HIV Prevention and Treatment Program

The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is a recognized “hot spot” of the national HIV epidemic. Children and adolescents are included in this epidemic.

The Children’s National HIV Prevention and Treatment Program, within the Division of Infectious Diseases, has been around since the early 1980s and has consistently received funding support from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, named for an American teenager who contracted HIV from a blood treatment in the 1980s. We provide clinical and support services to the majority of infants, children, adolescents and young adults at risk for — and living with — HIV in the metropolitan D.C. area including suburban Maryland and Virginia.

Our Providers

Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.

Meet the Team

Contact Information

To make an appointment, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327). For information, call 202-476-2519.

Appointments Information

Related Care Programs

HIV Services Mental Health Program - Emotional and behavioral problems are common among patients with HIV, so patients are routinely screened for areas of concern, and our specialists discuss recommendations for additional care with families.
HIV Home Care - Learn about additional care that is needed for a child with HIV in order to help him/her remain healthy.
Infectious Diseases - Our Division of Infectious Diseases is the major referral center for infectious diseases in the Washington, D.C., area, helping thousands of patients each year, and actively promoting prevention through community outreach and education.
PrEP and PEP - Learn about the steps you can take to prevent acquiring HIV and what you can do if you have been exposed to it, with pre- and post-exposure treatments.

Preventative HIV Care and Treatment in Your Community

Our mission is to:

Prevent HIV in our community
Diagnose HIV in children and adolescents as soon as possible after infection
Provide optimal care for those living with HIV and their caregivers and families

Our team works in close partnership with primary care community providers and specialists from multiple divisions at Children's National to provide comprehensive care for patients and support for their caregivers and families.

Children’s National is the lead pediatric and adolescent agency for the D.C. network of specialized HIV healthcare providers. Our partners include the regional departments of health, diverse youth health programs, area hospitals, D.C. school nursing program and an array of community-based organizations.

More About Our Services

Our HIV/AIDS Services Team

Our team includes experts in the field who care exclusively for children and adolescents at risk for and affected by HIV, such as:

Physicians
Nurses
Psychologists
Social workers
Medical case managers
Nutritionist
Patient navigators
Related providers

We also have community members including caregivers and youth affected by HIV — and youth living without HIV — who support our program through peer navigation groups, community advisory board and parent advisory council.

Family-Centered Care

We recognize that HIV affects our whole community including children, adolescents, young adults and their families. To promote a network of support for patients and their families, the HIV Prevention and Treatment Program has continued to expand the scope of our clinical services and community outreach.

Our approach to care combines inpatient and outpatient primary and specialty medical care, alongside social services for affected families. Assigned social workers and outreach staff work closely with families to anticipate and take care of their needs, from counseling to respite care.

The HIV Prevention and Treatment Program strives to provide an atmosphere that respects the values, beliefs and needs of those we serve while advocating for prevention, education and comprehensive care. We work hard to accomplish our goals, and encourage you to contact us with any concerns, suggestions and questions.

Additional Contact Information

Outpatient Clinic Hours

Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning – telehealth.

*Please note that we also provide flexible telehealth appointments for our current patients. To inquire for more information, please contact your social worker.

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Locations

Main Hospital

111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, Washington DC 20010

1-888-884-2327

Emergency Department Info

Specialty Care

Family Resources

At Children’s National, we understand that families have many questions about their child’s condition and care. In addition to any resources your provider may give you, our resources listed below can also support your ongoing treatment journey.

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Prevention

Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Learn about the steps you can take to prevent acquiring HIV and what you can do if you have been exposed to it, with pre- and post-exposure treatments.

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HIV/AIDS Research

The HIV Prevention and Treatment Program has a long history of conducting research that has led to improvements in health outcomes among infants, children and adolescents at risk for — and living with — HIV. The clinical trials we have conducted have led to the approval of several HIV medicines for use in children and adolescents.

Learn more about our research

Prescription Refills

For prescription refills, please call 202-476-3495 – note that this is a voicemail which is checked daily. For urgent assistance with medications and refills and outside of business hours, please call 202-476-5000.

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