Since our founding in 1987, Damien Center has provided quality, equitable, and inclusive care for those who have been stigmatized and marginalized by support services. Our one-stop-shop brings all programs under one roof, addressing clients’ needs comprehensively, prioritizing innovation, and upholding the dignity of all clients.
Together, we can end the HIV epidemic in Indiana.
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One Home for HIV Wellness
Mission
To be a trusted partner in providing services, education, and advocacy for all people living with or at risk for HIV and any person seeking a safe and welcoming home for care.
Vision
Every person in Indiana has equitable access to client-centered care – ending the HIV epidemic and ensuring all people can thrive and live with dignity.
Public Health and the HIV Epidemic
Despite the strides made in treatment, HIV continues to run rampant through local communities, particularly among those who face disproportionate barriers to health and wellness. These individuals, in addition to facing stigma based on their diagnosis, are often food and housing insecure, unemployed or asset-limited, and unable to secure medical or mental health coverage.
Community Need
2,000+
Out of Care
Individuals living with HIV in Indiana
7,000+
Undiagnosed
1,000+
LGBTQ+ Needs
say current services they receive are not sensitive or supportive to their needs
60%
have been diagnosed with depression
40%
acted on thoughts of suicide
20%
Our Impact
of clients in care were retained compared to 54% for central Indiana
88%
of clients achieved undetectable viral load in 2021, compared to 70%
81%
of clients satisfied with care
96%
Our Clients
struggle to make ends meet (asset-limited, income constrained, employed)
5,771
clients served in 2021
92%
One Home Capital Campaign Cabinet
Honorary Chairs
Lori Efroymson-Aguilera and Sergio Aguilera
Cabinet Members
Crystian Alatorre
Director of Destination Sales & Account Management
RCI
Geovani Bonilla
VP of Medical Operations
Indiana University Health
Troy Farmer
Director and Regional Wealth Strategist
BKD, CPAs & Advisors
Ted Givens
President
TAG Consulting, LLC
Jason Grisell
President & CEO
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis
Rev. Gray Lesesne
Dean & Rector
Christ Church Cathedral
DyNishia Miller
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer
Damien Center
Ralph Nowak
Vice President of Membership
Sierra Club of Indianapolis
Jonathan Scott
Head of Story Lab
Roche Diagnostics USA
Alan Witchey
President & CEO
Damien Center