HIV-related links:

• http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/AIDS/ Maryland AIDS Administration

• http://www.ihv.org/ The Institute of Human Virology combines the disciplines of basic research, epidemiology and clinical research in a concerted effort to speed the discovery of diagnostics and therapeutics for a wide variety of chronic and deadly viral and immune disorders - most notably the HIV virus that causes AIDS.

• http://www.thebody.com The Body A comprehensive site featuring in-depth information on topics ranging from HIV prevention to state-of-the-art treatment issues, forums, and even humor and culture.

• http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/aboutDHAP.htm CDC provides leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities.

• http://www.aegis.com/ AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) -  AEGIS is one of the largest HIV/AIDS databases in the world, includes the HIV Daily Briefing, updated hourly.

• http://hivpositivevoices.org/ HIV Positive Voices -   This link connects you to a wonderful film about the story of four people in Baltimore who each represent a different form of HIV transmission. You can order a free copy of the video.

• http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite HIV InSite - Comprehensive information about treatment, prevention and policy from the University of California, San Francisco.

• http://www.marty-howard.com/ Marty Howard's HIV/AIDS HomePage - Home page and comprehensive AIDS links from a man who has been HIV-positive since 1985.
• http://www.nmac.org/ The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) is the premier national organization dedicated to developing leadership within communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS
• http://www.kff.org/hivaids/timeline Global HIV/AIDS Timeline Kaiser Family Foundation: An up-to-date timeline of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, as of June 2006.
  

Reproductive health related links:

• http://www.abortionaccess.org/content/blogsection/7/119/ The Abortion Access Project is committed to access to safe abortion for all women in the U.S. We believe that by being clearly focused on abortion within the context of our broader values we will make a significant contribution to women’s health and autonomy.

• http://www.ms4c.org/index.htm Medical Students for Choice® is an internationally known non-profit organization with a network of over 10,000 medical students and residents around the United States and Canada and a successful track record. MSFC stands up in the face of violent opposition, working to destigmatize abortion provision among medical students and residents, and to persuade medical schools and residency programs to include abortion as a part of the reproductive health services curriculum.

• http://www.prochoice.org/ The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada.

• http://www.roeconsortium.org  The Reproductive Options Education Consortium For Nursing of The Abortion Access Project

• http://www.pcptp.org/ The Pennsylvania Coalition to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (PCPTP) serves as an information resource for local coalitions and other interested groups and individuals on adolescent pregnancy prevention. PCPTP facilitates the establishment of new coalitions and works to strengthen existing coalitions.

• http://www.choicelinkup.com  A directory listing for information about reproductive health and rights, including abortion.  It includes links to accurate health information, services, pro-choice organizations, rights groups, resources, and discussion sites.

Training resource links:

• http://famplan.org/ JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. is the Region I Title X Family Planning Training and Technical Assistance Center. The Regional Training Center serves all disciplines of family planning staff and includes training on clinical, managerial, counseling, and health education topics. Regardless of the training topic, there is an emphasis on fostering skills necessary to provide high quality care to clients, particularly teenagers and low-income women in need of reproductive health care services.

• http://www.devsys.org/devsys/ Development Systems is the Region VII Title X Family Planning Training and Technical Assistance Center. The mission of Development Systems, Inc. is to increase the ability of individuals and organizations to manage their business and human service functions by offering expertise in training, training management, consultation, systems design and materials development.

• http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org/index.html Center for Health Training

• http://www.ppgnnj.org/edu/index.php?sub=professional Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey. The PPGNNJ Center for Family Life Education sponsors workshops and conferences that support innovative, creative, fun and exciting approaches to sexuality education.

• http://www.aidsetc.org AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center Web site.   

Sexuality links:

• http://www.haworthpress.com/web/ajse  The American Journal of Sexuality Education speaks directly to the distinct, individual professional needs of sexuality educators and trainers.  Each issue of this peer-reviewed journal addresses a variety of sexuality topics and audiences, presenting up-to-date theory and practice, lessons, and, evaluations.
• http://www.kff.org  The Kaiser Family Foundation website -- excellent site for the most up-to-date source of facts and analysis for policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public regarding major health care issues.
• http://www.aasect.org/ The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists is an organization of professionals who share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.
• www.siecus.org  SIECUS-the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States-has served as the national voice for sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights for almost 40 years.
• www.sexetc.org  Sex, Etc is a wonderful website by teens and for teens.
• http://www.sexualintelligence.org/sexintel.html  A monthly newsletter, put together by Marty Klein, PhD  focused on the sexual implications of current events, politics, technology, and the media.
• http://advocatesforyouth.org/index.htm Advocates provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
• http://www.religiousinstitute.org/ The Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice and Healing is an ecumenical, interfaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual health, education, and justice in faith communities and society.
• www.madeinimage.org  The source for Made in God's Image -- a booklet that can serve as a perfect starting place for anyone seeking to better understand transgender issues.  Another of Ann Thompson Cook's invaluable contributions to the mission of understanding and inclusion.
• www.godloveseachone.org  The source for And God Loves Each One -- a beautifully written, exquisitely sensitive booklet that can be the catalyst for a new dialogue about sexual orientation.  By Ann Thompson Cook

links for other consultants whom I highly recommend:

• http://www.C2Strategies.com  Christy Crosser of C2 Strategies is a highly skilled organizational performance strategist. She works with programs in public health, family planning and rural health. She addresses such needs as project management, proposal writing, proposal reviews, compliance auditing and marketing development, organization development, training and community development.
• http://www.annthompsoncook.com  Executive coach to nonprofit leaders -- Ann is an exceptionally skilled professional -- a coach, a facilitator an innovative thinker and guide.
• http://www.elizabethschroeder.com - Elizabeth is an international trainer and consultant in the areas of sexuality, curriculum development, counseling, and non-profit administration and supervision.
• http://www.ericgarrison.info/  Eric is a highly entertaining and energetic trainer in sexual matters.
• http://www.xculture.org/ The mission of the Cross Cultural Health Care Program is to serve as a bridge between communities and health care institutions to ensure full access to quality health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate.

More links to come!!