Who We Are

Merrimack Valley Assistance Program (MVAP) is a long-running HIV/AIDS Service Organization. Established in 1995, MVAP is a non-profit and state-licensed case management agency, providing case management, supportive services, housing assistance, and referrals to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Values

to provide, or help gain access to, essential services such as safe and affordable housing, adequate food and nutrition supplements, proper medical and dental care, and behavioral health services, as well as to provide education to the community-at-large.

  • Honor the inherent dignity and strength of people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • Support and assist persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in maintaining a high quality of life through direct assistance, advocacy, and education.
  • Strive to prevent new HIV infections and promote safer practices through education/prevention activities for local and regional communities.
  • Counteract myths and stereotypes about HIV/AIDS.
  • Increase and diversify the network of HIV/AIDS-related service providers in the communities that we serve
  • Play an active role in affecting local, state, and national policies on civil rights, discrimination, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, research, and direct care.
  • Education
  • Support
  • Empowerment
  • Respect
  • Inclusion
  • Equity
  • Collaboration

Who We Are

Merrimack Valley Assistance Program (MVAP) is a long-running HIV/AIDS Service Organization. Established in 1995, MVAP is a non-profit and state-licensed case management agency, providing case management, supportive services, housing assistance, and referrals to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Our Mission

to provide, or help gain access to, essential services such as safe and affordable housing, adequate food and nutrition supplements, proper medical and dental care, and behavioral health services, as well as to provide education to the community-at-large.

Our Vision

  • Honor the inherent dignity and strength of people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • Support and assist persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in maintaining a high quality of life through direct assistance, advocacy, and education.
  • Strive to prevent new HIV infections and promote safer practices through education/prevention activities for local and regional communities.
  • Counteract myths and stereotypes about HIV/AIDS.
  • Increase and diversify the network of HIV/AIDS-related service providers in the communities that we serve
  • Play an active role in affecting local, state, and national policies on civil rights, discrimination, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, research, and direct care.

Our Values

  • Education
  • Support
  • Empowerment
  • Respect
  • Inclusion
  • Equity
  • Collaboration