HIV/AIDS Prevention, Wellness, and Care for Northern Michigan
The Thomas Judd Care Center in Traverse City provides care to people in northern Michigan living with HIV/AIDS and to those at risk of contracting this infectious disease. The center offers medical care, support services, and prevention services. Founded in 1994, it is the only Ryan White federally-funded program in northern Michigan.
Our dedicated case managers work with individuals across all northern Michigan counties served by Munson Healthcare to ensure access to medical care and help address any barriers along the way. We are committed to privacy, protection of personal information, and treating clients with dignity and respect.
Contact Us
Call us at 231-935-7548 to make an appointment, get screened, or complete a needs assessment.
Questions? Send us a note via our contact form. Your confidentiality is important to us.
How to Access Care
The Thomas Judd Care Center team is committed to making care accessible, respectful, and convenient. We work closely with each client to ensure they receive the medical care and support services they need.
Clients can access services in the following ways:
- In person at the Thomas Judd Care Center, located in the Foster Family Community Health Center 550 Munson Ave., Suite 202, Traverse City.
- Through telemedicine and home-based visits, when appropriate. We offer real-time, face-to-face video visits using HIPAA-compliant technology to protect your privacy. This secure platform allows clients and providers to share health information safely and confidentially.
Need a Ride?
Transportation can be a barrier to care for some individuals. If you need assistance getting to your medical appointments, our friendly driver can provide transportation to and from visits, no matter where you live in the region.
To learn more or to schedule a ride, please call 231-935-7548.
Free, Confidential HIV Testing
We offer free, rapid (results in about 20 minutes), and confidential HIV testing by appointment at our offices. Mobile testing may also be available when needed.
For more information or to schedule testing, please call 231-935-7548.
Community Outreach and Education
Thomas Judd Care Center partners regularly with community organizations, including health departments, medical practices, shelters, addiction treatment programs, churches, and others, to assess needs, provide referrals, and offer education.
If you would like to arrange a meeting or presentation for your organization, please contact us at 231-935-7548.
Who We Are
Mission
Thomas Judd Care Center promotes wellness and helps prevent transmissions of HIV by providing holistic-based services to improve the quality of life for individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in northern Michigan, from US 10 to the Mackinac Bridge.
Vision
Thomas Judd Care Center endeavors to create and sustain Michigan as a state free from HIV.
Our Name
The Thomas Judd Care Center was founded in 1994 in honor of northern Michigan native Thomas Judd. Tom contracted HIV/AIDS at age 19 while living in New York City to pursue his education and a career in the arts. He became ill in 1982, long before the medical community had identified the virus that would claim the lives of more than 30 million people in the next 30 years.
After his diagnosis, Tom moved to Bellaire and decided it was his responsibility to urge young people to learn about the disease and take all precautions to avoid contracting HIV. He appeared on panels in community forums, hospitals, and local colleges. Following his death, the Thomas Judd Care Center was founded in memorial to his tireless work to educate the public about HIV/AIDS, and to promote understanding and compassion for those struggling with the disease.
The Thomas Judd Care Center continues to provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS across the northern Michigan region.
Learn More
Discover the people and stories behind the Thomas Judd Care Center. Our 30-year anniversary video features founders, staff, and clients sharing the impact of our work across decades of care and community.