Body Positive provides a broad range of services (as listed below) for people living with HIV in an attempt to break down the sense of isolation HIV+ people often experience and to build a sense of community and well-being.
Select a service for further details
Select a service for further details
Daily Drop-In Centre
The drop-in centre encourages members to visit on a regular basis and also this also helps Body Positive to maintain a volunteer base. The volunteers are co-ordinated by the House Manager and the members lounge is frequently used for volunteers activities like condom packing (making up safe-sex packs to give out at venues) and red ribbon making (to help at fundraising or awareness-raising events).
Body Positive staff have also found that the members who use the drop-in centre are then more likely to access services in the main BP office on the next floor up, so in this sense the drop-in centre also acts as an ice-breaker that can make members feel comfortable enough with the organisation to seek out further help when necessary.
Facial Lipodystrophy Treatment
Please contact us for further information.
Friday Members Lunch
Catering will be provided each week by a Body Positive volunteer and members are also welcome to contribute a shared dish for table if they so wish.
If you would like to add your name to the volunteer list to help with the catering on an occasional basis, please leave your details with the Receptionist at Body Positive House.
Counselling
Anger - Depression
Gender Issues - Loss & Grief
Relationships - Self-esteem
Sexual Identity - Stress & Anxiety
Counselling is about:
How we work:
Body Positive works with a range of Counsellors both ‘in-house’ and at other locations. If you feel some counselling would help you, then contact us for further information. All the Counsellors we use or refer to are fully professional members of the NZAC - New Zealand Association of Counselling.
Initially an appointment is made for an ‘assessment’ from which a course of treatment or counselling will be recommended. We will then discuss with you the financial costs of the treatment or counselling - however often it is free. If there is a cost and you can not afford this we will discuss ways we can help.
Appointments:
A Body Positive Staff member will normally make the initial appointment for an assessment and thereafter appointments are co-ordinated by yourself, the counsellor and receptionist. The receptionist will usually give you a reminder text, however please remember that keeping the appointment is your responsibility.
Each session is normally between 50-60minutes long and you will need to work out with your counsellor how often you will need to attend.
Our Counsellors:
Click here for full details on each of our counsellors.
- Talking through your issues, problems or worries with a qualified trained professional.
- Exploring new ways of thinking and/or behaving
- Getting support in times of need
How we work:
Body Positive works with a range of Counsellors both ‘in-house’ and at other locations. If you feel some counselling would help you, then contact us for further information. All the Counsellors we use or refer to are fully professional members of the NZAC - New Zealand Association of Counselling.
Initially an appointment is made for an ‘assessment’ from which a course of treatment or counselling will be recommended. We will then discuss with you the financial costs of the treatment or counselling - however often it is free. If there is a cost and you can not afford this we will discuss ways we can help.
Appointments:
A Body Positive Staff member will normally make the initial appointment for an assessment and thereafter appointments are co-ordinated by yourself, the counsellor and receptionist. The receptionist will usually give you a reminder text, however please remember that keeping the appointment is your responsibility.
Each session is normally between 50-60minutes long and you will need to work out with your counsellor how often you will need to attend.
Our Counsellors:
Click here for full details on each of our counsellors.
Please contact us for further information.
Straight Arrows Group (Heterosexual HIV+ Group)
Please contact us for further information or details on the next meeting.
6 on 6 Group
Massage Therapy
Many medical experts state that it is important for positive people to avoid stress or at least alleviate stress. Massage can provide this benefit.
The appointment schedule of the massage clinic can often be full because it is so beneficial and affordable. A minimum koha of $40 is required for each massage, making the service within reach of most Body Positive Members. Members who are currently enrolled in the Positive Health Scheme are also entitled to six complementary massages each year.
Phone now for an appointment: (09) 309 3989
Podiatrist
HIV+ men suffer more foot difficulties than most, due in part to dry-skin problems. The compromised immune systems of positive men mean extra care is needed when problems develop, because of the risk of infection. Some drugs have also been known to cause ingrown toenails.
Simon Speight kindly heavily discounts his normal practice fee and charges a reduced fee of only $40 for each consultation/treatment at the Body Positive clinic which represents over a 50% discount. Members who are currently enrolled in the Positive Health Scheme are also entitled to three complementary treatments each year.
Phone now for an appointment: (09) 309 3989
HIV Rapid Testing
The Insti brand 60-second HIV Rapid Test has changed who and when people test because it is so quick and painless (it is similar in nature to the sugar-level tests diabetics use). Conducted by a trained Body Positive testing officer, the test consists of a simple pin-prick on one finger with a 99.7% accurate result after only 60 seconds.
Call 0800 HIV LINE to book a FREE no-hassle Rapid Test.
WINZ Clinic
The satellite is designed to provide members with a safe and secure environment to talk about their needs for assistance as a result of being HIV+. Each clinic is facilitated by a special WINZ case manager and a Body Positive staff member.
Please contact us for further information or for an appointment.
Vitamin Bank
The vitamins are sold through Body Positive's reception and can be delivered by post within New Zealand if required.
Phone us on 0800 HIV LINE to order or just drop in.
Foodbank
For those most in need, having to disclose their HIV status to an outside organisation is another hurdle when times are already tough. Body Positive removes that hurdle because the Food Bank request is anonymous and then we pick up the food parcel and pass it on which maintains client privacy.
Please contact us for further information.
Budgeting Service
A WINZ benefit can be paid directly in to a Body Positive Kiwibank account expressly set up for the member and from that account a budget is established after a thorough consultation with the member.
After the member approves the budget a contract is agreed and Body Positive takes care of regular payments for rent, power, accounts, fines or any other regular expense for the member.
A "Living Allowance" is calculated after the bills have been settled and paid directly into the member's personal account for their personal discretionary spending.
The budgeting service provides a framework for financial discipline and ensures costs associated with well-being like rent and utilities are paid for first to maintain a healthy living environment for members.
Please contact us for further information.
Quit Smoking
Please contact us for further information.
Condoms and Lube
All condoms are available FREE OF CHARGE from the reception desk at Body Positive House
We also have a large stock of Marquis Personal Lubricant (50ml tubes) available from the reception desk at the special discounted price of 1 Tube for $4 or 2 Tubes for $6
Club Phoenix
Often upon diagnosis of being HIV positive, people can sometimes find it hard to have real purpose or meaning. A lot of things can change lives and it is often lonely and isolating and sometimes the uncertainness can be quite debilitating. Even those who have been lived with HIV for a long period the sense of isolation can often be a problem.
Body Positive house will be open from 7-10pm every Wednesday (so you are more than welcome to drop in). Hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages are provided with some easy listening café style music to chill out to. Come and share your thoughts, experiences and sense of humour or just come in for a social chat in this relaxed and friendly environment.
A gold coin koha/donation to help cover costs is encouraged but not expected and you can bring along snacks or finger food to share if you wish. In the future we hope to also include special events such as BBQ’s, on these special events alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
6-9pm Every Wednesday
at Body Positive House
1/2 Poynton Terrace, Newton, Auckland
Please contact us for further information.