-1269 |
| Family Service Greater BR | 4727 Revere Ave. Baton Rouge | 70808 | 225-927-9810 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | 8281 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-231-5733 |
| 4890 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70809 | 225-769-3922 | |
| Baton Rouge Aids Society | 4560 North Blvd. Baton Rouge | 70806 | 225-923-2437 |
| Metro Health | 950 East Washington St. Baton Rouge | 70802 | 225-338-9333 |
| 4000 Gus Young Ave. Baton Rouge | 70802 | 225-338-9333 | |
| Capitol Area Reentry Program | 1364 Swan Ave. Baton Rouge | 70807 | 225-775-7988 |
| YWCA Greater Baton Rouge | 11404 Lake Sherwood Ave. N Ste B | 70816 | 225-383-0681 |
Live a Full Life
HIV Treatment and Prevention
With highly-effective, accessible treatment and prevention, your life doesn’t have to change because of your HIV status.
| Organization | Address | Zip | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHF Wellness Center Baton Rouge | 8281 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge,LA | 70806 | 225-231-5733 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | 4890 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge,LA | 70809 | 225-769-3922 |
| Baton Rouge General -MidCity | 3401 North Blvd Ste 200 Baton Rouge,LA | 70806 | 225-381-6620 |
| Baton Rouge Primary Care | 8595 Picardy Ave. Ste 318 Baton Rouge,LA | 70806 | 225-763-4500 |
| Care South Medical and Dental | 3140 Florida Street Baton Rouge,LA | 70806 | 225-650-2000 |
| Metro Health | 950 E Washington Baton Rouge,LA | 70802 | 225-338-9333 |
| Open Health Care Clinic | 3849 North Blvd Baton Rouge,LA | 70806 | 225-655-6422 |
Finding Resources
Start Your Journey
Plentiful resources are available in your area to help you on your HIV journey. Use the map below to find resources for HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and other supportive services, here in Baton Rouge, LA.
Brought to you by the Baton Rouge Ending the HIV
Epidemic Commission in collaboration with our partners.
