Established in 2003, Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS — affectionately referred to as a.l.p.h.a. — has been Idaho’s premier community-based, not for profit sexual health site. With the mission of “providing a safe and welcoming place to go for HIV and AIDS education, testing, and support in Idaho”, a group of dedicated community members joined together and opened a.l.p.h.a.’s first set of doors.
Annually a.l.p.h.a. now provides clinical services to over 1300 unique individuals, a 250% growth compared to previous years. Newly identified HIV infections transition from a “preliminary positive” rapid result to an FDA approved diagnosis, and established in appropriate medical care in 7 calendar days or less. More than 100 households are served each year between HOPWA and a.l.p.h.a.’s food pantry, which distributes no less than 40,000 pounds of healthy, nutritious foods to persons living with HIV.
