| Abstract: | Women Alive is an advocacy group for HIV-positive women who are lesbians or have been incarcerated, and provides treatment information and education. Women Alive also provides outreach and counseling through telephone hotlines, Internet discussion groups, and group meetings. The group's philosophy is that creating a supportive environment for HIV-positive women is crucial to their survival. Women Alive also tracks gender-based differences in treatment, and works to ensure that women's health care needs are adequately addressed. Contact information for the group and for their Peer Support Hotline is included. |
