What Damien Center does

Damien Center is a private, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operates as Indiana's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization, serving approximately 25% of all individuals living with HIV in the state. It delivers an integrated one-stop-shop model from multiple Indianapolis locations (Mosaic HQ, Legacy Building, pharmacy, dental, food pantry) plus mobile syringe exchange units, providing medical clinic services, Damien Pharmacy, Damien Dental, mental health and substance use treatment, HIV/STD testing, PrEP and PEP, Hepatitis C treatment (Connect to Cure), harm reduction (Safer Steps), Ryan White Program services, housing assistance, food pantry, case management, employment services, and client education — under one coordinated umbrella. The technology surface supporting the model is modest and conventional: a TelePrEP telemedicine channel (HeyMistr/HeySistr partnerships enabling statewide no-contact PrEP initiation), a basic Patient Portal (records + scheduling), on-site pharmacy with RX LOCAL app, participation in the Indiana Health Information Exchange, and integration with LabCorp/Quest Diagnostics — no proprietary AI/ML or advanced platform of note.

The business model is a mixed revenue model typical of a large AIDS service organization: federal grants (HUD for Elder Housing, CDC for HIV prevention, SAMHSA for substance use, HRSA/Ryan White for HIV care), state grants (Indiana FSSA), individual and corporate donations (Earl Conner Giving Society for $1,000+ donors), special event fundraising (Dining Out For Life in its 32nd year, Grande Masquerade in its 36th year), third-party fundraising events, insurance/Medicaid/Medicare billings for clinical services, and Damien Pharmacy transaction revenue. Services are delivered on a sliding fee scale tied to Federal Poverty Level (up to 500% FPL for Ryan White patients) with a Hardship Assistance Program providing charity care, so the organization is effectively a safety-net provider that maximizes access regardless of ability to pay. Customer acquisition is community-led: outreach to Black and Latinx MSM populations, LGBTQ+ affirming care positioning, referrals from AIDS service organizations, probation officers and healthcare providers, plus walk-ins and self-referrals. Patient outcomes materially exceed regional benchmarks — 88% viral suppression (vs. 65%), 95% linkage to care in 30 days (vs. 48%), 81% retention (vs. 53.7%) — which strengthens its competitive position in future grant competitions and Ryan White re-designations.

Name

Damien Center

Legal name

The Damien Center Inc.

Website

https://damien.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Damien Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987, operating as Indiana's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization from Indianapolis, serving about 25% of the state's HIV-positive population through an integrated one-stop-shop model spanning medical, pharmacy, dental, mental health, housing, food, and harm reduction services regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Healthcare and Social Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS care services
• HIV prevention PrEP
• Community health center
• Ryan White services
• Harm reduction syringe exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: Primary funding source including HUD grants ($2 million for Elder Housing Assistance), CDC grants ($2 million for HIV prevention), and SAMHSA grants for substance use treatment. Federal grants support specific programs and populations.
2. State Grants: Funding from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration ($800,000 four-year grant for LGBTQ+ mental health services) supporting state-priority populations.
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and giving societies (Earl Conner Giving Society for $1,000+ annual donors). Includes in-kind donations and special event fundraising.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual events including Dining Out For Life (32nd year) and Grande Masquerade (36th year) generate community support and donations.
5. Healthcare Services Billing: Billable services to insurance providers, Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace plans. Ryan White Program supplements insurance coverage gaps.
6. Pharmacy Services: Revenue from on-site Damien Pharmacy serving clinic patients and external customers, with delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Damien Center is a nonprofit HIV/AIDS service organization operating a one-stop-shop model that delivers integrated medical care (including HIV treatment, PrEP/PEP, hepatitis C, dental, and pharmacy), mental health and substance use treatment, HIV/STD testing, harm reduction syringe exchange, case management, Ryan White services, housing and food assistance, employment support, and community education to people living with and at risk for HIV across Indiana. Founded in 1987 in Indianapolis, it serves approximately 25% of all individuals living with HIV in the state regardless of ability to pay, supported by federal and state grants, donations, and pharmacy revenue.

