About Us
who we are
Our History
The Panhandle AIDS Support Organization, Inc. (PASO) is a not-for-profit support agency.
PASO opened its doors in August of 1987 offering education to the general public and emotional support to those persons infected with HIV disease in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Today PASO is a full service community based organization with a case management system which provides referrals to doctors, dentists and optometrists, therapeutic counseling, transportation, housing assistance, and support groups.
PASO became a Local Performance Site of the South Central AIDS Education Training Center in 2008. Our agency is committed to improving the quality of life of patients living with HIV/AIDS through the provision of high quality professional education and training.
Opportunities include in-house AIDS education programs, and a larger Annual HIV /AIDS Symposium through collaboration with the Amarillo College Center for Continuing Healthcare Education.
PASO also offers educational programs tailored to the needs of civic groups, churches, hospitals, businesses and the general public.
Funding for PASO comes from state and federal grant funds, private foundations and local contributions.
Who We Serve
1.2 million
1.2 million people are living with HIV infection in the United States.
1 in 4
In 2021, about one in four people diagnosed with HIV did not receive medical care for their HIV infection.
25 to 34
The highest rates of HIV infection are now occurring among persons aged 25-34.
102,000+
At the end of 2021, over 102,000 people were living with HIV infection in the state of Texas.
PASO Stats for 2024
clients served, ages 18-75
females served
males served
transgender females served
units of Supplemental Nutritional Support
hours of face-to-face case management
months of medication
months of health insurance assistance
food assistance cards given
months of rent paid
hours of mental health counseling
years of service, founded 1987
Happy Clients
Amarillo
Headquarters
1501 SW 10th Ave.
Amarillo, TX
79101
806-372-1050
806-372-1067 fax
1-800-388-4879
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