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Welcome to MFAP

The Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project (MFAP) was founded in 1987 by individuals from a variety of local organizations in cooperation with the Norwalk Health Dept. and Norwalk Hospital as an initial response to HIV/AIDS (MORE INFO).

Support Groups

Open HIV+ Group*

Every Other Wednesday @ 7pm

Next meeting:
May 22, 2013

Upcoming meetings:
June 5, 2013

June 19, 2013

*dinner provided

MFAP Events

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Case Manager's Corner

When was the last time you met with your Medical Case Manager?

If you have not done so, please set up and appointment today!

You may be eligible to receive:
Emergency Financial Assistance, Rental Assistance, and/or Food Gift Cards.

Rosie Rodriquez
Housing Coordinator
Medical Case Manager

Mike Little
Program Supervisor
Medical Case Manager

Community News

Free HIV Testing now available!

MFAP is offering Free Confidential HIV Testing to individuals as well as to couples who would like to be tested together. No appointment necessary (first come, first served) or make an appointment (to avoid waiting) by calling 203-855-9535. Testing is done using the oral, rapid procedure so no blood sample is required, with results usually available in 20-30 minutes.

MFAP Nutritionist Starts New Program

MFAP's nutritionist, Josephine Bassano, starts her new program by not only helping you loose weight, but also helping those who need to gain weight. She will also be dispensing Vitamins and Supplements. Ensure Food and food vouchers will also be available.

DID YOU KNOW?: MFAP has partnered with Community Plates for Fresh Foods...

... including Fruits and Vegetables, Baked Goods, and some Refrigerated Foods. Please call us at 203-855-9535 to be added to the list and notified whenever we receive a delivery of fresh foods (usually on Wednesdays but please wait to be called, no drop ins). Also our non-perishables food pantry is currently well stocked. And we have funds to pay for vitamins and supplements.

National News

Drug overdoses top AIDS as main cause of homeless deaths

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BOSTON (Reuters) - Overdoses of drugs, particularly prescription pain-killers and heroin, have overtaken AIDS to become the leading cause of death of homeless adults, according to a study of homeless residents of Boston released on Monday. The finding came from a five-year study of homeless adults who received treatment from the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. But its broad ...

AIDS Carriers Should Not Be Punished – Expert

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MANILA, Philippines --- Despite an upsurge in HIV-AIDS cases in the country, doctors who have joined the battle against the dreaded sexually transmitted disease are not recommending passage of a law that would penalize carriers for infecting other people. Speaking before media members at the Health Forum on Tuesday, Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvana of the Philippine General Hospital Department of ...

AHF Blasts Gilead Price Hike on Four Key AIDS Drugs

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Advocates from AIDS Healthcare Foundation today criticized Gilead Sciences and its CEO John Martin on the news that effective January 1st, the company raised the price of eight drugs, including four key AIDS medications, which Gilead hiked an average of 6%.

Ministry program takes care of 533 AIDS victims

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While efforts are ongoing to develop a vaccine for HIV, the fight at hand is against the social stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and the ostracism that accompanies it, according to Dr. Sana Filimban, director general of the Ministry of Health’s AIDS Program, supervisor general of its Immunity Department and chairperson of the Saudi Charity Association for AIDS Patients (SCAAP), which cares for ...

Tickets On Sale for "The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS" Reality Star Fashion Show to Benefit AIDS During NY ...

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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are now on sale for "The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS," ( http://www.realityontherunway.com ), slotted to take place on Saturday, Feb. ...

Aids film up for directors award

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Aids film How to Survive a Plague has been nominated for the documentary prize at the Directors Guild of America awards.