Aids Hilfe Wien

What Aids Hilfe Wien does

Aids Hilfe Wien is a non-profit association (Verein) founded in 1985 and headquartered at Mariahilfer Gürtel 4, 1060 Vienna, serving Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland. It is the first AIDS help organization in Vienna and one of the member associations of AIDS-Hilfen Österreichs. The organization delivers an integrated suite of sexual health services, including anonymous HIV testing (free laboratory test, EUR 30 rapid test, EUR 79 PCR test), low-cost STI testing for syphilis, hepatitis (A/B/C), chlamydia, and gonorrhea, telephone/email/in-person counseling, the Gay Health Chat peer messaging service for MSM, and a HIV-Selbsttest Helpline (toll-free 0800 25 22 89). Adjacent services include free psychological counseling (up to 10 sessions per topic), social work assistance on housing/insurance/legal matters, anti-discrimination reporting, the Buddy Projekt for newly diagnosed individuals, and ~800 prevention events per year of which ~400 target youth aged 14+ in schools and youth settings.

The business model is overwhelmingly that of an Austrian social-services non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise: core funding flows from the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK) and Fonds Soziales Wien, supplemented by tax-deductible private donations processed via FundraisingBox and project-specific pharmaceutical grants (notably GILEAD Sciences for uninsured HIV-positive individuals). Modest earned revenue is generated through nominal contributions for non-HIV STI tests (pricing not publicly disclosed), EUR 30 / EUR 79 fees for HIV rapid and PCR tests respectively, and EUR 237.60 per youth workshop class (rising to EUR 244.80 in 2026). Delivery is multi-channel: in-person at headquarters (Mon–Thu 08:00–19:00, Fri 08:00–19:00, Sat 08:00–14:00), mobile outreach to refugee homes and shelters, plus remote channels (telephone, email, Gay Health Chat). The technology footprint is standard web infrastructure — Matomo analytics, CleverReach newsletters, reCAPTCHA, Google Maps — with no proprietary AI/ML components, no mobile app, and no public API.

The organization is governed by a voluntary board chaired by Dr. Mirijam Hall with Stefan Dobias as Vice-Chair, and operates with approximately 13 paid staff across management, prevention, counseling, and administration functions, supported by a large volunteer base (including Buddy Projekt counselors and Radio Positiv producers). Its most significant recent strategic move is the June 2026 opening of the magnus* Ambulatorium für sexuelle Gesundheit (announced September 2025), a dedicated outpatient clinic that extends services from HIV-specific work into comprehensive sexual health. Core partnerships include the Austrian AIDS Society (ÖAG), ÖGNÄ-HIV, HOSI Wien, Queerbase, TransX, Klagsverband, and international networks (UNAIDS, ECDC, Fast Track Cities, IAPAC), with political support across Austria's main parties represented in the Kuratorium.

Name

Aids Hilfe Wien

Legal name

Aids Hilfe Wien

Website

https://aids.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aids Hilfe Wien is a Vienna-based non-profit association founded in 1985 that provides anonymous HIV/STI testing, counseling, psychological support, social work, prevention workshops, and anti-discrimination services across Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, serving general public, LGBTQ+, migrant, and youth populations, and recently expanded into a dedicated sexual health outpatient clinic (magnus*).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services (HIV and Sexual Health)

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• STI screening
• Sexual health counseling
• HIV prevention workshops
• Psychosocial support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection and Fonds Soziales Wien to support prevention, counseling, and care services.
2. Private Donations: Donations from private individuals and organizations, facilitated through payment slips, online donations via FundraisingBox, and bank transfers. donations are tax-deductible in Austria.
3. Service Fees: Nominal contribution fees for non-HIV testing services (e.g., syphilis, hepatitis, chlamydia/gonorrhea tests) and workshop fees for youth education programs.
4. Pharmaceutical Grants: Project-specific grants from pharmaceutical companies such as GILEAD Sciences for supporting uninsured people with HIV.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aids Hilfe Wien provides anonymous and largely free HIV testing alongside low-cost STI testing (syphilis, hepatitis A/B/C, chlamydia, gonorrhea) at its Vienna headquarters and via mobile outreach. It complements testing with pre- and post-test counseling, free psychological counseling, social work assistance on finances/housing/legal issues, anti-discrimination reporting, and prevention workshops for youth and institutions. All offerings are funded primarily by Austrian federal and Viennese government grants plus private donations, with services available in multiple languages to serve migrants, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable populations.

