Nashville CARES & the HEARTLine. are pleased to announce that starting on. Tuesday, September 2, Clients will be eligible to receive one

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1 August/September 2008 A Publication of Nashville CARES Nashville CARES & the HEARTLine are pleased to announce that starting on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Clients will be eligible to receive one Discounted 31-Day Bus Pass per month, at no cost! CARES will no longer distribute a 20 punch pass to clients. Therefore, all clients who request a bus pass each month will receive a Discounted 31 Day Bus Pass. Clients must present a valid MTA Special Services ID each month to receive the pass. If clients do not have a ID or if the ID has expired, CARES will pay for clients to obtain a new ID. Clients will no longer be required to pay $5 to receive the pass. Likewise, clients will no longer have to go to the MTA office passes will be distributed at the HEARTLine. Clients will receive only ONE pass per month. **Note: Clients must be residents of Davidson County and not currently enrolled in the Gas Card Program to be eligible for the Pass. ** HEARTLine Hours of Operation: 8 AM 6 PM Monday Thursday 8 AM 5 PM Friday Walk-In Hours: 8:30 AM 5 PM Monday Friday Nashville CARES HIV/AIDS Education, Support, and Compassion for All 501 Brick Church Park Drive Nashville, TN

2 Support Group for HIV+ Women and Friends Each meeting will include a meal, a feature film, and open discussion. August 21st September 18th Held at Nashville CARES, 5:30 7:30PM Transport to/from city bus provided Contact Sarah Sheldon x272 or Sheri Watson x270 The Corner Salon On Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM and Fridays from 9AM-12PM, educators from Nashville CARES will be offering free nail care in the back corner of the CCC waiting room. Manications, which are a combination of manicures and education sessions, are designed to support HIV positive clients and their family members in making healthy and informed choices. For more info, contact Sarah Sheldon x272 HEALTHY U Healthy U is a program designed to empower persons living with HIV to take a holistic approach to their health by learning the power of healing through the mind, body and soul. We will discuss everything from HIV 101, safer sex, and treatment adherence, to stigma, disclosure and more. Healthy U groups are held the last Thursday of every month at Nashville CARES Sessions are at 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Refreshments will be provided. Contact Tim Daniels x313 HEALTHY U TOPIC SCHEDULE Aug 28 Eating healthy on a dime. Sept 25 Looking within: a spiritual journey. Oct 30 Disclosure Nov 28 Finding purpose Dec 18 The power of Hope WE ARE ALL LIVING WITH AIDS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. As difficult as it is for people living with HIV/AIDS to deal with the stress of everyday life, it s difficult for family and friends as well. Nashville CARES would like to offer support for family and friends of people living with HIV/AIDS. It will offer a safe place to talk, information about HIV and current treatments and other topics. For more information contact: Allen Pinedo x218 First Person Social Meet other First Persons in the community, share stories, see how you can become active and get certified as a speaker. Date: Every 1st Thursday of the month Time: 6:00 7:30 PM Place: Nashville CARES * Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact: Tim Daniels x 313

3 One person can make a difference The Volunteer program at Nashville CARES plays an important part in serving our clients. Every day volunteers help clients directly by delivering monthly foods bags or cleaning clients' homes and yards. They may drive them to the doctor, go to the grocery store, or simply provide friendship and support. As many of you know these programs are important to the well-being of our clients, but sometimes we don t have enough volunteers to go around. If you are interested in helping please contact Barbara Bequette x 309 or bbequette@nashvillecares.org. Let CARE Teams be there for YOU!!! Do you need regular help around your house, grocery shopping, yard maintenance, walking the dog or just someone to visit and keep you company? CARE Teams can assist you with one-time projects as many times as you may need. Remember services are provided as long as there are available volunteers. Bigger projects require as much notice as possible. For more information, please contact Barbara Bequette x309 bbequette@nashvillecares.org Department of Human Services Food Stamps TennCare Families First WIC Want to apply for these services? Want to know if you re eligible? Call the HEARTLine ( ) to make an appointment Someone from DHS will be at CARES every other Thursday at 1 PM to answer your questions, determine your eligibility, and apply for services. August 7th August 21st September 4th September 18th Tuesday Night HIV+ Gay Men s Support Group will resume meeting at Nashville CARES Tuesday, September 2, :00-7:30 PM The meeting is open to all, but is primarily focused around the experiences of gay men living with HIV/AIDS. Terrie Bryan will be the new facilitator of the weekly group. Please contact Terrie : x284 or tbryan@nashvillecares.org

4 Announcements Nashville CARES & the HEARTLine will be CLOSED: Monday, September 1st Labor Day & Tuesday, September 9th 2PM 5PM Staff Meeting The HEARTLine has a new Check-In Window If you are picking up services, attending an appointment, or have other business in the HEARTLine, please stop at the Check-In Window first. After checking in at the window, we ask that you have a seat in the waiting room until your name is called. Services will be provided at the counter inside the HEARTLine as usual. THANK YOU! Saturday, October 4, 2008 Bicentennial Mall State Park 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Outreach Groups Brothers United Contact Dwayne Jenkins x269 Young Brothers United Contact DaShawn Usher x221 1st Person Volunteers Contact Tim Daniels x313 Education Groups Healthy U Wellness groups for people living with HIV/AIDS Contact Tim Daniels x313 Websites Support Groups HIV+ Gay Men s Support Group Tuesdays 6-7:30 CARES Contact Terrie Bryan x284 Group Alive Men s Group Wednesdays 6-7 CARES Contact the HEARTLine Men s Hemophilia Group Contact Danny Todd x246 HIV + Support Group Rutherford County area Contact Danny Todd x246 HIV + Support Group Montgomery County area Contact Rebecca Templet x289 HIV + Support Group Gallatin/Sumner County area Contact Jim Johnson x230 for more Information Women s Support Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30PM Contact Sarah Sheldon x272 Alcohol & Drug Day Program Intensive Outpatient Program Daily at 10:30 am Contact the HEARTLine Nashville CARES is a United Way agency

5 August 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Women s Support Group 5:30 PM Healthy U 10:30 & 6:00 31 Ongoing Events Alcohol & Drug Day Program 10:30 AM Group Alive 6:00 PM Notes Coming Attractions CARES CLOSED Monday, September 1st DHS Thursday, September 4th 1st Person Social Thursday, September 4th CARES CLOSED Tuesday, September 9th (2-5 PM) DHS Thursday, September 18th Women s Support Group Thursday, September 18th Healthy U Thursday, September 25th If you have questions or comments, please call the HEARTLine at or at bbrown@nashvillecares.org

6 September 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CARES CLOSED CARES CLOSED 2PM 5PM Women s Support Group 5:30PM Healthy U 10:30 & 6: Ongoing Events Notes Alcohol & Drug Day Program 10:30 AM HIV+ Gay Men s Group 6:00 PM Group Alive 6:00 PM Coming Attractions 1st Person Social Thursday, October 2nd DHS Thursday, October 2nd AIDS Walk Saturday, October 4th DHS Thursday, October 16th Women s Support Group Thursday, October 16th DHS Thursday, October 30th Healthy U Thursday, October, 30th If you have questions or comments, please call the HEARTLine at or at bbrown@nashvillecares.org