Support Groups For Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With Hiv

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Newly Diagnosed Support Group in Long Beach

Posted by MichaelLB

We've just started a new drop-in support group in Long Beach, CA for folks who have a new HIV diagnosis. We'll be talking about disclosure, dating, and safer sex issues; managing medical care, understanding lab work, and treatment options; and... Read more »

Positive Website/Support Group for HIV'ers

Posted by RobbyD, 2 Replies

Hey everyone,

My name is Robert Douglas, I was diagnosed in May of last year
and have decided that I was going to dedicate my life to advocating
for people like myself whom are infected with HIV.

I have created a website, which I hope will eventually... Read more »

HIV Support Groups

Posted by njpozdad, 3 Replies

I have found a support group in my area and I wanted to reach out to other gay men to see what your experiences, if any, have been with being part of a support group....really have noone else to talk to or lean on when it comes to HIV issues Read more »

Gay Men's HIV+ Support Group

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Our self-run group is comprised of 7-10 members. We've been in existence for more than 10 years. Meetings are free of charge, held on Thursday eves in an attractive comfortable space near Gramercy Park in NYC. Our ages range from 30's on up. From... Read more »

Support for professional women diagnosed with HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 10 Replies

I know that this disease doesn't discriminate. But I feel so alone as a black woman living with this disease. I'm the person in the family that everyone looks up to. I attended the best Universities, have a great career, beautiful home and car... Read more »

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support groups

Hello, Dr. Holodniy. This may seem like a rather interesting question. I just turned 23, and was diagnosed at 21. Overall healthwise, everything has been going good. So, I've tried the whole support group thing, and I usually end up running for...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Support in general is incredibly important with HIV infection. Ongoing participation in support groups depends on what issues you may have and your willingness to participate in the process. It is certainly possible that the "issue" that... Read more »

support group in europe

hello shannon, can u help me sending me the links of support group for poz people in eastern and western europe? i am very recently diagnosed, feeling extremely lonely, lethargic and isolated. could not commit suicide just because i want to fight...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi,My suggestion is for you to google HIV support groups in your specific region of Europe. You may be surprised at what is available in your area. Please know that everything you are feeling right now is normal and part of the process of learning... Read more »

Research regarding HIV+ support groups

I am trying to find information (statistics, studies, and other research) that outlines the effects of organized support groups on people effected with HIV.I can easily find info regarding number of cases, etc. But nothing specific to the benefits...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I don't know of any published data on the effects of support groups. I would recommend researching the commonly used informational sites. A good place to start is:http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/... Read more »

HIV Testing Support Group & Friends

Good day Michael S., MSW, I would very much like to create a decent non-profit HIV Testing Support Group whereas good folkz like the ones that frequent this forum, can exchange friendship, thoughts, and mutual HIV worrying support. I would just love...

Response from Michael Shernoff, M.S.W.

Psychotherapist and Author

Of course I will post this, so anyone who reads it and is interested in participating can do so. But I don't feel comfortable creating a hyper link, which would tacitly imply my endorsement of the group, which is not something I am able to do... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California: HIV Support Group Meets at the Center

The Center Long Beach, 2017 E. Fourth St., is hosting a weekly support group on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for persons diagnosed with HIV in the past two years. "There's so much stuff to negotiate when you're HIV-positive, from finding an HIV-friendly... Read more »

New York Times Profiles Support Group for HIV-Positive Women Over Age 50

The New York Times on Sunday profiled the Divas, a support group for black and Hispanic HIV-positive women over age 50 in Harlem, N.Y. The Divas is organized through Iris House , an HIV/AIDS service center that opened 15 years ago in Harlem. ... Read more »

West Virginia: Covenant House Offers HIV Support Group

Covenant House, a Charleston nonprofit, is expanding its services to people with HIV/AIDS by offering a new monthly support group. "The support group will be located at Covenant House and we're gonna do it on the second Thursday of every month,"... Read more »

Supporting an AWEsome Group!

When we think of people who are living with HIV or AIDS, more likely than not, we are thinking of a full-grown individual. Recently, I received some information about a new support group for adolescents that I'd like to share with my readers. This... Read more »

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