Albany Damien Center

Our Mission: The Albany Damien Center's Mission is to enhance the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS in an affirming environment and to reduce new infections in the communities we serve. Our Vision: The Damien Center envisions 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.

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/AIDS. As a membership-based organization we provide programs and services, free-of-charge, in a welcoming and culturally diverse environment. Whether you have just tested HIV+ or have known it for a long time, you are not alone. At the Damien Center you will find the resources you need to live positively, and make new friends who understand what it is like to live with this disease.