Family Advocate Weekly E-mail
March 17, 2010
- Lorraine Brown
IN THE SPOT LIGHT
National Native HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day
Not Simply Red – Health and Wellness for Native American People: Native
American Wellbriety HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Date: March 20, 2010
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Location: San Xavier Recreation Center, 8549 S. J. Mayor Dr. Tucson, AZ 85746
Contact: Jon Rios at 520-882-6120 or Jrios@nativeimages.org
For more information, please see attachment
To find and register your events, visit the NNHAAD Nationwide Community Events Map
CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS AND JOB POSTINGS FOR THIS WEEK
- The Apothecary Shop has mailed out information regarding costs for medications no longer covered in ADAP. Please click here to see a copy of the letter
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Ongoing "Club Meds" meets every 2 weeks at the McDowell Clinic Building.
What: HIV treatment class When: First and third Wednesday of every month 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: McDowell Clinic Building 4th floor conference room Cost: FREE Contact Julia Martinez at (602) 257 1133 with questions. For more information go to website: Club Meds
Southwest Center - Women's Luncheon and Dinners for the Month
Must call to RSVP for Events at (602) 307-5330
Kid Konnection
I want to go to camp, what do I do?
Camp Incredible, a program of Southwest Center, was established in 2005 and is free of charge. Camp Incredible provides a safe, fun and positive environment for families to reconnect and strengthen their family bond by spending time together, participating in activities, relaxing and having fun.
At Camp Incredible magic and love abound and families truly have an “INCREDIBLE” experience. See Attachment
For questions or to request more information about Camp Incredible, contact Barb Brados, Camp Director at (602)307-5330 X 6001 or bbrados@swhiv.org
- June 22-25, 2010 Camp Incredible / Campamento Increible Call January 1st to RSVP/ PARA RESERVACIONES, LLAMAR EL 1ro de Enero
- December 18, 2010 Holidays Around the World Party / Fiesta De Los NIÑOS Al Rededor Del Mundo Call November 20th to RSVP/ PARA RESERVACIONES, LLAMAR EL 20 de Noviembre
Call for more information 602-307-5330 X. 2255 for more information go to Southwest Center.
Other Monthly Groups
CEO Roundtables at Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
Carol Poore invites clients of Southwest Center to attend one or more roundtable discussions to share trends, ideas, and recommendations helpful to the management team. All roundtable meetings include snacks and dialogue and are held at the Agave conference room at the second floor.
RSVP to Libby Hunt, lhunt@swhiv.org or by calling Libby at 602-307-5330, Ext. 2218.
- Wednesday, February 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Thursday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Newsletter
Thanks to your input, Southwest Center is pleased to share its Spring 2009 newsletter, The Center. Please click on this link to receive the electronic version of our newsletter.
The Center will be published once a quarter. Please e-mail htanner@swhiv.org if you would like others to be added to the distribution list. We can send an opt-in e-mail that invites your friends and colleagues to join the The Center’s distribution.
Benefits Check Up
Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs. Get Started
Ryan White Part A Planning Council Group
For more information, click here.
Utility Assistance
Community Action Programs in Maricopa County are hosting walk-in events for utility assistance for low-income households- No Appointment is necessary at these events! If unable to attend one of these events, CALL the Community Action Program in your area (reverse side). If you have received utility assistance in the past 12 months, please call your CAP office to schedule an appointment as you may not be eligible at this time.
Maricopa County residents living outside of Phoenix can attend these walk-in events.* Persons are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be given a number in order of their place in line. A number is not a guarantee of an interview. Residents given numbers that morning may be interviewed and pre-screened to apply for UTILITY ASSISTANCE ONLY. An interview is not a guarantee of assistance. *Phoenix Residents may attend the event at the West Valley Career Center. For more information see attachment
Testing Sites
Southwest Center
is pleased to announce that we now offer HIV testing and counseling services five days a week. Also, please note that individuals will not be turned away from our HIV counseling and testing services based on their risk profile.
