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History of Nashville CARES

Founded in 1985, Nashville CARES is the premier HIV/AIDS service organization in Tennessee. Annually, we serve more than 20,000 people statewide, and provide comprehensive services to clients throughout 17 counties in Middle Tennessee. We provide targeted education, free and confidential HIV testing and a broad range of comprehensive services to individuals who are at-risk for or living with HIV.

Nashville CARES is partially funded by the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Metro Public Health Department, the Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency, the Community Enhancement Fund, the Centers for Disease Control, the Emergency Food & Shelter Program, and an array of private foundations.

Our Mission

Nashville CARES exists to end the HIV epidemic, promote comprehensive sexual health and end sexual health stigmatization and discrimination through prevention, education, treatment, support, advocacy, and strategic partnership.

Our Vision

A world where HIV transmission is eliminated, those affected by HIV/AIDS thrive, and there is optimal sexual health for all.

Our Values

In support of our mission and vision, our actions are guided, supported, and measured by our values:

Integrity: We are ethical in our decisions, transparent in our actions and accountable to our clients, employees, and stakeholders always.
Excellence: We provide the highest quality of care, services, and advocacy.
Love: We serve everyone with love to meet the needs of our community.
Respect: We see inherent dignity in all and lead with kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Inclusion: We empower the diverse voices in our organization and community to enact meaningful change.

For more information about the agency (including financial information), visit our listing at www.givingmatters.com.

Our Mission

Nashville CARES exists to end the HIV epidemic, promote comprehensive sexual health and end sexual health stigmatization and discrimination through prevention, education, treatment, support, advocacy, and strategic partnership.

Our Vision

A world where HIV transmission is eliminated, those affected by HIV/AIDS thrive, and there is optimal sexual health for all.

Our Values

In support of our mission and vision, our actions are guided, supported, and measured by our values:

Integrity: We are ethical in our decisions, transparent in our actions and accountable to our clients, employees, and stakeholders always.
Excellence: We provide the highest quality of care, services, and advocacy.
Love: We serve everyone with love to meet the needs of our community.
Respect: We see inherent dignity in all and lead with kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Inclusion: We empower the diverse voices in our organization and community to enact meaningful change.

For more information about the agency (including financial information), visit our listing at www.givingmatters.com.

Nashville CARES serves 17 counties throughout Middle Tennessee

The opening of The Nashville CARES Clinic is an exciting time for Nashville CARES as we celebrate 40 years of service in the Middle Tennessee community. This ‘one-stop center’ provides patients a unique experience to navigate their medical and supportive services by culturally competent practitioners, alleviating barriers to care and promoting positive health outcomes in an inclusive and affirming environment.
- Amna Osman
CEO
Nashville CARES
The Nashville CARES Clinic is creating access to culturally competent primary and HIV care for the LGBTQ+ community and the community at large, at a time when Nashville certainly needs this expanded access.
- Dr. Christopher Ott
Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare’s Physician Services Group
Immediate Past President for Nashville CARES