AIDS OUTREACH CENTER INC
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Mission Statement
AOC serves people living with or at risk for HIV with dignity and respect.
About This Cause
In 1986, just three years after HIV was identified as the cause of AIDS, AIDS Outreach Center (AOC) was born out of the need to help those locally dealing with the life threatening illness. In the beginning, AOC was an all-volunteer organization made up of friends and family dedicated to comforting those dying from the disease and those working to combat the stigma of HIV/AIDS. With the advancement in medications in 1996, the mission and focus of the organization changed from end-of-life services to sustainability, manageability, and long-term care. As the landscape of the HIV/AIDS pandemic shifted to the management of a chronic illness, the need for services and types of services evolved. Since that time, AOC has been a leader in North Texas in the fight against HIV. Annually, over 40 staff members provide services and education to over 2,000 people living with HIV and prevention services to over 3,500 people in our community. Our services include prevention, outreach, counseling, a nutrition center, nutritional counseling, a dental clinic, case management, health insurance assistance, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, emergency financial assistance, and youth programs