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AMPHETAZINE<br />

2010 Calendar<br />

FREE<br />

Seattle's Premier Gay & Bi Crystal Injector Publication<br />

60ISSUE<br />

Winter 2009


AmphetaZINE is a harm reduction publication for gay and bisexual men who shoot crystal.<br />

It’s not for anyone else, so please keep it in the family.<br />

2010 Beyond Crystal (Meth Recovery Group)<br />

12 Weeks, 24 Group Sessions<br />

Mondays & Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00<br />

(Denim Room)<br />

If you are trying to quit crystal or have quit, this AZ might trigger you.<br />

Don’t hesitate to talk to a NEON Peer Educator, or call a NEON Counselor at<br />

206.323.1768 for further support!<br />

Cycle 1<br />

January 11 – April 1<br />

AZ contains accurate and up to date health information - rely on it.<br />

We don’t promote crystal use, just healthy users.<br />

The personal stories and creative work of our readers reflect diverse voices.<br />

Cycle 2<br />

May 10 – July 29<br />

We like it that way.<br />

Cycle 3<br />

September 13 – December 2<br />

Register with Martin: 206.323.1768<br />

AZ welcomes your comments!<br />

Tell us what you like, dislike or what you’d like to see.<br />

AmphetaZINE is a publication of Seattle Counseling Service.<br />

Email us at: INFO@projectneon.org<br />

2<br />

Save and Share the info!<br />

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/hiv/resources/needle.aspx


<strong>Project</strong> NEON is proud to bring you the 60th issue of AmphetaZINE!<br />

AZ’s sole purpose is to provide you with accurate and non-judgmental HIV prevention and<br />

crystal meth risk reduction information.<br />

This 60th issue is designed to support and encourage your access to Seattle’s health and<br />

social service resources.<br />

As you flip through this AZ you will notice it has some utility to it. It is a 2010 calendar!<br />

We want to help you start the New Year right by arranging and keep track of your health<br />

appointments!<br />

On behalf of NEON staff and peer educators we wish you a happy and safe holiday season<br />

and remember – we’re here when you’re ready to talk – 206.323.1768<br />

Dear AZ readers,<br />

You might want to sit down for this.<br />

In the future, this AZ will be made available to you on the project NEON website www.projectneon.org only. What does<br />

that mean you might ask? This means that this 60th issue will be the last hard copy of the AZ that NEON prints.<br />

The creative, informational and stimulating AZ will continue to be created four times a year but will only be available<br />

on NEON’s website. At projectneon.org you can download the AZ along with all the other hot educational brochures<br />

NEON creates for gay/bi men who shoot meth.<br />

Question: What if I need a list of updated health and STD resources in Seattle? 603<br />

Answer: Every issue of AZ provides a list of updated resources on pages 6, 18 and 19; ask any NEON peer educator<br />

for a copy of AZ.<br />

Question: What if I don’t have access to the Internet?<br />

Answer: the AZ is designed to be an informational publication. All of the information in the AZ can be found in various<br />

other publications that NEON produces and updates regularly. A NEON peer educator can provide you with a brochure<br />

specific to your information need.<br />

Question: Is Dr. Dick still going to be around?<br />

Answer: Yes! Dr. Dick will continue to take your STI related questions, just email: info@projectneon.org<br />

Question: How can I give feedback, comments and/or submit stories, artwork?<br />

Answer: You can submit feedback, comments or questions to info@projectneon.org or visit our blog:<br />

www.projectneon.org /blog and add it.


1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

Staying warm? Check out the Seattle<br />

Community Resources in back of AZ<br />

Peer Educator Marcellus<br />

4<br />

JANUARY


* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

5<br />

February<br />

It’s your hole, take control -slap a condom on that dick!


RAPID TESTING<br />

So easy you don't need to be held down!<br />

Gay City Wellness Center<br />

511 East Pike St.<br />

Tuesday-Friday<br />

3:30-8 pm<br />

Saturday 1-5 pm.<br />

Basic Plumbing<br />

1505 10th Avenue<br />

(behind the Comet Tavern)<br />

Tuesday and Thursday, 6 pm-9 pm.<br />

Saturday, 10 pm-2 am<br />

Steamworks<br />

1520 Summit<br />

(between Pike and Pine)<br />

Friday and Saturday<br />

10 pm-2 am<br />

(Entry not included)<br />

Center for MultiCultural Health<br />

105 - 14th Ave , Suite 2C<br />

Drop in hours: Tues.: 10:30 am-12:00 pm<br />

Thursdays : 12 pm- 1:30 pm<br />

Free HIV testing focused on<br />

Black/African<br />

American males (earn$20)<br />

206-461-6910 ext 217<br />

Club Z<br />

117 Pike<br />

Friday and Saturda<br />

10 pm-2 am<br />

6<br />

HIV Testing Results in 20 minutes !<br />

NEW LOCATION:<br />

STD Clinic: Harborview<br />

Ninth and Jefferson Building, 11th Floor<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 pm.<br />

Walk-ins or appointments: 731-3590


1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

7<br />

MARCH<br />

Peer Educator Danny<br />

March right into that STD clinic (9th & Jefferson)!


