Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS (a.l.p.h.a.)

10/15/2025

Our VoIP provider has made us aware of an issue that could impact inbound and outbound calls at this time. They have discovered the problem and are working to implement a fix. If you are attempting to call the office, the call may not connect until the issue is resolved.

We appreciate your patience.

08/05/2025

UPDATE: Phone service has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We have been made aware that our phone service is currently experiencing intermittent issues with incoming and outgoing calls at this time. Our provider has stated they have identified the issue and are working on a fix.

02/13/2025

As of 1:30 today, BPD has closed the inbound and outbound connector. Please keep an eye on updates to their post and weather conditions. Drive safely if you still plan to visit the clinic or food pantry this afternoon/evening.

🚨Update 4:15pm🚨🚨 The connector is back open. Thank you ACHD plow drivers!

🚨🚨Update 1:27pm🚨🚨 BPD is also working to shut down the inbound connector all the way from the interstate into Boise. Drivers are urged to avoid I-184 in and out of Boise.

🚨🚨Traffic alert🚨🚨 due to multiple crashes, the outbound connector is closed heading out of Boise. The inbound connector is also very icy. Drivers across town are urged to be aware of icy, slushy conditions.

09/27/2024

Ask about Doxy PEP!

Doxy PEP can help some people reduce the chances of getting an STI.

09/12/2024

With Boise Pride kicking off soon, road closures around a.l.p.h.a. have already started due to our proximity to Cecil D. Andrus Park. Please be mindful of this when coming to join us today and tomorrow and allow yourself ample time for travel. Also, please note that a.l.p.h.a. unfortunately does not have a parking lot so be aware that all of the lots around us are either private or paid and be sure to look for signage to indicate if you can park.

06/20/2024

Idaho Legislature has voted to enact laws which significantly impede a.l.p.h.a.’s ability to serve you.

Please be aware that the following changes will go into effect July 1, 2024:

Chapter 34, Title 37, Idaho Code, relating to the Syringe and Needle Exchange Act was REPEALED.

This means Idaho Legislature does not believe providing you access to clean and sterile needles, for whatever your intended purpose, promotes health benefits to you or members of our community, despite decades of research and empirical evidence.

While a.l.p.h.a. is not allowed to provide clean, unused, sterile needles to our community, we WILL continue to provide, at no charge to you, allowable harm reduction supplies, such as: condoms, dental dams, lubricants, sharps containers (and disposal), sterile alcohol pads, sterile gauze pads, bandages, wound care kits, etc.

Chapter 10, Title 32, Idaho Code, NEW SECTION 32-1015, relating to parental rights in medical decision-making was ENACTED.

This means that 1) no person under the age of 18 can receive any type of health service (including mental health) in this state without explicit parental consent and 2) parents have unrestricted access to those health records.

While we have encouraged parental involvement in the sexual health of our minor patients, by means of providing support (mental, emotional, etc.), fostering conversations around healthy sexuality, etc. we do not agree that parental involvement/consent should be mandated when it creates a barrier to important and needed care or creates an unsafe situation for the minor. According to this law, a.l.p.h.a. is not allowed to provide STI screening or treatment services to persons under the age of 18 without the presence and consent of the parent.

We don’t know who these laws are supposed to protect or serve, but it certainly is not you.

06/06/2024

Too busy, bashful, or cool to get to a.l.p.h.a. and grab some of our free condoms? We've got a solution for you!

Our partners at The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare have joined forces with ONE Condoms to bring their ONE@Home program to Idaho. Visit the link below and you can order 20 condoms with 10 l**e packets shipped discretely, directly to your door. You can utilize this program twice every 30 days.

https://onecondoms.com/pages/idaho

02/21/2024

In case you were curious what we've been up to...

12/01/2023

Today is World AIDS Day and each of the years since 1988 it has had a theme. This year is "Let Communities Lead!" intended to mark the pivotal impact communities have made in the response to the global epidemic. When we think of community, we think it starts with one person and reaching out to another and building capacity. It's a great day to know your status and get tested at Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS (a.l.p.h.a.). It's a great day to learn more about new interventions that might work for you like PrEP and STI-PEP. It's a great reminder to reach out to support someone.

10/11/2023

With heavy heart, I am sad to share that our most dear, most beloved office employee, Anya has passed. She brought light, love and support to anxious patients, friendly faces to our visitors, friends, and clients, even the post lady and everyone in between. She never passed up a treat, a pet or a b***y scratch. Keep Chris in your thoughts that his beloved baby has crossed the rainbow bridge and if you have a pet hug them a little tighter today from all of us at a.l.p.h.a. ❤️🌈

09/06/2023

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our 20th Anniversary last night.

It was wonderful to see new and old friends, family, and loved ones.

Here's to another 20 years!!!