Subject: Southern California Resources - L.A. Date: May 1993 (843 lines) &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& LOCAL RESOURCES -- Los Angeles &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& [from Being Alive newsletter, Los Angeles] LOCAL RESOURCES AA & AIDS: 310.274.1783 ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights: 213.977.9500 x237 ACT UP/LA: 213.669.7301 Aid for AIDS: 213.656.1107 AIDS Healthcare Foundation: 213.462.2273; Med Group: 213.662.0492 APLA: 213.962.1600 All Saints AIDS Service Ctr: 818.796.5633 Asian/Pacific AIDS Intervention team: 213.484.0380 Being Alive Long Beach: 310.495.3422 Being Alive South Bay: 310.544.2702 Being Alive Orange County: 714.751.8565 Beth Chayim Chadashim: 213.931.7023 Bienestar (Latinos Unidos): 213.660.9680 Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum AIDS Intervention Team: 213.964.7820 Buena Care: 213.881.2232 Cara a Cara: 213.661.6752 Caring for Babies with AIDS: 213.931.9828 Chris Brownlie Hospice: 213.482.2500 City of Angels Hospice: 213.871.2044 Congregation Kol Ami: 213.893.2838 The CORE Program: 213.656.8201 Friends For Life (HIV+ Heteros): 310.822.2498 Gay and Lesbian Center: 213.993.7400 Homestead Hospice: 213.466.5411 Hemophiliacs with AIDS: 818.796.5710 or 818.793.6192 Hemlock Society: 503.342.5748 Imani Unidos Food Pantry: 213.754.2320 Inland AIDS Project: 800.451.4133 Jewish Response to AIDS: 213.653.8313 Legal Aid Foundation: 213.389.3581 Legal Assistance LA: 213.627.2727 x 272 Lifeguard Project: 213.993.7444 Milagros AIDS Project: 213.721.1332 Minority AIDS Project: 213.936.4949 Mothers of AIDS Patients: 310.542.3019 Native American AIDS Hotline: 800.283.AIDS NIH Drug Hotline: 800.TRIALS A Pacific Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy: 213.937.5600 PAWS (Pets): 213.650.7297 PLUS: 213.962.8197; TTD 213.962.8398 Project Angel Food: 213.656.9615 Project Inform: 800.822.7422 Rue's House: 213.295.4030 Search Alliance: 213.930.8820 Shanti: 213.962.8197 voice 962.8398 TDD South Bay Free Clinic: 310.540.8222 Spanish Language AIDS Hotline: 800.222.7432 (SIDA) Toll-free S. CA Only W. Hollywood Cares: 310.659.4840 W. Hollywood HIV Center: 310.854.1302 ================================================================ BEING ALIVE SUPPORT GROUPS Our goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where individuals may express themselves in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. ==== SUNDAY SILVER LAKE Drop-In SUPPORT GROUP 4 pm at the Being Alive office. Contact Fran McDonald at 213.664-4772. ==== MONDAY SILVER LAKE DROP-IN GROUP 7 pm at the Being Alive office in Silver Lake. Contact Jack Finn at 213.257.9480. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 7:30-9:00 pm. Siblings, parents and children of people with HIV/AIDS. Mid-Wilshire area. Limited space. Contact Johanna Schor, 213.658.6120 SERO-DIFFERENT COUPLES GROUPs 1st and 3rd Mondays call Joseph at 213.255.7189 or 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 pm. HIV NEGATIVE PARTNERS IN SERO-DIFFERENT RELATIONSHIPS GROUP 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm, Pacific Center, 941 South Genesee, room 4. Validated parking in lot next door. Contact Tim Claypoole at 213.656.9744. ==== TUESDAY BILINGUAL WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm at the Being Alive Office. Contact Deborah Eli at 213.483.7756 or en Espanol, Lorena at 310.641.7795. A joint project of Being Alive and Prototypes W. A. R. N. (women and AIDS Risk Network). SANTA MONICA SUPPORT GROUP For people with HIV. Contact Dennis Maldonado at 310.399.9356 GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PERSONAS DE HABLA HISPANA Para personas con VIH y personas con SIDA/AIDS. Se junta de 7-9 pm en la oficina de Being Alive. Para mas informacion llamar a Samuel Raygoza 213.667.3262 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DROP-IN GROUP 7 pm on the 2nd floor of Sherman Oaks Community Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd. Contact Rob Nathan at 818.894.2925. WEST HOLLYWOOD/WILSHIRE DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP Now meeting 7-9 pm at the Pacific Center, 941 S Genesee, Room #3. Call Gil Muchnik at 213.650.0543. Validated parking in the stucture next door at Midway Hospital. ==== WEDNESDAY MEDITATION DROP-IN GROUP BEGINNING JUNE 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30pm at the Pacific Center, 941 S Genesee, Room #4. Call Ron Barazani at 213.461.1321. Validated parking in the stucture at Midway Hospital. