For links to HAP protocols, trainings, and prevention forms, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

The Prevention Program of the HIV/AIDS Program (HAP) is primarily funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and receives additional support from the State of Louisiana. 

Major prevention activities include: 

Community Base Organizations (CBOs):  Funding is provided to over 20 CBOs throughout the state to conduct HIV prevention activities such as outreach, HIV counseling and testing, and prevention for HIV positive individuals.

Community Planning:  HIV prevention needs are determined by local, regional, and state community planning groups.  The planning groups are comprised of individuals throughout the state and include representatives from a variety of agencies, including the Department of Education and the Office of Addictive Disorders.

HIV Counseling, Testing, and Partner Counseling and Referral Services:  Counseling, HIV antibody testing, referral and partner counseling  and referral services are available at no cost through parish health units and CBOs statewide.

Operation Protect:  This statewide program provides educational materials and supplies to parish health units, CBOs, and businesses in high-risk areas to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. 

The Louisiana Statewide AIDS/STD Infoline:  Information about HIV/AIDS and other STDs and referrals for prevention and care services are provided to callers anyonomously and at no cost.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

Training and Education:  Trainings focused on conducting HIV prevention activities are available to publicly funded agencies throughout the state.  Educational materials are provided to public agencies to enhance HIV prevention efforts. 

• HIV Rapid Testing Protocols
• HIV Antibody Test
• Prevention Forms
• New HIV Testing Forms