We'll Walk With You... Louisiana is ranked number six in AIDS case rates throughout the country.  HIV/AIDS does not discriminate.  We are seeing more people of all ages and ethnicities who are living with the disease.  Volunteers of America provides support to those who want to know their status, as well as those who are learning to cope with their status. Volunteers of America was among one of the first agencies to provide rapid testing in the Baton Rouge area.  Now, we test about 600 individuals a year.

Let Us Help...

Volunteers of America's HIV/AIDS Services program brings hope to individuals. Through case management programs such as: Ryan White, individuals living in East and West Baton Rouge Parish, East and West Feliciana Parish, Iberville Parish, Point Coupee Parish, Ascention Parish, Livingston and St. Helena receive care coordination, medication assistance, housing, dental assistance, transportation and linkages to substance abuse and mental health services.

HIV Medicaid Case Management program provides services to eligible individuals.  Activities include intake, assessment, comprehensive plan of care, building/implementing supports, monitoring support strategies and case management transition/closure.

Hope Through Housing Programs

The HOPWA (Housing Opportunities For People With AIDS) program provides Tenant Based Housing and Permanent Housing for individuals with HIV. 

Tenant Based eligibility

Providing to homeless individuals/families with HIV/AIDS.  This program provides housing assistance and intensive case management for 18 months.  The program is to help clients maintain self sufficiency after the assistance ends.

Pemanent Housing eligibility

This program provides permanent housing and intensive case management to HIV positive individuals and their families.

Testing In Prisons...

Volunteers of America provides testing to inmates at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. HIV positive inmates who are within 190 days of their release, at Elayn Hunt and Dixon Correctional Institutes are linked to community resources through case management services.

Allowing Yourself Acceptance

The AYA program (Allowing Yourself Acceptance) supports HIV infected men and women in initiating and maintaining risk reduction practices.

Get Tested!

Know your status!  Through the HIV/AIDS program, after individuals take the rapid test and they are counseled immediately if the test proves positive. Make your appointment!

Testing By Walk-In

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday

10:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Or By Appointment

In the Baton Rouge Area:

Volunteers of America's Special Services Program
(225) 922-3900 phone
1755 Wooddale Blvd.