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.
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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
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Who We Are

Kelly Thompson
President & CEO

Carol Jones
Harm Reduction Champion

Frank Silva
Chief Operating Officer

Xavier R Day
Director of Ryan White Services

Megan Davidson
Director of Housing

Donnie Rose
CARES Navigator

Scout LoPriore
Director of Harm Reduction

Evelyn Ploof
Finance Specialist

Tara Lukens-Smith
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Trisha Rios
Cares Navigator

Shannon Santini
Director NLC Cares

Caleb Morgan
Medical & Housing
Case Manager


Mirella Calle
Medical & Housing
Case Manager

Kawana Stokes
NLC Cares Navigator

Tiyana Hock
Patient
Navigator

Hithaishi Maragani
Harm Reduction Specialist

Hope Brigham
Patient Navigator

Amanda Desrosiers
Medical & Housing
Case Manager

Jay Crowley
Attorney
Interim Board President

Sarah Webster
Director
Human Resources

Sharanya Thanapathy
Community Health Worker

James Cordy
Mental Health Peer Navigator

Denise Hetzel
Finance Manager
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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