“Self
Management: Becoming Your Own Health Care Advocate”
This 3-day training is designed for PWHA who want to better manage their HIV health care. It combines
health care information and skills building, followed by
peer mentorship after the training, offering a unique opportunity to
learn and grow in a safe, fun and supportive community setting. Individuals who recently have been diagnosed HIV+, as well as
anyone who is struggling to manage their HIV health care, will find this training especially helpful.
Training Topics:
- basics of
HIV health care
- understanding
your lab work
- working
effectively with health care providers
- understanding
HIV medications
- nutrition,
mental health and substance use
- living
with HIV and other conditions
- action
planning to meet your own individual health care needs
At the end of the
training, participants identify goals for
improving
their own HIV health care and
are matched with an LTI peer mentor* – another PWHA in their region who
can provide support and encouragement for six months following the
workshop.
*Peer mentors are an integral part of this initiative, and all training
participants must be willing to work with a mentor for six months
following the training in order to be eligible to attend.
To apply, or for more
information, call us (toll-free!) at 866-792-5323
and ask to speak with someone from the LTI.
NYC
“HIV Planning Council” Training Series (newly revised for 2009-2010!)
The first two workshops
in this series focus on Part A of the federal Ryan White program and its
process of community planning and decision making. The third workshop in
the series helps you understand what makes working groups work – and NOT
work! – and is applicable to any The trainings allow you to learn the
information and skills necessary to strengthen the influence that you
can have as a PWHA in community planning and funding decisions. Best taken in the order listed below, , or—to become the strongest advocate you can be—all three!
- Ryan White Part A Community Planning
You can have a voice in deciding how New York City spends over $100
million in Ryan White funding for HIV care and treatment – come and
learn how! (1 day)
- Using Data to Set Priorities and Allocate Resources
Learn how the NYC HIV
Planning Council uses data to guide important decisions about
programs and funding. Discover how program priorities are determined
and funds divided up so you can better advocate for your community’s
needs! (2 days)
- Working Effectively in Groups
Learn about the do’s and don'ts of effective committees, advisory
boards, etc. Discover your own style as a group member, and develop
your strengths to help your group succeed! (2 days)
