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.

 
 
Officers:
Carl Arthur, President
Bonnie Brodeur, Vice President
Dr. Nichol Dolby, PhD, Secretary
Blake Goldston, Treasurer
 
Board Directors:
Ruth Ellen Lynch
Mario Mireles
Konni Murphy
Jonas Rios
Jason Schneider
Dr. Melissa Smalley, PharmD
 
Medical Director:
Susan-Cooper Bailey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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

“They are the best people to come to.”

“They’re understanding! Understand what the patient is going through.”

“The staff here is great. They try and help you meet your needs.”

“The staff here is great. They try and help you meet your needs.”

“I sure think the staff at PASO goes above and beyond to help all that they can.”

“Thanks for all your help!”

“They do an excellent job. I have no complaints; only praise for them.”

“PASO staff…..SO sweet!”

“They are cool!”

“The Amarillo, TX PASO program and its employees are professional, compassionate and essential to my human journey to recovery.”

“These folks are flat out amazing! Always a wonderful experience!”

“Everyone is always very nice and respectful.”

“These people are among some of the most genuine people that I know.”

“I thank them everytime I come in. That’s how grateful I am for the services I receive.”

“My case manager is very kind.”

Thank you for taking my comment. I am very happy with PASO.”

“They go above and beyond their work duties! They are very professional… and friends!”

“Anything I ever needed was done quickly.”

“The staff is always willing to help.”

“Very good service!”

“I am alive… they meet all my expectations.”

“I’m very grateful for the services provided.”

“Great team players at PASO.”

“Great team players at PASO.”

“FRIENDLY staff, VERY respectful!”

“I love the services and the case workers.”

Amarillo

Headquarters

1501 SW 10th Ave.
Amarillo, TX
79101

806-372-1050
806-372-1067 fax
1-800-388-4879

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