About
Alliance for Living is the only HIV/AIDS service organization and resource center in southeastern Connecticut that also deals with homelessness and assists people dealing with substance use disorder.
We are a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about helping people in our community.
OUR BELIEFS
We believe in ...
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Eliminating stigma for everyone
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Providing services that are rooted in cultural humility and harm reduction
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Social justice
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Equitable access to resources
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Fun as an integral part of wellness
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Fiscal responsibility and transparency
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A safe and confidential environment
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The value of lived experience and peer leadership
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Community collaboration
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Health care for all
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A world where every life is equally valued
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Any positive change
Who We Are

Kelly Thompson
President & CEO

Carol Jones
Harm Reduction Champion


Xavier R Day
Director of Ryan White Services

Denise Hetzel
Director of Finance
Frank Silva
Chief Operating Officer

Donnie Rose
CARES Navigator

Scout LoPriore
Director of Harm Reduction

Evelyn Ploof
Finance Specialist

Tara Lukens-Smith
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Trisha Rios
Cares Navigator

Megan Davidson
Director of Housing

Bob Curry
Chief Financial Officer


Mirella Calle
Medical & Housing
Case Manager
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Jahmarrah
Thomas
CARES Navigator

Tiyana Hock
Patient
Navigator

Edwin Lopez
Mobile Health Unit
Facilities Assistant

Amanda Desrosiers
Medical & Housing
Case Manager

Milena Byrum
Harm Reduction
Specialist

Jay Crowley
Attorney
Interim Board President

Sharanya Thanapathy
Community Health Worker

Caleb Morgan
Medical & Housing
Case Manager

Sashana James
Medical & Housing
Case Manager
See who's on the AFL Board. Click here for details
Our Mission
Alliance For Living is at the forefront of implementing evidence based client centered care to address public health with a focus on HIV, homelessness and the overdose epidemic


Our Vision
To be the leader in ending HIV, homelessness and the overdose epidemic