Demetra Association

The Demetra Association (full name: Association of Women and Their Loved Ones Affected by HIV and AIDS) is a nonprofit organization that has been operating since 2000. It helps members of vulnerable groups regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, lifestyle, or social status.

SERVICES:
• Free and anonymous testing for HIV, viral hepatitis, and syphilis (rapid tests; the organization has provided them throughout Lithuania since 2010)
• Free condoms—making protection against HIV and STIs accessible
• HIV self-tests: the Safe Box kit is free; only shipping costs €2 via LP Express to a parcel locker. It can also be picked up from the Checkpoint center (Kauno g. 3A, Mon and Wed)
• Support for people living with HIV and their loved ones: assistance navigating the healthcare system, counseling and motivation for treatment, and support with treatment adherence
• Low-threshold services (harm reduction), including a fixed-site low-threshold center offering infection control and HIV and STI testing
• HIV, STI, and tuberculosis prevention and education; information about PrEP and chemsex in the organization’s materials
• Protecting clients’ interests and advocating before government institutions, as well as facilitating integration into society
• Information for Ukrainian citizens (page in Ukrainian)

TESTING IN OTHER CITIES:
Free HIV testing is also available at partner healthcare facilities in Vilnius, Kaunas, Šiauliai, Klaipėda, Visaginas, Panevėžys, Alytus, Biržai, and Kėdainiai (see the list of addresses at demetra.lt/ziv-testavimas/).

CONTACT DETAILS, TERMS, AND AMENITIES:
• Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00; Fri 09:00–16:00
• Phone numbers: +370 687 10655; +370 5 233 2533; e-mail: [email protected]
• Address: Kauno g. 6-2, LT-01310, Vilnius (near the bus station)
• Services are free and anonymous
• The organization’s second center is Checkpoint (Kauno g. 3A), listed separately in the directory