Support Groups
Real change happens in community — when we inspire, seek accountability and watch out for each other.
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 November, 2020 have either been cancelled or moved to a virtual platform.
Now Offered Virtually
In Transition
Tuesdays | 4 – 5 PM | Virtual
A Trans/GNC Peer Support Group for folks in gender affirming medical and/or social transition or thinking about transition.
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- By computer, tablet or smartphone at https://www.gotomeet.me/MylesStickleLISW-S/in-transition
- Password: care4all
For more information, please email:
Elijah Johnson, MSW, LSW at elijahjohnson@equitashealth.com
or
Lucy Campbell MSW, LISW at lucycampbell@equitashealth.com
Living Positively HIV/AIDS Support Group | Columbus
1st & 3rd Thursdays | 3 – 4:15 PM | Virtual
An open group offering support, encouragement, and dialogue for those living with HIV/AIDS, including people who are newly diagnosed, living undetectable, and long-term survivors.
For access code and link to the meetings, or general questions, please email one of the co-facilitators
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- Carley Leitch (carleyleitch@equitashealth.com)
- Kevin Malloy (kevinmalloy@equitashealth.com)
POZitive Attitudes
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 7 PM | Virtual
A support group for people living with HIV. Offered in partnership with the Dayton LGBT Center.
For more information, please email:
Jake Yousif, JakeYousif@equitashealth.com
Trans/Lation | Akron, Youngstown
Sundays | 4 – 6PM | Virtual
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.
More details here
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.
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- 4400 N. High, Columbus (3rd floor)
- The door will be opened at 7:45 and locked at 8:05
- Mask and Social Distance Required
OR
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- Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://www.gotomeet.me/MylesStickleLISW-S/tuesdays-without-tina
- password: care4all
More details here
Power of Change
Tuesdays | 11AM- 12PM | Virtual
Work of A.R.T
Wednesdays | 7-8PM | Virtual
- By computer, tablet or smartphone at https://www.gotomeet.me/MylesStickleLISW-S/work-of-art
- Password: care4all
Support Groups Temporarily On Hold
All other support groups have been canceled through November 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
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
Normally held: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 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
Normally held: Mondays | 2 – 3 PM | 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
Normally held: 3rd Mondays | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | 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.
Women’s HIV/AIDS Support | Columbus
Normally held: 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 1 – 2:30 PM | 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
Normally held: 2nd Thursdays | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | 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.
Locations
4400 N. High St., Suite 300
Columbus OH 43214
Office (614) 299-2437
Fax (614) 291-7163
750 E. Long St., Suite 3000
Columbus OH 43203
Medical Center (614) 340-6700
Fax (614) 340-6787
1033 N. High St.
Columbus OH 43201
Medical Center (614) 340-6777
Fax 614-572-0914
1222 S. Patterson Blvd., Suite 230
Dayton OH 45402
Medical Center (937) 853-3650
Fax (937) 853-4367