About Us
Health. Equity. Hope.
Our Mission is to Empower, Promote, and Inspire Wellness in East Tennessee.
Our Vision is a Future of
Health, Equity, and Hope.
The services Positively Living provides has an individual impact – the quality of life for our clients is vastly improved – but it also has a strong community impact throughout East Tennessee. In 2018 Positively Living, Inc. launched Choice Health Network medical clinic to serve a greater volume of clients in new, innovative ways. In addition to medical care, our services now include food and transportation support, mental health counseling and therapy, HIV and HCV testing and treatment, pharmacy services, peer support and telehealth, and HIV prevention (PrEP and PEP). We believe a city is better when all its citizens have a chance to be healthy, active contributors.
Our Commitments
To Those We Serve
- We commit to value your autonomy by honoring your independence, supporting your choices and ensuring your voice is always heard.
- We commit to treat you with dignity and respect, recognizing your inherent worth.
- We commit to actively listen and affirm your experiences, valuing your time and perspective.
- We commit to provide high-quality service through clear communication and consistent, compassionate care.
- We commit to meet you where you are, offering support and understand in every circumstance.
To Our Community
- We commit to actively engage with our community, cultivating partnerships and fostering inclusivity.
- We commit to offer individualized care and services that are tailored to the unique needs of our community members.
- We commit to contribute positively through outreach, education and advocacy.
- We commit to encourage civic participation by promoting voting and volunteer efforts.
- We commit to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
To Our Funders
- We commit to maintain transparency and accountability, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to financial standards.
- We commit to be informed and educated about our funders’ criteria and expectations.
- We commit to achieve our goals and deliver on our commitments to our funders.
- We commit to communicate promptly and efficiently, submitting invoices and reports on time.
- We commit to be resourceful stewards of our funding, using resources effectively to bridge gaps in care.
To Our Employees
- We commit to value your lived experience, unique skills and perspectives.
- We commit to provide fair compensation for your work and to evaluate and adjust that compensation regularly.
- We commit to provide generous benefits to support your physical and mental health and overall quality of life.
- We commit to provide training and enrichment opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
- We commit to provide a safe space for all team members, where everyone can engage from a place of authenticity and caring.
To Each Other
- We commit to treat each other with respect and kindness, fostering a positive and supportive workplace.
- We commit to take a genuine interest in one another’s well-being and build meaningful connections.
- We commit to collaborate and support each other, creating a strong and cohesive team.
Positively Living
Positively Living, Inc. was established in 1996 by a few dedicated individuals and a $25,000 start-up grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to assist in the care of those living with HIV and AIDS.
Today, Positively Living operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving East Tennessee’s most vulnerable populations: individuals and families struggling to survive the challenges created by HIV, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, and disabilities. The majority of our clients are also living with the effects of serious trauma. As a result, we utilize a Trauma-Informed Care Model, which recognizes that trauma-impacted persons require tailored services to meet their individual needs.
Our mission is to provide compassionate care to empower, promote, and inspire wellness. We achieve this by providing medical care, advocacy, counseling, housing, and case management services, and by addressing the needs of each client individually, with dignity and respect. Today we have over 40 staff in three cities across the state, and a budget of nearly $6 million.