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DROP-IN GROUP 7 pm on the 2nd floor of Sherman Oaks Community Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd. Contact Blaine Haws at 818.889.9259. MID DAY DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP 2-4 pm at the Being Alive office, 3626 Sunset Blvd. Call David Inman at 213.255.7714. COUPLES DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Contact Joseph at 213.255.7189. ==== THURSDAY SILVER LAKE DROP-IN GROUP 7 pm at the Being Alive office in Silver Lake. Contact Larry Long at 213.651.2279. WEST HOLLYWOOD DROP-IN GROUP 7-8:50 pm at HIV Clinic, 621 N San Vicente. Contact Fran McDonald at 213.664.4772. SERO-DIFFERENT COUPLES GROUP 6:30 pm In West Los Angeles. Contact Wendy at 213.937.0766. LONG TERM DIAGNOSED SYMPTOMATIC AIDS SURVIVORS GROUP 2-4 pm, at the Being Alive office in Silver Lake. This group is for long-term AIDS survivors of at least 3 years or more. Call Joshua at 213.654.2268 (this is not a drop-in group). PASADENA/ALL SAINTS DROP-IN GROUP 7-9 pm, All Saints AIDS Services Center, 126 W. Del Mar Blvd. Contact Jim Slaten at 213.663.3861. ==== FRIDAY SILVER LAKE Drop-In SUPPORT GROUP 7 pm at the Being Alive office. Contact Jim Slaten at 213.663.3861. VALLEY COUPLES HIV/AIDS SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUP Contact Jim at 818.982.3378. ==== FACILITATORS NEEDED! Please contact Larry Long at 213.651.2279. ================================================================ COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Notices for the Bulletin Board and Support Group sections should be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the next month's issue to Michael Kalla, c/o Being Alive Newsletter, 3626 Sunset Blvd., L. A. CA 90026. Please be concise and indicate if there is a fee. Please renew notices every 3 months. ==== MORE SUPPORT GROUPS APLA DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, 6721 Romaine. Call 213.962.1600 for information. 3/93 ASIAN PACIFIC SUPPORT GROUP The Asian Pacific Lesbians and Gays hold a Person Living with HIV rap/support group the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call 213.483.8635 for information and location. 2/93 TEMPLE BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM Mondays at 7:30 pm. A bi-weekly support group for those who are HIV+ or PWA's. Learn how your Judaism can help and support you. Call 213.931.7023 for dates and information. 3/93 SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at Foothill AIDS Project, 637 N. Park, Pomona. Everyone welcome. 714.620.0359 for info. 3/93 MAP MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Minority AIDS Project sponsors a client support group every Wednesday night at Midway Hospital, 4th floor lounge, starting at 7 pm. The purpose of the group is to share concerns, feelings, support or just to listen. Call 213.936.4949. 3/93 BIENVENIDOS AMIGOS Y AMIGAS APOYO y AMISTAD, un grupo de apoyo para personas con SIDA, CRS (Complejos relacionados al SIDA), y HIV+, se reune cada viernes de 7:30 pm a 9:30 pm en la iglesia de ALL SAINTS Highland Park. Avenida 56 y Montevista. Queremos invitarlos a que nos acompanen para poder juntos combatir contra esta epidemia cual ha infectado a nuestra comunidad. Para mas informacion llame a All Saints AIDS Service Center al 818.796.5633. 