Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC)

• Mission: The mission of AARC is to maximize the quality of life for the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV by providing equitable healthcare and social services that are comprehensive and compassionate.

• Founded: 1990

• Founder: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Jose Cervantes: Executive Director

• Paul Kelliher: Deputy Director

• Rene Rubio: Director of Compliance and Quality Management

• Destinee Abrego: Director of Mental Health/ Substance Abuse and Housing Services

• Libby Aleman: Director of Health Services & 340B Program

• Marissa Espinosa: Director of Community Engagement & Development

• Jake Ledesma: Director of Case Management/Care Coordination

• Joey Perez: Facility & Transportation Service Manager

• Headquarters: 303 N. Frio, San Antonio, TX 78207

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: AARC is known as one of the leading primary LGBTQ+ Social Service and Health organizations in San Antonio and surrounding counties. It provides a safe, non-judgmental space for people living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community, offering a variety of health and social services.

Products and Services

Health Services

HIV-STI Testing

• Description: Provides free and discreet HIV and STI testing, available both onsite and via at-home self-test kits.

• Key Features: Discreet testing options, choice of location.

PrEP / PEP

• Description: Offers PrEP and PEP medications to prevent HIV in HIV-negative individuals.

• Key Features: Preventive medication access, personalized consultation.

HIV Specialty Care

• Description: Delivers expert and sensitive care for individuals recently diagnosed with HIV or long-term survivors.

• Key Features: Comprehensive care, specialist medical team.

LGBTQ Primary Care

• Description: Specialty medical services tailored for the LGBTQ community.

• Key Features: Inclusive primary care, tailored services for LGBTQ health.

Transgender Health

• Description: Provides a supportive environment for patients seeking gender-affirming care.

• Key Features: Gender-affirming services, supportive and sensitive setting.

Additional Services

• Case Management

• Early Intervention

• Health Insurance Assistance

• Behavioral Health Services

• Housing Services

• Transportation Services

Recent Developments

• Leadership Change: On December 29, 2021, Howard Rogers retired as Executive Director, passing the role to Jose Cervantes.

• Service Expansion: As of 2020, AARC expanded its services to 14 community offerings and operated a clinic catering to the LGBTQ community irrespective of HIV status.

• Pride Community Clinic: In 2017, AARC partnered with the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at UT Health San Antonio to establish the Pride Community Clinic, which serves uninsured and underinsured LGBTQ+ individuals.

• LGBT Clinic Opening: In 2016, AARC opened the first non-profit LGBTQ clinic in South Texas, funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation, to provide primary care and specialty services.

Conclusion

The Alamo Area Resource Center plays a critical role in providing LGBTQ+ and HIV-focused health services in San Antonio. Through its various programs and growth in community services, AARC remains a pivotal resource for addressing healthcare disparities and promoting health equity.