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Newsletter
This emailed newsletter lists events of interest to persons affected or infected
by HIV/AIDS. It primarily focuses on Los Angeles County and Orange County. Some
events such as HIV updates and presentations are of general interest. Other events
may be of interest to specific segments of the community: women, men, youth,
Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered, Heterosexuals or persons with Hepatitis
or drug abuse problems. The weekly newsletter lists events by date. A separate
monthly newsletter provides a listing of ongoing events that repeat on a regular
basis.
For a free subscription, send an email with your full
name
(first and last)
and email address to: events@charter.net
Computer Learning
Center
New Hope Learning Center: a self-paced computer-training program for
persons living with HIV/AIDS who want to return to the workforce. Training
includes: Keyboarding, Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet skills.
Services are at no charge to qualified applicants through California
State Department of Rehabilitation.
For more information call (213) 251-8474 or (800)
454-7766
LifeWorks™ Mentoring!
Our organization is dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) youth reach their dreams. Of course, no dream
comes true without solid health, education, and training from people,
who can help you along the way. We offer both one on one mentoring
for youth 18-24 and peer mentoring for those 15 and over. Our weekly
program, LifeSupport, is an opportunity to meet others, talk and have
fun!
www.LifeWorksMentoring.org
HIVLA
HIVLA.org is a quick, easy way to locate services available
in Los Angeles County for people with HIV / AIDS. HIV L.A. is organized
by category of service and by geographic region and contains over 1,300
listings.
www.hivla.org
American
Academy of HIV Medicine
The American Academy of HIV Medicine is an independent organization
of AAHIVM HIV SpecialistsTM and others dedicated to promoting excellence
in HIV/AIDS care. Through advocacy and education, the Academy is committed
to supporting health care providers in HIV medicine and to ensuring
better care for those living with AIDS an HIV disease.
Extensive Provider Search
www.aahivm.org
Strength
in Numbers (SIN)
SIN is a non-profit online network devoted to the social
and educational interests of HIV+ gay men. SIN is supported by a diverse
and vibrant group of HIV+ gay men who volunteer their time and efforts
to help benefit others. SIN has helped establish chapters around the
world and has partnerships with existing social groups and various
cal AIDS service organizations. There are millions of HIV+ gay men
around the world who are seeking to develop friendships with others
as well as volunteer for HIV care/prevention campaigns in their towns
and beyond. We encourage you to join the fun!
www.strengthinnumbers.org/sin/info.html
Poz4PozLA
Poz4PozLA is a grass-roots organization dedicated to providing social venues in a safe, stress-free, drug-free, non-judgmental environment for HIV+ men in Southern California. Our group consists of men from every HIV+ walk of life that are looking to meet other HIV+ men to socialize, make new friends outside of their normal peer group and have fun. We believe that friendships and laughter are the best medicine for the mind and body.
We organize weekend morning hikes followed by breakfast. A weekly meditation class on Thursday evening and yoga class on Friday evening keeps our minds and bodies in balance. Our monthly Game Nights and Social Parties are designed to promote social interaction among the guests outside of their normal comfort zone. Our hands-on cooking classes are designed for the beginner and those that know there way around the kitchen. We get to cook and then eat! We have hosted pool parties, bbq's, movie nights, comedy club nights, poker nights and more. We love to have fun while taking care of the mind and body which keeps our spirit in balance.
Join us at: wwwpoz4pozla.com
Being
Alive LA.
Being Alive is a nonprofit membership organization created and
operated by and for people living with HIV/AIDS that engenders a sense
of independence and self-determination in its members and builds a
healthier and more powerful community of HIV-positive people. Being
Alive accomplishes its mission through a comprehensive array of emotional
support, treatment education, prevention, advocacy, wellness and social
services.
www.BeingAliveLA.org
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