Located in Washington, D.C., Whitman-Walker Clinic is a nonprofit community-based health care organization. The clinic comprised of volunteers and staff members that provides comprehensive and accessible health care and community services and also support HIV and AIDS-affected people. Its health promotion and disease prevention program promote safer and healthier behavior and provides information, education, training and technical assistance. The organization provides medical and nursing care and counseling for people living with HIV and AIDS. Its health communication campaigns are designed for individuals, community-based organizations and government agencies. The clinic was founded in 1973, and offers integrated and accessible health care services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. It additionally offers mental health and addiction treatment, HIV counseling and testing.