About Us
Our History
Founded by Kirk Baxter in 1990 as The Phoenix Body Positive, the Southwest Center was created by and for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, including families and partners. As we have grown into a comprehensive health and wellness clinic, the Southwest Center is now able to provide services and support to all.
Our Mission
We provide affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care - especially people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ and Queer individuals, and those affected by HIV.
Our Vision
We envision a just and equitable world where who we are is embraced in all spaces - especially in barrier-free access to health and wellness - leading each of us to live a full, rich, and authentic life.
Our Values
We are person-centered. We incorporate humility into our services. We integrate intersectionality. We provide leadership through innovation. We will act with integrity. We are collaborative & community-focused. We are committed to wellness.
No matter your status, you are welcome here.
We believe in treating people with dignity and empowering them to live healthy lives.
Our Home
The Southwest Center is in the heart of downtown Phoenix just north of Central and Roosevelt and is conveniently accessible by bus and light rail.
1101 N. Central Ave., Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
HOW WE SERVE
At the Southwest Center we take a creative, compassionate approach to stopping Arizona’s HIV epidemic in its tracks.
Rapid Start HIV treatment
We are committed to linking people who test HIV-positive in our clinic to medical care within 5 days. In some cases, we can even offer same-day treatment. Acting quickly helps improve clinical outcomes and limits the spread of the virus.
Undetectable Equals Untransmittable
Someone living with HIV who is on medication and has an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV to their sexual partner(s). Period. We have joined with over 700 organizations from over 90 countries to promote the liberating message of U=U.
Phoenix Fast-Track Cities
We have signed on to the Phoenix Fast-Track Cities Initiative with the goal of ending HIV in Arizona by 2030. In all of our work, we are committed to working toward the initiative’s 90-90-90-0 objectives.