Product overview

Damien Center is a comprehensive HIV wellness organization offering an integrated one-stop-shop model with multiple coordinated products and services. The core offerings include Medical Clinic/HIV Care, Damien Pharmacy, Damien Dental, and Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment for primary care patients. Prevention products include PrEP (daily pill and injectable options), PEP, HIV/STD Testing, Hepatitis C Program (Connect to Cure), and Syringe Exchange/Safer Steps harm reduction program. Support services include Ryan White Services (Parts A, B, C), Medical Case Management, Linkage/Retention to Care, Housing Assistance, Coby Palmer Food Pantry, Employment Services, Building a Future education classes, and Social Groups. Additional modules include TelePrEP telemedicine via HeyMistr/HeySistr partnerships, Patient Portal for online access, Damien Alpha GLP-1 weight management, and Financial Assistance with sliding fee scales. All services are offered regardless of ability to pay through a combination of insurance, Ryan White funding, grants, and charity care programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earl Conner Giving Society: A top-tier donor recognition program for individuals who annually give gifts of $1,000 or more, honoring the legacy of founder Earl Conner.
• TelePrEP
• Elder Housing Assistance Program
• CARE Program
• Connect to Cure
• Safer Steps Program
• HIV 101
• Dining Out For Life
• Grande Masquerade

