Partners In Caring (PIC) is a grant-funded component of the Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pastoral Services Department and the DUMC Division of Infectious Diseases.

It was initiated to bring an end to the personal and spiritual isolation experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), their families, and their friends, particularly in rural North Carolina.

Since 1997, PIC has provided personal pastoral care in the homes of those affected, helping individuals establish or reestablish caring and supportive relationships with local churches.

PIC programming has diversified, evolving to offer prevention education and programming to PLWHA, churches, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and AIDS service organizations.

How to Get Involved

We invite inquiries from persons interested in becoming involved with PIC. If you are a PLWHA, family member, or friend, or interested in PIC programming, please contact:

Chaplain Artie Hendricks
919-684-3211
arthur.hendricks@duke.edu