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
Director of Harm Reduction
Frank Silva
Director of Care Admin
Xavier R Day
RW Coordinator
Denise Hetzel
Finance Manager
Donnie Rose
Recovery Navigator
Scout LoPriore
Harm Reduction Coord.
Evelyn Ploof
Admin/Accounting
Tara Lukens-Smith
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Trisha Rios
Cares Navigator
Megan Davidson
Housing Coordinator
Bob Curry
Director of Finance
Mirella Calle
Medical & Housing
Case Manager
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Jahmarrah
Thomas
TTI Navigator
Tiyana Hock
Patient
Navigator
Milena Byrum
Harm Reduction
Specialist
Edwin Lopez
Mobile Health Unit
Facilities Assistant
Amanda Desrosiers
Medical & Housing
Case Manager
Meg Thornton
Medical & Housing
Case Manager
Jay Crowley
Attorney
Interim Board President
Sharanya Thanapathy
Community Health Worker
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
We Need Your Support Today!