3/93 PEOPLE WITH KAISER Meeting irregularly on Saturdays from 2-4. Your problems, concerns, different topics and speakers. Questions and solutions regarding your own experience at Kaiser will be discussed. People who are HIV+/AIDS and their significant others. New members welcome. For info write P. O. Box 29798, LA, CA 90029. 3/93. CHILDREN'S GROUP FOR HIV INFECTED AND AFFECTED 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30pm in the Doctor's Dining Room at Sherman Oaks Hospital and Health Center, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Contact Julie Siegel 818.907.4521 or Cindy Roe 310.652.7835. 3/93 E VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER offers free support groups and comprehensive HIV case management for the East San Gabriel and Pomona areas. For information on all services offered, please call Nicole at 818.917.8330. 2/93 EAST SAN GABRIEL SUPPORT GROUP Sponsored by the Visiting Nurses Association. For PWA's and HIV+, significant others, care givers, families and friends. Every Thursday evening 7:00-8:30 pm 345 E Roland Ave., Covina. Call Paul Hamblin, MSW for info 818.967.9311. 3/93 WHITTIER/HACIENDA HEIGHTS Whittier Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital sponsors two free groups: ICAN for people with HIV+ or AIDS, meets the second Tuesday of each month. MAP for family/friends of people with HIV+/AIDS meets twice monthly. Contact Patti Poynter, RN 310.698.0811, beeper 158, M-F 8am to 3pm. 3/93 COSMOS CIRCLE Providing comprehensive psychosocial support services to the HIV community. Wide range of support groups offered, including for HIV+ heteros. Call Mary Thompson, MFCC 310.397.0570 for info. 3/93 BEING ALIVE SOUTH BAY Peer support group that meets every Thursday evening at the Little Company of Mary Hospital. Call 310.544.2702 for more information. 2/93 MOTHERS OF AIDS PATIENTS Offers family support groups in Marina Del Rey, North Hollywood, Whittier, Torrance. Spanish speaking group/Glendale. Family bereavement Group/Torrance. Call Janet McMahon 310.542.3019. 12/92 HIV AND AIDS YOUTH RAP GROUP The Youth Services Center at GLCSC sponsors a group for anyone, 23 years and under, who is HIV affected. Thursdays from 6:30 -- 8:00 pm in room 207 at the GLCSC. Call Jon at 213.464.7400 for info. 2/93 BEREAVEMENT GROUP For partners, family and friends of those who have died of AIDS. Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 pm. Contact Jackie Black 818.577.2333. 2/93 VALLEY SIGNIFICANT OTHERS/CAREGIVERS GROUP Held every Thursday (except Holidays) 6:30 to 8:00pm in Sherman Oaks. Contact Andrew Susskind 818.907.4521 or Jim Kennette 213.482.2500. 3/93 DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Call 213.463.7161 for info. 2/93 APLA SPANISH DROP-IN SUPPORT Group meets Thursdays. Contact Damian at 213.962.1600 ext. 152. 4/93 SIGNIFICANT OTHERS SUPPORT GROUP For partners and significant others of persons with HIV/AIDS. Held on first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm at St. Joseph Mental Health Center (Burbank). Contact Gregg Bruschaber at 818.953.4440. 4/93 CONGREGATION KOL AMI PWA/HIV Havurah meets first Tuesday each month at 7:15 pm. Call 213.893.2838. 4/93 TEACHERS UNION SUPPORT GROUP Emotional support group formed to help educators and/or significant others who are dealing with HIV/AIDS. Licensed facilitators. For information contact Gary Campbell 213.368.6218, 818.986.1082 ext. 216, or 310.637.6746 ext. 216. 2/93 VALLEY COMMUNITY CLINIC In North Hollywood provides support groups for early intervention. HIV+ support or psychotherapy for teens, couples, family and friends. For more info, call 818.763.8836. 4/93 HIV AND HETEROSEXUALS On going group. Wednesdays, Open Paths Counseling Center, 3744 S. Barrington Ave., L. A. 7:30-9 pm. Call Mary Thompson 310.397.0570. 3/93 GRUPO DE APOYO Minority AIDS Project anuncia su grupo de apoyo que se reune los sabados a las 12 pm. El grupo esta abierto a personas de habla hispana que estan infectadas con el VIH. Llamar a Angelica a el 226.3945. 