prevention & support
At APM, prevention takes three forms. First, we encourage everyone to be tested, so they know their
HIV status. Second, we work hard at keeping people HIV-. Finally, we work with people who are
HIV+, to help keep them from transmitting the disease to others. Programs change as needs arise.
apm prevention programs
The Michigan HIV/STD Hotline 1-800-872-2437.
Status Sexy. We believe that there is nothing more sexy
than confidence; confidence in yourself, in your
partners and in the bedroom. The only way for us
to get that confidence is to know our HIV status.
Whether you’re negative or positive, knowing your
status is always sexy.
TARGET. This program targets various at-risk groups by
recruiting members of the community to talk with peers
from an inside point of view, encourage them to be tested
and provide information about prevention.
Health Education & Risk Reduction. A one-day, two
session workshop for individuals living with HIV. It covers
reducing barriers to good health practicies, staying in care,
how to disclose your status, support services available and
reducing the risk of HIV transmission.
Healthy Relationships. A workshop for men who have sex
with men to help them develop problem-solving skills about
HIV in their dating lives -- how to broach the subject, when
it’s a good time to disclose, reducing risky behaviors, etc.
Movie clips are used to encourage discussions.
