Tuesday, August 24, 2010

This afternoon at Outreach Center a panel of LGBTIQ seniors tell how they have used or are using Dane County senior services, including retirement housing. This is at 2:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8252 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on A Public Affair host “Esty Dinur” speaks with Economics Professor, Richard Wolff about the international economic meltdown. Call 256-2001 for details.

Networks Exchange, needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization for people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. To volunteer call 251-5126.