COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITIES TO END HIV
Mission, Vision, and Values
AVOL Kentucky’s mission is to collaborate with communities to END HIV 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
LEXINGTON AIDS WALK
When?
April 30, 2023
Where?
Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park, Fifth Third Pavilion, Town Branch Commons (Main and Vine)
Description
Gilead Sciences Presents AVOL’s 30th Annual Lexington AIDS Walk! Join us on Sunday, April 30th from 11 AM to 3 PM. Sponsored by Advantage Air HVAC (AVOL’s 2023 Legacy Sponsor), Kentucky Bourbon Bears, Charles T. Mitchell Accountants, Saloman & Co., Hicks & Funfsinn, UPS Store, Bluegrass Care Navigators PACE Program, and 46Solutions. We will gather in the fight to END Stigma while honoring our community’s family, friend, and volunteer Care Giver Heroes through the years! This year’s Walk will begin with a Health Services Marketplace fair beginning at 11 AM. Join us and many small health care focused nonprofits to discover health services available throughout the community, free screenings, information, and referrals. Independence Place We’ll also enjoy music, performances, and fun for the whole family Uma Jewels (Little Miss AVOL 2018) The AIDS Walk Kick-Off Program will begin at 1 PM and the official Lexington AIDS Walk 2023 will begin at 2 PM throughout Downtown Lexington following the Town Branch Trail down Main and Vine streets. Our pre-Walk program includes keynote speakers, remembrances, tributes, music and performances. Save the Date – we look forward to having you join us for a day of fun, education, commemoration, and tribute. Start forming your team, donate today, and then join us on April 30! We’ll lace up our shoes and take every step toward the End of HIV in Kentucky! All are welcome – Free and open to the public. More information available from Anthony at anthonys@avolky.org.
Bluegrass Care Navigators PACE
Grin Grant
UK Bluegrass Care Clinic PrEP
Planned Parenthood
Recovery Cafe
AVOL Kentucky
United Way 2-1-1
Kynect (Community Action Council)
Gilead Sciences
Mental Health Kentucky
Petty Pussey (Little Miss AVOL 2019)
Kristin Mingle (Little Miss AVOL 2020)
Sam Gleaves (Singer/Songwriter)
Kenny Bishop (Singer)
DJ Astro (DJ)
Contact
859-225-3000 x1029
CDC is distributing free self-HIV tests by mail. Follow the link below to order. Call AVOL at (859)225-3000 if you'd like to ask questions, talk about your results, or we can even walk you though the self-test steps. #KnowYourStatus #EndHIVStigma
Anyone and everyone is welcome at AVOL 💙 Join us this week for FREE and confidential HIV and STI Testing. Don't forget we are here until 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday!
Tuesday is Hot Lunch and Hot Topics, we hope you RSVP'd to learn about Colorectal Health and enjoy a hot lunch!
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See you soon!
#AVOLforKY #ENDHIV #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #hotlunch #community #sharethelex
Recovery Cafe and Kate's Place will be onsite at AVOL (1824 Hill Rise Drive STE 100) this Friday! HIV testing will also be available at this time.
Don't forget to RSVP by this Friday, March 24th for Hot Lunch and Hot Topics!
This month, we're discussing Colorectal Health and enjoying a great lunch on Tuesday, March 28th.
This event is open to anyone and everyone! RSVP and join us next week!
Email anthonys@avolky.org or... give us a call at (859)225-3000 ext. 1029 to reserve your spot now!
#hotlunch #AVOLforKY #colorectalhealthawareness #sharethelex
AVOL was founded by volunteers and continues to be strengthened by amazing volunteers! Would you like to contribute to AVOL by volunteering?
This Thursday we are offering AVOL Volunteer Training. If you're interested in spending some time with us, email anthonys@avolky.org for more ...information regarding the training this Thursday, March 23rd.
We can't wait to meet you!
#AVOLforKY #ENDHIV #volunteer #sharethelex
No appointment needed!
You are welcome to stop by anytime during our open business hours and request a test, no appointment necessary.
We have late, after-work hours available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 8 PM.
Also, be aware our new location is at 1824 Hill Rise ...Drive, Suite 100, Lexington KY 40504. Take Versailles Road to Terrace View (Preakness Apartments). Turn right from Cardinal Hill and left from downtown. At Hill Rise Drive turn right. We're at the end of the street at Stonewall Terrace. Plenty of parking available.
AVOL offers free HIV, Hep C, and other STI testing. Our HIV test is a finger stick with results in less than one minute.
We have lots of prevention supplies to share.
Be empowered, know you status, anytime! For more information call (859)225-3000.
Testing Hours:
Mon & Thur 9 AM to 5 PM
Tue & Wed 9 AM to 8 PM
Fri 9 AM to 1 PM
Join us everyday this week for free, fast and confidential HIV Testing. No appointment necessary! Don't forget we are here until 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday!
#AVOLforKY #ENDHIV #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #sharethelex #EndHIVStigma
Get ready for this month's Hot Lunch and Hot Topics! On Tuesday, March 28th we will be discussing Colorectal Health as it relates to medically vulnerable people, warning signs and preventative measures.
Make sure to RSVP before noon next Friday to save your seat and get FREE LUNCH!
...Email anthonys@avolky.org or call (859)225-3000 ext 1029
We can't wait to see you there! 💙