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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 />
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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