Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
Houston Resources
Clinical Trials
AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Network ACTG Network – AIDS Clinical Trials Group
Food
Stone Soup Food Bank - stonesoupfoodpantry.org
Bread of Life. Inc - Community Care (breadoflifeinc.org)
Montrose Center/HEB Emergency Food Pantry: www.montrosecenter.org/services/other-services/pantry/
Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY) Montrose Diner: SPRY Montrose Diner – the Montrose Center
Healthcare
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)/Ryan White HIV care provider - Ryan White | Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (hrsa.gov)
AHF Healthcare Center - Houston Binz
AHF Healthcare Center - Houston Fannin
AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) - AIDS Foundation Houston (afhouston.org)
Blue Book Houston Area HIV Resource Guide
Bread of Life. Inc - Community Care (breadoflifeinc.org)
Harris Health System harrishealth.org
Legacy Community Health - LGBT Services Houston TX | Specialty Care | Legacy (legacycommunityhealth.org)
Thomas Street Health Center: Thomas Street Health Center (harrishealth.org)
Housing
The Law Harrington Senior Living Center Law Harrington – the Montrose Center
Legal Services
LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic every 3rd Wednesday of the month 10 AM – 2 PM at Montrose Center room 107 contact: Kelley Austin 713-313-1185
Medications/Pharmacy
Medication Discounts – Prescription Prices, Coupons & Pharmacy Information - GoodRx.com
Medication information (potential side effects, dosages) – www.Rxlist.com
Thomas Street Health Center: Thomas Street Health Center (harrishealth.org)
Mental Health/Counseling
Bread of Life. Inc - Community Care (breadoflifeinc.org)
Montrose Center: www.montrosecenter.org/services/hiv-services/hiv-counseling/
Suicide Hotline/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Dial 988
Thomas Street Health Center: Thomas Street Health Center (harrishealth.org)
Socialization
Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY): Seniors – the Montrose Center
Social Services
Thomas Street Health Center: Thomas Street Health Center (harrishealth.org)
Substance Use/Treatment/Prevention/CounselingPrevention & Counseling Services - Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (aama.org)
Bread of Life Community Care (breadoflifeinc.org)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline/Hotline Dial 988
Transportation
Bread of Life. Inc - Community Care (breadoflifeinc.org)