Vermont C.A.R.E.S. Discussion Series Vermont C.A.R.E.S. recently announced a new educational discussion series that will be offered free of charge to the pub- lic beginning this September. The new series, “Facing the Challenge: HIV/ AIDS in Vermont”, will be held the sec- ond Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 pm. The discussion series will take place in Burlington, but the location had not been confirmed at press time. John Olson, HIV Educator for Vermont C.A.R.E.S., says “ the ‘Facing the Chal- lenge’ series will address many crucial issues related to HIV and AIDS; issues that persons in our own communities face every day. This series will be a way for all of us to come together to learn more about this epidemic and to better understand the tremendous impact HIV/ AIDS has on an individual, a family, and a community.” Over the next twelve months, presenters and panels will discuss a variety of is- sues ranging from medical and legal to deciding to be tested; from the psycho- social issues of living with HIV to the benefits of alternative treatments; and AIDS HOTLINES: Vermont 1-8 00-8 82-2437 New Hampshire 1-800-752-2437 New York State 1-800-541-2437 Massachusetts 1-617-522-4090 Maine 1-800-851-2437 National 1-800-342-2437 Canadian 1-613-563-2437 AIDS Community Awareness Project (ACAP) PO Box 608 St. Johnsbury VT 05819 (802) 748-1149 AIDS Community Resource Network (ACORN) PO Box 2057’ Lebanon NH 03766 (603) 448-2220 Bennington Area AIDS Project PO Box 1066 Bennington VT 05201 (802)442-4481 or 1-800-845-2437 also, the special concerns for women, youth and homeless people. The Fall sessions will focus on “What You Need to Know About HIV Disease” September’s topic is AIDS 101: Trans- mission and Risk Reduction. During Oc- tober, AIDS Awareness Month, the topic will be Living with HIV/AIDS: The Psy- chosocial Issues. November will address the question Should I Get Tested?. In December Medical Aspects of HIV Dis- ease will be presented. Beginning in January, the series will take a closer look at Living with HIV and AIDS, and will address legal issues, al- ternative therapies, emotional and spir- itual support. The Summer sessions will likely address HIV and AIDS in our community. , “We’re excited about the .‘Facing the Challenge’ series,” says Olson, “and we welcome everyone to join us in learning more about HIV disease. Arming our- selves with correct information about this epidemic is the only way we can hope to halt its spread. Education and Health Resource Organizations Brattleboro AIDS Project 4 High Street, Suite 2-3 Brattleboro VT 05301 (802) 254-4444 (Helpline) (802)254-8263 (Office) C Franklin-Grand Isle AIDS Task Force 8 Ferris Street St. Albans VT 05478 - (802)524-7742 1-800-638-7834 GaylLesbian Alcoholics Anonymous GLAA, P.O. Box 5653 Burlington, VT 05402 H.E.A.L. Vermont (Holistic Education and AIDS Alternatives Liaison) PO Box 795 Montpelier VT 05602 - (802) 229-4325 Lesbian Cancer Support Group (802) 660-8386 Northeast Kingdom AIDS Coalition PO Box 40 Newport VT 05855 - (802)334-2437 , 336 North Avenue September 1992 compassion are two of the best methods we have available. Please join us in fac- ing the challenge.” Contact Vermont C.A.R.E.S. for details about the series at 863—AIDS or 1-800- 649-AIDS outside Chittenden County. Vermont C.A.R.E.S. is the Vermont Committee for AIDS Resources, Educa- tion and Services. V ‘? Questions? Call the Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual Youth Info-Line 1-800-GLB-CHAT North Star (Holistic Health Care) RR2 Box 3255 Morrisville VT 05661 - (802) 888-2858 Vermont AIDS Council PO Box 275 Montpelier VT 05601 - (802)229-2557 Vermont C.A.R.E.S. (Committee for AIDS Resources, Education, and Services) PO Box 5248 30 Elmwood Avenue Burlington VT 05401 (802) 863-2437 (Burlington) 1-800-649-2437 (Rutland and Washington County support groups) Vermont Department of Health 1-800-882-2437 (AIDS Hotline) or (802) 863-7245 (AIDS Program office) VT PWA Coalition PO Box 1055 Brattlebqro, VT 05502 1-800-69-VTPWA or (802) 257-9277 Vermont Women’s Health Center ' Burlington VT 05401 - (802) 863-1386