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                                  Drop-In Living Room
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, admittance to the Center is limited to essential staff, tenants and pharmacy patrons. 

The Drop-In Living Room is open to anyone living with or directly affected by HIV who commits to being respectful in a community atmosphere while making strides to improve their lives. 

Programs include HIV+ peer-led access to care, supportive counseling, HIV prevention support groups, holistic therapies (massage, Reiki, spiritual care), HIV/AIDS information resources, computer access, consumer advocacy, and opportunities for social and recreational activities. 

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:
  • HIV+ Peer-to-Peer support to improve access to testing, treatment, and supportive care 
  • Prevention of new HIV infections through evidence-based programs 
  • Educational presentations and support groups 
  • Access to spiritual care and holistic services 

The Albany Damien Center provides High Impact Prevention (HIP) using evidenced-based education, groups, and individual support. HIP has demonstrated potential to reduce new HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections to yield a major impact on the local HIV epidemic. We also work to ensure each person has 
unfettered access to life-saving support and care services to help people not just survive, but thrive! 
I am part of the Albany Damien Center family. If it were not for the Center, I would have no where else  to turn. Every milestone in my life is related to the Damien Center. ~ Member Testimonial
Albany Damien Center Community Room
The Center is open 5 days a week from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, plus Saturdays & Sundays for special events.