1. Darrin Aiken – Program Coordinator Christopher Jackson – Prevention Training Specialist

3.  Brief overview of AIDS Project Los Angeles Health &Wellness Center  Many Men Many Voices Intervention  Substance abuse and Gay men  Stigma  Disclosure  What can we do better  Epidemiology about substance abuse and HIV trends

6.  Alcohol  Chrystal Meth  Crack  Heroin  Ecstasy  Marijuana  Pills

7. Things on the Inside  Values & Self Standards/Identity  Attitudes and beliefs  Emotions  Intentions  Perception of Risk Things on the Outside  Social norms: Family/Culture/ Religious/Peer  Social Influence: Racism & Homophobia  Social Support  Sexual Relationship Dynamics

8.  Shame  Guilt  Rejection  Family  Community  Peers  Sexual Relationships  Institutions

9.  Issues  Fear of not being accepted  Continuing using  Health  Barriers  Treatment Center /Workplace /Family / Community  Legal  Disclosing sexuality

10.  In Treatment  Practice Self Honesty  Build Trust  Support from Peers  Support Groups  Treatment  Medical  Mental Health  Social  In Recovery  Opening up to new way living  Support from the fellowship  Support from family friends  Acceptance or not from a sex partner

11. Discussion  Offer HIV/STD Education and Testing  Accompany Positive Residents to Healthcare  Have Specific Counselors are aware and connect to HIV Resources  Support and Encourage Clients to Stay in Treatment  All Staff Members Receive Updated HIV Information and Training  Cultural /Sensitivity Information for Residents

12.  Drug Use  Alcohol  Methamphetamines  Crack  Heroin  Weed  Pills  HIV  Black and Latin Men  Higher Infection Rates  Undiagnosed HIV infections  Testing  Not In Care

13.  Health & Wellness Center  Open two years  Provide rapid HIV Testing and Counseling  Prevention Programs  Mpowerment  DICE LIVES TND  Crystal Meth Harm Reduction  LINKS Mental Health Program  Positive Connections and Positive Changes  Unique Bruthas United

14. Darrin Aiken – 323.329.9903 – Daiken@apla.orgDaiken@apla.org