Rate of Infection

Although HIV infection is completely preventable, every 9½ minutes, someone in the US is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. That person could be you or someone you know and love. That's why it's important for everyone to get educated and get tested.

Get the Facts

Women comprise the fastest-growing population of new HIV infections in the US. Women are also 8 times more likely than men to contract HIV from one act of intercourse.

Free HIV Testing

Contact the ALFA office for a free and confidential test.

AIDS Leadership Foothills-area Alliance

The AIDS Leadership Foothills-area Alliance (ALFA) is an AIDS Service Organization committed to improve/maintain the health status of persons living with HIV.

Our Mission

To improve the lives and health of those affected by HIV/AIDS while preventing transmission through education and testing.

Our Vision

To be the most effective HIV/AIDS resource to all people in the ALFA service area.

Goals

Achieve early detection and care through HIV/STD counseling, testing and referral
Engage in targeted prevention efforts with persons who are at high risk for HIV infection and people living with HIV/AIDS to reduce secondary infections
Get individuals who are newly diagnosed as HIV positive into medical care quickly
Keep clients in medical care

ALFA is a United Way agency and serves the Appalachian Mountains and foothills of rural Northwestern North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga and Wilkes counties.

ALFA’s lead partner in providing comprehensive care for clients is the regional HIV medical clinic, Fairgrove Primary Health, a department of Catawba Valley Medical Center.

ALFA

Serving Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga, and Wilkes counties of NC.

1120 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Suite 28
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 322-1447 (Phone)
(828) 322-8795 (Fax)

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