AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

What AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin does

Vivent Health (formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that delivers integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment services through a network of clinic locations spanning Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, and Texas. The organization's service portfolio is organized into three integrated pillars: Clinical Care (HIV Medical Care, Primary Care, PrEP, Pharmacy, Behavioral Healthcare, Dental Care, and PEP), Prevention (HIV/STI/Hepatitis C Testing, Harm Reduction, and free testing kits/safe-sex supplies), and Social Services (Case Management, Food & Nutrition, Housing Assistance, and Legal Assistance). Its core operational model is a team-based, judgment-free care approach in which HIV-specialized physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, pharmacists, social service professionals, and prevention specialists co-manage personalized care plans, supported by an on-site ACHC-accredited pharmacy and an OCHIN-powered MyChart patient portal for ongoing engagement.\n\nThe organization generates revenue through a mix of clinical service reimbursement (private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patient billing with cost assistance), a donation-supported charitable model (tax-deductible contributions, volunteer programs, and advocacy), and likely public and philanthropic grants typical of 501(c)(3) HIV-service organizations. Its primary customer segments are people living with HIV, individuals at risk for HIV seeking PrEP and testing, and general primary care patients seeking stigma-free care, with vertical segmentation around these populations. The 2018 acquisition of Saint Louis Effort for AIDS and subsequent expansion into Illinois and Texas indicate a roll-up strategy that uses M&A and rebrand-driven market repositioning to extend its integrated-care model beyond its Wisconsin origins.\n\nOperationally, Vivent Health reports a 96% viral suppression rate among its patients versus a 67% national average, holds NCQA and ACHC accreditations plus the HRC LGBTQ Healthcare Equality designation, and supports 251-500 employees. Its go-to-market is sales-led and clinic-based, with appointment-driven patient acquisition, an online depot for prevention supplies, and community/advocacy channels. As a non-profit, it has no parent company, no public ticker, and no disclosed funding rounds; strategic capital is instead reflected through acquisitions, accreditation-driven quality positioning, and multi-state footprint expansion.

Name

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

Legal name

Vivent Health

Website

https://arcw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vivent Health (formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) is a non-profit healthcare organization providing integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment services through clinic locations across Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, and Texas, serving people living with HIV, at-risk populations, and general primary care patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAGAB

HIV/AIDS Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Infectious Disease

SECONDARYHLAEALAG

Care Management & Population Health Program Administration

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Health Insurance & Managed Care/Third-Party Administration (TPA) & Administrative Services Only (ASO)

SECONDARYHLAJAAAL

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

Keywords

• HIV medical care
• HIV prevention services
• PrEP and PEP
• Behavioral healthcare
• Case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing integrated healthcare services including HIV medical care, primary care, prevention services, pharmacy, behavioral healthcare, dental care, and social services. Operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (operating as Vivent Health) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare provider delivering integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. Its offering spans clinical care (HIV medical care, primary care, PrEP, PEP, pharmacy, behavioral healthcare, dental care), prevention services (HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing, harm reduction, free safe sex supplies), and social services (case management, food and nutrition, housing assistance, legal assistance) delivered through clinic locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas.

Product overview

Vivent Health (formerly AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) operates as a unified healthcare services organization offering an integrated network of clinical care, prevention, and social services specifically designed for individuals affected by HIV. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services organized into three main categories: Clinical Care (including HIV Medical Care, Primary Care, PrEP, Pharmacy, Behavioral Healthcare, Dental Care, and PEP), Prevention (including HIV/STI/Hepatitis C Testing, Harm Reduction, and Free Tests & Safe Sex Supplies), and Social Services (including Case Management, Food & Nutrition, Housing Assistance, and Legal Assistance). All services are delivered by providers with specialized expertise in HIV care, with a team-based approach involving doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, pharmacists, social service professionals, and prevention specialists working together on personalized care plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIV Medical Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of Vivent Health patients have achieved viral suppression

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United WayminorOthersNon-profit partner shown in footer logos. United Way is a community support organization that may provide funding or referral support.
• Feeding AmericaminorOthersFood bank network partner. Feeding America is a nationwide non-profit food bank network that addresses food insecurity.
• Hunger Task ForceminorOthersLocal food bank partner in Wisconsin. Addresses food insecurity among patients through food nutrition services.
• NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance)coreOthersAccreditation body shown in footer. NCQA provides accreditation and certification for healthcare organizations related to quality standards.
• ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care)coreOthersHealthcare accreditation organization. ACHC provides accreditation for pharmacies and other healthcare services.
• OCHIN (Patient Portal Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationOCHIN provides the MyChart patient portal used by Vivent Health patients for accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, and communicating with providers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MISTR: Digital health platform focused on PrEP access via telemedicine and at-home testing. Emerging player addressing the same at-risk HIV-negative patient segment with a tech-enabled, lower-friction model that competes for the same prevention market.

Direct peers

• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington D.C.-based community health center specializing in HIV care, LGBTQ health, and primary care with integrated behavioral and dental services. Direct peer in the integrated HIV/LGBTQ care model category.
• Prism Health North Texas: Texas-based HIV/AIDS service organization providing primary care, behavioral health, and social services to people living with HIV. Regional direct peer operating in an overlapping Texas geography.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation: The largest global HIV/AIDS service organization, providing HIV medical care, pharmacy, testing, and advocacy across many U.S. states. Most directly comparable direct peer, operating an integrated HIV care and pharmacy model at significantly larger scale.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): New York City-based HIV/AIDS service organization founded in 1981, providing case management, mental health, housing, and prevention services. Direct peer in HIV-focused wraparound services.
• Fenway Health: Boston-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ care, HIV treatment and prevention, and primary care with research arm. Direct peer offering comparable integrated HIV/LGBTQ services on the East Coast.
• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ-focused community health center providing primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services. Directly comparable integrated care model serving similar populations in an overlapping Midwestern geography.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center: New York City-based community health center providing primary care, HIV care, and behavioral health to LGBTQ populations. Direct peer in integrated LGBTQ/HIV care delivery.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: San Francisco-based HIV/AIDS services organization providing prevention, testing, linkage-to-care, and advocacy. Direct peer focused on HIV prevention and care services to similar populations.
• Cascade AIDS Project: Pacific Northwest HIV/AIDS service organization providing housing, case management, prevention, and primary care. Direct peer operating an integrated HIV care and social services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ARCWisc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_VFOlmgGHCreykZKJ1b41Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/AIDSResourceCenterofWI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aids-resource-center-of-wisconsin
• Instagraminstagram.com/viventhealth

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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