Products and services

• Medical Clinic / HIV Care On-site medical clinic providing primary care, HIV care and treatment, PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention, with point-of-care and comprehensive lab testing through LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics partnerships. Intended for people living with HIV and those at risk.
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) FDA-approved daily prevention pill and injectable (every 2 or 6 months) for HIV-negative individuals, up to 99% effective when taken as prescribed. Includes TelePrEP telemedicine program via HeyMistr/HeySistr partnerships. Intended for HIV-negative individuals at substantial risk for HIV.
• HIV/STD Testing Free and confidential HIV, STD, and pregnancy testing by state-certified staff. Tests include HIV, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C, and pregnancy testing with rapid-results for HIV within minutes. Intended for the general public and at-risk populations.
• Damien Pharmacy Full-service retail pharmacy serving those living with HIV and at-risk patients, offering prescription delivery, low-cost medications, and qualifying over-the-counter medications provided free for clinic clients. RX LOCAL app enables online prescription management and refills.
• Damien Dental Dental care services including routine cleanings, examinations, fillings, restorations, sealants, periodontal treatment, X-rays, extractions, and crowns for adult patients.
• Connect to Cure (Hepatitis C Program) Statewide Hepatitis C elimination program providing testing, treatment, case management, insurance enrollment, and peer support services. Treatment consists of one pill daily for at least 8 weeks with cure rates over 95%.
• Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment Outpatient mental health therapy and substance use treatment by licensed therapists with specialties in LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, and co-occurring conditions. Includes psychiatric care, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR therapies.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention involving antiretroviral medicines taken within 72 hours after potential exposure, prescribed for 28 days. Available regardless of insurance status.
• Syringe Exchange / Safer Steps Program Harm reduction program providing sterile supplies, naloxone training, HIV/Hep C testing referrals, peer recovery services, and overdose prevention education. Multiple exchange locations in Marion County including Cottage Corner, Brookside Church mobile unit, and Aspire Indiana Health partnership.
• Medical Case Management Free comprehensive case management services assisting clients with health insurance, referrals, emergency financial assistance, and food pantry access. Serves over 900 HIV+ patients annually with bilingual support.
• Linkage/Retention to Care Intake and care coordination program connecting newly diagnosed, out-of-care, or transferred patients to services. Includes transportation assistance, medication understanding support, and insurance enrollment help.
• Ryan White Services Ryan White HIV Services Program providing care regardless of ability to pay. Includes Parts A, B, and C with eligibility for residents of Indianapolis TGA and Indiana, covering medical care, mental health, pharmacy discounts, and food assistance.
• Housing Assistance Program Housing services including tenant-based rental assistance, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing through HOPWA and HUD partnerships. Includes Direct Emergency Financial Assistance for rent, utilities, and incidentals.
• Coby Palmer Food Pantry On-site food pantry providing nutritional support including pre-packaged groceries, Kroger Cards, breakfast items, canned goods, frozen meats, and hygiene products for eligible clients monthly.
• Employment Services Employment support program with workshops, computer lab, resume/cover letter assistance, LinkedIn training, mock interviews, and referrals to Indiana Career Connect and professional attire resources.
• Building a Future / Client Education Classes Free life skills classes covering goal setting, legal rights, housing resources, nutrition, yoga, QPR suicide prevention, credit management, CPR/First Aid, and employment/LGBTQ+ rights education.
• Social Groups Support groups including Trans/Non-Binary/Intersex, Positive Living (HIV+), Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), and LGBTQ+ Social Support groups providing peer support and safe spaces.
• Financial Assistance / Sliding Fee Scale Sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Level providing discounts up to 100% for eligible patients. Includes Ryan White Sliding Fee Scale (up to 500% FPL) and Health Center Sliding Fee Scale (up to 200% FPL), plus Hardship Assistance Program.
• Damien Center TelePrEP No-contact PrEP program via telemedicine partnership with HeyMistr/HeySistr. Indiana residents can initiate PrEP services anywhere in the state through video consultations and home test kit delivery at no cost.
• CARE Program (Substance Use Disorder Treatment) Intensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment program targeting people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. Includes group support, expanded access to medication-assisted recovery, and HIV/hepatitis testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of medical patients achieved undetectable viral load (vs. 65% Central Indiana average)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trans SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2022Partnership with Trans Solutions for HIV prevention program targeting young transgender people of color. Funded by $2M CDC grant. Includes hiring five staff members to develop the program.
• Move IndyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Move Indy, a family-owned moving company in Indianapolis, to offer moving assistance to housing clients. Provides discounts and benefits for Damien Center clients.
• OutCare / OutListminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with OutCare's Affirming Care Directory to provide referrals for patients requiring care beyond Damien Center's scope. OutCare helps LGBTQ+ individuals find affirming providers in the area.
• HeyMistr / HeySistrcoreTechnology or IntegrationTelePrEP partnership with HeyMistr and HeySistr programs providing no-contact PrEP services via telemedicine. Allows Indiana residents to initiate PrEP anywhere in the state regardless of insurance status.
• Aspire Indiana Health (StepUp Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Aspire Indiana Health for syringe exchange services at 2506 Willowbrook Parkway location. Part of Marion County's harm reduction network.
• Marion County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Marion County for syringe exchange services at Cottage Corner Building and mobile unit locations. Supports county-wide harm reduction efforts.
• Connect to CurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide Hepatitis C elimination program partnering with Damien Center. Uses Zero is Possible Indiana Plan (ZIP-IN) principles for collaborative HCV/HIV epidemic response.
• GEICOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for Employment Services, supporting workforce development programs for clients.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD capital funding support for affordable housing production and preservation. Includes technical assistance for local nonprofits.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+-affirming community health center providing integrated HIV care, PrEP, behavioral health, and primary care with multiple sites — directly comparable one-stop-shop model for HIV-positive and at-risk populations.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington D.C.-based federally qualified health center specializing in HIV/AIDS care, LGBTQ+ health, and primary care; runs an on-site pharmacy and is a federally funded Ryan White provider — analogous mission and integrated delivery model.
• Fenway Health: Boston-based FQHC specializing in LGBTQ+ care, HIV treatment and prevention, behavioral health, and family medicine; operates Fenway Pharmacy and serves as a national leader in LGBTQ+-competent HIV care delivery.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: San Francisco nonprofit providing HIV prevention (including PrEP navigation), treatment linkage, substance use and harm reduction services, and community-based support for people living with and at risk for HIV.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City community health center dedicated to LGBTQ+, HIV-positive, and underserved populations; offers integrated primary care, mental health, and supportive services closely aligned with Damien's wraparound model.
• APLA Health: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing HIV specialty care, primary care, behavioral health, and supportive services to people living with and at risk for HIV — analogous one-stop-shop model targeting similar demographics.
• Care Resource: Miami-Dade FQHC providing primary medical care, HIV specialty care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy with strong LGBTQ+ and Ryan White programming — comparable integrated FQHC model serving a regional HIV-affected population.
• CrescentCare: New Orleans-based FQHC with a long HIV/AIDS service history that delivers integrated primary care, behavioral health, case management, and pharmacy to HIV-positive and LGBTQ+ patients in a regional urban market.
• Legacy Community Health: Houston-based FQHC providing HIV specialty care, LGBTQ+ health, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy across multiple sites — comparable full-service Ryan White provider to Damien's integrated approach.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation: Largest global nonprofit HIV/AIDS healthcare organization providing medical care, pharmacy, and prevention across many U.S. states; broader geographic footprint makes it a national incumbent rather than a regional direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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