1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

Peer Educator Scott<br />

April<br />

* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

8<br />

Good hydration is essential!<br />

Water is your best friend when it comes to veins!


Knowing your own and your partner’s HIV status<br />

is an important part of maintaining one’s overall<br />

health. However, because one advertises their yearold<br />

HIV status in an online profile or in person does<br />

not necessarily mean it is accurate and frankly it’s a<br />

big risk to take.<br />

Additionally, someone is HIV negative can have<br />

another sexually transmitted infection (STI)<br />

present. Anal and/or oral sex without condoms<br />

can still spread infections such as syphilis and<br />

gonorrhea.<br />

Dear Dr Dick,<br />

Be sure to talk more about this with your partners<br />

and even your doctor to settle on a decision that<br />

works best for all parties.<br />

Best,<br />

Dr. Dick<br />

Like so many other gay and bisexual men in Seattle<br />

I spend a great deal of time online looking for hookups.<br />

It seems that is where all the HOT guys hang out.<br />

When I hookup with guys from websites I practice safe<br />

sex. However recently I met two guys online that I am<br />

considering barebacking with. That’s cool if all parties<br />

involved are HIV negative right? Both of guys have<br />

posted the following statement in their online profiles:<br />

"HIV NEG as of November 20, 2008."<br />

So here my question: is it safe to bareback<br />

with them?<br />

Hooked on the Man Hunt<br />

Dear Hooked on the Man Hunt,<br />

Thank you for your question!<br />

The short answer is, no, barebacking (intentional unprotected<br />

anal sex) is a very risky sexual practice and<br />

it may be more risky with someone who tested negative<br />

nearly a year ago than with someone who’s known<br />

to be HIV+ and who’s viral load on anti-retroviral<br />

drugs is undetectable. Barebacking can easily transmit<br />

HIV, along with several other sexually transmitted<br />

infections.<br />

9


1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

Hepatitis Awareness Month –<br />

have you had a Hep C screening?<br />

See Page 19<br />

Peer Educator David<br />

10<br />

May<br />

Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution


* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

National HIV testing day,<br />

Know your Status?<br />

See page 6<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

11<br />

June<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.


1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

Peer Educator<br />

Don<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

July<br />

Mixing crystal, Viagra/Cialis/Levitra &<br />

other party drugs: DANGEROUS COCKTAIL!<br />

12<br />

Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution


* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

13<br />

August<br />

Use a BRAND-NEW STERILE SYRINGE<br />

every time you inject or divide drugs.


Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

National Recovery Month –<br />

thinking of quitting crystal?<br />

We can help: call NEON 206.323.1768<br />

Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

14<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

September


Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

Peer Educator Toni<br />

EAT! Even if you're not hungry!<br />

Your body needs all the fuel it can get.<br />

Checkout: www.projectneon.org/library<br />

15<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.<br />

october<br />

* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution


Crystal Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

* Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

16<br />

DO NOT shoot into or near an abscess!<br />

If the infection looks like it is spreading really fast –<br />

go to the emergency room! More at projectneon.org/library<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.


Clear<br />

support group<br />

6-7:30 @SCS<br />

December Crystal<br />

Try 15 minutes of deep breathing * 30 seconds in water/bleach solution<br />

17<br />

Holiday seasons can be tough! NEON counselors are ready to listen<br />

call 206.323.1768.<br />

1 whole grain snack a day * EVERY 3 months get HIV test* 6 servings of fruits and veggies! * Drink 8 glasses of water a day.


NEON offers more for crystal users than anyone else!<br />

From injection tips to counseling,<br />

All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.<br />

Our NEON headquarters are at Seattle Counseling Service at<br />

1216 Pine (kitty corner from Bauhaus).<br />

Just drop-in or call 206.323.1768 (ask for NEON.)<br />

Lose the Labels.<br />

Counseling:<br />

Talk to someone who understands!<br />

Get confidential help without judgments.<br />

Set your own goals and go at your own pace.<br />

Happy Homo-days & Birthdays to our NEON friends and fans!<br />

As always stay safer and sexy!<br />

Peer Educators:<br />

Crystal users help other crystal users with<br />

NO shame NO guilt!<br />

safer injection info and healthy sex tips.<br />

Call, email or drop-by. we’re here for YOU!<br />

They’re stocked with all the condoms, lube,<br />

clean injection supplies, referrals, and<br />

Groups:<br />

Crystal Clear<br />

Drop-in Peer Recovery Support Group<br />

Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm<br />

Beyond Crystal<br />

18<br />

gay bathhouses. To get your ticket to the installation art exhibit<br />

Meth Recovery Group<br />

call 206.323.1768 or email: info@projectneon.org.<br />

Mondays & Thursday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm<br />

Call: 206.323.1768 to sign up<br />

www.projectneon.org<br />

Our goal is to help gay and bi guys reduce HIV, STD’s and other health risks.<br />