2/93 LIVING WITH HIV A support group for anyone affected by HIV. Mondays, 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm in Santa Monica. Started September 21. Meets at HIV/AIDS Project of Santa Monica, 309 Santa Monica Blvd., #420. For information call Mary at 310.397.0570. 3/93 SEAL BEACH SUPPORT GROUPS HIV support groups for individuals, adolescents and couples on a sliding scale fee schedule. Held Tuesday evenings (8:00pm Adults) and Tuesday afternoons (adolescents 3:30 pm). Contact Dr. Zechmeister at 310.799.5522. 3/93 SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUP for PWAs and HIV+. Bi-weekly support group, West Hollywood Presbyterian Church, 7350 Sunset Blvd., Mondays 7:00pm. For further information call Rev. Lisa Bove at 213.874.6646. 2/93 GROUPO DE APOYO -- ORANGE COUNTY para personas infectudas con el HIV. Nos reunimos los Jueves de 7 a 9 pm en Santa Ana. Para mas informacion llama a Mark: 714.956.95411. 1/93 MEDITATION STUDY ON HIV+ Study of effects and benefits of meditation on people with HIV needs HIV+ men and women to participate ($10 compensation). Two hours required. Call Shanti Khalsa at 310.652.6642. 3/93 PARENTS BEREAVEMENT GROUP Support group meets every Monday 10am at Bernardi Senior Center in Van Nuys. For more information, call 818.781.1101. 4/93 PEOPLE WITH HIV/AIDS AT KAISER Supprt group meets at Kaiser Hospital, Cadillac Ave, 4th floor cafe Room 2. Second and fourth Thursdays, for more information, call Judy Bunker, 213.857.2329 4/93 Santa Monica HIV/AIDS Support Groups Held Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm. Contact Ana Gutierrez at 310.364.4658. Another group is held Tuesdays from 7:30-9 pm. Contact Mike Filley at 310.399.7406. 4/93 SANTA CLARITA FOUNDATION Agency providing service and education to those with HIV/AIDS. Support groups available. Phone 805.255.7709 for information. P. O. Box 479, Newhall, CA 91322. 2/93 VALLEY COMMUNITY CLINIC (S. F.) HIV+ one-on-one psychological counseling and support groups offered (Newly diagnosed HIV+ Education/Support Group meets every Wed. 6:00 to 7:30pm, HIV+ Support Group held every Wed., 1:00 to 2:30pm, Family/Friends/Caregivers Support Group held every Fri. 5:00 to 6:30pm, HIV+ Teen Support Group held every other Sat. 2:30 to 4:00pm.) For details, contact Julieanne Pogue 818.763.8836. 3/93 ==== WOMEN'S ISSUES LATINAS SUPPORT GROUP (IN SPANISH) Held Tuesdays at 2 pm. Child care and transportation possible. Contact Damian at APLA 213.962.1600 ext. 152. 4/93 CITY OF LOS ANGELES AIDS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Application are accepted from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm daily at 832 West Ninth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, or call Elayne Coleman, Program Director 213.627.0725. 12/92 T. H. E. CLINIC FOR WOMEN, INC. Offers specialized services for women living with HIV. Early intervention program, free HIV testing. Staff speaks nine languages. Call Cynthia Doyle, R. N. or Gracela Morales for information or appointments. 213.295.6571. 12/92 ==== WOMEN'S GROUPS BILINGUAL WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Being Alive office. Contact Deborah Eli at 213.483.7756 or in spanish Lorena at 310.641.7795 for more info. 11/92 WOMEN'S AIDS/HIV+ SUPPORT GROUP Provides women the opportunity to explore, share and come to terms with the emotional and psychological trauma of HIV/AIDS in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Sherman Oaks Community Hospital. Call Penny Biroc 818.377.8681 for info. 2/93 WOMEN'S VALLEY AIDS/HIV+ SUPPORT GROUP Held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30pm in the Doctor's Dining Room at Sherman Oaks Hospital and Health Center, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Contact Karyl Draper 818.907.4521 or Marcia Pontoni 310.652.7835 for information 3/93 SHANTI HIV+ GROUP FOR WOMEN Held on Thursday evenings, in Los Angeles and in the San Fernando Valley. Call 213.962.8197 or 818.908.6824 for information. 