What AIDS Alabama does

AIDS Alabama, Inc. is a Birmingham-based nonprofit founded in 1986 and operating as the nation's only statewide AIDS Service Organization. It provides a comprehensive wraparound portfolio of HIV-related services to people living with HIV/AIDS across Alabama, with a stated market of approximately 16,500 Alabamians living with HIV. Service lines span clinical care (Living Well Health Clinic for HIV/STI testing, PrEP, PEP, and long-acting injectables including Apretude and Yeztugo), mental health and substance abuse treatment (Living Well Outpatient Center and LIBCAP), housing programs (The Way Station emergency shelter, JASPER House for dual diagnosis, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, rental and utility assistance), health insurance enrollment (Enroll Alabama, a federally-funded ACA Navigator), and advocacy and civic engagement (Positive Leadership Council, HIV Advocacy Day). Targeted sub-programs include CALA (Centro de Acceso para Latinos en Alabama) for bilingual Latine outreach and the Ascension Project for young adults experiencing homelessness.

The organization coordinates a statewide coalition of eight other AIDS Service Organizations and operates four Birmingham facilities (headquarters at 3529 7th Ave S, The HUB at 3522 7th Ave S, Living Well Outpatient Center at 3532 7th Court S, and The Way Station shelter) augmented by mobile outreach, telemedicine counseling, and a ship-to-home pharmacy partnership with Avita. Its core technology stack is service-delivery oriented—telemedicine video conferencing, conventional HIV/STI testing platforms, and partnerships for prescription delivery—rather than a proprietary technology platform. Services are delivered free or at low cost to qualifying clients (those within 300% of the Federal Poverty Level with an open case file).

AIDS Alabama is funded primarily through federal and state grants (notably Ryan White CARE Act and HOPWA), supplemented by United Way of Central Alabama, individual and corporate donations, in-kind contributions, and fundraising events (Funky Food Truck Festival, OctSober Resource Fair, Voices United). The organization is governed by a community board and led by CEO Kathie M. Hiers, who joined in 1997 and announced her retirement effective June 1, 2026, with national search firm Kittleman and Associates retained to find her successor. It has wholly owned subsidiaries AIDS Alabama South and CALA, and operates with no parent company, venture capital, or private equity backing.

Name

AIDS Alabama

Legal name

AIDS Alabama, Inc.

Website

https://aidsalabama.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIDS Alabama is a Birmingham-based nonprofit and the nation's only statewide AIDS Service Organization, providing HIV clinical care, housing, mental health, substance abuse, insurance enrollment, and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS across Alabama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO), Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS services
• HIV prevention education
• Housing assistance programs
• Behavioral health counseling
• STI testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grants: Primary funding from federal programs including Ryan White CARE Act, HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS), and other HIV/AIDS service funding.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from individuals and corporations, including in-kind donations of clothing, furniture, and personal care items.
3. United Way Support: Supported by United Way of Central Alabama as a partner agency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

AIDS Alabama is the only statewide AIDS service organization in Alabama, providing a comprehensive continuum of HIV/AIDS care that integrates clinical care, behavioral health counseling, housing assistance, prevention education, and advocacy under a single organizational umbrella. Services span free HIV/STI testing, primary medical care, case management, supportive housing (including HOPWA and HUD-funded programs), mental health and substance abuse treatment, emergency shelter, and harm-reduction services for disproportionately impacted communities. The organization also functions as a fiscal conduit, sub-recipient for Ryan White and HUD funding distributed through partner community-based organizations.

Product overview

AIDS Alabama is a non-profit statewide AIDS Service Organization offering a comprehensive suite of interconnected healthcare and support services for people affected by HIV/AIDS. The organization operates multiple facilities including the Living Well Health Clinic (providing PrEP, PEP, STI testing, and HIV treatment), El Centro/The Hub (community center and PrEP clinic), and the Living Well Outpatient Center (mental health services). Key programs include case management linking clients to medical and social services, housing assistance programs (emergency shelter through The Way Station, permanent housing, JASPER House for dual diagnosis), the LIBCAP substance abuse program, and the CALA Latine outreach program. Prevention services encompass free HIV/STI testing, prevention education, and the Positive Leadership Council advocacy training. Support services include mental health counseling, telemedicine, transportation assistance, utility assistance, health insurance enrollment (Enroll Alabama), and medication/insurance premium financial assistance. Support groups include I AM HE, I AM SHE, and Somos Nosotros. All services are designed to provide wraparound support addressing social determinants of health for Alabamians living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Acceso para Latinos en Alabama (CALA): A program connecting Latine people living with HIV/AIDS with healthcare and supportive services, promoting health care access, language justice, and social equity.
• Enroll Alabama
• The Way Station
• Living Well Health Clinic

