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Join the Love Your Life Support Group!The Love Your Life Support Group is a virtual group for women living with HIV across the United States. Women can access this group by phone (cellphone or landline) or through Zoom. In this support group, trained professionals will be facilitating discussions about a series of topics, including HIV treatment, disclosure, relationships, sex, stigma, family, empowerment, mental health, and more.
The Love Your Life Support Group will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Eastern Time 6:00pm – 7:00pm Central Time 5:00pm – 6:00pm Mountain Time 4:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific Time If you are interested in participating in the group, you must fill out an intake form. Please note that the information you provide in this form will be completely confidential and will not be shared with any other members of the group. After you complete this form, you will be given information about how to access the support group. Click here to fill out the intake form online. If you have any further questions or would prefer to compete your intake over the phone, please contact us: [email protected], 203-300-4363. A great resource for information on HIV is the Kaiser Family Foundation, which provided the statistics on this page. You can read more about women and HIV on their website.
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has some amazing information you can read about here. If you are not in New York or New Jersey and are looking for great resources for women and HIV, check out our Love Your Life Partners Voces Latinas National Minority AIDS Council of Orangburg, Bamberg and Calhoun Counties The Afiya Center or visit some of our other sister agencies: The National Women and AIDS Collective The Positive Women's Network Sister Love (Atlanta, Georgia) Christie's Place (San Diego, California) Planned Parenthood |
FAQ
1. Who can join the Love Your Life Support Group?
The Love Your Life Support Group is open to women living with HIV across the United States who are looking for support, connection, and community.
2. Is the support group confidential?
Yes. Your privacy is important to us. Information shared during intake and in the group is kept confidential.
3. Do I have to speak during group meetings?
No. You are welcome to participate at your own comfort level. Some women listen at first, while others choose to share.
4. How do I join the support group?
Simply complete the intake form online or contact us by phone. Once completed, you will receive information on how to access the group.
5. How can I attend the group?
You can join by Zoom or by phone (cellphone or landline).
6. How long does HIV testing take?
Testing is quick, confidential, and usually takes less than 20 minutes.
7. Are testing services free?
Testing services through Iris House ins are free. Contact us for more information.
8. What services are available at Iris House?
- HIV testing
- Hepatitis C testing
- Syphilis testing
- Chlamydia & Gonorrhea testing
- Emotional wellness groups
- Safer sex kits
- Narcan
- Plan B emergency contraception
9. What is PrEP?
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that helps prevent HIV for people who are HIV-negative.
10. Is PrEP only a pill?
No. PrEP is available as a daily pill or a long-acting injectable option.
11. Who should consider PrEP?
PrEP may be a good option for people who want additional protection from HIV or want more control over their prevention choices.