1/93 WOMEN'S HIV SUPPORT GROUP 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, All Saints Church, 132 No. Euclid, Pasadena. Call Ian Stulberg at 818.796.5633 for info. Child care provided. 2/93 AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Creative writing program for women living with HIV. Thursday evenings starting Jan 14, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at GLCSC. Call Jesse at AHF clinic 213.662.0492 for information. 2/93 ==== MEDICAL SERVICES AND STUDIES HOMESTEAD HOSPICE AND SHELTER Offers residential care in a warm, home-like environment for PWAs in their final stages of life. Facilities in Long Beach, Van Nuys and Hollywood. Call 213.466.5411. 2/93 B. L. A. C. K. CARE PROJECT UCLA study, private and confidential. Black men who are Gay, bisexual, or who have had sex with other men. Call 213.206.5160. 2/93 AIDS HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION Clinic and hospice services for persons living with HIV infection and disease. Call 213.462.CARE or write: AHF, 1800 N. Argyle #304, LA CA90028. 2/93 ACTG AND NON-ACTG PROTOCOLS Current protocols available for enrollment at Harbor/UCLA. Call for general info 310.222.3848, S. Kruger. For info on upcoming protocols; ask for D. Duran. Current studies open: Prevention of MAC and deep fungal infections; D. Duran or S. Houston 222.7291; Recurrent sinopulmonary infection or treatment of neurosyphillis,call G. Simpson 222.2365; Prophylaxis of TB, call m. Guerrero 222.3848; oral treatment of PCP, call S. Kruger 222.3848. MEDICATION INFORMATION SERVICES For free information about drugs, proper use, safety, availability, side effects, ID, and interactions, call Medication Information Services at 310.854.MEDS, 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri. Your questions answered confidentially by trained Pharmacists regarding Prescription, Non-Prescription, Foreign, Research, Herbal, and Street Drugs. A service provided by the L. A. Free Clinic. 2/93 EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO Clinical services for individuals living with HIV infection and AIDS in the San Fernando Valley Level I & II care. Medi-Cal and sliding fee payment accepted. Call 818.830.7030 for appointment/info. 2/93 NEW UCLA GP-120 VACCINE TRIAL Testing efficacy in maintaining body's defense in preventing onset of AIDS. T-cells> 600 with no history of anti-virals. (Placebo/vaccine) Call for info; 310.206.6414 4/93 T-CELL FUNCTION TEST Currently conducting lab tests designed to assess T-cell function in addition to T-cell number. If you are HIV+ with T-cell count between 100-500, 18 years or older, call Pacific Oaks Med. Group. 818.990.3396. Ask for Eric Stevens. EL PROYECTO del BARRIO (EPDB) Confidential HIV medical services provided to English/Spanish speaking individuals at no cost. Call John or Linda to make appointment at 818.830.7181 or 818.896.1138. PASSIVE HYPERIMMUNE THERAPY Donors with T-cells>400 needed for study. Offering free medical exams, plus monthly compensation of $85. Also enrolling plasma receivers with T-cells 50-400 & P24+. For more info, call 213.654.0565 or 310.791.5131. 4/93 SANTA BARBARA HIV TESTING Carrillo Community Clinic provides anonymous HIV testing on Fridays 9-1. The clinic is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 929 Laguna St. Call 805.963.1641 for an appt. Cost is $25. 4/93 PROGRESSIVE WEIGHT LOSS Need participants for Human Growth Hormone study. Must be HIV+, weight loss of at least 10% of usual body weight over past year. Must be on AZT, ddI, or ddC. Contact Cyndi Frank, R. N., Cedars-Sinai 310.855.3755. 3/93 ALTAMED TEEN PROGRAM Altamed BuenaCare Program offers specialized services to HIV+ teens, including testing, medical treatment, case management and group or individual counseling. For info call 213.261.7988, ask for Lisa or Linda. 11/92 ==== PERSONAL SERVICES WEST HOLLYWOOD ROOMMATE REFERRAL SERVICE The West Holywood office of Being Alive offers listings for anyone interested in sharing a house or apartment. Interested persons should call the office to make arrangements to come in and sign up for the program. 