Northern Nevada HOPES

News

Alert

The Reno Police Department needs the help of the GLBTQ Community in regard to several violent crimes that have occurred in downtown Reno. Those violent crimes have shown a trend as being directed toward males who are either gay/bisexual, or soliciting sex from gay/bisexual men in the area of Idlewild Park after nightfall. The perpetrators are white males in their teens and twenties. There are several things YOU can do:

1) If you are a victim of a crime such as this then please consider reporting it. You can do this in a couple of ways:

You can call the police department directly at 334-2175 and ask to speak with Officer Josh Watson or Lt. Amy Newman. They are acting liaisons to the LGBTQ Community.
Contact Brian Baxter at A Rainbow Place, (775) 789-1780, or Lindsay Lightfoot at Northern Nevada HOPES, (775) 348-2893 or (888) 467-3144. Either of them is happy to talk with you about the incident (on or off their property) and accompany you when making a police report.

REMEMBER: The police are more interested in putting an end to violent crime than they are in your sex life.

2) Stop frequenting public places in order to solicit sex.

Remember it's illegal but, more importantly, it could cost you your life.

We Miss You!

Many of our clients have been lost to care due to incorrect addresses and phone numbers. If you are a client or family member of a client reading this newsletter and you haven’t seen us for a while, please give us a call. We urge all clients to come and meet with their case managers, clinicians, and to learn about our programs. For more information, please contact Social Services at (775) 348-2893.

Clinical News

Flu Shots: It’s that time of year again. The
Clinic now has flu shots available and the
time to get one is now, before the bitter
cold sets in. The Clinic will provide flu
shots now through the end of the year, or
when our supply is gone.
Medicare Part D: Open season for enrollment
begins on November 15, 2007. January,
2008 means that out-of-pocket co-pays
begin for the year so plan ahead for those
extra expenses.
To our women clients, please make sure to
ask your clinician about mammograms and
pap smears.
To all clients over the age of 40 who are on
protease inhibitors, please
talk to the clinic about a
DEXA-scan to check bone
density.

Client Satisfaction Survey ONLINE!

Northern Nevada HOPES requests that you take a few minutes of your time to take part in this survey. Your participation gives you an active role in future decisions that are made regarding the services you receive at HOPES. Go to Consumer Survey to fill out this survey online or complete a paper survey at the HOPES Clinic, Pantry or Social Services beginning November 1st. You may also access the survey online at any of our Hill House computer stations located at 445 Ralston St. If you have questions regarding this survey contact Kristin at 775-348-2893.

Funding Changes

Along with other local HIV/AIDS service providers in Nevada, Northern Nevada HOPES recently had funding cuts that affect many of our services. These funding cuts affect our dental services and HOPES is now only provide emergency oral health care, emergency exams, x-rays, extractions and some fillings. These cuts also affect our food cards, transportation and emergency housing funds. HOPES will only be able to provide transportation costs to and from HOPES appointments and we currently have no emergency rental or utility funding. We are working on ways to limit these cuts but unfortunately cannot avoid them at this time.

Access to Healthcare

Access to Healthcare is a comprehensive Network of hospitals and primary, specialty and ancillary health care providers generously offering their services to the uninsured at a reduced fee. AHN is not health insurance and does not make payment directly to providers; AHN members pay the reduced fee at the time services are provided. The Network provides uninsured Nevada residents access to professional health care at a reduced rate while providing timely compensation for providers enrolled in the Network. Northern Nevada HOPES is working in conjunction with AHN to provide more services to our clients. For more information, please contact the Clinic at 786-4673.







						News Alert The Reno Police Department needs the help of the GLBTQ Community in regard to several violent crimes that have occurred in downtown Reno. Those violent crimes have shown a trend as being directed toward males who are either gay/bisexual, or soliciting sex from gay/bisexual men in the area of Idlewild Park after nightfall. The perpetrators are white males in their teens and twenties. There are several things YOU can do: 1) If you are a victim of a crime such as this then please consider reporting it. You can do this in a couple of ways: You can call the police department directly at 334-2175 and ask to speak with Officer Josh Watson or Lt. Amy Newman. They are acting liaisons to the LGBTQ Community. Contact Brian Baxter at A Rainbow Place, (775) 789-1780, or Lindsay Lightfoot at Northern Nevada HOPES, (775) 348-2893 or (888) 467-3144. Either of them is happy to talk with you about the incident (on or off their property) and accompany you when making a police report. REMEMBER: The police are more interested in putting an end to violent crime than they are in your sex life. 2) Stop frequenting public places in order to solicit sex. Remember it's illegal but, more importantly, it could cost you your life. We Miss You! Many of our clients have been lost to care due to incorrect addresses and phone numbers. If you are a client or family member of a client reading this newsletter and you haven’t seen us for a while, please give us a call. We urge all clients to come and meet with their case managers, clinicians, and to learn about our programs. For more information, please contact Social Services at (775) 348-2893. Clinical News Flu Shots: It’s that time of year again. The Clinic now has flu shots available and the time to get one is now, before the bitter cold sets in. The Clinic will provide flu shots now through the end of the year, or when our supply is gone. Medicare Part D: Open season for enrollment begins on November 15, 2007. January, 2008 means that out-of-pocket co-pays begin for the year so plan ahead for those extra expenses. To our women clients, please make sure to ask your clinician about mammograms and pap smears. To all clients over the age of 40 who are on protease inhibitors, please talk to the clinic about a DEXA-scan to check bone density. Client Satisfaction Survey ONLINE! Northern Nevada HOPES requests that you take a few minutes of your time to take part in this survey. Your participation gives you an active role in future decisions that are made regarding the services you receive at HOPES. Go to Consumer Survey to fill out this survey online or complete a paper survey at the HOPES Clinic, Pantry or Social Services beginning November 1st. You may also access the survey online at any of our Hill House computer stations located at 445 Ralston St. If you have questions regarding this survey contact Kristin at 775-348-2893. Funding Changes Along with other local HIV/AIDS service providers in Nevada, Northern Nevada HOPES recently had funding cuts that affect many of our services. These funding cuts affect our dental services and HOPES is now only provide emergency oral health care, emergency exams, x-rays, extractions and some fillings. These cuts also affect our food cards, transportation and emergency housing funds. HOPES will only be able to provide transportation costs to and from HOPES appointments and we currently have no emergency rental or utility funding. We are working on ways to limit these cuts but unfortunately cannot avoid them at this time. Access to Healthcare Access to Healthcare is a comprehensive Network of hospitals and primary, specialty and ancillary health care providers generously offering their services to the uninsured at a reduced fee. AHN is not health insurance and does not make payment directly to providers; AHN members pay the reduced fee at the time services are provided. The Network provides uninsured Nevada residents access to professional health care at a reduced rate while providing timely compensation for providers enrolled in the Network. Northern Nevada HOPES is working in conjunction with AHN to provide more services to our clients. For more information, please contact the Clinic at 786-4673.