The mission of the Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services is to prevent and reduce the spread of HIV, STDs and TB and ensure that HIV-, STD- and TB-infected people and those at risk of infection have access to the care they need.
The Division uses its resources to help community-based networks deliver high-quality, comprehensive services that meet the language and cultural needs of the people they serve.
The Division facilitates a range of services and programs that provide testing, counseling, medical assistance, and other support to people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Program strives to prevent and reduce the effects of STDs in New Jersey through prevention, education, screening, treatment, and surveillance.
The Tuberculosis Control Program supports TB ambulatory care activities at the county, municipal and institutional level through the provision of health service grant funds, staff, medication, consultation and education.
The Department is running public awareness campaigns about the dangers of syphilis and other STDs to infants, young adults, and seniors. Posters are available for download.
Get #TeSTD [English] [Spanish]
#Never2Old [English] [Spanish]
#teSTD4baby: Protect Your Baby from Syphilis [English] [Spanish]
The Division of HIV, STD and TB Services sponsors or promotes a number of HIV-related events annually to promote awareness to HIV-related prevention and treatment concerns.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.