Partners In Caring (PIC), a component of the Duke University Pastoral Services Department, partners with the Duke Adult Infectious Disease (ID) Clinic, the Duke Health Inequalities Program (HIP), and many faith-based, community-based, and local government-supported agencies to provide substance abuse and HIV prevention programs. PIC provides spiritual care in the ID Clinic and technical assistance for HIV programs.

PIC has received funding from The Duke Endowment, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, the North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch, the Wake County Substance Abuse Program, and private and corporate donors.

PIC collaborates with various departments at Duke University, including the Adult ID Clinic and HIP, to provide care and education for those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.

PIC’s goal is to relieve social and spiritual isolation among families touched by HIV/AIDS and substance abuse, their communities, and social and religious organizations throughout the Carolinas. PIC has worked with more than 500 churches in the Carolinas to promote understanding about serving PLWHA and to eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and substance abuse.

As PIC continues the journey of finding ways to care for people living with HIV/AIDS and addictions, we invite you to join us by checking out our menu of programs.

Mission Statement

The mission of Partners In Caring is to find ways to care for, educate, and befriend people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and others by offering innovative training, programming, and services to lessen the prevalence of HIV and substance abuse.

Partners In Caring fosters learning and training excellence by working with faith-based, community-based, and other interested organizations to create a safe, fulfilling, and enriching environment to improve the mind, body, and spirit of those who are served.

Internships and Field Education Opportunities

Academic year and summer internship opportunities are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in doing HIV/AIDS-related work.

Partners In Caring has provided internships to numerous students in the past decade, including Duke Divinity School students, Furman University students, UNC-Greensboro students, Davidson College students, and Duke University undergraduate students.

For more information contact Chaplain Artie Hendricks at 919-684-3211 or arthur.hendricks@duke.edu.

Contact Information

Partners In Caring
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC 3112
Duke Clinic
Rm. 013, Basement, Purple Zone
Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-684-3211 (local), 888-842-9469 (toll-free)
Fax: 919-681-8790

Pastoral Services Department
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC 3112
225 Baker House
Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919-684-3586
Fax: 919-684-8438