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The Women's Collective is a safe, supportive and women-centered environment that offers several valuable resources to women. Ranging from HIV/AIDS prevention devices to super-fast Internet and email access, The Women's Collective Drop-in Resource Center has emerged as a "one-stop" location for women's HIV/AIDS support.
Among our resources are:  Resource Center
Our Resource Center offers a prized resource for many women: a retreat to collect one's thoughts. A still place to gather strength.
Sometimes, something so simple can be a great blessing. With comfortable furniture and inspiring artwork our resource center enables women to relax in ways that are sometimes rare. We encourage our clients and women in need to drop by, anytime the Women's Collective is open (M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).
Educational Materials
When it comes to HIV/AIDS, knowledge is often the best prevention. With this in mind, we have built a collection of some of the most valuable literature, videos, and treatment education tools to assist women protect themselves and their families from HIV/AIDS. These materials include:
- Up-to date brochures and publications from leading government, not-for-profit and medical sources including some geared for individuals with lower literacy rates.
- Periodicals, including POZ Magazine, Positive, HIV+, WORLD Newsletter, and others.
- Education videos produced by AARP, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), MEE Productions, pharmaceutical companies among others.
- Education tools, such as three-dimensional models.
Community Kitchen
A gathering site for women as they enter our office, we provide snacks, drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinner foods. This important resource gives women not only the opportunity to have meals but to have access to food which is important when taking some HIV medications. Many of the women we serve are homeless as well and do not have access to three meals a day. Internet Access
The internet has emerged as a powerful tool for accessing valuable, sometimes life-saving information. Whether it is e-mail, on-line treatment education, or prevention information and services, The Women's Colletive provides our clients and women in need with high-speed access to the web. And, of course, its free.
Prevention Tools and Materials
Free male condoms, female condoms, dental dams, and prevention literature are available for clients and women in need to take away with them.
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