Desert AIDS Project
(760) 323-2118

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Who We Are

Who We Are

Desert AIDS Project has earned a national reputation as one of the most comprehensive HIV/AIDS services providers in the U.S. We are one of only a handful of agencies operating an on-site medical clinic, a full range of client support services, and a comprehensive HIV education and prevention program, including free and confidential HIV testing.

About Us

Our Vision for the Future

Until there's a cure, the vision of Desert AIDS Project is of healthy individuals, families, and communities despite the existence of HIV.

Our Mission

To bring this vision to life, our mission is to meet the evolving medical and social service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS by providing direct services and advocacy, while working to prevent new infections through education and outreach.

Community Service Values

  • Everyone in a community has a right to decent quality of life
  • Everyone is worthy of respect and equal consideration
  • Any community work or research should have the ultimate aim of being useful in improving people's lives, particularly the lives of those most in need and/or least powerful
  • Fairness demands that everyone affected by an issue – all stakeholders – should have the opportunity for either direct participation or representation in planning, implementing, and analyzing the resulting research of intervention
  • Racism and bias – because of religion, class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, etc. – have no place in a civil society, and especially here at Desert AIDS Project
  • Our work is not about the power or turf, but about the public good

Guiding Principles

  • We will be excited by what we do, by the challenges we face and the opportunities we create
  • We will surround ourselves with people dedicated to assisting us in achieving our mission and upholding our principles
  • The diversity of our people, their skills, and experience is one of our agency's greatest assets. We are committed to leveraging this asset as a source of strength
  • We will always listen first, and then act with openness, honesty, and integrity so that our relationships flourish
  • We will provide comprehensive, effective care, and reduce barriers to services and leverage partnerships to obtain resources that enable us to do so
  • We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them
  • We will provide our team with skilled management and quality training opportunities
  • We will commit ourselves to excellence to ensure that D.A.P. is the premier care provider in the region
Mission, Community Service Values, and Guiding Principles