First Aid

If you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed, you probably have many questions about how this can affect your life. Chicago HELP offers a beginning list of suggestions to start finding answers. Remember, you can call us anytime, and you are NOT alone! Learn more and talk with people who have been through this before jumping to conclusions. We are here to HELP, and thank you for allowing us to offer our support.

HSV - Herpes
HPV - Genital Warts
Information on the use of Nonoxynol 9 for protection against STD's

You can talk with your doctor or local health department. You also can also call the Illinois Department of Public Health toll-free AIDS/HIV & STD hotline at 1-800-243-2437 or TTY-1-800-782-0423.