Latinas Activas Support Group
(Spanish language). Transportation (one way), childcare, light meal, and raffles. For more information call 323.965.1564 and ask for Norma or email her at norma@women-alive.org.

Dentro del Alma y El Corazon
(Spanish language mental health support group). Transportation (one way) provided and light meal. For more information call 323.965.1564 and ask for Elsa Garcia

Mental Health Support Group
(English). Transportation (one way) and light meal provided. For more information call 323.965.1564 and ask for Renee Moseley or email her at renee@women-alive.org

Hetero Too Support Group
(English and mixed). Transportation (one way) provided, light meal & raffles. For more information call 323.965.1564 and ask for Precious Jackson or email her at precious@womenalive.org.

Treatment Adherence & Education
If you have questions about your medical care, treatments and/or lab work, and/or if you need someone to go with you to your doctors appointment anywhere within Los Angeles County. Our Treatment Adherence Educators can be of assistance to you. For further information contact our toll free hotline number 1.800.554.4876 or contact precious@women-alive.org or norma@women-alive.org (Bilingual English and Spanish).

Peer to Peer Support and Advocacy
If you have questions on how to access services and need emotional support, our peer to peer program is for you. One-on-one support services as well as support group services and resources available for HIV+ individuals. For further information contact alicia@women-alive.org (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Mental Health Therapeutic support group for women with HIV/AIDS. Specialized counseling is available for the whole family. Whether it's mom, the kids, a male partner or a family member who are having a hard time coping with HIV, help is available. Therapy for those that are HIV Positive is offered. Group is facilitated by a licensed therapist. For further information contact renee@women-alive.org (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Sisters Alive Health Educator Training
If you are interested in learning more about HIV/AIDS and prevention information, The Sisters Alive Health Educator Training is for you. Learn about prevention, STD's, and domestic violence, and share it with others in your community by becoming a community educator. Completion certificates are awarded at the end of the training. Agency requests are welcomed: For further information contact gail@women-alive.org (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Medical Updates
Women Alive hosts regularly scheduled medical updates with a focus on what's new for women with HIV/AIDS. Educational dinners are an excellent way to stay up to date with information on medications to treat HIV infection. To reserve your seat at the next update contact precious@women-alive.org or norma@women-alive.org (Bilingual English and Spanish)

Women Alive Voices With a Message National Hotline
Are you an HIV+ Woman? Do you feel alone? Need information, help, and support? Our hotline is staffed by HIV+ women who can help you. Call us today at our toll free hotline number for positive women and become a part of our community. Hotline hours of operation Monday-Friday from 11am to 5pm (PST). Please call 1.800.554.4876. (Bilingual English and Spanish)

For further information on any services offered through Women Alive, please visit us on line at www.women-alive.org.

Women Alive is always looking for volunteers to assist with administrative work, fundraising, and special events. If you would like to become a Women Alive volunteer, please contact gail@women-alive.org.

Get On Board!
Our Board of Directors meetings meet on a bi-monthly basis. If you live in the Los Angeles Area and are interested in becoming a Women Alive Board Member contact carrie@women-alive.org.

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