Our Community

LINKS TO ADVENTURE:

Ontario Gay Camping              http://www.get-tothepoint.com/

Michigan Gay Camping           www.campit.com

California HIV Rafting             www.hwaters.org

Michigan rental cottages        http://wingsmi.org/Cabins.htm

Hiking, Biking, Skiing              www.gayoutdoors.org

Higher Ground              www.hghiv.org

AREA SUPPORT GROUPS:

Monday

  • “Higher Ground” is a Holistic/Spiritual support group that develops and maintains the body, mind, spirit, and dignity of the whole person. Higher Ground meet on Mondays from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in Royal Oak, Michigan. Higher Ground is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To reach Higher Ground call Rick at 586.427.1259 or e-mail at higherground2003@aol.com or higherground_2003@yahoo.com. You can also write to Higher Ground at PO BOX 351 Royal Oak, MI 48068.
  • "Straight Talk" a coed group which examines the issues facing heterosexuals infected with HIV/AIDS. HOWEVER all members of the infected community are welcome regardless of how they identify their orientation Wellness Offices 311 E. Court Street in Flint and are held from 6pm-7:30pm. For additional information and meeting dates contact Richard at (810)232-0888 or (800)342-AIDS

Tuesday

  • Positive Support Organization has a support group for Heterosexual's infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. The group meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Detroit Mt. Neby Church 9611 E. Forest, Detroit, MI. For additional information, please call Paula at (313) 925-0918
  • Transgender HIV Testing & Information! 6:00 to 7:00 pm Horizons Project provides HIV testing and counseling at Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center on Tuesdays. Come with your questions about HIV and STDs, and learn how to protect yourself and use condoms. Concerns specific to the transgender community will be addressed in a safe and confidential space. For more information, contact Deirdre at 248-398-7105 x26.
  • "Positively Alive" examines the issues that concern infected members of the LGBT community. HOWEVER all members of the infected community are welcomed regardless of how they identify their orientation All groups are held at the Wellness Offices 311 E. Court Street in Flint and are held from 6pm-7:30pm. For additional information and meeting dates contact William at (810) 232-0888 or (800) 342-AIDS or email akintunde311free@aol.com.
  • WINGS Pot Luck the first & third Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Community Pride Building, Ferndale
  • WINGS Round Table discussion group on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The group will begin promptly at 7PM at the Cumminity Pride Building. For more information contact the office at (248)544-3320

Wednesday

  • For people living with HIV, 4pm to 6pm, CARES, 629 Pioneer St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Call Kelly at 269-381-2437 x 21 before attending group for details.
  • Positive Support A support and information group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Learn about the basics of HIV/AIDS, discuss disclosure and prevention, and get support from others living with HIV. Offered in collaboration with AIDS Partnership Michigan. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7-8:30pm at Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center.  Call for more information - 248-398-7105.
  • "Open Arms" - A support group for those affected/infected with HIV/AIDS meets every Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Community Pride Building, 429 Livernois (Between 8 & 9 Mile Rd), Ferndale.  [Open Arms is sponsored by Midwest AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP)] contact Andrew at (248) 545-1435
  • Asians & Friends (4th Wed only) at 7:30PM at MAPP for information contact Andrew Yee (248)545-1435
  • Lesbian A-Sister, contact Angie Kaiser at MAPP (248)545-1435

Thursday

  • Buddies +, an educational support group for gay men, bisexual and Trangendered men that are HIV+, offers a relaxed and informal place to share their experiences and build new relationships. A free, confidential service offered at a discreet location Interested? Contact Chris at HARC 734-572-9355 or email Chris@r2harc.org
  • Is someone you care about living with HIV/AIDS? Are you looking for answers to questions, strength for difficult times, and people who understand and can relate? Join  “Positive Affection” – a group for partners, family, and friends 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 7-9 PM First meeting: January 26, 2006 St. Joseph’s Hospital, Room EC #2 For more information, Call HARC at (734) 572-9355
  • Next Step, You are not alone. Some HIV Positive people find it difficult to connect with other people living with HIV who have similar challenges. When you connect with people who share your challenges, you can: Improve your well-being, Share experiences, Create friendships that sustain you when things get tough  Do you sometimes feel isolated?  Would you like to be connected with people who are dealing with some of the same issues that you face every day?  Next Step may be for you. You are not alone. Contact Chris at HARC 734-572-9355 or email Chris@r2harc.org
  • Re-Entry (Ex-Offender) Group at APM at 9AM-1PM (1st and 3rd), Detroit, for more information contact Matt Sweet at (313)446-9800 or Sweet@aidspartnership.org.
  • POWER OF WORK SUPPORT GROUP.

AFFIRMATIONS:


Contact AFFIRMATIONS at (248)398-7105 or (800)398-GAYS (State Help-Line) or http://www.goaffirmations.org for a wide variety of support, social, health, and educational groups and activities for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender communities.  Disclosure of HIV status is unnecessary.