October 2008
Wednesday, October 1
Public Policy & Activism
Legislative Action Group Meeting
These meetings are to find out the latest in HIV and AIDS policy at the city, state and federal levels, to discuss the issues and to take action! These meetings are open to all GMHC clients. For more information please contact Emily at 212.367.1247.
4 pm – 5 pm
Room: Action Center, 12th floor
Thursday, October 2
Legal Services
HIV + and &Your Rights and Responsibilities as an HIV + Employee
GMHC's legal services department can answer these and other questions at our monthly seminar.
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Room 720
Friday, October 3
The Way Forward: An HIV Prevention Technologies and Microbicides Policy Update
Join us for a dynamic update on promising HIV prevention technologies, including microbicides, and a discussion on strengthening our advocacy in New York City, the U.S. Congress and beyond. Featuring presentations from AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, Global Campaign for Microbicides, Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project and others.
10 am – 1 pm
Room: 410
Facilitated by the New York Microbicides Working Group
Contact: Kimberleigh Smith at 212-367-1360
This event is free and open to the general public. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the number above.
Wednesdays, October 8
Michael Palm Center
Financial Management Meeting
Bi-weekly meeting.
4 pm – 6 pm
Room 410, 4th floor
Nutrition and Wellness
Thursday, October 9
Michael Palm Center
Medicaid Managed Care
Monthly seminar reviewing the changes in Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP and the Special Needs Plans which are the new Medicaid Managed Care Plans for those who are HIV+.
2 pm – 3:30 pm
Room 700, 7th floor
This forum is free and open to the public. Contact Alexandra Remmel, 212-367-1143, for more information or contact the Client Advocacy Unit Helpline: 212-367-1125 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm, Wednesdays. Medicare questions on Mondays from 3 pm – 5:30 pm at 212-367-1136.
Insurance Forum
Participants are provided with an overview of the insurance options open to HIV-positive persons, either currently working, thinking of going out on disability, or unemployed. The facilitator is Mark Scherzer, Esq.
7 pm – 9 pm
Room 610/615, 6th floor
This forum is free and open to the public. Attendees must register please contact Alexandra Remmel, 212-367-1143. For more information, contact the Client Advocacy Unit Helpline: 212-367-1125
Friday, October 10
Women's Institute/Lesbian AIDS Project
Safer Sex Kit Assembly Party for Women Over 50
A safe space for Women to gather and have fun talking about sexuality, sexual health, and healthy relationships; while making safer sex kits (Pussy Packs), that will be distributed in communities where HIV/AIDS most impacts women of color.
11 am – 3 pm
Room 230
Thursday, October 16
Legal Services
New Debt Management Clinic
Loans – Credit Cards – Bankruptcy – Tax Referrals – Student Loans
All clients who need information and assistance with issues regarding credit cards and other debt, and general tax referrals will be asked to attend monthly Debt Management.
2 pm – 3 pm
Room 700/705
Housing Forum
A monthly forum to answer clients question regarding housing issues such as Repairs, rent abatement and other landlord/tenant issues.
3 pm – 4 pm
Room700/705
Immigration and HIV
A monthly forum on immigration for People and HIV and AIDS. An opportunity to learn about your rights and options as an immigrant with HIV/AIDS.
A forum in Spanish language will conducted at the same time in Room 410
4 pm – 5 pm
Friday October 17
Nutrition and Wellness
Yoga
Increase strength flexibility and improve posture, all levels are welcome.
You have to be a registered client of the Wellness Program. No appointment is necessary.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Wellness Room; 11th Floor
Haircuts
Appointments are made on previous Thursdays at 3 pm and please
Call (212) 367-1420 to schedule or cancel appointments.
Wednesdays, October 22
Michael Palm Center
Benefits Seminar
Seminar reviewing benefits and entitlements, Social Security, housing, rent arrears from
2 pm – 4 pm
Room 700, 7th floor
This forum is free and open to the public. Contact Alexandra Remmel, 212-367-1143, for more information or contact the Client Advocacy Unit Helpline: 212-367-1125 from 2:00PM to 5:30PM, Wednesdays.
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