Description
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.
Background
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.
Extent
15.25 Linear Feet
(11 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversized box)
Restrictions
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or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the UCSF Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of
the Library and Center for Knowledge Management as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Availability
Collection is open for research. The UCSF Archives and Special Collections policy places access restrictions on material with
privacy issues for a specific time period from the date of creation. Restrictions are noted at the folder level. This collection
will be reviewed for sensitive content upon request. Contact the UCSF Archivist for information on access to restricted material.