AIDS Response-Seacoast (ARS) is a non-profit, community-based HIV/AIDS Service organization dedicated to providing education, direct assistance and advocacy for persons and communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

We provide direct service to clients at all stages of HIV infection who live in Rockingham, Strafford, and southern York counties and educational programs throughout New England. ARS evolved as a grassroots response to the epidemic in 1987 to offer vital emotional and practical support to people living with HIV infection and AIDS.

Our Mission

·To support and assist persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in maintaining a high quality of life through direct assistance, advocacy and education.
·To prevent new HIV infection and promote safer practices through education/prevention activities for local and regional communities.
·To honor the inherent dignity and strength of people living with HIV/AIDS.
·To counteract myths and stereotypes about HIV/AIDS.
·To increase and diversify the network of HIV/AIDS-related service providers in the communities we serve.
·To play an active role in affecting local state and national policies on civil rights, discrimination, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, research, and direct care.

AIDS Response Seacoast
1 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
603-433-5377