AIDS/HIV-Related Groups

(See our Health/HIV page for information about HIV testing. in Indianapolis.)

AIDS Task Force Southeast Central Indiana

1401 Chester Boulevard
Jenkins Hall - 5th Floor
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 983-3425 Ext. 0
FAX: (765) 983-3429
EMail:
Website: www.infocom.com/~atfredu/

AIDS Treatment News Internet Directory

Web Site: http://www.aidsnews.org/

The AIDS Treatment News Internet Directory, designed both for patients and for healthcare professionals, provides a starting point for quickly finding credible AIDS/HIV treatment information on the Web and elsewhere.

Career Development Network

1350 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 632-0123 Ext. 259
E-mail:

FREE Job placement assistance designed for persons living with HIV/AIDS as well as family members and friends.

P.0. Box 501695
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Fax: (317) 722-0058
E-mail:
Web Site: http://www.communityoflove.org

To create a community which provides unconditional love, acceptance, and assisted living in a healthcare environment, dedicated to those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Our Mission Statement

Community of Love will provide a safe environment for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Unconditional love and acceptance will be demonstrated by our highly trained health care providers and staff, which would put strong emphasis on education, training, counseling, referrals, and any spiritual support needed to sustain our residents' quality of life. The Community of Love also makes a pledge of dedication to the families that are affected by HIV/AIDS. We will offer support groups, education, referrals, and any spiritual support to those families that enter into our Community of Love.

In March of 2001 Indiana's only HIV/AIDS nursing home (Parkview) abruptly closed after ten years of operation. The need for an HIV/AIDS facility has not diminished. Community Of Love was established in response to that need.

On June 22rd, 2001 The Community of Love became a 501(c)3 not for profit entiy.

Cytodyn -- AIDS Research Database

Web site: http://www.cytodyn.com/

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.

Note: Before you are able to attend any of the support groups listed below, you must speak to the Group Facilitator for the group you are interested in attending. This is done to make sure you are attending the most apporpriate support group for your needs. Contact the Director of Care Coordination and Mental Health Services at 632-0123 for any needs, questions, or concerns regarding the support groups.

Harm Reduction Institute

(317) 974-1940
(317) 974-1941 FAX
133 West Market Street, Suite 197
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
E-mail

Harm reduction and syringe exchange project.

Indiana AIDS Fund

317-630-1805
c/o The Health Foundation
342 Massachusetts Ave., 1st fl.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
630-1806 (fax)
E-mail
Betty Wilson, Executive Director
Kieth Norwalk, 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.

Indiana State Department of Health

Division of HIV/STD
(317) 233-7486
2 North Meridian Street
P.O. Box 1964
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1964
Web Site: www.state.in.us/isdh/programs/hivstd/
E-mail:

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).

Phone: 317-916-9739
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.indianastillcares.org/

Indiana Still Cares, Inc. was formed in early December of 2000 to continue the traditions of the Garage Party, Indiana AIDS Walk and the annual Bag Lady Bus Tour. Indiana Still Cares, Inc. has its roots in the original "The Bag Ladies, Inc." organization, a group of grassroots volunteers who made it their duty to raise funds in the fight against AIDS. The group and its organizers have a proven track record for efficient fundraising through special events. Since 1981, The Bag Ladies have been at the forefront of local fundraising efforts to help support Hoosiers affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.

Indiana Thrift for AIDS (aka Indy Thrift for AIDS)

5226 N. Keystone Court
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone (317) 255-4146
Located in the Target Shopping Center
53rd Street and North Keystone Ave.

Store hours:
Monday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Mission: The Indiana Thrift for AIDS is a cause-specific retail thrift store that sells donated items. Proceeds are given (according to our business plan) to the Indiana AIDS Fund - a grant-making organization that makes monetary donations to AIDS-related organizations.

Non-Profit Status: Indiana Thrift for AIDS is a nonprofit organization under both the state and federal tax code.

Volunteers: Indiana Thrift for AIDS is staffed by paid employees (management, key individuals) as well as volunteers. To volunteer contact John Livingston, general manager at (317) 255-4146.

Donations: All donations to Indiana Thrift for AIDS are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Most sought after donations include furniture, appliances, electronics, household bric-a-brac and music (records, tapes and compact discs). Donations accepted at the store during normal business hours. Questions about donations? Contact John Livingston, general manager at (317) 255-4146.

Infections Disease Clinic

1101 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Phone: (317) 221-8307

The clinic is located on the 2nd floor above the Bell-Flower clinic.

Infections Disease Research Clinic at Indiana University

550 North University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN, 46202-5250
Phone: (317) 274-8456

NAMES Project Indiana

At The Damien Center
1350 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 632-0123 Ext. 520

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

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.

Web Site: http://www.hivatis.org/

Prevention Point of Indiana

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

Prevention Point is a needle exchange and harm reduction project serving the needs of Indiana's injection drug users.   Prevention Point of Indiana interacts 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.

Project AIDS Lafayette

1306 E. Main. St.
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(317) 361-5818

Ryan White Foundation

1717 West 86th Street, #220
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 876-1100

Statscript Pharmacy

Brad Plunkett, R.Ph.
342 Massachusetts Ave #103
(317) 631-6000
Fax: (317) 631-6004
Voice Mail: (800) 753-5995 Ext 2989
Hours M-F 8-7:00

Statscript Pharmacy specializes in HIV/AIDS pharmacy services. We accept most insurance plans as well as Indiana Medicaid, ADAP/ASAP and ICHIA/HIAP. Contact us for more information.