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Unique Bruthas United 3MV PLUS. Darrin Aiken – Program Coordinator Christopher Jackson – Prevention Training Specialist. Substance abuse and Gay men . Objectives. Brief overview of AIDS Project Los Angeles Health &Wellness Center Many Men Many Voices Intervention
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Unique Bruthas United3MV PLUS Darrin Aiken – Program Coordinator Christopher Jackson – Prevention Training Specialist
Objectives • 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
Substance abuse and Gay men • Alcohol • Chrystal Meth • Crack • Heroin • Ecstasy • Marijuana • Pills
Why we do the things we do 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
Stigma • Shame • Guilt • Rejection • Family • Community • Peers • Sexual Relationships • Institutions
Disclosure • Issues • Fear of not being accepted • Continuing using • Health • Barriers • Treatment Center /Workplace /Family / Community • Legal • Disclosing sexuality
Disclosure • 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
What can do better or differently 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
Trends • Drug Use • Alcohol • Methamphetamines • Crack • Heroin • Weed • Pills • HIV • Black and Latin Men • Higher Infection Rates • Undiagnosed HIV infections • Testing • Not In Care
AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES • 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
ANY QUESTIONS? Darrin Aiken – 323.329.9903 – Daiken@apla.org