40 years after the discovery of HIV, let’s not forget the importance of psychological support!

01 December 2023

The HIV Berodung service, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, reminds us of the many ways in which HIV-positive people can receive support, particularly psychological support.

“The HIV Berodung service is based on two pillars: psycho-medico-social support on the one hand, and prevention on the other“, explains Laurence Mortier, head of this national reference health service. 

Psychological support depends very much on the needs of the person receiving it. It provides support when the person is told they are HIV-positive, to help them talk about it with their loved ones, or to deal with discrimination that still exists. It is free of charge.

Do you need support? Contact the service using the form

The other part of the service’s activities covers prevention, which takes the form of training and awareness-raising initiatives, as well as screening.

You can find a list of drop-in centers and screening facilities here

Activities organised by the HIV Berodung service as part of World AIDS Day:

• Condoms and red ribbons will be distributed between 7.30am and 9.30am at Luxembourg station and the Pfaffenthal funicular, as well as at the Cloche d’Or shopping center near the main entrance from 11.30am to 2pm, and at Hamilius from 11.30am to 2.30pm
• Free, anonymous HIV screening is being organised today by the DIMPS service at Hamilius from 11.30am to 2.30pm

Join us to celebrate this special day!