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.
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.
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.
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:
North County Health Services
communitycasemgmt@nchs-health.org
800-347-7604
760-736-6767
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.