The needs of someone living with HIV + are like the need of the rest of the community

Emotional

• Love

• Joy

• Caring

• Laughter

• Support Groups

• Stress Management

• Self Esteem

• Support from friends and family

• Acceptance of the community

• Contribute to family and society

• Enjoy life with loved ones

Mental

• Understanding the virus

• Understand the medicines

• Adapting to changes in lifestyle

• Learning about prevention

• Knowing the Universal Precaution

• Sharing information with others

• Living positively

• Keeping up to date with new information

• Aware of the services and programs available

Physical

• Access to medical and support services

• A clean, calm and safe place to live

• Good nutrition and exercise

• Help with addictions

• Anti-retroviral and prescriptions

• Nutritional supplements

• Relief of symptoms

• Complimentary therapies

• Alternative therapies

• Traditional medicines

• Sleep

• Safety

Spiritual

• Prayers

• Meditation

• Smudging

• Belief in the Creator

• The eagle Feather

• Traditional Ceremonies

• Cold Water Bath

• Singing, Drumming, Dancing

• A Connection to Mother Earth

• The Sweat lodge and Longhouse

• Respect for Elders and Traditions

Courtesy: BC Aboriginal AIDS awareness program