Leadership Summit for HIV Positive Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
The 4th annual OAC Leadership Summit for Young Adults will be held March 12-14, 2010 at the Holiday Inn City Center in Columbus.
There is no cost to participate in this program. Lodging (based on double occupancy) and all meals are included. Transportation assistance may also be available.
To access an Application Form, click here
Deadline for applications is February 22, 2010.
Program Description:
HIV positive young adults face a unique combination of issues related to their age and HIV status.
Most HIV efforts targeting young adults are based in education and screening, discounting those who already have an HIV positive diagnosis. In addition, clinical services are comprehensive, but limited in range. Medical care alone does not address integral familial, social, community, and personal issues. Social support, access to community and treatment, and developmental issues are complicated by: HIV transmission route (e.g. perinatal or behavioral); time since diagnosis; family medical and social histories; geographic location; age and other demographics.
OAC began the Leadership Summit for HIV-Positive Young Adults in an effort to train HIV positive young people from across the state in the life skills required for good health. The workshops run the gamut of social and medical issues, and have included in the past: positive sexual health; disclosure issues; storytelling and advocacy; creative arts; medical care and treatment, nutrition and exercise, and body image. Workshops are taught by professionals in their respective fields.
Goals & Objectives:
The Leadership Summit for HIV Positive Young Adults will engage the participants in both self-expression and personal development. Participants will report increased:
- comfort and ability in self-expression (including but not limited to disclosure)
- knowledge in health care access
- interest to participate in local, regional, or national HIV activities, and
access and usage of social networks for health-seeking behaviors.
For more information, please call: 1-800-226-5554.
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