Who We Are
Mission Statement
Our Mission is
to provide direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, to offer education and supplies to help prevent its spread, and to promote understanding within the communities served.
Making a Difference
The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is a regional AIDS service organization providing direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS, and HIV prevention services to those at most risk in Windham, Bennington, and southern Windsor counties.
Founded by volunteers in 1988 as a grassroots, community based group, the AIDS Project fills an important statewide role in making sure that Vermont’s fight against the AIDS epidemic is strong and effective.
Our Programs
HIV Prevention & Syringe Services
• Syringe Services Program (SSP) free and anonymous
• Case management for SSP members
• HIV and Hepatitis C educational presentations to groups and agencies in southern Vermont
Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS
We provide care and support through case management, advocacy, food and a helping hand.
HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
The AIDS Project provides free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing in a safe atmosphere.
Our 2023/2024 Board of Directors
Eva Barinas, Secretary
Patrick Brown
Cameron Grader
Kyle Hamilton, Treasurer
Paulee Mekdeci
Dr. Jeremy Morrison
Lama Tomás O’Flaherty, Vice Chair
Karl Oppenheimer
Ellen Wood, Chair
Our Staff
Services for People Living with HIV
Case Manager - Brattleboro
Heather Cutler
802 254-4444 x 110
heather@apsvt.orgCase Manager – Bennington
Cynthia Himmel Austin
802 447-8007
cynthia@apsvt.orgDirect Services Assistant - Bennington
Jill Gates
802-447-8007
jill@apsvt.org
HIV Prevention & Syringe Services
Prevention Program Manager
Sue Conley
802 254-4444 x 113
802 246-7147 (mobile)
sue@apsvt.orgHarm Reduction Specialist
Dakota Roberts
802 490-5531 (mobile)
dakota@apsvt.orgOverdose Outreach Worker - Bennington
vacant
Administration
Executive Director
Samba Diallo
802 254-8263 x 101
802 440-6776 (mobile)
samba@apsvt.org