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MEN
BLACK GAY & BISEXUAL MATURE MEN, free drop-in group for men 40
and older. Sponsored by Us Helping Us. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 3636 Georgia
Ave., NW. Elbert, 202-546-8200.
BLACK GAY & BISEXUAL MEN, free drop-in support group. Sponsored
by Us Helping Us. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. 3636 Georgia Ave., NW. Elbert,
202-546-8200.
CLOSED LOOP SOCIETY, support group for married men who want monogamous relationships with other married men, on-line chat. www.egroups.com/group/closed-loop.
WOMEN
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by the Mautner Project for lesbians
with cancer. Open to lesbians with cancer, their partners and
caregivers. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Sarah, 202-332-5536.
TUESDAY NIGHT GROUP: The Lesbian Services Program of Whitman-Walker
Clinic meets to converse and connect with diverse members of the
community. No registration required. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 1810 14th St.,
NW. lsp@ww.org. 202-797-3580.
WOMEN COMING OUT OF MARRIAGE. Supportive and confidential place for
women who are or have been married or involved in opposite-sex
relationships and are contemplating relationships with women. Mondays,
7-9 p.m. 202-797-4419 or e-mail wcoom@wwc.org.
COMING OUT 10-week discussion group, offered two to three times a
year, for women exploring their interest in other women. Registration
is required. Contact info: Dawn Boutelle, 202-797-3586; dboutelle@wwc.org.
STARTING OVER 10-week discussion group, offered two to three times a
year, for women whose long-term relationship with a woman has ended.
Group focus is on healing and moving forward in life. Registration is
required. Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutelle@wwc.org.
SISTERS OF THE YAM, 10-week discussion group, offered once a year,
for LBT. Group based on the book "Sisters of the Yam," by Bell Hooks,
on healing from destructive life issues that plague black women. Group
provides a community of support for each woman to be the best, most
whole and life-affirming woman she is capable of being. Registration is
required. Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutelle@wwc.org.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP held by the Mautner Project for lesbians
who have lost a loved one. Closed group held on Wednesday nights from
7-8:30 p.m. Please call Sarah for more information and to sign up.
202-332-5536.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP held by the Mautner Project for lesbians
who are caregivers. Open group held on the first Wednesday of each
month from 7-8:30 p.m. Please call Sarah for more information and to
sign up. 202-332-5536.
SMOKING CESSATION GROUP held by the Mautner Project for the LGBT
community. Please call the Health Education Department for more
information and to sign up. 202-332-5536.
YOUTH
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE hosts a support group for
LGBTQ youth ages 13-21, 5:30-6:30 p.m., discussion group for issues
LGBTQ youth face on a regular basis, 202-546-5940, ext. 106, ask for
Xanthia Johnson.
FREE ANONYMOUS HIV TESTING FOR YOUTH AGES 13-21 Monday through
Thursday, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Youth
Center, 410 7th St., SE. 202-546-5940, ext. 102, ask for Leandrea.
LADIES LOUNGE, a group for lesbians ages 13-21, meets Wednesdays
from 4-7 p.m. at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Youth
Center, 410 7th St., SE. 202-546-5940, ext. 108, ask for Suzanne, ladieslounge@smyal.org.
RYSE, Rainbow Youth for Safe Education, a group that meets to talk
about and respond to sexual orientation discrimination in schools,
meets Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Ask for Suzanne at 202-546-5940, ext.
108, or ryse@smyal.org.
TRUTH, a substance abuse group for youth ages 13-21, meets to talk
about the negative causes of substance abuse and how to decrease or
stop use. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m., ask for Marylin at 202-546-5940, ext.
116.
YOUTH CENTER SPACE FOR GAY YOUTH AGES 13-21, Fridays from 4-8 p.m. Contact Victor Price at 202-546-5940, ext. 105.
OTHER
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings at the Triangle Club. Check web site for meetings. www.triangleclub.org.
CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS, Fridays and Mondays, 8:30 p.m. Alternating
speaker/topic weeks, open meeting. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m., relapse
prevention, open meeting. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., "Relationships in
Recovery" closed meeting. Triangle Club, 2030 P St., NW. 202-659-8641.
CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS, Saturdays, 7:15 p.m. Speaker/traditions,
open meeting. The Dupont Circle Club, 1623 Connecticut Ave., NW.
202-234-7837.
LIVE AND LET LIVE Al-anon family group provides a safe and
dependable space where GLBT people gather to discuss the 12 Steps and
Traditions of Al-Anon. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the downstairs activity
room of the Unitarian Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Va. For
more info: www.alanonva.com.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. For schedule, call 301-460-2800 or visit www.oa-dcmetro.org.
SEXUAL COMPULSIVES ANONYMOUS is a 12-step program for people
recovering from sex addiction. Contact us for meeting locations or
information at 202-736-3736 or www.sca-recovery.org.
HIV/AIDS MEDICAL NEEDS
D.C. HIV/AIDS ADMINISTRATION offers free HIV/AIDS medication for
HIV-positive D.C. residents not on Medicaid. Weekdays, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
202-671-4900.
CARL VOGEL CENTER offers free anonymous, confidential testing, Mondays, 4-8 p.m. 1012 14th St., NW, suite 700. 202-638-0750.
HIV ANTIBODY & STD TESTING and counseling by Montgomery County
Department of Health and Human Services. Monday-Friday, by appointment.
Bring proof of residency. 2000 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
240-777-1760.
HIV ANTIBODY TESTING and counseling by Prince George’s County Health
Department. Free and anonymous, weekdays ...
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