COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITIES TO END STIGMA
Mission, Vision, and Values
AVOL Kentucky’s mission is to collaborate with communities to END the stigma associated with HIV and other chronic health conditions in Kentucky.
Our work strives for:
Increasing the number of people living with HIV who know their HIV status
Reducing the number of Kentuckians with newly acquired HIV
Increasing the number of people living with HIV connected to medical care
Increasing the number of people living with HIV who are virally suppressed
Eliminating disparities in HIV outcomes
Services Overview
The tools available today to fight HIV are more effective than ever. We now know that people living with extremely low levels of HIV will not pass the virus along to others. This “viral suppression” involves many factors, the most important of which is that persons living with HIV remain engaged in medical care and medication adherence. Our housing, support and empowerment services have proven to reinforce and support medical adherence, leading to viral suppression. PrEP, an effective daily pill taken to prevent the transmission of HIV, is becoming increasingly accessible. Through these elements and traditional tried and true approaches like increasing access to testing, advocating condom use, education, reducing barriers, and raising awareness, together, WE CAN End HIV in Kentucky.
Upcoming Event
Home for the Holidays
Description
It’s a Fact. Stable Housing Saves Lives. Each holiday season, 100% of donations to AVOL Kentucky are dedicated to help create a warm and secure home for our community. Our efforts provide help like emergency housing support, including rent and utility assistance, emergency food and clothing, emergency home cleaning and hygiene care packages, and household set-up. Housing is Healthcare! On average, 87% of those served by AVOL stay consistent with their medical care and medication adherence, which leads to reduced or ‘undetectable’ HIV levels in the body. At these levels, people feel better and cannot pass the virus to others. The support you can provide has a direct impact on stable housing, improved health outcomes, and expanded HIV prevention.