Aids Action Coalition Of Huntsville

Aids Action Coalition Of Huntsville, doing business as Thrive Alabama, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Huntsville, Alabama. The organization provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on HIV prevention, substance use disorder treatment, mental health counseling, and support services for underserved populations, particularly targeting racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those at high risk for HIV. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, Thrive Alabama specializes in trauma-informed, culturally competent care and operates as a community-based healthcare provider serving the North Alabama region.

Thrive Alabama has received multiple federal grant awards from agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the HIV/AIDS Bureau. These grants have supported a range of critical healthcare initiatives, including behavioral health service expansion, COVID-19 vaccination efforts, substance use disorder treatment through its intensive outpatient program called The DEN, HIV testing and treatment services, and infrastructure support for health centers. The organization has also received sub-awards from entities like the Alabama Department of Health, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, focusing on programs such as Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program services, crime victim services, STD/HIV testing, and implementing strategies to end the HIV epidemic. Recent significant grants include a $493,784 HRSA grant to integrate behavioral health services into primary care settings and a SAMHSA grant supporting The DEN program for high-risk populations.