We Are Here For You

LAAN is dedicated to the delivery of services and programs designed to meet the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS, and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
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Why Choose
LAAN?

The Lansing Area AIDS Network has a rich tradition of providing critical services to those living with HIV throughout central Michigan. All services at LAAN are provided free of charge to clients, and our knowledgeable case managers are always happy to help you find the assistance programs that you qualify for. In addition to participating in state and federally funded programs, LAAN continuously strives to develop innovative new programs to meet the needs of our community.  Please reach out to see how we can help you today!

Explore How We
Can Work For You!

Our programs and services are designed with the clients in mind. We support clients and the large community with a skill and wisdom gained over 40 years of services in Michigan.

Newly Diagnosed Services

All care services PLUS:

• Medical Navigation Support
• Social Support Services
• Health Education Services

Care Services for HIV+ People

• Care Coordination Services
• Medical Case Management
• Housing & Financial Assistance
• Insurance Enrollment

Prevention and
Harm Reduction Services

• Free STI Testing
• Risk Reduction Education
• PrEP & PEP Access
• Safer Sex Materials

Behavioral Health Services

• Outpatient Therapy
• Assessments & Referrals
• Support for living with HIV
• Exploration of LGBTQ+ identities

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

We Provide Assistance
Without Judgement

LAAN is committed to serving all people living with HIV regardless of age, race, ethnicity, language, sexuality, gender identity, or socio-economic status. Likewise, prevention, risk reduction services, and education are provided to all people in Mid-Michigan regardless of identity.

Learn All About Our Staff

Meet The Leadership Team

Kristina Schmidgall

Executive Director

Kristina Schmidgall

Executive Director

James Pence

Operations Manager

James Pence

Operations Manager

Ligia Romero-Balcarcel

Care Program Manager
Community Liason

Ligia Romero-Balcarcel

Care Program Manager
Community Liason

Katie Trickey

Prevention and
Harm Reduction Coordinator

Katie Trickey

Prevention and Harm
Reduction Coordinator

Jennifer Schwartz, LMSW

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Jennifer Schwartz, LMSW

Behavioral Health Program Manager

You Deserve Care
With Dignity

With 35 years of experience serving the HIV community in mid-Michigan.

Donate to LAAN

When you give to the Lansing Area AIDS Network, you are giving people living with HIV a chance at a better quality of life as well as helping prevent further spread of the virus! Your generous support allows us to continue to provide critical services to those who need them most and allows those in your community to live with dignity. We have many ways to give, including online and by mail.

You can make a donation online now with our easy and secure donation platform:

Support From Our Community

Thank you to our AIDS Walk 2024 sponsors!

Other Ways to Schedule

Call or Text us at 517-614-5230

Offsite Testing - Walk In!

  • CADL Downtown Branch
    • 2nd Monday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm
  • Gender & Sexuality Campus Center at MSU
    • 4th Monday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm
  • The Fledge
    • 2nd Thursday of every month
    • 2pm – 4pm
  • The SALUS Center
    • 4th Thursday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm