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APAIT was established in 1987 as a grassroots AIDS service organization (ASO) for Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) who were dying alone from AIDS-related stigma and shame. APAIT historically reaches out to the diverse multi-ethnic communities of LA and Orange counties who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees, at-risk for HIV/STIs, housing insecure, and with behavioral health lived experience. APAIT provides comprehensive care to underserved LGBTQIA-2S individuals through its linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive case management, mental health counseling, HIV/STI prevention and education as well as housing program. APAIT currently has 4 housing site to host 100 homelessness LGBTQIA-2S individuals while they can access other comprehensive services.