Best,<br />

answers you might need. Your own personal,<br />

A. T. Martin, Coordinator <strong>Project</strong> NEON<br />

needle exchangin’ AVON® lady!<br />

Peer Educator services are available for both<br />

injectors and non injectors.<br />

Save the Date: December 4th, 11th and 18th, 2009<br />

Speed, Sex and Sanity (SSS) presents The Party Is Over, the final<br />

event. With your support and contribution SSS created spaces<br />

for gay men to talk about crystal in a safe and creative way. Well<br />

we are doing it again, this time in concert with Seattle's three<br />

Visit www.projectneon.org for updated information on performers.


LGBT<br />

Ingersoll Gender Center<br />

329.6651<br />

Transgender Resource<br />

Center<br />

860.2191<br />

Lambert House<br />

320.8742<br />

Community Referral Line<br />

323.LGBT<br />

FINANCIAL<br />

Consumer Credit Counseling<br />

1.800.634.2227<br />

St. Vincent de Paul<br />

767.6449<br />

$ for rent, ID, transportation<br />

GAU/Public Assistance<br />

(See food stamps/med<br />

coupons)<br />

Catholic Community<br />

Services<br />

323.6336<br />

Capitol Hill Community<br />

Resource Center<br />

322.4567<br />

ON THE STREET<br />

Urban Rest Stop<br />

332.0110<br />

Showers, laundry<br />

Food Resources<br />

694.6756<br />

Food banks, meals referrals<br />

St. Francis House<br />

621.0945<br />

DENTAL<br />

CLINICS<br />

Central Area<br />

461.7801<br />

Georgetown<br />

461.6943<br />

Harborview<br />

731.3189<br />

Southeast<br />

461.6981<br />

UW ER Dental<br />

543.5850<br />

DOMESTIC<br />

VIOLENCE/<br />

SEXUAL<br />

ASSAULT<br />

Northwest Network<br />

568.7777<br />

Support/advocacy for LGBT<br />

survivors of abuse<br />

Seattle Counseling Service<br />

323.1768<br />

LGBT DV program<br />

Domestic Violence Hotline<br />

425.656.7867 24-hours<br />

Sexual Assault Center & 24-<br />

Hour Hotline<br />

1.800.825.7273<br />

Harborview Center for<br />

Sexual Assault<br />

521.1800<br />

Walk-in, Tue 11am-3pm<br />

Suicide/Emergency<br />

Suicide/Crisis Line<br />

461.3222<br />

24-hours, outside Seattle<br />

1.800.244.5767<br />

Wa Poison Center<br />

MENTAL HEALTH<br />

Harborview Crisis<br />

Intervention Services<br />

731.3415<br />

Seattle Counseling Service<br />

323.1768<br />

HEALTH CARE<br />

Country Doc Clinic<br />

299.1600<br />

Downtown Needle<br />

Exchange Clinic<br />

Walk-in, Mon-Fri,<br />

1:30-4:30pm<br />

Harborview Medical Center<br />

Emergency 731.3074<br />

Acute Illness 731.5867<br />

Clinic Info 731.5855<br />

Pike Market Clinic<br />

728.4143<br />

Providence Emergency<br />

320.4900<br />

19<br />

Seattle Community Resources<br />

SUICIDE/<br />

EMERGENCY<br />

Suicide/Crisis Line<br />

461.3222<br />

24-hours, outside Seattle<br />

1.800.244.5767<br />

WA Poison Center<br />

526.2121<br />

HEPATITIS<br />

Hepatitis Education <strong>Project</strong><br />

547.8805<br />

Harborview Hepatitis &<br />

Liver Clinic 731.6475<br />

HOUSING<br />

Downtown Emergency<br />

Services Center<br />

464.1570<br />

William Booth Center<br />

621.0145<br />

Seattle Housing Authority<br />

615.3340<br />

Lifelong AIDS Alliance<br />

328.8979<br />

Plymouth Housing<br />

374.9409<br />

DRUGS<br />

Alcohol/Drug Helpline<br />

722.3700<br />

24-hours, questions,<br />

treatment, info<br />

NEON<br />

323.1768<br />

Needle Exchange<br />

(See inside front cover)<br />

Seattle Counseling Service<br />

323.1768<br />

526.2121<br />

info line at 206.461.3200<br />

Can't find what you need? Call the


December 1st marks the annual<br />

recognition of World AIDS Day<br />

–a time for reflection on the impact<br />

of AIDS/HIV at the<br />

global and local levels.<br />

Check out page 6 for HIV testing<br />

locations near you and<br />

projectneon.org/blog for<br />

a listing of events.<br />

www.projectneon.org

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