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 2025/2026 Board of Directors
Lama Tomás O’Flaherty, Chair
Heather (Ea) Maples, Secretary
Rob Schrull
Yolanda Mapes
Derrick Miller-Handley, Treasurer
Jeff Martin, Vice Chair
Our Staff
Services for People Living with HIV
Case Manager - Brattleboro
Liam Reynolds
802 254-4444 x 110
liam@apsvt.orgCase Manager – Bennington
Cynthia Himmel Austin
802 447-8007
cynthia@apsvt.orgDirect Services Assistant - Bennington
Melissa Poirot
802-447-8007
melissa@apsvt.org
HIV Prevention & Syringe Services
Prevention Program Manager
Heather Cutler
802 254-4444 x 113
802 246-7147 (mobile)
Heather@apsvt.orgHarm Reduction Specialist
Dakota Roberts
802 490-5531 (mobile)
dakota@apsvt.orgHarm Reduction Specialist
Matthias K
802 490-6667 (mobile)
matthias@apsvt.orgOverdose Outreach Worker - Brattleboro
Robin Rieske
802 275-7232 (mobile)
robin@apsvt.orgOverdose Outreach Worker - Bennington
Natasha Hoag
802 490-4800 (mobile)
natasha@apsvt.org
Administration
Executive Director
Samba Diallo
802 254-8263 x 101
802 440-6776 (mobile)
samba@apsvt.org