Support Groups

A Notice for Patients & Clients Regarding Support Groups & Events:

Our first concern is to keep those most at risk of coronavirus complications safe from infections. All Equitas Health support groups and events scheduled through the end of March, 2020 have either been cancelled or moved to a virtual platform. Please see below or visit our Facebook events page for updates about specific groups.

Ongoing Support Groups

In Transition | Virtual

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we will be meeting every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm using a video/audio platform until further notice.

• By computer, tablet or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/646684765  Password: care4all
• Or dial in using your phone: +1 (646) 749-3122   Access Code:646-684-765

A Trans/GNC Peer Support Group for folks in gender affirming medical and/or social transition or thinking about transition.

For more information, please email:

Elijah Johnson, MSW, LSW at elijahjohnson@equitashealth.com
or
Lucy Campbell MSW, LISW at lucycampbell@equitashealth.com

Tuesdays Without Tina

Tuesdays | 8 – 9 PM | in-person AND virtual meetings

A discussion group for people who have sex with gay men and use meth. We offer fellowship in your journey towards recovery. This is a queer safe space.

• 4400 N. High (3rd floor)
• The door will be opened at 7:45 and locked at 8:05
• Mask and Social Distance Required

OR

• Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:  https://www.gotomeet.me/MylesStickleLISW-S/tuesdays-without-tina
• password: care4all

More details here

All other support groups have been canceled through July 2020. Details on when these groups plan to resume will be made available as soon as possible. 

Just Us! A Positive Space for Black Women | Columbus

Please Note: Just Us! will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 6 – 7 PM | King-Lincoln Medical Center – 750 E. Long St., Columbus

Open support group for Black women living with HIV. Positive vibes, positive mind, positive life. Bring your children. Bring a friend. Refreshments provided.

Grupo de Apoyo: Spanish Speaking HIV/AIDS Support Group | Columbus

Contact Health Navigator for Dates and Times | 4400 North High Street, Suite 300 in Columbus

Este grupo está en hiato. Se proporcionará información cuando el grupo se vuelva a reunir.

Living Positively HIV/AIDS Support Group | Columbus

Please Note: Living Positively will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 3:00PM – 4:30PM | King-Lincoln Medical Center – 750 E. Long St.

An open group offering support, encouragement, and dialogue for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Living Positively HIV/AIDS Support Group | Portsmouth

Please Note: Living Positively will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: Mondays | 2PM – 3PM | Equitas Health Portsmouth Office – 1615 Chillicothe St. Suite A

An open group offering support, encouragement, and dialogue for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Creating a Safe Space for Clients | Newark

Please Note: Creating a Safe Space will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: 3rd Mondays | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | Equitas Health Newark Office – 195 Union St., Suite F

Monthly open support group for those living with HIV. New topic each month with guest speakers, education, and refreshments.

TransLation | Akron, Youngstown

Sundays | 4PM – 6PM | Virtual    More Details Here

Translation is a welcoming group geared towards transgender women of color in the Akron area. All non-binary, gender fluid, and transgender individuals are welcome to participate.

Women’s HIV/AIDS Support | Columbus

Please Note: Women’s HIV/AIDS Support will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 1PM – 2:30PM | Short North Medical Center – 1033 North High Street

This is a specialized support group that explores the unique issues of women living with HIV/AIDS. This weekly support group provides psychoeducation and frank discussions on a variety of topics such as relationships, coping, and caregiving in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Interpretation services are available upon request.

Women’s Empowerment Group | Columbus

Please Note: Women’s Empowerment Group will not meet for the month of May, 2020. Please check back here for updated information about future months.

Normally held: 2nd Thursdays | 5:30 – 6:30PM | 4400 N. High St., Suite 300

An open support group for women living with HIV.
Empower and lift each other up in an affirming space for collective healing.

Children under 18 welcome |Interpretation services available
For more information or transportation needs, please call Abigail McAtee, LSW at (614) 340-6753 or Danielle Smart, LSW at (614) 340-6722.