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DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT Tiffany Hickman Executive Director Email: tiffany.hickman@aas-c.org Extension: 1006 Tiffany graduated from East Carolina University with her bachelor's in health education. She began her career with the Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina in 2008. She later got her master's in psychology from Walden University as well as a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. Over the years, she has worked in various capacities with the Alliance and is now the Executive Director. When she is not working, she is enjoying time with her family on the beach of Oak Island! 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

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DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT EDUCATION & TRAININGS ​ We aim to spread our mission far and wide which is why we offer a number of sexual-health related workshops and trainings to help keep you and your people safe, healthy, and well informed. to inquire about topics and opportunities: Call us at 919-823-2437 Or email info@aas-c.org ​ Health Education Workshops: ​ STD’s Are NOT My Cup of Tea! : A workshop that encompasses the three different categories of STI’s (bacterial, viral, and parasitic) and explains what these are, how they are contracted, and if they are curable. This is an informational all-inclusive workshop that’s not meant to “scare you straight” but to give you the proper knowledge to make sound decisions. ​ The 3 C’s (Contraception, Condoms, Consent) : While the name may be misleading the core content of this workshop is to one, educate those about the various contraceptive methods readily available; two, educate our participants on how to put a male and female condom on safely & CORRECTLY; and three, to instill a full comprehensive understanding of what the word “consent” implies. ​ Anal and Abstinence : In this workshop we will be debunking the myths on how anal and oral sex don’t necessarily mean you’re abstinent and what making healthy choices looks like. ​ How Does Sexuality Affect Me?: In this workshop we will BRIEFLY talk about different gender identity topics such as sex & gender, labels, different types of sexuality (asexual, bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, etc). and what dating someone with a different sexuality than yours could encompass. ​ Plan P: Puberty and Me : Here we talk about both the male and female reproductive systems and the wonderful life changes that happen through PUBERTY! We talk about discovering ourselves, self-checks and touch the surface of masturbation. Training: ​ STOP! This is SUPER Awkward : A day long training where we teach parents of youth/adolescents about how to bring up the talk. We’ll discuss various methods and strategies on how to prepare parents for those super awkward questions and we’ll bring up creative ways to discuss this topic so your kids aren’t trying to disappear as you explain to them the birds and the bees!

DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT Anchor 1 Make A Donation For more than 30 years the Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina has supported people with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses through compassionate and non-judgemental prevention, care coordination, and supportive services. We are grateful for your support to help ensure free and accessible HIV/STI testing, connection to care, and support for North Carolinians who need it most! To mail a check, please make payable to the Alliance and send to: Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina 3109 Poplarwood Ct, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27604 Or donate using: To inquire about other ways to give, contact Tiffany by phone: 919-834-2437 or by email: tiffany.hickman@aas-c.org NC State Employees Combined Campaign ID:1802 Support the Alliance First Name Last Name Address City State Zipcode Email Phone This gift is in the name of... Thank you for your support! 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT Get PrEPed! AAS-C Can PrEP You! AAS-C can connect you to a PrEP provider regardless of your current health insurance status. All it takes is a phone call, 919-834-2437 or just stop by our office at 4 North Blount Street Raleigh to ask one of our Prevention Specialists about PrEP. ​ What is PrEP? Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, better known as PrEP, is a way to reduce your risk of HIV infection by up to 99% by taking a pill every day. PrEP is a daily preventative measure against HIV. If you've had a potential HIV exposure, please seek medical attention within 72 hours to discuss PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis. Should YOU be PrEP’d? If you are currently HIV negative and meet any of the following criteria, you may benefit from PrEP: PrEP may benefit you if you are HIV-negative and ANY of the following apply to you: You are a gay/bisexual man or a Transgender person and have at least one of the following: have an HIV-positive partner have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown–and you also have anal sex without a condom, or recently had a sexually transmitted disease (STD) You are a heterosexual man or woman and have at least one of the following: have an HIV-positive partner. have multiple partners, a partner with multiple partners, or a partner whose HIV status is unknown–and you also don’t always use a condom for sex with people who inject drugs, or don’t always use a condom for sex with bisexual men ​ You inject drugs and have at least one of the following: share needles or equipment to inject drugs are at risk for getting HIV from sex What else should you know? According to the CDC, there are no known long-term harmful health effects for individuals on PrEP for five years or longer. You should continue using condoms while on PrEP! PrEP takes up to 21 days to reach maximum effectiveness. Although PrEP may protect you against HIV infection, it provides no such safeguards against other STIs ​ 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

What We Do Prevention S ervices: HIV/STI testing, community outreach, and health education workshops. We distribute safer-sex supplies to local barber shops and partner with organizations such as the Raleigh LGBT Center, for large community events. We also offer navigation to PrEP providers. ​ Keep It Up! KIU!, is an exciting new project from Northwestern University that combines sexual health education and mobile technology. KIU! Has five interactive sexual education and HIV prevention program modules that contain information about HIV and related topics. To join KIU! you need to complete the baseline survey, watch the videos about different seual health scenarios, and come to the Alliance to be tested. If you finish all of the parts you can get gift cards up to $100! Are You Eligible? Must live in the state of North Carolina. Must be between the ages of 18-34 years old. Must be AMAB (Assigned male at birth) in the LGBT Community. Must be HIV negative (Get Tested HERE ) How to Participate: Contact our KIU Coordinator Email: alma.rodriguez@aas-c.org Phone: 919-834-2437 Text: 984-833-5301 Thank you in advance for your participation and Keep It Up! ​ Care Services: Early intervention services that connect our HIV+ clients to medical, mental health, substance-use providers and other related healthcare providers. EIS services also reduce barriers to care such as transportation and navigating healthcare systems by working with our partners. We provide supplements and nutritious food through our Nourishment and Encouragement (N&E) program for PLWH with dietary care plans and we will soon offer Medical Case Management Services. For more information, contact DeVaughn at d.gentry@aas-c.org. ​ Support Services: Support services include workshops to enhance life skills, positive health behaviors, and leadership development. We refer to community resources such as food, housing, job-training, and social support to counteract stigma and social isolation. We provide CLEAR , a brief counseling program to improve self-advocacy and provider-patient communication skills. well as offer housing assistance through referrals. We're working to provide housing information and resources for PLWH that need more support. ​ Drop-In Center: Opening Soon - check back for details Back to Top

DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT Shanaa Chapman Prevention Team Lead Email: shanaa.chapman@aas-c.org Shanaa is a Raleigh native. She has been a part of the AAS-C Prevention team since 2021. 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT Anchor 1 RESOURCES Guide To Sexual Health & STDs in Retirement Homes: https://www.caring.com/resources/stds-sexual-health-in-retirement-homes/ A GUIDE TO SEXUAL HEALTH & STDS IN SENIOR LIVING: https://www.assistedliving.org/sexual-health-stds-in- senior-living 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

DONATE HOME ABOUT US Our Team Our Board FIND SUPPORT Testing & Prevention Services At Home Testing Care Services Pantry & Support Services Resources GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONTACT DeVaughn Gentry Associate Director of Care & Support Email: devaughn.gentry@aas-c.org DeVaughn has seen his mother working with special needs individuals since he was a young man. He has an educational background in Human Services and Psychology. DeVaughn was led to work at Alliance because he wanted to work with people, and in doing so, he believes he can help make a difference in the lives of others. 919-834-2437 3109 Poplarwood Ct. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.info @aas-c.org">www.info @aas-c.org SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER DONATE EIN: 56-2158082 ©2021 Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina ALLIANCE LOGO DESIGN: TONY BURDEN All rights reserved.

Noteworthy News CDC on America's HIV Epidemic Analysis Dashboard (AHEAD): Helping the US End the HIV Epidemic The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS), through its Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), developed a unique data visualization tool that displays the most up-to-date, standardized, HIV indicator data from the CDC along with progress data for the 50 U.S. states and EHE goals for each priority area. AHEAD affords stakeholders the opportunity to... Read More AHEAD.GOV HIV.gov 10-21-21 Raleigh joins Wake County in new non-discrimination protections The Raleigh City Council unanimously voted to join in a new, LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance Tuesday, the day after the ordinance was passed by Wake County. Read More NC Policy Watch PULSE CNN 10-19-21 Wake County, NC Passes LGBT Ordinance in Unanimous Vote Celeste Jones remembers moving to Raleigh to find happiness and “live an authentic life.” “As a Black trans woman, it was extremely difficult to find a job,” Jones said Monday afternoon. “It often felt like people would give me one look and immediately refused to give me a chance.... Read More News and Observer WRAL 10-17-21 LGBT Americans reported higher rates of food and economic insecurity Adult Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender experience higher rates of food and economic insecurity than their non-LGBT counterparts, according to the findings of a key coronavirus pandemic survey released Wednesday by the Census Bureau. Learn More CNN Photo by CNN 8-11-21 Cost of HIV prevention drugs remain high for many despite efforts to fix the problem Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article255097562.html#storylink=cpy See The Interview WTVD Photo by WTVD 8-6-21 Nonprofit looking to up HIV testing after the virus took a backseat to COVID-19 pandemic Sunday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, and some organizations are looking to increase testing numbers. HIV testing has gone down since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in some counties by more than 50%, according to North Carolina Health News. With healthcare workers focused on the coronavirus and smaller organizations having to close their doors, HIV testing took a back seat. See The Interview Spectrum News Photo by Spectrum News 6-25-21 Danica Roem's message to LGBTQ youth: 'You have to care' about politics Danica Roem, on her knees with her face in her hands, crying. It was 2017 and she had just become the first state lawmaker who identifies as transgender elected in Virginia. She will always be the first, but four years later, she is no longer the only person in the US who identifies as transgender to be elected and serve in a state legislative body. It's not a well populated trail, but one she is proud to have blazed. Read More CNN Photo by CNN 6-20-21 Telemedicine Effective at Care Retention Among Rural Patients Living With HIV Researchers have found that when put up against traditional, or face-to-face (F2F), care, telemedicine (TM) produced comparable results among persons living with HIV in rural Georgia, thereby presenting itself as a potential way to increase access to specialty HIV care for these individuals. Read More American Journal of Managed Care ​ 6-19-21 HIV rates rising: Could new forms of PrEP help? In parts of the US, HIV rates are currently climbing among underserved populations. We’ve seen a recent epidemic among people without stable housing in Boston, and similar outbreaks in areas like West Virginia and Philadelphia. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem because many people have had less access to testing and medical care for HIV. Now more than ever, medicines known as pre-exposure prophylaxis — or PrEP — could help reverse this worrisome trend by preventing people from getting HIV. Read More Harvard Medical School Photo by Harvard Medical School 6-18-21 Justice Department Settles with North Carolina Dental Offices Over HIV Discrimination “Turning away patients with HIV or requiring them to provide information that is not medically recommended, creates unfair barriers to health care for people with HIV,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “The ADA requires health care providers to treat patients based on current medical knowledge about their particular health conditions, and not based on stereotypes or misconceptions about a disability." Read More US Department of Justice ​ 6-17-21 Prev 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 Next Back to Top