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Advocacy

Being Alive believes that no one can advocate for our needs better than we can. Our advocacy programs ensure that the voices of people with HIV/AIDS are heard and factored into a wide variety of issues.

Advocacy is a two-fold approach at Being Alive: First, we offer one-on-one client advocacy for individuals who are facing barriers within the system of HIV/AIDS care; second, we train our peers to participate in political advocacy opportunities from issues in the California State budget (such as funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program) to local public health issues (such as evolving guidelines for commercial sex venues).

Being Alive’s advocacy efforts have resulted in a number of successes, including passage of the HIV Patients Bill of Rights through the LA County Commission on HIV Health Services (for all Ryan White funded providers) and organizing successful local lobby days for people living with HIV/AIDS to meet with and discuss pertinent issues with legislators.

Make sure to read the Advocacy section of our latest Newsletter for up-to-date information.

Being Alive hosts monthly medical Updates presented by well respected HIV medical and mental health professionals. These forums are open to the community and include a free dinner buffet. Medical Updates are announced in our Monthly Calendar. Or you can call Kevin Kurth (323.874.4322, kevin@beingalivela.org) at Being Alive for more information.

Advocacy Committee Meetings & Organizing Activities

Involve peers in building a healthier and stronger HIV/AIDS community. Members build community by informing one another, mobilizing and engaging others to effect policy and institutional reforms.

The Advocacy Committee of the Being Alive Board of Directors is open to anyone and everyone who is interested in discussing legislative, budget and community organizing issues that effect people living with HIV/AIDS.

Advocacy Committee Meeting's are on hiatus temporarily. Please bookmark this page and check back for updates.
 

 

Our Services

We provide a comprehensive set of peer-based social services delivered by and for people living with HIV infection. Services include:
 

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
WELLNESS CENTER
SOCIAL EVENTS
EDUCATION
ADVOCACY
PREVENTION FOR POSITIVES
SPEAKERS BUREAU

 
If there is a service we do not provide, our staff can help you access it from one of our collaborative providers. If you're HIV positive and live in LA County download our Membership Intake Form using the link above and call our West Hollywood location (323.874.4322) to make an appointment to speak with someone on our staff. There is always someone on hand to answer any questions you may have, particularly if you've just found out you're HIV positive or are new to the LA area. We accept walk-ins at any time during business hours.
 

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