Who We Are
The Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) is a vital social safety net for the HIV and LGBTQ community; a safe welcoming place where individuals can find help, as well as hope and support, when they need it the most.
38,400,000
38.4 million people across the globe with HIV
1,700,000
1.7 million were children (<15 years old)
1,500,000
1.5 million people were newly diagnosed with HIV
Our Story
AARC was founded in 1990 to assist in the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. AARC now serves as one of the leading primary LGBTQ+ Social Service and Health organizations in San Antonio and surrounding counties.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Jose Cervantes
Executive Director
Paul Kelliher
Director of Programs & Operations
Rene Rubio
Director of Compliance and Quality Management
Destinee Abrego
Director of Mental Health/ Substance Abuse and Housing Services
Libby Aleman
Director of Health Services & 340B Program
Alberto Barragan
Director of Prevention
Marissa Espinosa
Community Engagement Manager
Jake Ledesma
Director of Case Management/Care Coordination
Joey Perez
Facility & Transportation Service Manager
Our Community Impact
An HIV diagnosis can be overwhelming. Many people have a lot of questions and concerns about HIV. Learn the facts here.