PROGRAMS & SERVICES

ELIFE: EXPECTATION FOR LIFE
Through front-line communication with a message of hope and compassion, newly affected HIV patients will have access to accurate and basic HIV treatment, information, programs, and support services available in Houston and the community at large.

INSPIRE: Mentor Program for Individuals Newly Affected by HIV
A mentor program specifically designed for newly diagnosed individuals, their families, and friends.  Every individual should have the opportunity to seek and  receive emotional support, encouragement, compassion, and guidance from someone who is similarly situated, who can empathize, and help mentor them through the initial stages of learning to live a healthy and full life with HIV.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIV & AGING
LIVE Consortium is excited to announce its plan to hold the first International Conference on HIV and Aging tentatively scheduled to begin on October 10, 2010.  As medical treatments continue to advance, HIV infected individuals are living longer lives.  The International Conference on HIV and Aging will address, among other topics, long term effects of the HIV virus on the human body, long-term effects of HIV antiviral treatments on the human body, and treatment issues particular to geriatric HIV patients.

LIVE FIT
Currently in development, fitness and nutrition information, forums, and opportunities will be provided so everyone can LIVE FIT.

LIVE LIFE
Series of comfortable social and educational forums for all people to learn whole health and wellness attitudes and behaviors.

LIVE SOCIAL
Held the first Thursday of every month at a different location, LIVE SOCIAL is a professional/social networking fundraiser for all individuals.  No matter what your gender, status, occupation, race, or demographic, join us as we learn, network, and socialize with individuals who we might not otherwise get to meet and know.

SLATE
Series of comfortable HIV related social and educational forums for all people affected by HIV.

STIGMA RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Ongoing research and publications on the effects various stigmas, stereotypes, and labels have on individuals and society at large and what can be done to minimize the negative effects of each.

THE HIVE: HIV Education
THE HIVE will provide basic HIV information and useful tools (including what is HIV, how is it transmitted, listings of local HIV specialists, counselors, and AIDS Service Organization descriptions and links) to empower all people to live a healthy and full life.

UNIVERSITY ANTI-STIGMA CAMPAIGN
HIV Anti-Stigma Initiative 2009-2010
In 2008, due to the latest statistics stating 50% of new HIV infections in the United States occur in the age group of 15 -24 year olds and that the percentage of new HIV infections in Houston was twice the national average, LIVE CONSORTIUM is dedicated to fight the stigma that surrounds HIV, help prevent new HIV infections in the Houston area, and encourage HIV infected individuals to seek treatment. We are reaching out to institutions of higher education that largely serve this age group to combat HIV stigma and confirm our dedication to knowledge and learning to this end.