Mental Health at Women Alive
By Renee Mosley & Adriana M. Pentz

Dedicated to providing free counseling
services to individuals who are
HIV infected and their immediate family,
Women Alive's Mental Health Programs
offer individuals a safe and nonjudgemental
environment to discuss
issues that arise in their daily life.
Many of our clients struggle with concerns
around disclosure, initiating and
maintaining relationships, isolation
and decreased sense of self worth.
Counseling services include individual,
family, couples, and a woman's
therapy group.
Based on a Needs Assessment survey
conducted in the winter of 2002 by
Rachel Pearson, MPH candidate, 82%
of members at Women Alive feel that
there second most important need to
assistance in planning for a longer
life, is "Emotional Support and Support
Groups". In an effort to expand
the accessibility of our Mental Health
Services to our community in need,
Women Alive is proud to announce our
new hire, Mattie Davis, LCSW. Along
with Renee Mosley and Elsa Garcia,
Matti has dedicated her time to helping
those individuals utilitizing our
Mental Health services to improve
their quality of life.
To enroll in services, contact
Women Alive and notify a staff person
of your interest in receiving counseling
services. A counselor will contact
you to schedule your initial session.
Remember, support is available.