310.854.1327. Address: 621 N. San Vincente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. 4/93 BETH CHAYIM CHADASHIM PWA DINNER For those with HIV/AIDS and loved ones. Held Tuesday, May 18 at 7 pm. Contact Wilma at 213.931.7023 for info. FREE. 4/93 CHAPLAINCY Spiritual Advisory Committee composed of wide variety of religious perspectives provides support and guidance with HIV and related issues. Contact Faith at APLA 213.962.1600 ext. 112. 4/93 DAYTIME DROP-IN GROUP for those with HIV/AIDS. Providing lunches, nutrition counseling, massage, case mgmt. and support for men and women. Call 213.295.2687 for info. 4/93 IN-HOME HEALTH CARE FOR PWAS In home health care visitation services by State Certified Home Health Care Aide. Provides personal assistance in the PWA's home in all areas. Fees based upon ability to pay. Call Danna Rasmussen at 818.244.7823 or Dana Baker at 310.276.8640. 4/93 SSI BENEFIT ASSISTANCE Attorney has contract with County of LA to assist obtaining SSI benefits for individuals on General Relief (other than AFDC). For eligibility, contact Dennis Devermont at 310.393.0308. 4/93 PACIFIC CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY Provides free, individual, long-term counseling to persons with AIDS and symptomatic HIV who are in financial need. Call client intake: 213.937.5600. 2/93 FREE LEGAL AID Legal Aid Services of APLA provides free legal services for those who are HIV+ symptomatic. Wills, powers of attorney, debtor-creditor, bankruptcy and income tax counseling, discrimination. You need not be symptomatic to call re: discrimination. 213.962.1600 X159. 2/93 NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES Provided to Being Alive members. Contact the Being Alive office at 213.667.3262 for appointment. You must have a signed Being Alive referral to receive this services. Ask for Louise Anne Baxter, Notary Public and we will contact her. 2/93 LEGAL ASSISTANCE Being Alive member will assist you with legal problems relating to HIV/AIDS. This is a low cost service and you will be charged only on your ability to pay. Contact Greg Holland at 818.782.8877. 2/93 SHANTI OFFERS BI-MONTHLY SEMINARS FOR HIV+ AND WORRIED WELL Shanti's PLUS (Positive Living for Us) Seminars Topics covered: drug treatment options, complementary therapies, stress management, nutrition, safe sex, legal and insurance issues.For info, call 213.962.8197. 2/93 LA HOUSING EXCHANGE The Los Angeles Housing Exchange is placement referral services created to help HIV infected persons find appropriate housing. For more information call 310.978.1338. 4/93 NEED A ROOMMATE? Being Alive has a listing of those who have a place, need a place, etc. at the office. To see listing or sign up, come to 3626 Sunset Blvd. or call 213.667.3262. 4/93 LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR PWAs Contact Ann Ehrenthal or Lorraine at West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, 7906 Santa Monica Blvd. #203, West Hollywood, CA 90046 or call 213.650.8771. 4/93 FREE GROCERIES Food and personal care items are provided to PWA's,call Imani Unidos Food Pantry, 213.754.2320 4/93 AIDS DISCRIMINATION The Los Angeles City Attorney's AIDS/HIV Discrimination Unit will investigate AIDS discrimination cases arising within the City of Los Angeles, and make referrals for cases arising elsewhere. No fee 213.485.4579. 2/93 CHRIS BROWNLIE HOSPICE Needs volunteers to help with all aspects of the Hospice. Volunteers are trained and then become part of a team working with the paid staff. Call Tay Aston at 213.482.2500 for info. 2/93 WAYLAND FLOWERS HOUSE is a residential AIDS Hospice and Shelter in West Hollywood. We provide compassionate care in a home type setting. Seeking volunteers for transportation assistance, fund raising or becoming friends for our residents. Call Paul at 213.874.6005. 2/93 SELF-HYPNOSIS Learn to turn your negative thoughts into positive action, limitations into strengths. 