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Emotional Support One-on-one support Being Alive is best known for our individualized peer-to-peer support. Whether you are recently diagnosed, or a long term survivor dealing with everyday challenges, we have trained peer support counselors who are living with HIV/AIDS. In addition to emotional support, we offer comprehensive information and referrals to a variety of local services, including primary medical care, housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and other kinds of referrals. For more information please call Bart at 310.289.2551. To download the Member Intake Form, click here. Support Groups Being Alive’s support groups are facilitated by trained group leaders who are living with HIV/AIDS. Our goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where individuals can express themselves in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. Being Alive hosts many interactive educational groups, so depending on who you are and what you are looking for, there is most likely a group to meet your needs. For the following groups, call Bart at 310.289.2551. Emotional Support Group Meetings Wednesdays Daytime Support Group Facilitated by Rick G., the Daytime Support Group is a place to meet others with HIV, exchange information about treatments and community resources, share life experiences, emotions, develop friendships, discuss ideas, and fine-tune your own strategy for living well with HIV. 100% non-judgmental and supportive. Positive Reactions WeHo A small drop-in group for men and women, in a safe, honest place to discuss issues and meet others dealing with HIV. Positively New (for Newly Diagnosed People) The Group is facilitated by Brian Risley, Lead Treatment Educator at APLA. A large group for those who are newly diagnosed or newly identified HIV+ within the last three years. Discuss medical issues, get emotional support and cover topics relevant to a new diagnosis.. Thursdays The Young and the Restless (New group forming for Newly Diagnosed gay men under 30.) Fridays Meet & Greet A social group for HIV+ men to discuss any current issues, solutions and to meet others in the community dealing with HIV. Positive Images Risk Reduction Discussion Groups Free Discussion Groups taking place every month for HIV-positive gay and bisexual men A take-charge program for people living with HIV/AIDS. Positive Images is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services Office of AIDS Programs and Policy. Win up to $100 in gift cards * Free Dinner * Raffle prizes at every session! * More 'thank you' gifts! * Great Food! These free discussion groups are for HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. We'll cover lots of topics like sex, disclosure, health, problem solving and other HIV-related topics. Positive Images groups offer an opportunity to make new friends, learn more about HIV, discover things about yourself and set goals for your future. Participants who attend all three sessions in one month are eligible to win $100 in gift cards. Call Danny for more information and to set up an appointment at 310.289.2551 x12. Risk Reduction Sessions Positive Images is doing one-on-one risk reduction sessions for gay and bisexual HIV-positive men. We'll do three face to face sessions and three follow-ups (30, 60 and 90 day) by phone or email. For more information or to RSVP call Charles or Danny at 310.289.2551 x17. |
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