HIV PREVENTION AND CARE
THRIVE AND FEEL SUPPORTED
Thrive is a supportive group for LGBTQI+ who happen to be HIV positive, to discuss feelings about sex, disclosure of HIV status, health care, medication use, and substance use, isolation and community-building, dating and relationships, life transitions, and other relevant issues.
THRIVE is organized by North County LGBTQ Resource Center and meets every second Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm -7:00pm at the Resource Center.
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PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is striving to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in our community with testing and education to enrich the lives of those who are affected affected through support, counseling, and advocacy.
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Our HIV/AIDS outreach includes health fairs, screenings, and testing at sponsored events. We have a variety of speakers including doctors, nutritionists, and pharmacists who cover topics such as treatment, drug trials, and nutrition.
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Come by the Resource Center to pick up FREE condoms and lube.
HIV/AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING
Counseling and testing is held every Wednesday at the North County LGBTQ Resource Center between 5:00-8:00 pm.
These services are provided by the Vista Community Clinic and the North County Health Services. Contact us for additional information at 760-994-1690.
Additional testing services and general information in North County San Diego is available through the following agencies:
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North County Health Services
communitycasemgmt@nchs-health.org
800-347-7604
760-736-6767
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Vista Community Clinic
760-631-5000 ext. 7777
COURT-MANDATED HIV CLASSES
Individual court-mandated classes are given by arrangement in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
The cost is $40 cash.
For information email Val Wood at: matcasemanager@northcountycenter.org, or Call 760-420-6838.