Albany Damien Center
Cause Area
- Animals
- Health & Medicine
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
- LGBTQ+
Location
728 Madison Avenue, Suite 100Albany, NY 12208 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Albany Damien Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of people affected by HIV and AIDS in an affirming environment and to reduce new infections in the communities we serve. Our vision is a community where people with HIV/AIDS achieve their desired potential and are respected as coworkers, neighbors and friends, while striving for an HIV free generation.
Description
Founded in 1988, the Damien Center is a resource center designed to improve health, reduce stress and increase the quality of life in a supportive atmosphere for individuals and families living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.
We provide programs in a comfortable and supportive HIV+ peer-led environment using a health and wellness education model. Our client-centered approach addresses the physical, psychological, and environmental impacts on an individual’s overall health.