We Are Here For You

LAAN is dedicated to the delivery of services and programs designed to meet the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS, and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
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People Here To Help

Why Choose
LAAN?

The Lansing Area AIDS Network has a rich tradition of providing critical services to those living with HIV throughout central Michigan. All services at LAAN are provided free of charge to clients, and our knowledgeable case managers are always happy to help you find the assistance programs that you qualify for. In addition to participating in state and federally funded programs, LAAN continuously strives to develop innovative new programs to meet the needs of our community.  Please reach out to see how we can help you today!

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

We Provide Assistance
Without Judgement

LAAN is committed to serving all people living with HIV regardless of age, race, ethnicity, language, sexuality, gender identity, or socio-economic status. Likewise, prevention, risk reduction services, and education are provided to all people in Mid-Michigan regardless of identity.

Learn All About Our Staff

Meet The Leadership Team

Kristina Schmidgall

Executive Director

Kristina Schmidgall

Executive Director

Ligia Romero-Balcarcel

Care Program Manager
Community Liason

Ligia Romero-Balcarcel

Care Program Manager
Community Liason

Melissa Blood

Care Program Manager
HOPWA Program Manager

Melissa Blood

Care Program Manager
HOPWA Program Manager

Pip Bazard

Operations Manager

Pip Bazard

Operations Manager

Jennifer Schwartz, LMSW

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Jennifer Schwartz, LMSW

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Katie Trickey

Prevention and Harm
Reduction Coordinator

Katie Trickey

Prevention and Harm
Reduction Coordinator

Elizabeth Snyder

Tobacco Cessation
Program Manager

Elizabeth Snyder

Tobacco Cessation
Program Manager

You Deserve Care
With Dignity

With 35 years of experience serving the HIV community in mid-Michigan.

Donate to LAAN

When you give to the Lansing Area AIDS Network, you are giving people living with HIV a chance at a better quality of life as well as helping prevent further spread of the virus! Your generous support allows us to continue to provide critical services to those who need them most and allows those in your community to live with dignity. We have many ways to give, including online and by mail.

You can make a donation online now with our easy and secure donation platform:

Support From Our Community

Thank you to our AIDS Walk 2024 sponsors!

Other Ways to Schedule

Call or Text us at 517-614-5230

Offsite Testing - Walk In!

  • CADL Downtown Branch
    • 2nd Monday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm
  • Gender & Sexuality Campus Center at MSU
    • 4th Monday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm
  • The Fledge
    • 2nd Thursday of every month
    • 2pm – 4pm
  • The SALUS Center
    • 4th Thursday of every month
    • 3pm – 5pm