HEALTH
Clinic: STD Screening / HIV Testing Every second and fourth Tue, 4- 6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
Free HIV Testing Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV testing available. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
GROW Every Th, 3pm, A 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. People’s Storefront Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. West. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling M-F, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication thru ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For more info, call 557-0045.
Illinois Rx Buying Club Discount prescription drug program for Illinois residents whose income is equal or less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For info, call 866-215- 3463 or go to www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, Join us for the MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, call 800-888-6208 or go to www.myastheniagravis.org.
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault Weekly counseling sessions for victims and survivors of sexual assault. Prevention education outreach programs and anti-bullying training for the community, schools, and colleges. M-F 8:30am-5pm. 3 Old State Capitol Plaza. For info, call 744- 2560 or go to www.prairiecasa.org. 24-hour hotline 753-8081.
Prairie Heart Institute Classes & Sessions Yoga, T’ai Chi & massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind- Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason.
Springfield Action Team Jan 20, 5:15-6:30pm, Meet other people with disabilities and work to create a more just and accessible Springfield. Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois. Free. Near North Village Community Room, Fourth and Jefferson Streets. For more info, call 341-4459.
Stress Reduction for Depression Program Every Thu,6-8pm, Provides mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a treatment designed specifically for people who have experienced depression, as well as mindfulness meditation and yoga practices. Most participants are eligible to have the program fee covered by their health insurance. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St. For more info, call 788-4065 or go to www.mhcci.org.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church