3 free sessions, limited appointments available. Call Charles Hall, Hypnotherapist 310.839.3419. 3/93 FREE TRANSPORTATION Residents of the City of West Hollywood who have been diagnosed with AIDS/ARC and are without other means of transportation, are eligible to receive free transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, etc. Special requests as space allows. This service is provided Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am to 3 pm. For info call 310.839.3413 between 10-12 or 1-3 Monday through Thursday. Offered through Jewish Family Services. 3/93 HIV/AIDS PROJECT OF SANTA MONICA provides information, referrals, prevention, education, and support groups. Project facilitates access to services in the Santa Monica area. Contact Scott Vandrick 310.917.6699. 3/93 TRADITIONS OF TAO CHINESE HERBAL FOODS Presentation of herbal foods and discussion of ancient traditions relative to health benefits, health evaluations and recommendations; Thursday May 13, 7-9PM, 1314 2nd St.,# 203, Santa Monica 4/93 HOME DELIVERED MEALS Jewish Family Services provides kosher meals (fresh or frozen) to the homebound. Call 213.655.1232. Other groups providing meals are: Project Angel Food 213.850.0877, Beverly Hills 310.855.3517; Culver City, 310.559.0666; Long Beach, 310.432.6215; Pasadena, 818.449.6815; San Pedro, 310.832.7335; San Fernando Valley, 818.718.6460; W. L. A., 310.208.3439 (will deliver Ensure by the case); Whittier, 310.698.2750; St. Vincent's, Hollywood/L. A. Central, 213.484.7775; Salvation Army, So. Bay, 310.376.8760; Santa Monica, 310.394.5133; Westside Ecumenical Conference, 310.394.5133 (will deliver Ensure). Project Chicken Soup delivers 2 free meals/mo. Call Nechama 213.653.8313. VALLEY HIV/AIDS CENTER Sponsored by the San Fernando Valley HIV Consortium. Services available to HIV infected and impacted people in the San Fernando Valley. For information call 818.908.3840. 1/93 NAMES PROJECT L. A. supportive environment for making panels for AIDS Memorial Quilt in workshops.Call for info; 213.653.NAME 4/93 AIDS EDUCATION/SERVICES FOR THE DEAF Multi service organization serving the deaf and hearing impaired community of greater Los Angeles. Call 213.962.0870 TDD, 213.962.0874 Voice. 1/93 SOUTHGATE NURSING CENTER Southgate Care Center provides respite, hospice and long term care for people with AIDS. Experienced staff is willing to meet with you to design a care program to meet your needs. For information call Aleene Brown at 213.564.7761. 1/93 EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM Valley Community Clinic is now offering a program to allow HIV+ individuals to begin monitoring their immune system. Contact Deborah, Program Administrator, 818.763.5963. Donation in exchange for services will be asked. 2/93 FREE INSURANCE FORUM Presented by the Insurance Unit of APLA. Each forum consists of an overview of insurance, life, medical, and disability. All forums are free. Call 213.962.1600 ext. 160 for reservations. 1/93 FREE HAIRCUTS call Tony De laCruz 258.9648 4/93 ==== miscellaneous HIV+ HETEROSEXUAL SOCIAL Held on the third Saturday each month from 7:30-midnight. Call Friends For Life at 310.822.2498. 4/93 VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AIDS INTERVENTION TEAM Join our efforts in outreach and education regarding HIV/AIDS. We are especially looking for bilingual men and women. For more info call Unhei at 213.484.0380. 3/93 DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY The document guarantees your wishes will be followed regarding medical procedures or treatment if you become mentally incapacitated. For free info send S. A. S. E. to C. C., 8033 Sunset Blvd., #7777, LA, CA 90046. LEARN TO OIL PAINT Come out of the house and learn to oil paint. Great therapy. $15 per lesson or donation. Offer trips to art galleries, museums and fun. Call Steve at 213.227.1004. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& End of display