L.I.F.E. Program National Sites
 
The L.I.F.E. Program^® is a health enhancement program conducted in a group format, with individual health counseling sessions attached to the group program. Sessions are conducted by mental health professionals, assisted by peer counselors, who present practical information from medical research, conduct experiential exercises to facilitate personal learning, facilitate large and small group discussions, provide individual counseling sessions, and make referrals to other community agencies as needed.
 
Participants are led through a process designed to help them (1) assess their performance on health-related cofactors, (2) identify obstacles in the way of maintaining positive performance, and (3) compile helpful tools and resources available in the local community. The results of these efforts are compiled in performance improvement plans (PIPs) that include specific action steps and timelines for change. The program also fosters a support network among participants that continues formally or informally after the program concludes.
 
Currently, the L.I.F.E. Program is available in various American cities (see list below). If you are interested in attending one of these programs, please use the contact information below to inquire about the next program start dates, how to register, etc.
 
San Francisco, California
Shanti L.I.F.E. Institute
730 Polk Street, 3rd floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact: Clayton Robbins
Phone: (415) 674-4716
 
Santa Rosa, California
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
Center for HIV Prevention & Care
499 Humboldt Street, Suite #104
Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4214
Contact: Brian Griffiths, MPH, MSW
Phone: (707) 565-7400
 
San Leandro, California
Alameda County Medical Center
Fairmont Hospital
Adult Immunology Department
15400 Foothill Blvd-Bldg C
Oakland, CA 94578
Contact: Joyne Taylor
Phone: (510) 437-4800 Ext. 0
 
Santa Ana, California
Orange County Health Care Agency
HIV Clinic/Special Diseases
1725 West 17th Street, Bldg #50
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact: Leslie Cuevas
Phone: (714) 834-8686
 
Kansas City, Missouri
KC Free Health Clinic
3515 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Contact: Garnetta Brooks
Phone: (816) 777-2746 X246
 
St. Louis, Missouri
Washington University Medical Center
Children's Hospital
Project ARK (AIDS Resources & Knowledge)
4169 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Contact: Chardial Samuel, MSW
Phone: (314) 535-7275
 
St. Louis, Missouri
St Louis Effort for AIDS
1027 S. Vandeventer, Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63110
Contact: Ian Koller
Phone: (314) 333-6667

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gay & Lesbian Community
Center of South Florida
1717 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Contact: Kristofer Fegenbush
Phone: (954) 463-9011
 
Miami Beach, Florida
South Beach AIDS Project (SOBAP)
1234 Washington Ave., #200
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Contact: Alex Barros
Phone: (305) 535-4733 ext 306
 
Miami, Florida
South Florida AIDS Network (SFAN)
870 80th Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Contact: Maria Alfonso, MFT
Phone: (305) 585-5241
 
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Living Center
29 Stanhope Street
Boston, MA 02116
Contact: Betsy Simmons, MPH
Phone: (617) 236-1012 x242
 
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield-Greene County Health Department
227 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, Missouri 65802
Contact: Caryn Burk
Phone: (417) 827-6052
 
Sacramento, CA
CARES Clinic
1500 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Contact: Norma Cordero
Phone: (916) 914-6252