The Duke University AIDS Research and Treatment (DART)
Center offers a number of helpful programs beyond clinical
treatment, ranging from supportive services for patients and
family members to educational programs, legal assistance, and
an endowment fund.
Click a program for more information for more information
about what Duke offers, who provides the service, and where to
receive help.
Peer Counseling
If you are a patient at the Duke Infectious Disease Clinic, or
have family, friends or care providers who need help or advice,
you can talk to a counselor who will understand and help with
the problems you may be facing.
Partners in Caring
This program aims to eliminate (or at least minimize) personal
and spiritual isolation that may be felt by AIDS/HIV patients
and their families by addressing both individual and
faith-based needs.
AIDS Legal Assistance
Project
This program provides legal assistance for indigent HIV/AIDS
patients in the state of North Carolina.
Community Advisory
Board
Serves people living with AIDS/HIV by educating the community
through outreach programs, promoting positive relationships
between the DART Center and the community, and more.
The John Bartlett Care Fund
Endowment
Administered by the clinic, the fund is used to assist AIDS/HIV
patients in need with expenses such as food, medications,
housing, transportation, utility bills and educational
materials. All donations go to patient needs.
Clinical
Trials
Several clinical trials are available for patient with
AIDS.
