Ongoing Groups & Classes

MONDAY

Mondays
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Note: APLA wil be closed Monday September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

CRYSTAL METH DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP
Had a hectic weekend? Need a place to talk over what’s on your mind? Then come to our Monday Support Group. Meetings take place every Monday at noon with the exception of holidays

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.

TUESDAY

Tuesdays, Call for dates
5:30pm – 7:30pm

RED CIRCLE PROJECT - NaTive Transgender Peer Support Group
The NaTive American Transgender Support Group addresses issues such as HIV/STD prevention, harm reduction, substance use and abuse, hormones and silicones, relationships, the law, family and many other topics that directly impact a transgender person. Mental health counseling will be available by appointment from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on group nights.

See Thursday for Red Circle MSM/Two Spirit Support Group.

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

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

Tuesdays, call for dates
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Diviértete Sabiamente
Si te gusta usar cristal para divertirte pero te preocupan los efectos negativos del mismo, APLA ahora ofrece un nuevo grupo de cuatro sesiones en parte conversación y en parte informativo. Nosotros queremos ayudarte a navegar este estilo de vida y así mantenerte fabuloso por muchos años más. No te juzgaremos, no es un grupo para tratamiento o recuperación. Es un grupo para hombres gay, basado en técnicas y estrategias para la reducción de daños causados por el uso del cristal. Serás compensado por tu tiempo.

Un nuevo grupo empieza cada mes.

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

Contacto
Comunícate con Roger Sediles al 213.201.1662 o envía un mensaje electrónico.

Second Tuesday of the Month
6:30 - 9:00 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 email.

WEDNESDAY

Wednesdays, call for dates
5:30 pm - 7:30 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-judgmental, non-12-step, non-recovery. Harm-reduction techniques and strategies for Los Angeles gay men 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

Every Thursday
1:00 – 2:30 pm

HIV-POSITIVE AND OVER 50 DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP
Never thought you’d see 50? Not sure what’s next? Wondering how you fit into your community? Join a group just for you! APLA partners with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center for a free weekly drop-in group for people who are HIV-positive and over 50.

Location
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
McDonald / Wright Building
1625 North Schrader Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Contact
Please call Richard Levin, MFT (APLA) at 213.201.1445 or Mary Nalick, LCSW (L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center) at 323.993.7533.

Thursdays, Call for dates
5:30 – 7:30pm

RED CIRCLE PROJECT - MSM/Two Spirit Support Group

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. See Tuesday for Red Circle NaTive Transgender Support Group

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.

Third Thursday of the month
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WORK IT!
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 Joe Burgos at 213.201.1471.

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.

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