HIV & STD Testing 164 Division Street, 6th Floor, Elgin, IL 60120
Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday
9AM - 4PM
By appointment 847-695-1093
157 S. Lincoln, Room K, Aurora, IL 60505
Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday
9AM - 4PM
By appointment 630-264-1819
ODC News Letter
May 2012 -
In This Issue: Life Expectancy Increases for North Americans Living with HIV, HIV Stigma and Awareness - Time to Change our Message, How Neuropathy is Currently Treated, CAC Bowling Outing, Lobby Days 2012, May Events.
Old News Letters...
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Therapy
Download the Mental Health Calendar here.
There can be many road blocks in adhering to an HIV drug regimen. Often, the greatest danger is in your own head. Those who are not mentally prepared or those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol often take dangerous health risks and quit taking their medications and thus lose treatment options. In order to help you stay on track, Open Door Clinic will connect you with the therapy necessary to curb your addictions and adjust to a new lifestyle.
Behavioral Health Services
Open Door offers support, relief and connection with others as you learn to live an abundant, healthy and satisfying life with your HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
Psychiatric Services
Open Door Clinic offers comprehensive psychiatric services specifically tailored to meet the needs of HIV positive adults.
Psychiatric Services include:
- Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessment
- Psychiatric Medication, Education, Treatment and Management
- Support and Financial Assistance as qualified
* People with HIV are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as people in the general population. Treating Depression in HIV positive patients improves treatment adherence and viral suppression.
-Aidsmap and Archives of General Psychiatry, 2010
Screening and Diagnostic Testing and Referral Services
Open Door Clinic proves HIV+ clients with comprehensive Mental Health Screens, Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment.
- Depression and related Mood Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress and Anxiety
- Personal Safety Assessment
- Sleep Problems
- Addictions
- Detection of change in Mental Functioning
- Sexual Health
Individual, Couples and Family Counseling Services
Common Concerns Addressed by HIV/AIDS clients:
- Depression, Grief and Loss
- Stress, Trauma and Anxiety
- Effective coping with Chronic Life Threatening Illness and related Medical Concerns
- Stigma and Disclosure
- Substance Use and Addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex)
- Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
- Sexual Orientation, Sexual Health and Education
* One in four people living with HIV report using alcohol or drugs at a level that warranted treatment. Drug abuse and addiction can also worsen the progression of HIV and its consequences, especially in the brain.
-2009 NIDA
YOU COUNT
Behavioral Health services is here for you so please let us know if you have questions, concerns or ideas regarding Mental Health or Addiction Services at ODC. Please leave a message or ask for Diane or Perry .
Aurora, IL Phone: (630) 264-1819 ext. 11
Elgin, IL Phone: (847) 695-1093 ext. 13
