We believe in the value of smiling at each individual we serve. We believe in the power of laughter and the nourishment of a caring word.  Each day the BAO Team changes lives.  BAO is much more than a building that houses services - it's a family with a rich history of caring for neighbors, friends, and individuals.

 

BAO has been saving and transforming lives since 1985 as Alabama's first HIV Service Organization.  The agency was founded as a “grass-roots” response to the devastating and fatal impact HIV was having on the Birmingham community. 

 

Today BAO provides free services to over 1400 HIV positive individuals and touches thousands of lives through community events, HIV testing, and prevention outreach.