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Welcome to Baton Rouge AIDS Society
4550 North Blvd. Suite 101 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 923-AIDS(2437) AIDS102@AOL.COM MISSION Baton Rouge AIDS Society (BRASS) serves as a testing and training provider to the state of Louisiana, with special emphasis on the Greater Baton Rouge area, offering avenues which foster ethical, personal, social-emotional and intellectual development. We believe these qualities are essential to making appropriate choices that will ultimately decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STDs, as well as increase civic responsibility. HISTORY Baton Rouge AIDS Society (BRASS) was founded on October 5, 1998. Like many agencies of its inception, its grass roots began inside one of the bedrooms of a two bedroom apartment. Since then, BRASS has continued to grow and serve the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Through the years, we have been able to reach thousands of individuals through our outreach efforts and educational sessions. In 1999 we received approval of an IRS recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit status. In addition, on June 9, 1999, we formally established a Board of Directors. Our adopted slogan is “Together We Can Make A Difference!” Baton Rouge AIDS Society provides services to the state of Louisiana with special emphasis on the following cities: Baton Rouge, Port Allen, Clinton, Jackson, Gonzales, Plaquemine, New Roads, St. Francisville, Donaldsonville, White Castle, Prairieville, St. Gabriel, Geismar, Darrow, Carville and Sunshine. To Register For A Presentation At Your Site - Click Here!To register for a presentation at your site or to find out more information about our founder, places we have been and the additional programs offered by BRASS, please click the link above.	WEAR THE RED RIBBON! By the end of 2001 an estimated 40 million people were living with HIV. You would think that it is impossible to beat such odds. You may even say that AIDS is winning. But all over the world, people like each visitor to this site are making a difference. So wear a Red Ribbon to support the fight against HIV and AIDS. Give us a call for more information and how you can help the cause. Volunteer your time or make a donation. It doesn't matter How Small or How Large. Remember, "Together - We Can Make A Difference!" Our future and our lives depend on it.
Arnold "A.J." Johnson CEO - Founder Welcome to Baton Rouge AIDS Society (BRASS). I hope that you enjoy searching through the vast information about our agency and the services that we offer the Baton Rouge and surrounding area. In addition, please take a few minutes to visit the multiple websites that we have added as links from our site. The information from these sites have helped us continue to provide educational material about HIV/AIDS and other STDs to our community and can guide you through the changing impact of HIV in our city, state, country and world. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to a counselor, please call 225-923-AIDS. We hope to hear from you soon! Our specialty, in addition to our locally recognized AIDS 101 class, is providing professional in-services to community based organizations, civic organizations, hospitals, client care facilities and schools. The following is a list of agencies and organizations that BRASS has shared collaborative efforts with: American Red Cross Alliance House Residential Center Black Alcoholism Council – Metro Health Education Department of Education Earl K. Long – Early Intervention Center Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge Family Service of Baton Rouge Friends For Life AIDS Resource Center HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region II Louisiana School for the Deaf O’Brien House Office of Public Health – STD Clinic Office of Public Health – H.A.P. Our Lady of the Lake - St. Anthony’s House Volunteers of America	What Are AIDS Service Organizations? All around the world, community-based AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) serve as a primary source of help to people who are infected and affected by this deadly virus. Baton Rouge AIDS Society is one of the many organizations providing thousands of hours of care and prevention to the community. An ASO may be the place that a person is first diagnosed with HIV. It can also serve as the link or source to provide every type of service a person with HIV may need for the rest of his/her life. From the small three-person agencies to the larger multi-million dollar budgeted agencies, ASOs have been helping persons living with HIV maintain a sense of dignity in their lives by providing assistance in dealing with the HIV/AIDS pandemic on a personal and daily level. Baton Rouge AIDS Society provides a blend of HIV/AIDS education, referrals, counseling services, technical assistance, community education and volunteer training. If you are interested in volunteering your time or making a contribution toward the fight against HIV, please visit our Volunteer or Donation page of our website. GENERAL DISCALIMER: BatonRougeAIDSSociety.com is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your healthcare provider. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BATON ROUGE AIDS SOCIETY 225-923-AIDS(2437)

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