Groups at GMHC

Groups at GMHC

At GMHC, we offer safe, confidential spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find community. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, practical resources, or simply want to connect with others who understand your journey, our trained facilitators are here to help.

See below for current offerings and how to join.

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Prevention

MSM (Men Who Have Sex with Men)

ELIGIBILITY

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)

CONTACT

GROUPS

  • Club House
    A drop-in group for MSM, aged 18-29, who want to learn how to make smart decisions in their lives. It meets every Tuesday, 2–5pm.

Older Adults

ELIGIBILITY

  • HIV Status: positive

CONTACT

GROUPS

  • The ACRIA Center on HIV & Aging groups cater to individuals 50 and older, with a focus on healthy aging and lifestyle topics.

TGNCNB (Transgender Gender Nonconforming and Non-Binary)

ELIGIBILITY

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)

CONTACT

GROUPS

  • Transform
    Led by TGNCNB people who identify on the masculine spectrum, this group focuses on cultivating empowerment and a sense of community.
  • Evolution
    Led by TGNCNB people who identify on the feminine spectrum, this group focuses on cultivating empowerment and a sense of community.

Women

ELIGIBILITY

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)

CONTACT

GROUPS

  • Women Seeking Safety
    A group for woman with a focus on substance use counseling and HIV prevention.

Mental Health and Substance Use (All Groups Virtual)

Mental Health Clinic

BARBERSHOP

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)
  • Gender Identification: male
  • Contact:
    Aurelio Rapp JimenezAurelior@gmhc.org212-367-1227
  • Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 6–6:45pm

A space to engage in stimulating and thought provoking conversations, Barbershop focuses on shared knowledge of sexual health, aging with HIV, substance use, arts and culture, and other related topics.

Making Connections

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)
  • Gender Identification: all
  • Other Eligibility Requirements: Article 31, Mental Health Services (MHV), or Supportive Counseling (SCG) clients
  • Time: Friday, 4pm
  • Contact:
    Lucas WomackLucasw@gmhc.org212-367-1284

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Mental Health Services (MHV) and Supportive Counseling (SCG)

Long Term Survivors

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SEEKING SAFETY

  • HIV Status: neutral (positive & negative)
  • Gender Identification: all
  • Time: Wednesday, 2pm
  • Contact:
    Scott Duquettescottd@gmhc.org212-367-1188

Group is not running at this time. If you’re interested in joining a future session, please contact Scott Duquette.

Sex, Intimacy & Love

  • HIV Status: Positive
  • Gender Identification: All
  • Time: Thursday, 4pm
  • Contact:
    Diana Nikkhahdianan@gmhc.org212-367-1232

A weekly, virtual support group for HIV+ GMHC clients of all genders who are interested in discussing all things dating, relationships, communication, sex, intimacy, and pleasure.

Substance Use Clinic (HRM)

Daily Meditation

  • Time: Monday, 1-2pm

Coping and Connecting with Life Challenges

  • Time: Tuesday, 4-5pm

Life Challenges

  • Time: Wednesday, 3-4pm

Coping and Connecting

  • Time: Thursday, 3-4pm

TGIF

  • Time: Friday, 3-4pm

Sobriety is Sexy

Getting Off: A Behavioral Treatment Intervention for Crystal Meth Users

  • Time: Friday, 3:30-4:30pm

This group is currently closed. Enrollment for next session opens soon.

Wellness Services

  • HIV Status: neutral
  • Gender Identification: All
  • Contact:
    Donna PineDonnap@gmhc.org212-367-1273

Reiki

  • Time: Tuesday, 11–11:45am, 12:15–1:00pm

Meditation

  • Time: Tuesday, 2–3:30pm