Allies in Hope


Previously AIDS Foundation Houston, Allies in Hope has been a community leader for over 40 years with the mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area. Let’s eliminate the stigma behind HIV and STIs. We encourage everyone to get tested and know their status. Allies in Hope offers free HIV and STI testing that is fast, simple, and completely confidential. To better serve our community, other programs are also available including community including housing, a food pantry, case management and onsite clinic.


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Allies in Hope offers free and confidential HIV/STI testing on site at our Midtown and Southwest Houston locations. Along with free testing, we offer free STI treatment and free consultations on HIV/STI prevention and treatment. We also offer case management resources for therapy, housing and food.

Please complete the Patient Intake Assessment form before attending your appointment.

Why is Testing Important?

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Nearly 40% of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who don't know they have the virus.




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An estimated 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, including about 158,500 people who are unaware of their status.

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Studies show that the sooner people start HIV treatment after diagnosis, the more they benefit. 

Our Impact

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6,000

served through housing, prevention, treatment, and supportive services programs for youth, families, prison inmates, and those impacted by HIV/AIDS in the community

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1,430

tested for HIV and received PrEP education

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186

participated in virtual youth camp

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343

in Allies in Hope-run affordable housing facilities in 2022

347

served through Stone Soup Food Pantry in 2022

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98%

participation rate from of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system in Wall Talk

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I learned most of my survival skills from learning to cope with living with HIV. I was not always undetectable and untransmittable as the slogan goes. I was not always unafraid and unashamed. Three years ago, I was homeless and unemployable. Early on, medical professions said in order to survive that I must adhere to a strict medication regiment. However, I couldn’t because my child and I had no stable living arrangement. Because of the medical support and guidance from Allies in Hope, I no longer worry about being able keeping up with taking multiple medications and have found a regime that is easy and keeps me healthy. Thanks to Allies in Hope, I now have my own apartment and I can be sure where I will lay my head each night."

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