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QIdaho.com | Issue 22 | August 2016
Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS (a.l.p.h.a.)
Founded in 2003, a.l.p.h.a. has
been providing the local community
with a safe, comfortable environment
for STD testing services including:
• Rapid HIV Testing
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhoea
• Hepatitis C
• Syphilis
• PrEP Testing
In addition to these services,
a.l.p.h.a. also educates the public
and health care professionals about
issues surrounding HIV and AIDS.
Their office provides free condoms
and other safer sex items.
Their staff of volunteers is trained to
assist the public with testing services
and safe sex practices. Testing is
completely private and confidential.
The a.l.p.h.a. Choice Food Pantry
is a free support service for individu-
als infected and affected by HIV and
AIDS. They also partner with the
Idaho Food Bank, the Wellness Center, and other great allies to help provide great food choices which clients
can build into their weekly nutritional
needs. Last year they distributed over
75,000 lbs of food to families in need.
Their trained volunteers also canvass Downtown Boise several times
throughout the year, educating people
on safe sex practices, and providing
free condoms in what they call Condom Raids.
If you’re interested in becoming an
a.l.p.h.a. volunteer, you can contact
their office and speak with their volunteer coordinator.
Their office is located at 575 N 8th
St inside the Carnegie Library Building. Entrance is on the 8th St side of
the building.
575 N 8th St
Boise, ID
(208) 424-7799
http://alphaidaho.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12-8pm
Saturday: 12-3pm
Sunday: Closed
Testing Hours:
Monday 5pm-8pm
Tuesday 5pm-8pm
Wednesday 5pm-8pm
Thursday 5pm-8pm
Friday 5pm-8pm
Saturday 12pm-3pm
Food Pantry Hours:
Mondays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fridays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturdays: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CURRENTLY
ACCEPTING
NONPERISHABLE
FOOD ITEMS FOR
a.l.p.h.a. Choice
Food Pantry.!!!
Items can be
dropped off at
their office during business
hours.