Articles tagged as: Damien Center
February 28, 2025
Several Indiana health care measures focus on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. What is it?
Several bills this session deal with a federal program known as the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Lawmakers say the measures tackle health care costs, but some health leaders say lawmakers may misunderstand what that program is and what it’s for.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2025
The Damien Center’s new cafe aims to provide community and support
The Damien Center in Indianapolis has for decades focused on immediate crisis response for people with HIV/AIDS. The group's new project is focused on long-term support.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
DMD announces $11m in federal grants available for affordable housing in Indy
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development recently announced the opening of two applications for $11 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Damien Center expansion closes on key piece of funding, construction on track
Work on a new home for the Damien Center is on track. The HIV service provider in Indianapolis recently announced it closed on three agreements with local partners to provide $27.7 million in federal New Market Tax Credits for the building.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024
Damien Center expands financial assistance requirements
The expanded assistance enables people to access services like medical care, co-pay assistance, and mental health services at Damien Center. Individuals can also receive case management services, pharmacy discounts and food assistance.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2023
Damien Center's new outpatient program addresses racial, LGBTQ+ disparities in substance use disorder treatment
Damien Center will use a new $2.5 million federal grant to create an intensive outpatient program to provide treatment for substance use disorders and people with coexisting substance and mental health disorders.
Read MoreJune 14, 2023
Former LGBTQ nightclub will remain “safe place” for community after renovations
The Damien Center, Indiana’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, released plans this week for the renovation of a former LGBTQ+ nightclub.
Read MoreJune 13, 2023
New resources aim to connect all Hoosiers to hepatitis C prevention and cure
The Damien Center a care and services center for those with HIV and the Health Foundation of Indianapolis created the Connect to Cure initiative to help provide supportive and preventative services for hepatitis C.
Read MoreMay 25, 2023
Damien Center hosts volleyball tournament to increase HIV awareness in Latino community
HIV disproportionately impacts the Hispanic and Latino community in the U.S. Damien Center is hosting a volleyball tournament to foster conversations about the disease and offer free HIV testing onsite.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Construction kicked off for new Damien Center building, which will broaden services
Damien Center’s new three-story, 56,000-square-foot building is on East Washington Street, kitty-corner to its current location.
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