Product overview

Aids Hilfe Wien is a non-profit association offering a comprehensive suite of sexual health services centered on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, counseling, and support for people living with HIV. The organization's core offering is a unified service platform encompassing: anonymous and free/low-cost testing services for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis (A/B/C), chlamydia, and gonorrhea (the 'Big Five' sexually transmitted infections); pre- and post-test counseling (telephone, email, in-person, and via the Gay Health Chat peer messaging service); free psychological counseling and memory checks; social work support covering finances, housing, legal matters, and authorities; anti-discrimination reporting and support services; and prevention workshops targeting youth, schools, healthcare settings, and migrant communities. Supporting these core services are information products including brochures and publications (available in multiple languages), campaigns such as #einfachtesten, #positivarbeiten, and 'Lust auf Reden. Gemeinsam für sexuelle Gesundheit', and media programs including Radio Positiv and the HIV-Selbsttest Helpline. The magnus* Ambulatorium für sexuelle Gesundheit (opened June 2026) represents a significant expansion into a dedicated physical clinic for sexual health. The Buddy Projekt provides peer support to newly diagnosed individuals. All services are free or low-cost and anonymous, reflecting the organization's commitment to accessible sexual health care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• magnus* Ambulatorium für sexuelle Gesundheit: Ambulatorium for sexual health opened in 2026 providing comprehensive sexual health services
• Gay Health Chat
• Radio Positiv
• Buddy Projekt
• Infoshop

