HIV Alliance COVID-19 Response: COVID-19 Information and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

The CDC, WHO, and OHA answer frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Safe + Strong provides daily updates, resources and information about COVID-19 in Oregon, including current requirements, community support resources, and recommendations for how to help protect yourself from the virus. The OHA provides helpful tips in English and Spanish for keeping yourself safe from the COVID-19 virus, including videos.

The OHA has now published a COVID-19 vaccine FAQ sheet for people living with HIV. It covers many safety concerns including vaccine effectiveness and 3rd dose information. Check it out here.

COVID-19 Vaccines

The Oregon Health Authority's website includes information about COVID-19 vaccination in Oregon.

Get information about 3rd doses here.

Get information about booster shots here.

Getting Tested for COVID-19

You can locate a COVID-19 testing site near you through Oregon.gov’s Test Site Finder or by calling 211 or your healthcare provider.

Updates on Oregon COVID-19 Mandates and Prevalence Data

Oregon.gov provides up-to-date information about current governor’s orders and OHA guidelines, FAQs, information about getting tested for COVID-19, ongoing updates on COVID-19 prevalence in Oregon, and other resources. You can also find updates on governor's orders here.

COVID-19 Information and Resources for People Living with HIV

Click here to access HIV Alliance's webpage for COVID-19 resources for people living with HIV. It includes information on how to help keep yourself safe during COVID-19 and how to obtain your HIV medication by mail.

COVID-19 Information and Resources for People who Inject Drugs

The Harm Reduction Coalition provides guidance on safer drug use practices for people who use drugs during COVID-19. The CDC answers FAQs about substance use during COVID-19. For information on HIV Alliance's syringe exchange program and schedule and to obtain overdose prevention training and naloxone, contact Becky and Dane at prevention@allianceor.org.

Support for LGBTQIA+ People during COVID-19

TransPonder is providing online social support events for transgender, genderqueer, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, questioning, and gender diverse Oregonians and assistance accessing syringe and hormone injection supplies in Eugene/Springfield during COVID-19. The Trevor Project offers a crisis line for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Safer Sex Practices during COVID-19

The OHA provides sexual health guidance during COVID-19.

Behavioral Health and Social Support during COVID-19

For many people, COVID-19 concerns and physical distancing guidelines have intensified feelings of isolation and behavioral health challenges. If you are in need of crisis assistance, contact White Bird Clinic's crisis line at 541-687-4000. OHSU provides recommendations for how to be social while physically distancing. The OHA provides recommendations on staying connected while physically distancing in English and Spanish. The OHA and Reach Out Oregon provides resources for mental health and social support for families and youth during COVID-19. The Senior Loneliness Line provides support for seniors. The APA provides recommendation related to mental health and wellbeing while working from home.

Enrolling in the Oregon Health Plan

For information and assistance with Oregon Health Plan health insurance, visit the OHA's OHP webpage.

Employment

For information and assistance filing an unemployment claim in Oregon, visit Oregon.gov's employment webpage. The COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program is available to people who need to quarantine or isolate because of COVID-19 exposure or are experiencing symptoms and need a medical diagnosis, but do not qualify for COVID-19-related paid sick leave (or do not have access to COVID-19-related paid time off).

Financial Assistance

Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households.

Updated July 14, 2021