aidshelps

Aidshelps is a nonprofit organization that provides information, support, and advocacy for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to improve health outcomes, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to navigate medical, social, and legal systems. The organization operates through a network of regional offices and online resources, enabling access to services regardless of local infrastructure.

Core services include confidential helplines staffed by trained counselors, case management to connect clients with medical care, housing and transportation assistance, medication adherence support, and referrals to HIV clinics, mental health services, and social supports. Aidshelps also produces educational materials on HIV testing, prevention, treatment options, and safer sex practices, and maintains directories of local clinics and community services. Community outreach programs provide workshops, support groups, and peer mentoring to people newly diagnosed and to those living with HIV.

From a policy and advocacy perspective, Aidshelps campaigns for expanded access to antiretroviral therapy, affordable medication, stigma reduction, and funding for prevention and care services. The organization partners with healthcare providers, laboratories, schools, and other civil society groups to promote evidence-based information and to reduce barriers to care. Governance is typically provided by a board of directors and supported by volunteers and professional staff, with funding from donations, grants, and government contracts where available. See also HIV/AIDS organizations and health advocacy groups.