Learn about the mission, values, and history of Equitas Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-serving organizations.
Make a DonationEquitas Health is a nonprofit community healthcare system founded in 1984. We are one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-serving organizations, serving tens of thousands of patients in Ohio, Texas, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
Equitas Health is a federally-designated Community Health Center. The Equitas Health Institute and the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) are divisions of Equitas Health.
Equitas Health’s mission is to be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV; for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community; and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home.
Cultural Humility
We have the cultural awareness to provide competent care to the LGBTQ+ community and those seeking a welcoming healthcare home.
Comprehensive Care
Through our network of facilities and expertise, we can address the full needs of patients, offering services in the fields of medical, social, and behavioral care.
Inclusive
The breadth and depth of our services is now greater, and we are able to serve anyone in the community-in addition to those at-risk or living with HIV/AIDS.
Acceptance & Respect
We offer an accepting and safe healthcare environment for all.
Relationship Oriented
We start by listening to nurture relationships based on trust. Using a patient-centered approach, we help each person build a care team to meet their unique healthcare goals.
Forward Thinking
We stay at the forefront of evolving medical approaches, technology, and treatment to meet the challenging needs of our community.
Nobility of Purpose
We are proud to be engaged in the noble purposes of defeating the HIV/AIDS epidemic and addressing LGBTQ healthcare disparities. We will continue to be pioneers and leaders in the pursuit of health, wellness, equality, and equity.
In 1984, a grave new threat knocked on humanity’s door. We answered the way humans have throughout history: United and ready to fight.
Relatively little was known about HIV/AIDS at the time. But we knew our loved ones in the LGBTQ community were getting sick and dying, and we knew the resources in our battle were lacking.
So we gathered in living rooms and around kitchen tables, caring for the sick in any way we could. Soon, this grassroots movement spread across the state and a collective formed. A flicker of hope was ignited.
Today, we have a new name, and our mission has grown in scope to providing healthcare for all.
We’re still united and even stronger in our collective power.
Our legacy is comprised of the following organizations: AIDS Foundation of Dayton, AIDS Foundation Miami Valley, AIDS Resource Center Ohio, BRAVO, Columbus AIDS Task Force, David’s House of Compassion, Dayton Area AIDS Task Force, Metropolitan Residential Services, and Ohio AIDS Coalition.
Meet our Executive Leadership team and Board of Trustees.
The Equitas Health Institute offers online and in-person training to companies and organizations looking to create more LGBTQ+ affirming environments.
Behind the scenes
Meet our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
Leadership about LeadershipWe believe in transparency and invite you to view our annual audited financial statements and annual reports.
Financial Information & Annual Reports about Annual Reports & Financial InformationWe are honored to have our work recognized by professional organizations, the press, and those we serve.
Affiliations & Recognitions about Affiliations & RecognitionsFind contact information, press releases, headshots, and other resources for the press.
Media Resources about Media ResourcesYou have the power to impact someone’s health journey. Attend an upcoming volunteer training!
Volunteer about VolunteerBe part of the Care for All team! Our medical, dental, mental health, prevention, and social work teams are hiring passionate people, like you!
Careers about CareersWe prioritize advocating for policies that pursue health justice. Learn more.
Learn More about Public Policy PrioritiesTo be silent in the presence of injustice is to collude with it. Read our public statements and policy briefs.
Public Statements about Public StatementsDon’t know what you don’t know? View our full list of services and build your care team. You deserve access to quality, affordable, affirming care!
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Survivor Support
The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides resources, support, and community for LGBTQ+ survivors of hate violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. You are not alone. Visit the BRAVO website for more information and services in your area.
Find Support about BRAVO
Giving
When you join AIDS Walk Ohio, you raise critical funds for HIV services and awareness about the new era of HIV: treatment as simple as one pill a day now makes the virus untransmittable. Be and AWO ambassador!
Learn More about AIDS Walk Ohio
Equitas Health reinvests 100 % of our pharmacy profits back into our programs and services. Your prescription can help pay for someone else’s lifesaving care. Why not pay it forward?
Transfer Your Prescriptions about Our Pharmacy Gives Back
The Equitas Health Institute
Our signature annual event is the Transforming Care Conference. TCC brings together healthcare providers, activists, and community members who share a commitment to LGBTQ+ and HIV health equity. TCC inspires action-focused conversations about the issues that matter most to our communities. With both in-person and virtual attendance options, the conference unites a vibrant mix of attendees and presenters who elevate each other’s voices and lived experiences.
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Public Statement 3/28/25
