Being Alive

7080 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 450
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Phone Number: 
(323) 874-4322
Fax Number: 
(323) 969-8753
Website: 
http://beingalivela.org
Email: 
jaime@beingalivela.org
Being Alive Member Intake Form
Agency Description: 

Being Alive is Los Angeles’ first peer-led HIV agency. Established in 1986 by three friends, John Mohr, Ron Rose, and Rick Ewing, who were living with AIDS, Being Alive was created in response to a need for services free of red tape and bureaucratic entanglement, an organization to call our own. These three visionaries saw the need for an organization made up of other people living with HIV and AIDS who would advocate for the HIV/AIDS community from the point of view of those who are infected. Today, Being Alive serves as a beacon of emotional support, treatment education, and empowerment to thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS. If you're HIV positive and live in LA County download our Membership Intake Form using the link above and call our West Hollywood location to make an appointment to speak with someone on our staff. There is always someone on hand to answer any questions you may have, particularly if you've just found out you're HIV positive or are new to the LA area. We accept walk-ins at any time during business hours.


 

 

Services Offered

Peer Support

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Jaime Baker
Address: 
6043 Hollywood Blvd
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States
Contact Email: 
jaime@beingalivela.org
Contact Phone: 
(323) 874-4322
Languages Spoken: 
English
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Being Alive is best known for our individualized peer-to-peer support. Whether you are recently diagnosed, or a long term survivor dealing with everyday challenges, we have trained peer support counselors who are living with HIV/AIDS. Being Alive’s support groups are facilitated by trained group leaders who are living with HIV/AIDS. Our goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where individuals can express themselves in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. Being Alive hosts many interactive educational groups, so depending on who you are and what you are looking for, there is most likely a group to meet your needs. Anyone HIV+ can become a member of Being Alive and have access to all our services.

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Hours of Operation: 
Peer Support Group hours vary. Call for information.
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
Special Populations Served: 
People Living with HIV/AIDS, Seniors
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Supported Services
Peer Support Services: 
Peer Counseling
Peer Support Groups: 
Yes
Peer Support Group Name: 
Wise Guys, Positively New, Positively New, Friday Night Light

Mental Health

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Jaime Baker
Address: 
6043 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite B (2nd Floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States
Contact Email: 
jaime@beingalivela.org
Contact Phone: 
(323) 874-4322ext. 13
Languages Spoken: 
English
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Walk In Hours: 
Must become a client to receive services. No
Program Description: 

Being Alive offers Mental Health Services at our West Hollywood office. We will have Masters level Psychotherapy trainees offering individual, family, couple, and group psychotherapy to anyone who is living with HIV/AIDS, In addition to their LGBT Specialization, they will also have undergone five weeks of classes in HIV Education and Cultural Sensitivity. Hypnotherapy sessions are also available 

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Hours of Operation: 
Monday -Thursday 10am – 2pm    No Walk-In appointments permitted. If you need assistance for high priority issues please contact the appropriate staff member:
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Service Fee
Fee for Service?: 
No
Sliding Scale?: 
No
Supported Services
Mental Health Services: 
Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Psychotherapy Services, Support Groups, Treatment Advocacy, Mental health (Telehealth) appointments only at this time

Case Management

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Silvia Jimenez
Address: 
6043 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite B (Second Floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90028
United States
Contact Email: 
Sjimenez@beingalivela.org
Contact Phone: 
(323) 874-4322
Languages Spoken: 
English
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Our mental health program, Dignity Plus, is provided through a joint association between Being Alive and local Universities’ Masters in Clinical Psychology programs. Our program is considered the “gold standard” in psychotherapy with counselors who are trained in HIV and LGBT Affirmative psychotherapeutic clinical skills. This gives our therapists a full understanding of the complexities of dealing with HIV as part of the mental health component for our members, making Being Alive’s psychotherapy program a most unique opportunity for those living with HIV. The mental health program collaboratively partners with all other Being Alive services including emotional peer support, treatment education, prevention, advocacy, wellness and social services.

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hours of Operation: 
10am-6pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
People Living with HIV/AIDS
Wait Time
Waiting Period?: 
No
Supported Services
Provide Referral Services: 
Medical, Support Groups