"To be honest this agency helped save my life. I had no idea what to do. They have walked me through everything, helped me understand what was going on and provide me with the help much needed. I only wish they had more money to help more people like me." (statement from Client Satisfaction Survey)

POSITIVE LIVING SERIES
ALL ABOUT HIV

Positive Living Series

Partnership Project and other HIV community service agencies offer a seven-week series with a focus on helping people living with HIV/AIDS increase self-management skills.

Why would I attend the Positive Living Series?

Based on the Chronic Disease Self Management Model, developed by Stanford University, Positive Living is a self management series designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes.

These groups are open to anyone living with HIV. You do not need to be a client of Partnership Project to attend this series. Please ask about caregiver participation.

Discussion topics include:

• Fatigue Management
• Communication
• Goal Planning
• Creating Community
• Healthy Eating
• Medication Adherence
• Disclosure
• Relaxation
• Visualization
• Exercise

Attendance is free and includes a meal and a book. Space is limited and reservations are required. To register, call Julia Lager-Mesulam at 503-230-1202, ext. 235 or at lagermes@ohsu.edu

The groups are co-facilitated by Mental Health professionals, Nurses and a Person Living with HIV/AIDS. Your questions and concerns are addressed in a confidential setting with treatment experienced patients and medical providers.

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ALL ABOUT HIV

Partnership Project offers a monthly workshop providing basic information for individuals and their family members, caregivers or friends

Why would I attend an ALL ABOUT HIV Group?

ALL ABOUT HIV was designed to provide education to people living with HIV around understanding and living with the disease and information around access to services.

These groups are open to anyone with HIV. You do not need to be a client of Partnership Project to attend this group.

Discussion topics include:

• How HIV works in your Body
• Keeping Healthy
• Relationships and HIV
• Risk Reduction
• HIV Resources
• Case Management
• Health Insurance
• Coping with feelings around being HIV

ALL ABOUT HIV is a one-time two hour group and is offered once a month. Attendance is free and includes food. Space is limited and reservations are required. Group held 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Partnership Project at 5525 SE Milwaukie Avenue. RSVP to Dennis O'Hare at 503-230-1202.

The groups are co-facilitated by Mental Health professionals and Nurses. Your questions and concerns are addressed in a confidential setting.

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