Products and services

• Living Well Health Clinic An HIV-specialty onsite clinic in Birmingham offering primary and HIV medical care, including treatment for people living with HIV.
• Free HIV and STI Testing Confidential, free HIV and STI testing services using FDA-approved testing technology and three-site STI screening (oral, anal, urine) for individuals across Alabama.
• PrEP, PEP, and Rapid ART Services HIV biomedical prevention services including PrEP and PEP prescriptions (including long-acting injectable formulations), rapid ART initiation, telemedicine delivery, and Ship-to-Home pharmacy medication delivery for at-risk individuals.
• Mental Health Counseling Licensed mental health counseling services for individuals living with or affected by HIV, addressing behavioral health needs alongside medical care.
• LIBCAP Substance Abuse Program Substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment program serving individuals with or at risk for HIV, operated as a SAMHSA-funded initiative within AIDS Alabama.
• Case Management Coordinated, non-medical and medical case management for people living with HIV, connecting clients to medical care, medications, housing, and supportive services.
• Housing Assistance Programs (HOPWA / HUD) HOPWA- and HUD-funded short-term rental, emergency financial, and supportive housing assistance for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS across Alabama.
• The Way Station Emergency Shelter An emergency shelter and street-outreach program for homeless individuals, operating with the cooperation of the City of Birmingham to provide refuge and connections to supportive services.
• JASPER House Specialized HIV Housing Specialized, dedicated housing for people living with HIV who have complex medical and psychosocial needs, providing a stable residential setting as part of AIDS Alabama's HIV housing portfolio.
• HIV Medication and Insurance Assistance Direct financial assistance for HIV medications and health insurance premiums/cost-sharing, helping clients access and adhere to HIV treatment through Ship-to-Home pharmacy delivery.
• Transportation Assistance Transportation assistance (such as bus passes, mileage reimbursement, or rides) enabling clients to attend medical appointments, pharmacy pickups, and other HIV-related services.
• Enroll Alabama Assistance enrolling eligible clients into health insurance plans, including marketplace and Medicaid coverage, to ensure continuity of HIV care.
• El Centro / The Hub A bilingual Spanish/English multi-service community hub serving the Latinx community in Alabama, providing culturally responsive HIV and supportive services.
• CALA - Coalición Latina de Alabama An advocacy council for the Latinx community in Alabama, advancing policy, awareness, and HIV-related services for Latinx residents.
• HIV Prevention Education and Outreach Community-based HIV prevention education, testing outreach, and harm-reduction services delivered across Alabama, including partnerships with community-based organizations.
• Linkage to Care Program Program connecting newly diagnosed individuals and out-of-care clients to ongoing HIV medical care, insurance, medications, and supportive services.
• Utility Assistance Financial assistance to help eligible HIV-affected households maintain utility service and avoid disconnection as part of HIV housing stability support.

Quantifiable outcome

• PrEP reduces risk of HIV infection by up to 99% when used consistently
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvitacoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialty pharmacy partnership enabling AIDS Alabama to enroll clients in the pharmacy program from their office and have prescriptions shipped directly to clients' homes. This eliminates the need for clients to visit retail pharmacies, reducing stigma barriers to medication adherence.
• One RoofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated Entry partnership for housing referrals. One Roof serves as the entry point for housing assistance, assessing individuals and families for various housing programs including Rapid Rehousing and Ascension Project for young adults.
• Legal Services of AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly legal clinic collaboration providing free legal services to Hispanic/Latine communities. Jefferson County domestic violence victims receive priority for services.
• R.O.S.S. (Recovery Organization of Support Specialists)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the inaugural OctSober Resource Fair celebrating recovery and wellness in Birmingham. R.O.S.S. provides Narcan training and distribution as part of the wellness activities at this community event.
• Cahaba Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the Funky Food Truck Festival + Market annual fundraising event. Provides location at 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222.
• Alabama HIV/AIDS Policy Partnership (AHAPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition that hosts HIV Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House, bringing together advocates to influence policy for those impacted by HIV in Alabama.
• MerckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of HIV Advocacy Day event at Alabama State House, supporting advocacy efforts and community engagement for HIV awareness and policy change.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+ and HIV-focused community health center offering primary care, PrEP, behavioral health, and case management. Comparable as a federally qualified health center model with deep HIV specialization and wraparound services.
• Housing Works: NYC-based ASO that pioneered HIV/AIDS housing combined with healthcare and aggressive policy advocacy. Comparable in its housing-first approach and integration of housing subsidies, clinical services, and advocacy.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based ASO offering HIV testing, prevention, mental health, housing assistance, and advocacy for people living with HIV. Directly comparable in mission, service breadth, and longstanding policy advocacy role.
• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Midwest ASO providing housing, case management, prevention, and policy advocacy in Illinois. Comparable in combining HOPWA-funded housing programs with HIV prevention services and statewide coalition coordination.
• Whitman-Walker Health: DC-based community health center specializing in HIV care, PrEP, LGBTQ+ primary care, and behavioral health. Comparable in integrating primary care, prevention, mental health, and community-based legal/policy services for people living with HIV.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Long-standing ASO providing HIV testing, PrEP, substance use, housing, and advocacy services in San Francisco. Directly comparable in service mix (clinic + housing + behavioral health + policy advocacy) to AIDS Alabama's wraparound model.

Others

• National AIDS Housing Coalition: National advocacy coalition advancing housing as HIV prevention and care; AIDS Alabama's CEO serves as president. Ecosystem peer rather than direct service competitor, but influences HOPWA policy direction.
• Southern AIDS Coalition: Regional coalition of ASOs and advocates focused on the Southern HIV epidemic. AIDS Alabama's CEO is co-chair, and the organization participates in SAC's policy and capacity-building work — an ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• AID Atlanta: Large Atlanta-based ASO providing HIV primary care, PrEP, housing, case management, and prevention across Georgia. Most directly comparable Southern U.S. peer, with similar Deep South operating environment and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation: Largest global HIV/AIDS nonprofit providing medical care, pharmaceuticals, testing, and advocacy across the U.S. and internationally. Directly comparable to AIDS Alabama's combination of clinical care, PrEP, and advocacy, but operates at vastly greater scale and a for-profit healthcare arm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AIDSAlabama
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9yzvuU7R6CRMPdY_-LQjfw/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/AIDSAlabama
• Instagraminstagram.com/aidsalabama
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aids-alabama

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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