Products and services

• HIV and STI Testing Services (Testangebote) Anonymous HIV laboratory tests (free of charge), HIV rapid tests (EUR 30), HIV PCR tests (EUR 79), and low-cost contribution-based STI tests covering syphilis, hepatitis A/B/C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Includes pre-test counseling and in-person results consultation. Target audience: general public in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.
• Counseling Services (Beratungsangebote) Anonymous and free telephone, email, and in-person counseling on sexual health, HIV, STIs, PrEP, PEP, ChemSex, and sexual diversity. Includes the Gay Health Chat peer messaging service. Target audience: general public, LGBTQ+ community, migrants.
• Psychological Counseling (Psychologische Beratung) Anonymous and free psychological counseling for HIV-positive persons, relatives, and anyone seeking support on sexual health. Up to 10 sessions per topic, free of charge, including memory check services for cognitive assessment.
• Social Work Services (Sozialarbeit) Free social work support for HIV-positive persons covering finances, housing, debt settlement, social entitlements, insurance, legal matters, and advocacy with authorities and social institutions.
• Prevention Workshops (Prävention / Workshopangebote) Prevention workshops on HIV, STIs, sexuality, and condom use for young people from age 14, schools, care facilities, detention centers, refugee facilities, and migrant organizations. Pricing EUR 237.60 per 2-hour class (EUR 244.80 from 2026), plus EUR 118.80 for additional 1-hour modules. Authorized under BMBWF Circular No. 2/2025.
• Anti-Discrimination Services (Antidiskriminierung) Systematic recording of unequal treatment of people with HIV, offering anonymous reporting, advice, and support, plus monitoring and publication of HIV-related discrimination statistics in cooperation with Klagsverband.
• HIV-Selbsttest Helpline Austria-wide toll-free helpline (0800 25 22 89) operated by AIDS-Hilfen Österreichs answering questions about HIV self-tests; available Monday through Friday.
• Buddy Project (Buddy Projekt) Peer buddy project providing companionship and support for newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals during the initial period following diagnosis.
• Radio Positiv Weekly one-hour radio program produced by Aids Hilfe Wien volunteers, broadcast on ORANGE 94.0 every Thursday at 20:00, covering topics related to HIV/AIDS and sexual health.
• Gay Health Chat Peer messaging project for men who have sex with men, offering free and anonymous daily chat (17:00–20:00) with trained counselors on sex, HIV, PrEP, sexual health, and gay life topics.
• Youth Work (Jugendarbeit) Sexual health education for young people aged 14+, including teacher training and multiplier programs covering body knowledge, HIV/STIs, prevention, gender diversity, sexual rights, and condom application. Approximately 400 youth-targeted prevention events per year.
• Queer Information Services (Queere Infos) Information and counseling services targeting queer people, especially MSM and trans* individuals. Includes ChemSex counseling, PrEP/PEP information, testing checkpoints (AHW-Checkpoint @ HARD ON), and links to queer organizations (HOSI Wien, TransX).
• Migrant Information Services (Infos für Migrant*innen) Information, workshops, and counseling services specifically aimed at migrants and refugees, including video/telephone interpreting for sensitive topics. Brochures available in multiple languages including Turkish, Arabic, and Farsi.
• magnus* Ambulatorium für sexuelle Gesundheit Outpatient clinic for sexual health opened in Vienna in June 2026, providing comprehensive testing for HIV and other STIs alongside psychological care. Established as a significant expansion of Aids Hilfe Wien services beyond HIV-specific work into broader sexual health.
• Brochures and Information Materials (Broschüren und Informationsmaterial) Free brochures, flyers, and informational materials on HIV, STIs, PrEP, PEP, hepatitis, contraception, sexual diversity, and discrimination; available in multiple languages and as downloadable PDFs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approx. 8,000 people served annually with HIV/STI testing
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funder providing core funding for prevention, counseling, and care services. The Ministry also provides official guidance on HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 vaccination for people with HIV.
• Austrian AIDS Society (ÖAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional medical society for HIV/AIDS. Collaborates on medical guidelines, treatment information, and public health initiatives.
• ÖGNÄ-HIV (Austrian Society of Established Physicians for HIV Care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical society representing general practitioners providing HIV care. Collaborates on guidelines and healthcare provider education.
• HOSI Wien (Homosexuelle Initiative Wien)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBTQ+ advocacy organization. Partner in Kuratorium (advisory board) and community outreach.
• QueerbaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization providing welcome and support for LGBTQI refugees. Collaborates on multilingual information resources and outreach to migrant LGBTQ+ communities.
• TransXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation for transgender persons. Provides referrals and collaborates on trans-specific sexual health information.
• Courage (Partner*, Familien- & Sexualberatungsstelle)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRelationship, family, and sexual counseling center. Partner for community referrals and anti-discrimination work.
• KlagsverbandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation for enforcement of rights of discrimination victims. Collaborates on anti-discrimination monitoring and legal support.
• UNAIDSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Part of international network for global HIV/AIDS response and Zero Discrimination Day.
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU agency providing epidemiological data and guidance on HIV/STI prevention and control.
• Fast Track Cities InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational initiative working toward ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat. Vienna is a participating city.
• International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of AIDS care providers. Part of global network for HIV treatment and care.
• AIDS-Hilfen Österreichs (Austrian AIDS Help Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization coordinating all Austrian AIDS help organizations including Aids Hilfe Wien, regional AIDS helps, and related services.
• Psychosoziale Dienste Wien (PSD Wien)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPsychosocial services Vienna. Referral partner for mental health support services.
• Suchthilfe WienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAddiction help Vienna. Referral partner for chemsex counseling and support.
• AmberMedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical care for people without health insurance. Referral partner for healthcare access.
• Austrian Labour Chamber (Arbeiterkammer Wien)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRepresented in Kuratorium. Supports workplace anti-discrimination efforts and worker health.
• Austrian Green Party (Die Grünen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolitical party represented in Kuratorium through Ewa Ernst-Dziedzic, human rights and LGBTQ spokesperson.
• Austrian NEOS PartyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolitical party represented in Kuratorium through health spokesperson Fiona Fiedler.
• Austrian People's Party (ÖVP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolitical party represented in Kuratorium through Nico Marchetti, Secretary General.
• Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolitical party represented in Kuratorium through equality spokesperson Mario Lindner.
• Austrian Family Planning Association (ÖGF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily planning organization represented in Kuratorium through Mag.a Angela Tunkel. Supports sexual and reproductive health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIDES: France's largest HIV/AIDS community NGO and the most prominent European peer of Aids Hilfe Wien; delivers free anonymous testing, peer outreach to MSM/migrants, sexual-health campaigning, and lobbying on the same model with the same mission across France.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: One of the oldest and largest US AIDS service organizations, founded in 1982; operates sexual-health clinics, substance-use and chemsex services, PrEP programmes, and youth outreach that mirror the integrated offering Aids Hilfe Wien is building toward with the magnus* clinic.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: UK's leading HIV charity delivering testing, counselling, prevention education, and anti-discrimination work; a direct analog to Aids Hilfe Wien's integrated HIV-to-sexual-health service model in a different national health system.
• Aids-Hilfe Schweiz: Swiss national umbrella for HIV/STI services including the famous Checkpoint Zurich MSM clinic; runs the same testing-plus-counselling-plus-advocacy model as Aids Hilfe Wien but at national federation scale and with check-point clinical infrastructure comparable to the new magnus* Ambulatorium.
• Aids Hilfe Steiermark: Regional AIDS help organization serving Graz and Styria under the same Austrian AIDS-Hilfen umbrella; runs comparable HIV/STI testing, counselling, and prevention programmes for the same key populations, making it the closest domestic operating analog to Aids Hilfe Wien.
• Deutsche Aidshilfe: Germany's national federation of AIDS-Hilfen based in Berlin; offers the closest DACH comparable to Aids Hilfe Wien, providing free testing, prevention, anti-discrimination, and self-test infrastructure at a far larger scale across 130 member organizations.
• Fondazione LILA Milano: Italian LILA federation chapter that provides anonymous HIV testing, support to people living with HIV, and prevention work in Milan; comparable DACH-adjacent Mediterranean peer running the same non-profit testing-plus-advocacy model as Aids Hilfe Wien.
• aidshilfe salzburg: Another Austrian AIDS-Hilfen chapter serving Salzburg and surrounds; provides free anonymous HIV testing, prevention workshops, and psychosocial support, operating the same non-profit, community-led model as Aids Hilfe Wien but in a different federal state.
• Aids Hilfe Tirol: Tyrolean AIDS help organization offering HIV/STI testing, counselling, and MSM-specific services comparable to those of Aids Hilfe Wien; serves the same target populations under the same national umbrella but is constrained to western Austria.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS-Hilfen Österreichs: AIDS-Hilfen Österreichs is the umbrella network of which Aids Hilfe Wien is the Vienna chapter; it coordinates federal prevention work, distributes national joint campaigns like #positivarbeiten, and operates the nationwide HIV self-test helpline, making it the natural parent-coordinator peer for service overlap and shared mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aidshilfewien
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWAWB7M5qkUmiHZ3LIz-rcw
• Facebookfacebook.com/aidshilfewien
• Instagraminstagram.com/aidshilfewien
• TikToktiktok.com/@aidshilfewien
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aids-hilfe-wien

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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