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Welcome to the website of Positive Direction Milwaukee, a social support group for HIV-positive gay men.

Our Mission: We provide a welcoming, confidential environment for HIV-positive gay men, where we can freely air our emotions and suggestions, provide sound social support, share reliable resources and information, create new social opportunities with each other, and help each other and our communities.

What we offer...

Some Helpful Links...

Aidsmeds.com: Good source of info on meds. Also has news on latest treatment break-throughs.
Gay Health.com: Good site for general health info, lifestyle, and more.
The Body.com: Ask a question about HIV/AIDS, get a quick reliable answer.
Poz.com: Site of POZ, national magazine about HIV/AIDS, put out by and for HIVer's. Also POZ Personals, social/dating connection for HIVer's, and POZ Mentor, which pairs HIVer's for mutual support.
Access.org: Focuses on info about programs designed to give HIVer's access to costly HIV meds.
Project Inform: Activist website, includes great introductory packet for newly diagnosed HIVer's.
AIDS Infonet: Bilingual site, offers
AIDS.org, FAQ on Drug Breaks: (Go to #406) Basic fact sheet on planned breaks from meds--when, how, how long. Site also has FAQ's and info on meds (not as complete as aidsmeds.com).
BESTD Clinic: Free clinic serving the Milwaukee gay community since 1974. Located at 1240 E. Brady, they do STD testing & treatment for men every Tuesday, 6:00 to 8:30 pm. .
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin: Milwaukee and the state's AIDS Service Organization.
Housing Assistance in Wisconsin: Info on Section 8 housing in the state, including eligibility criteria, benfits, etc.
The Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan (HIRSP): Offers health coverage to residents who are unable to find private health insurance due to HIV, or who have lost their employer-sponsored coverage.
Sculptra.com: Find the nearest doctor to you trained to handle this treatment for facial wasting.
Bioscript Pharmacy: National chain dedicated to serving HIV/AIDS patients. Milwaukee location: 826 N. Plankinton #100.
Positively Aware: HIV/AIDS magazine published in Chicago--available in many doctors' offices.
Info on dental care for HIVer's.

Email: pozdirection@yahoo.com