A positive view on HIV
HIV these days is a manageable disease and is no longer associated with the fear and doom that it once did. It does not mean, however, that it is a disease to be taken lightly.
In this section we introduce you to ways to cope after finding out that you are HIV-positive, tips to living healthily while managing the virus, and stories from people around the world who have gone through what you are going through.
With this information, you may find hope and optimism that HIV does not change who you are ultimately, that issues can be overcome or managed, and that you can live a long and productive life regardless of the virus, as long as you follow a healthy lifestyle and avoid risks.
Have you or someone you know tested positive for HIV? The Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation assists people living with HIV and AIDS with care and treatment, counseling, ongoing support, and active advocacy on their behalf.
HIV these days is a manageable disease and is no longer associated with the fear and doom that it once did. It does not mean, however, that it is a disease to be taken lightly.
In this section we introduce you to ways to cope after finding out that you are HIV-positive, tips to living healthily while managing the virus, and stories from people around the world who have gone through what you are going through.
With this information, you may find hope and optimism that HIV does not change who you are ultimately, that issues can be overcome or managed, and that you can live a long and productive life regardless of the virus, as long as you follow a healthy lifestyle and avoid risks.
Have you or someone you know tested positive for HIV? The Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation assists people living with HIV and AIDS with care and treatment, counseling, ongoing support, and active advocacy on their behalf.
What BMS offers
Care and Treatment
HIV is now considered a chronic condition, no longer a death sentence. Advances in medications allow people diagnosed with HIV today to live long and healthy lives, as long as they adhere to a healthy and risk-averse lifestyle. However, HIV is still not a serious matter. It is a profoundly life-changing event and should not be taken lightly. Resources on this page will allow you to inform yourself on the latest available information on living with HIV.
Ongoing Support and Counselling
For people living with HIV, the Saba Positive Voices group endeavors, through group sharing and learning, to effectively manage the infection and improve their overall health and quality of life.
For people caring for those with HIV and who may need an outlet to talk to others about problems or issues, the Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation is available for confidential counseling. Click here to contact us. You can also read more about living with family members that are HIV-positive here.
Advocacy
On Saba there is a marked decrease in stigma associated with HIV and AIDS compared to the early years when the epidemic reached our shores.
There are still many areas in which people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) may face various issues in everyday life. The Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation is at the forefront of lobby efforts to protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Click here to read more about our Advocacy efforts. "Getting to zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths"
Care and Treatment
HIV is now considered a chronic condition, no longer a death sentence. Advances in medications allow people diagnosed with HIV today to live long and healthy lives, as long as they adhere to a healthy and risk-averse lifestyle. However, HIV is still not a serious matter. It is a profoundly life-changing event and should not be taken lightly. Resources on this page will allow you to inform yourself on the latest available information on living with HIV.
Ongoing Support and Counselling
For people living with HIV, the Saba Positive Voices group endeavors, through group sharing and learning, to effectively manage the infection and improve their overall health and quality of life.
For people caring for those with HIV and who may need an outlet to talk to others about problems or issues, the Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation is available for confidential counseling. Click here to contact us. You can also read more about living with family members that are HIV-positive here.
Advocacy
On Saba there is a marked decrease in stigma associated with HIV and AIDS compared to the early years when the epidemic reached our shores.
There are still many areas in which people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) may face various issues in everyday life. The Body, Mind AND Spirit – ASGS Foundation is at the forefront of lobby efforts to protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Click here to read more about our Advocacy efforts. "Getting to zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths"