The UCSF AIDS Health Project (AHP) began its HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and counseling efforts in 1984 with support from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. AHP staff conducted research and provided mental health and social services to youth, gay men, minority communities, drug users, and other populations. The AHP records include administrative and funding materials, working files, publications and ephemera, and audiovisual material, dated 1980-2008.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) AIDS Health Project (AHP) began its HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and counseling efforts in 1984 with support from the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and other agencies. It grew out of a community commitment to respond and treat itself. AHP staff and volunteers conducted research and provided mental health counseling, crisis intervention, HIV testing, youth outreach, and clinical and social services. Additionally, AHP provided HIV/AIDS training to mental health and other healthcare providers. Many AHP staff and volunteers participated in national conferences and other educational and awareness-raising events. AHP implemented innovative programs and developed literature aimed at youth, gay men, minority communities, drug users, and other populations. AHP changed its name from the AIDS Health Project to the Alliance Health Project in Spring 2013, expanding its mission to explicitly include the health and wellness of LGBTQ people.

15.25 Linear Feet (11 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversized box)

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