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Outreach and Education

The Department of Outreach and Education’s team of trained and supervised peer educators and outreach workers present HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Workshops for high-risk clients or clients of unknown HIV status, and Treatment Education for HIV-positive clients. Workshops occur on an as-needed basis, typically once a week, at sites in all boroughs of New York City.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Workshop topics include (but are not limited to):

HIV 101
Safer Sex Guidelines
Are You at Risk?
STIs and HIV
Healthy Relationships
HIV/AIDS in New York City, 2005
HIV and Stigma
HIV Testing and Counseling

HIV/AIDS Treatment Education Topics include (but are not limited to):

Overview of HIV Pathogenesis
Current Guidelines for Anti-Retroviral Use
Opportunistic Infections
Introduction to the Immune System
Managing Drug Side Effects
Substance Use and HIV
Doctor/Patient Relationships
The Life Cycle of HIV
Treatment Adherence Strategies

Workshops are presented at facilities such as community-based organizations, HIV housing residences, substance abuse facilities (detoxification units), hospitals and hospices, schools, and correctional facilities.

Body Positive’s Outreach Workers target high-risk communities in all boroughs of New York, providing safer sex kits, referrals and individual counseling. They also represent Body Positive at health fairs, street festivals and special events.

Interested in having a peer education workshop at your organization or outreach worker at your special event? Contact Gloria Abitol, Director of Outreach and Education, or Steven Gordon, Peer Coordinator of Outreach and Education at 212.566.7333 ext. 13.

General Disclaimer: The information provided through Body Positive should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. Body Positive's website is designed for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your healthcare provider.