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 details please call or email Bart Stevens (323.874.4322, bart@beingalivela.org).

Anyone HIV+ can become a member of Being Alive and have access to all our services. You can get an intake form by clicking on the corresponding link on the right.

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. Contact Bart Stevens for more information.

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Emotional Support Group Meetings

Positive Reactions WeHo:

	Location:	Being Alive - Green Room
	Time:	Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

A small drop-in group for men and women. The theme is discussing issues and meeting others dealing with HIV.

Positively New:

	Location:	Hollywood Doctor's Tower Second Floor Conference Room
	Address:	1300 N. Vermont Ave, Hollywood
	Time:	Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

This group is facilitated by Brian Risley, Lead Treatment Educator at APLA. A large group for those who are newly diagnosed or newly identified as HIV+ within the last three years. The theme is discussing medical issues, getting emotional support and discussing topics relevant to a new diagnosis.

The Young & The Restless:

	Location:	Being Alive - Green Room
	Time:	Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

A fun support group for those Newly-Diagnosed or "Newly-Identified" under 35 with an emphasis on coping skills, education, and emotional well-being. Co-facilitated by peers; with skill-building exercises, activities, and referrals.

Meet & Greet:

	Location:	Frank's House
	Address:	2530 Hyperion Ave, Silverlake
	Time:	Fridays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

A social group for HIV+ men. The theme is discussing current issues and solutions and meeting others in the community. Emphasis is on long-term care.

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Positive Images Risk Reduction 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.

For more information or to signup for a reservation at the next group, call or email 323.874.4322 for Charles Karsters (charles@beingalivela.org) or Danny Pepper (danny@beingalivela.org).

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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 or email Danny Pepper or Charles Karsters (contact info above).