Family Advocate Weekly E-mail
August 20, 2010
- Lorraine Brown
IN THE SPOT LIGHT
Computer Classes at Burton Barr Central Library
Free computer classes are offered in English and Spanish at Burton Barr Central Library, in the Computer Training Room (located in the northwest corner of the 1st floor). Seating is limited--free tickets are
available on a first-come, first-served basis at the 1st Floor Welcome Desk. Ages 16 and up. Get to know your computer & Computer schedule English & Spanish You can check the website for more information or call at (602) 262-4636.
Caesar Chavez branch at 35 Ave & Baseline has computer classes in English and is the only other location close to either CHC or SC.
Good Will also has job centers to get trained on using computers and other office skills. Locations all over the valley but I’m not sure if every location has training on use of computers. Closest location to CHC is at 417 N. 16th Street Phoenix, Phone (602) 416-6174 (16th Street and Van Buren) http://www.goodwillaz.org/jobs/career-centers
CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS AND JOB POSTINGS FOR THIS WEEK
- The Apothecary Shop has mailed out information regarding costs for medications no longer covered in ADAP. Please click here to see a copy of the letter
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Ongoing "Club Meds" meets every 2 weeks at the McDowell Clinic Building.
What: HIV treatment class When: First and third Wednesday of every month 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: McDowell Clinic Building 4th floor conference room Cost: FREE Contact Julia Martinez at (602) 257 1133 with questions. For more information go to website: Club Meds
Southwest Center - Women's Luncheon and Dinners for the Month
Must call to RSVP for Events at (602) 307-5330
Kid Konnection
I want to go to camp, what do I do?
Camp Incredible, a program of Southwest Center, was established in 2005 and is free of charge. Camp Incredible provides a safe, fun and positive environment for families to reconnect and strengthen their family bond by spending time together, participating in activities, relaxing and having fun.
At Camp Incredible magic and love abound and families truly have an “INCREDIBLE” experience. See Attachment
For questions or to request more information about Camp Incredible, contact Barb Brados, Camp Director at (602)307-5330 X 6001 or bbrados@swhiv.org
- December 18, 2010 Holidays Around the World Party / Fiesta De Los NIÑOS Al Rededor Del Mundo Call November 20th to RSVP/ PARA RESERVACIONES, LLAMAR EL 20 de Noviembre
Call for more information 602-307-5330 X. 2255 for more information go to Southwest Center.
Other Monthly Groups
CEO Roundtables at Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
Carol Poore invites clients of Southwest Center to attend one or more roundtable discussions to share trends, ideas, and recommendations helpful to the management team. All roundtable meetings include snacks and dialogue and are held at the Agave conference room at the second floor.
RSVP to Libby Hunt, lhunt@swhiv.org or by calling Libby at 602-307-5330, Ext. 2218.
- Wednesday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Newsletter
Thanks to your input, Southwest Center is pleased to share its newsletter, The Center. Please click on this link to receive the electronic version of our newsletter.
The Center will be published once a quarter. Please e-mail htanner@swhiv.org if you would like others to be added to the distribution list. We can send an opt-in e-mail that invites your friends and colleagues to join the The Center’s distribution.
Benefits Check Up
Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs. Get Started
Ryan White Part A Planning Council Group
For more information, click here.
Utility Assistance
Community Action Programs in Maricopa County are hosting walk-in events for utility assistance for low-income households- No Appointment is necessary at these events! If unable to attend one of these events, CALL the Community Action Program in your area (reverse side). If you have received utility assistance in the past 12 months, please call your CAP office to schedule an appointment as you may not be eligible at this time.
Maricopa County residents living outside of Phoenix can attend these walk-in events.* Persons are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be given a number in order of their place in line. A number is not a guarantee of an interview. Residents given numbers that morning may be interviewed and pre-screened to apply for UTILITY ASSISTANCE ONLY. An interview is not a guarantee of assistance.
*Phoenix Residents may attend the event at the West Valley Career Center. For more information see attachment
Testing Sites
Southwest Center
is pleased to announce that we now offer HIV testing and counseling services five days a week. Also, please note that individuals will not be turned away from our HIV counseling and testing services based on their risk profile.
HIV Counseling & Testing Services
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS 1144 E. McDowell Rd., Ste.#200
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602)307-5330, Ext. 2243
TERROS HIV/HCV Testing
1029 North 1st Street
Phoenix AZ 85004
Phone: (602)685-6086
Effective 2009 Testing Monday thru Friday & Last Saturday of the Month.
Will administer Free, confidential HIV/HCV testing By appointment or walk-in
HIV test results in 20 minutes HCV test results in 2 weeks
Conferences and or Training's Opportunities
37th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference – Partnering for Solutions: A
New Decade for Rural Health
Dates: August 2 - 3, 2010
Location: High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University (NAU),
Flagstaff, AZ
Contact: Rebecca Ruiz at 520/626-2243 or email raruiz@email.arizona.edu
THE SHARING EXPERIENCE: From Domestic Violence In Our Homes To Peace In Our Communities
Presented by: Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Dates: August 23-27, 2010 in Tucson and December 6-10, 2010 in Phoenix
Contact: La Tonia Turner at 602-279-2980
For more information and registration, please see attachment #2 at:
http://www.azminorityhealth.gov/AHDCweeklyUpdate.htm under “Conferences, Events and Training
Related to Health Disparities, July 08-14 2010.”
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence 30th Anniversary Celebration and Conference: Telling
Our Story, Writing Our Future
Dates: September 22 - 24, 2010
Location: Fiesta Resort Conference Center, 2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
http://azcadvannualconference.eventbrite.com
7th Annual “Roots of Strength” Native American Cancer Conference
Dates: September 29-October 1, 2010
Location: Monarch Hotel, Portland, Oregon
Contact: npcoh@spiritone.com or 503-970-8004
“The Power of You:” A thematic dance performance in the Indian classical style of Bharata Natyam
Organized by: Arizona South Asians For Safe Families (ASAFSF)
Performed by: STAGE SANCHAAR, A collaboration of seasoned artists from Austin, TX
(www.stagesanchaar.org)
Date: October 2, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85253
Contact: 877-723-3711 or asafsf@gmail.com
www.asafsf.org
For more information, please see attachment #6 at
http://www.azminorityhealth.gov/AHDCweeklyUpdate.htm under “Conferences, Events and Training
Related to Health Disparities, July 15-21 2010.”
DiversityRx 2010: Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations
Conference
Dates: October 18-21, 2010
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
The Call for Presentation Proposals will open January 1, 2010 and end January 31, 2010.
For more information on the conference, the Call for Proposals, or to register for the email
update list, visit www.diversityRxconference.org
Lay Legal Advocacy Training – Advocacy in Domestic Violence Cases: A Lay Legal Advocates’ Guide
to Arizona Law
Presented by: Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Dates: November 1-4, 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Contact: La Tonia Turner at 602-279-2980
For more information and registration, pleasesee attachment #3 at
http://www.azminorityhealth.gov/AHDCweeklyUpdate.htm under “Conferences, Events and Training
Related to Health Disparities, July 08-14 2010.”
Section 8 Housing
Pre-applications will be accepted every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. until further notice at the City of Tempe Housing Services office located at 21 E. 6th St, Suite 214, Tempe, AZ 85281 See Attachment or click here. Other housing programs that are currently open go to Housing Authority
Food Box Programs Sites (Providing nutrition for people living with HIV & AIDS)
JOB POSTINGS
- Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona State Veteran Home is looking for a well qualified Registered Nurse with long term care experience to fill our Director of Nursing position. Great administrative and organizational skills are a must. Knowledge of CMS, VA and State regulations is critical. So if you know anyone who is interested in a challenging and rewarding job working with our countries heroes. Please apply at www.azstatejobs.gov, keyword ADVS.
- Fresh Start Job Announcements We have several positions opening up at Fresh Start and are looking for just the right candidate. See Attachments
- Maricopa County Employment Opportunity
Please visit http://www.maricopa.gov for more information, or to apply for positions.
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Facilities Management and Construction will advertise
approximately 200 laborer and maintenance staff positions throughout Indian Country. These positions
will include Laborers, Maintenance Workers, Mechanical Workers, Mechanical Helpers, and Custodial
Workers. For more information or to apply for positions see attachment
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