BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE

The Behavioral Health Care programs of Whitman-Walker Clinic promote the mental health of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones through a wide variety of both professional and peer based services.  Individual and group psychotherapy, psychiatric assessment and other psychosocial support are available through this service.  A full list of the Clinic's support and therapy groups is available. 

To learn more about our behavioral health care providers, please visit our providers directory.

Whitman-Walker Addiction Services (WWAS)
WWAS provides addiction treatment to people who are GLBT and people living with HIV/AIDS.  The program is staffed by addiction treatment professionals and specially trained volunteers who are geared toward helping gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender participants take pride in their sexual identity and their recovery from addiction. Group and individual counseling are available to help address the consequences of substance abuse while transistioning to a clean and sober lifestyle. Please see groups under "WWAS" on the Support and Therapy Group Roster for the variety of groups offered.  If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule an intake, please call (202) 939-7690 or e-mail us at wwaswwc.org.

The Scott Harper House offers temporary sober housing to clients who are enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program. For more information about the Scott Harper House, contact Amy Bullock Smith at abullockwwc.org.

Gay Men's Peer Counseling is provided by volunteers who are gay men who receive ongoing training and supervision in active listening, problem solving and various concerns facing gay and bisexual men.  Peer counseling and support is provided to individuals and couples who are dealing with relationships, jobs, health concerns, coming out or other challenges. For more information on Gay Men's Peer Counseling, call (202) 797-3592.

Gay Men's Peer Support Groups are also offered to bring together men with similar interests and concerns. To join one of our support groups, please e-mail your name, the group you'd like to join, your phone number and your e-mail address to GMPSGwwc.org.

Lesbian Peer Counseling is provided to women who seek support on issues such as sexual orientation, family, relationships, workplace and self-esteem. Individual sessions can be scheduled at our DC locations. Attendees are asked for a donation of $10 per session, but these services are provided  to women regardless of their ability to pay. For more information or to schedule a counseling session, call (202) 797-3580 or contact us via email at lspwwc.org.

Support and Therapy Groups that address many concerns for which people who are GLBT and people living with HIV/AIDS may seek support are offered.  Groups included but are not limited to: Coming Out, Substance Abuse, Relationships and Intimacy and HIV/AIDS. If you have questions, contact the group contact for the group in which you are interested. Click here for the Roster of Support and Therapy Groups. 

For more information, e-mail us at counselingwwc.org.

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