Gay and Lesbian Indianapolis
Groups and Organizations: AIDS/HIV-Related Groups

Act Up
(317) 974-1940
(317) 974-1941 FAX
E-mail

AIDS Ministries
P.O. Box 11582
South Bend, IN 46634

Damien Center
(317) 632-0123
1350 N. Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN, 46202

The Damien Center's primary focus is to provide services to meet the needs of people living with HIV and AIDS. The Damien Center is Indianapolis' largest provider of HIV/AIDS services.

Here's a quick breakdown of the center's client services:

20% Counseling (emotional, medical, general)
19% Hospital Visitation and Assistance
16% Client intake sessions
15% HIV and AIDS Information (public and client)
10% Referrals to other services sources
8% Financial Counseling
7% Miscellaneous
5% Food Assistance

Please consider donating to the Damien Center. Your tax-deductible contribution will help The Damien Center continue providing counseling, education and care coordination services to men, women and children and their families of choice throughout Indiana.

Harm Reduction Institute
(317) 974-1940
(317) 974-1941 FAX
(800) 260-2115 Toll Free
133 West Market Street, Suite 197
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
E-mail

Heart Rays
317-686-6016
E-mail

Heart Rays is a nonprofit expressive therapies center that provides opportunities in art, music, movement, and creative writing as alternative methods of self discovery and self expression for people who are both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS here in Indianapolis.

Wendy Pollock is the Executive Director of Heart Rays.

Indiana AIDS Fund
3l7-630-1805
c/o The Health Foundation
342 Massachusetts Ave., 1st fl.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
630-1806 (fax)
E-mail
Betty Wilson, Executive Director
Joe Miller, Chairman, Advisory Board

The Indiana AIDS Fund is a grantmaking partner of the National AIDS Fund.   It is convened by The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis and the Indiana State Department of Health. Contributions can be made and mailed to the above address. A major portion of contributions will be matched by NAF with funds provided by the Elton John Foundation.

AIDServe Indiana
(317) 920-1200
(317) 926-7823 FAX
(317) 927-5123 TTY
(800) 848-AIDS Voice Toll Free
(800) 972-1846 TTY Toll Free
3951 N. Meridian Street, #101
Indianapolis, IN, 46208-40111

Mission

Our overall agency mission is to prevent the transmission of HIV and improve the quality of life of those infected and those affected by creating access to education and services for all communities in Indiana; to advocate for an effective and compassionate response to HIV.

Vision

Our organization will address HIV in a holistic approach to guarantee that all Persons Living with HIV (PLWH) have unhindered (unlimited) access to comprehensive health and human services. To eliminate new HIV transmissions until HIV is eradicated. We will be seen as a catalyst that has significantly improved the public's response to HIV.

Additional information is available by clicking here!

Indiana HIV/STD Hotline
(800) 848-AIDS (2437)
(800) 927-1846 (TTY Hearing Impaired)

The Hotline provides HIV and other STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) information, test sites, education and referral. Hours are: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Closed on Holidays).

Indiana State Department of Health
Division of HIV/STD
(317) 233-7486
2 North Meridian Street
P.O. Box 1964
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964

The Division of HIV/STD strives to promote public health and enhance the quality of life for Indiana residents. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of, intervention in, and early treatment of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

Infections Disease Clinic
1101 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46202

The clinic is located on the 2nd floor.

Infections Disease Research Clinic
550 North University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN, 46202-5250

Marion County Health Department
Free & Anonymous HIV/AIDS Testing
1101 W. 10th Street
2nd Floor (above the Bellflower Clinic)
Walk-ins Welcome!

Sites County-wide. Call 635-TEST for details and an appointment today!

Michiana AIDS Support Group
P.O. Box 1521
South Bend, IN 46634

National Library of Medicine
AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
Web Site:  http://www.actis.org

The National Library of Medicine's databases for HIV/AIDS clinical trials and experimental drug treatments are now searchable on the Web site of ATIS' companion service, the AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS)
(http://www.actis.org).

The AIDSTRIALS database provides information about clinical trials that evaluate experimental drug treatments for adults and
children at all stages of HIV/AIDS. It also contains vaccine trials for HIV prevention.

The AIDSDRUGS database provides information about experimental drugs for adults and children at all stages of HIV/AIDS.

Prevention Point of Indiana
(317) 780-0001
E-Mail
133 West Market Street, Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN, 46204

Prevention Point is a needle exchange and harm reduction project serving the needs of Indiana's injection drug users.   Prevention Point of Indiana with gay and straight Hoosiers to promote increased health and well-being with our state's injection drug users and those close to them. PPOI operates regular exchange sites in the Indianapolis area as well as providing home or other individualized delivery services throughout Indiana. PPOI also maintains a public policy and education component.

National Library of Medicine

The National Library of Medicine's databases for HIV/AIDS clinical trials and experimental drug treatments are now  searchable on the Web site of ATIS' companion service, the AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service (ACTIS) (http://www.actis.org).

The AIDSTRIALS database provides information about clinical trials that evaluate experimental drug treatments for adults and
children at all stages of HIV/AIDS. It also contains vaccine trials for HIV prevention.

The AIDSDRUGS database provides information about experimental
drugs for adults and children at all stages of HIV/AIDS. 

NAMES Project Indiana
(317) 920-1200
3951 N. Meridian Street, #101
Indianapolis, IN, 46208

The AIDS Quilt has helped many of us memorialize those taken by AIDS. This group extends participation in the quilt to a local level.

Ryan White Foundation
1717 West 86th Street, #220
Indianapolis, IN 46260

Project AIDS Lafayette
P.O. Box 5375
Lafayette, IN 46903