Vision:

To be the center of excellence for the provision of resources and care to people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mission:

To provide high quality, culturally competent, compassionate services to persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS by offering a comprehensive continuum of care, and to influence the health and human services community in the care of all people who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS by participating on a local, regional, national and international level.

ASAP is a 501c3 not for profit HIV/AIDS multi-cultural community based service organization.

Services:

*     AmeriCorps VISTA Program             *     Case Management

*     Childrens Program                            *     Community Involvement

*     Food & Personal Needs Pantry         *     HIV Testing & Referral Services

*     HIV Education & Outreach               *     HIV Resource Center

*     HIV Speakers Bureau                       *     Limited Financial Assistance

*     Medical Financial Assistance            *     Mobile Testing Unit

*     Monthly Client Dinners                     *     Prevention Pete (ASAP Mascot)

*     Support Groups                                *     Volunteer Opportunities

ASAP Community Programs:

ASAP is proud to host the Medical Co-pay Assistance Program. This program helps clients with limited financial aid for doctor visits, lab work and medications. To qualify, a client must be HIV positive, employed, insured and reside in Pinellas County. In addition, clients are unable to use this service if the are on Disability, Medicaid or Medicare.

The Aflred T. May Food & Personal Needs Pantry supplements ASAP clients with basic food and personal hygine products. Over 500 client use this service. They are offered a designated number of items on a monthly basis. This allows clients to choose items they will most use.

The first Tuesday of each month we cosponsor a collaborative fellowship dinner. This dinner is free to the community. Clients are encouraged to invite their friends and family to attend. Our goal is to promote kinship, awareness and education in a safe, enjoyable environment. On a quarterly basis educational speakers are brought in to present the latest, greatest up-dates on medications, service and developments in the HIV/AIDS community.

The ASAP community programs Team is also responsible for the development and marketing of ASAP special events. We at ASAP are dedicated to serving our clients with the utmost respect and dignity.