Demetra Scroggins
Coordinator of HIV Counseling & Testing Services
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS 1144 E. McDowell Rd., Ste.#200
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602)307-5330, Ext. 2243 or (602)487-7380 dscroggins@swhiv.org
TERROS HIV/HCV Testing
1029 North 1st Street
Phoenix AZ 85004
Phone: (602)685-6086
Effective 2009 Testing Monday thru Friday & Last Saturday of the Month.
Will administer Free, confidential HIV/HCV testing By appointment or walk-in
HIV test results in 20 minutes HCV test results in 2 weeks
Conferences and or Training's Opportunities
6th Annual Cesar Chavez Behavioral Health Conference
Organized by: TERROS
Date: March 26, 2010
Location: Arizona State University, West Campus, 4701 West Thunderbird Road,
Glendale, AZ
The Planning Committee for the Conference invites you and your colleagues to submit a
proposal for one of its 10 concurrent sessions.
Contact: Manuel Medina at manuelm@terros.org or 602-512-2972
For more information, please see attachment
Native GLBT Community Info/Health Fair
Date: April 16, 2010
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Location: Native American Community Service Building, 4520 N. Central Ave, 3rd
Floor Large Conference Room, Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Trudie Jackson at (602) 279-5262 ext 3207 or email tjackson@nachci.com
9th Annual “Stop the Violence” Peace Fest: Bring Peace and Unity to Our
Community
Presented By: B.E.A. Inc., and Sophisticated Gents
Date: April 18, 2010
Time: 12 pm - 6 pm
Location: South Mountain Activity Center, 10919 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Contact: Therman Stewart Jr. at 602-487-4887 www.kbeaonline.com.
Advances in Indian Health
Dates: April 27 - 30, 2010
Location: Sheraton Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: Ann Bullock at ann.bullock@ihs.gov
AIFC – Arizona Interagency Farmworker Coalition annual conference: United
Through Challenges, We Build Strong Communities
Dates: April 28-30, 2010
Location: Yuma, AZ
Contact: Lisa Nieri at lisan@aachc.org or 602.288.7557
DiversityRx 2010: Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
Conference
Dates: October 18-21, 2010
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
The Call for Presentation Proposals will open January 1, 2010 and end January 31, 2010.
For more information on the conference, the Call for Proposals, or to register for the email
update list, visit www.diversityRxconference.org
Online course: STD Overview for Non-Clinicians
Provided by: California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Cost: free, self-paced
Designed for: health educators, counselors, teachers, nurses, social workers, outreach
workers and other providers working in STD/HIV prevention and education
About: It takes approximately 3 hours to complete and has 7 interactive modules
covering topics such as STD transmission, consequences of STDs, epidemiological data,
the connection between HIV and other STDs, information on specific populations at
higher risk, STD prevention messages and interventions, and applying STD facts to
encourage more protective behaviors and healthier decision-making with clients.
Continuing education credits are available upon completion of this online course for BBS,
CHES, CAADAC, and Nursing CEs.
Contact: 510-625-6000 or captc@cdph.ca.gov or go to www.stdhivtraining.org/online_courses.html
Section 8 Housing
Pre-applications will be accepted every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. until further notice at the City of Tempe Housing Services office located at 21 E. 6th St, Suite 214, Tempe, AZ 85281 See Attachment or click here. Other housing programs that are currently open go to Housing Authority
Food Box Programs Sites (Providing nutrition for people living with HIV & AIDS)
JOB POSTINGS
- Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona State Veteran Home is looking for a well qualified Registered Nurse with long term care experience to fill our Director of Nursing position. Great administrative and organizational skills are a must. Knowledge of CMS, VA and State regulations is critical. So if you know anyone who is interested in a challenging and rewarding job working with our countries heroes. Please apply at www.azstatejobs.gov, keyword ADVS.
- Fresh Start Job Announcements We have several positions opening up at Fresh Start and are looking for just the right candidate. See Attachments
- Maricopa County Employment Opportunity
Please visit http://www.maricopa.gov for more information, or to apply for positions.
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Facilities Management and Construction will advertise
approximately 200 laborer and maintenance staff positions throughout Indian Country. These positions
will include Laborers, Maintenance Workers, Mechanical Workers, Mechanical Helpers, and Custodial
Workers. For more information or to apply for positions see attachment
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March 17, 2010
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