Striving and Surviving with HIV/AIDS

Whitman Walker will be sponsoring a 9 week discussion group for folks who have recently found out they are HIV Positive. The program, called 'Striving & Surviving with HIV/AIDS' is provided by Whitman-Walker Mental Health & Addictions Treatment Services (MHATS) a program of Whitman Walker. It is slated to begin September 27th.

This group is appropriate for individuals who have been:

• Recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS
• Seeking more information about HIV and treatment options
• Coping with the difficult emotional effects of their diagnosis, including: depression, anxiety, shame, stigma, confusion
• Seeking a safe and supportive space to discuss HIV/AIDS

To participate in the Striving and Surviving group, or other MHATS programs, individuals must first meet with a MHATS staff person for an initial screening appointment. Some reading and homework will be required for this group. To make an appointment for an assessment, or to ask questions, please contact:

Kevin Waldorf-Cruz, LGSW
(202) 939-7637 or kwaldorf@wwc.org
Whitman-Walker Clinic
1701 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009