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September 2009
Events Highlight
Allan Spear Forums
What Is HIV Prevention? Does it Even Work? What do YOU Think?
B.R. Simon Rosser, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.P.
Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue, Minneapolis
25 years following the news that this deadly virus was rapidly spreading around the world, we have seen a number of HIV prevention programs come and go. Governments have supported, or not supported, these efforts. Some have blamed those who have become infected as being “careless” and “reckless” – even worse. Others have questioned why we educate people about HIV risk.
Hear from an expert about if these programs are making a difference – and importantly what steps you and others can take so that HIV can be stopped.
Bring your questions, concerns, comments and ideas to this groundbreaking forum.
Guest Speaker B.R. Simon Rosser, PhD., M.P.H., L.P. is a professor and director of the HIV/STI Intervention and Prevention Studies (HIPS) Program, in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He is an award winning author of 5 books and numerous scientific articles, serves as a reviewer for NIH on the Behavioral and Social Consequences of HIV/AIDS, and is best known for his research in the areas of HIV prevention, male homosexuality, homophobia, sexual health, Internet sex, and structural level interventions.
The MAP AIDSLine Resource Guide
Did you know that the most current version of the HIV Resource Guide is available on-line?
The Resource Guide is the comprehensive directory of HIV prevention and care information and services throughout Minnesota. AIDSLine Community Educators work daily to update these resources and you can find this updated information on-line at www.mnaidsproject.org/resourceguide .
The current print version of the HIV Resource Guide was published in 2007 and our supplies are running low. At this time we can not supply the printed guide to agencies and will be distributing our remaining copies directly to clients. If your agency maintains a stock of the HIV Resource Guide please utilize these directly with clients and encourage your staff to access the online version.
We recognize that not everyone has internet access and so we are also developing a Quick Reference Guide that will be a consolidated listing of the most commonly used resources. We will distribute the Quick Reference Guide to providers and clients to assist with referrals in a printed format that is easy to use.
Stay tuned to future editions of the AIDSLine Update for more information about the new materials we are producing!
Community Partner Feature
Positively Sober Support Group
Positively Sober is a support group that focuses on the issues faced during and after going through recovery. This is an open group with no eligibility criteria or fees for participation. The group asks that members respect each other in their need to share and gain support for living with addiction and HIV. Positively Sober is not allied with any sect or denomination. While the primary purpose of the group is to support sobriety, it is also a safe place to share HIV-related concerns regardless of HIV status.
This is group is not lead by a licensed professional. In addition to supporting sobriety, the group does encourage spiritual growth in a non-judgmental, safe space. The group meets every Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 p.m. To learn more about the group, call Jeff at 612-202-2975 or go to http://pozsobermn.com/possobermn/INTRODUCTION.html.
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