Straight Voices

Over the past five years, the percentage of AIDS cases contracted
through heterosexual contract alone has increased dramatically. This is true
for Austinites of all backgrounds. Heterosexual persons living with HIV/AIDS
may experience feelings of isolation, grief, anger, frustration, fear, and
other emotions.

People’s Community Clinic will offer a support group for straight men and
women living with HIV/AIDS. The group, Straight Voices, offers a safe
place to exchange emotional support, share common experiences, and make new
friends.

Straight Voices will meet from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday evenings. A
six week commitment is required. The group begins September 14. The group
facilitator is Lois VanLaningham, LMSW-ACP. The group is free, confidential,
and sensitive to recovery issues. For additional information and to register,
call Lois at 469-2162. n

This article appears in September 1 • 1995 and September 1 • 1995 (Cover).

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