Ongoing Groups & Classes

MONDAY

Every Monday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

CRYSTAL METH DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS
Are you concerned about your crystal use? Tired of feeling alone? Join others like you in a supportive environment to discuss living with HIV/AIDS and crystal meth.

Location
8714 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Contact
For more information, please call Mental Health Services at 213.201.1621.

Every Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

HIV-POSITIVE, SPANISH-SPEAKING GAY AND BISEXUAL MALE SUPPORT GROUP
Join this new group to discuss themes important to the Spanish-speaking community, including immigration, stigma, coming out, and friend and family relationships. The group is facilitated by a mental health therapist. NO RSVP required. .

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
Please call Melissa Lopez ACSW/MSW at 213.201.1329 or send an e-mail.

Cada lunes, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA ESPAÑO-HABLANTES
¿Gay o bisexual y Latino? Venga a platicar con otros hombres como usted cada lunes, hombres viviendo con VIH/SIDA para platicar sobre temas importantes como estigma, familia, relaciones, inmigración, etc.  El grupo es en español y es facilitado por una terapeuta. No es necesario hacer reservación.

Sitio
AIDS Project Los Ángeles
The David Geffen Center
Segundo Piso, Founders Room
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Ángeles, CA 90005

Contacto
Por favor, llame a Melissa López, ACSW/MSW al 213.201.1329 o envié un correo electrónico.

WEDNESDAY

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

PARTY WISE
If you like to party but are concerned about some of the negative effects, APLA has a new four part discussion and information sharing group. We want to help you navigate the party lifestyle to help keep you amazing for years to come. Non-judgemental, non-12-step, non-recovery. Harm reduction techniques and strategies for Los Angeles Gay and Bi guys who are using crystal meth. You will be compensated for your time.

New groups start every month.

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
Second Floor Conference Room
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
Please call Phil Hendricks at 213.201.1308 or send an e-mail

Second and Fourth Wednesdays
7:00 - 8:30 pm

SUPPORT FOR HIV-POSITIVE WOMEN
This new discussion group, presented by APLA and Women At Risk, encourages participants to talk and network in a supportive environment and learn about community resources especially for women living with HIV/AIDS.

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
Please call Women At Risk at 310.204.1046.

Every Wednesday, 7:30 - 10:00 pm

POSITIVELY NEW
Emotional support, and current health care information and disclosure, safer sex & dating skills in a safe room of your peers for men in their twenties and up who are newly diagnosed with HIV within the last two years. Facilitated by APLA's Lead Treatment Educator, a recipient of TheBody.com's national "Outstanding Prevention Educator" award. Free of charge.

Location
Hollywood-Presbyterian Medical Center
1300 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
(in the Doctor's Tower Building)

Contact
Please call Brian Risley at 213.201.1547 or send an e-mail.

THURSDAY

May 8, 22 – APLA, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

RED CIRCLE PROJECT WORKSHOPS

Support group workshops for Native American/Two-Spirit individuals addressing issues such as decision making; skills building; healthy image/body fitness issues; HIV/AIDS and STD information; risk reduction information; and storytelling.  Each workshop will be approximately two (2) hours that will include discussions, assessments, journal time, and cultural activities.

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
3550 Wilshire Boulevard #300
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Contact
Please call Elton Naswood at 213.201.1311 or send e-mail.

Second and fourth Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

RETURN TO WORK SYMPOSIUM
Getting ready to return to the workforce? Find answers to commonly asked questions at our symposium especially for Social Security beneficiaries who are thinking about resuming work or pursuing other educational or vocational opportunities. Talk directly with APLA benefits and work services specialists and representatives from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
Second Floor Founders Conference Room
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
For more information, please call Jason Roundy at 213.201.1365 or send an e-mail.

First and Third Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP
Introduction to the Social Security Administration, State Disability and the disability application process.

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
Second Floor Founders Conference Room
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
RSVP required: Please call Nalee Romero at 213.201.1454 or send an e-mail.

MONDAY - FRIDAY

HIV/AIDS CLOSED SUPPORT GROUPS

Contact
Please call Walter Campos at 213.201.1621 or send an e-mail.

SATURDAY

Every Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

BENEFITS COUNSELING IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
Learn how to maximize your public benefits options. An APLA benefits counselor is now available at a convenient time in West Hollywood for individual appointments. Learn how to navigate Medicare Part D, Medi-Cal, ADAP, SSI, SSDI and CARE-HIPP.

Location
Capitol Drugs
8578 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Contact
To schedule an appointment, please call John Riley at 213.201.1659 or send an e-mail.

May 12, 19, 26, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

THE CRYSTAL METH SOCIAL AFFILIATES PROGRAM
Do you have a friend, family member or loved one who is using crystal meth? Want to help but not sure how? During convenient evening or Saturday sessions, Social Affiliates provides a supportive environment to learn strategies to communicate with and provide support to the crystal user in your life.

Location
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
Second Floor Conference Room
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Contact
Please call Roger Sediles at 213.201.1662 or send an e-mail.

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