You are not alone.

We are here to help.

Our mission is to foster knowledgeable, caring communities, which ensure quality services and support for people affected by HIV/AIDS

The Basics

HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus affects certain white blood cells—CD4 T cells—that manage human immune system responses.  -- Having AIDS means that the virus has weakened the immune system to the point at which the body has a difficult time fighting infections.

SERVICES

HIV/Hepatitis C Testing

The Rural AIDS Action Network provides free, confidential or anonymous HIV and Hepatitis C testing

Medical Case Management

This includes intake and assessment, service planning, monitoring and medical care coordination.

Nutrition

RAAN offers monthly food vouchers for qualifying applicants.

Transportation

Transportation Assistance is available for qualifying trips in the form of taxi rides, bus passes, or mileage reimbursement.

Support Groups

Support Group options are available to folks living with HIV/AIDS at locations around Greater Minnesota.

Syringe Exchanges

RAAN offers syringe exchange services in our Duluth, St. Cloud and Mankato offices.

LATEST NEWS

2025 HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Are you living with HIV? Do you live in Minnesota, Pierce County in Wisconsin, or St. Croix County in Wisconsin? We want to hear from you! The 2025 HIV/AIDS Comprehensive ...

Hibbing Community Connect

Please join us in Hibbing for Community Connect at Minnesota North College - Hibbing Campus on Wednesday, June 4th from 10AM - 2PM!

Now Available: Overdose Emergency Kits

First aid kits. AEDs. Naloxone. Life-saving tools belong together—make sure your emergency station has everything you need to respond to any crisis. Overdose emergencies can happen anywhere, and every second ...

Medical Case Management Position – Southwest MN

RAAN is seeking a 1.0 FTE Medical Case Manager to provide services to a diverse population of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Minnesota. The position, based in Southwest Minnesota, requires ...

Overdose Awareness Week

This week is #OverdoseAwarenessWeek—a time to remember, acknowledge and bring awareness to lives lost to overdose. We will continue to share useful tips and resources throughout the week to spot & ...

Medical Case Management Position – Duluth

Employment Opportunity Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN) Medical Case Manager RAAN is seeking a 1.0 FTE Medical Case Manager to provide services to a diverse population of individuals living with ...
About us

Rural AIDS Action Network leads rural Minnesota in the fight to stop HIV through a broad array of client services, risk reduction, advocacy and awareness.

Our mission

RAAN envisions rural communities where persons living with or affected by HIV/AIDS live dignified lives and receive appropriate and compassionate medical care, and where communities understand the realities of transmission and prevention.

Contact
Contact us: 800-966-9735
Write us: info@raan.org