SUPPORT AND THERAPY GROUPS

WWC Behavioral Health Care offers a selection of ongoing support and therapy groups.  If you have further questions regarding these groups, try our FAQ page or call the facilitator for the group in which you are interested. 

Updated: Monday, March 17, 2008

Current Status: Active - accepting referrals

Group Type: Support

Gay Men Over 50
Contact: Mark Fischer, GMPSGwwc.org
Thursdays, 7:00 pm, WWC-ETMC in DC, March–May 2008 (12 weeks)
Donations accepted
Confidential support group for gay men over 50 (or soon to be 50) seeking to sustain their quality of life and sense of purpose as they enter this new phase.

Gay Men of Color
Contact: Mark Fischer, GMPSGwwc.org
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, WWC-ETMC in DC, March–May 2008 (12 weeks)
Donations accepted
Confidential support group for gay men of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Group Type: Support ~ Coming-Out

Coming Out - Men
Contact: Mark Fischer, GMPSGwwc.org
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, WWC-ETMC in DC, March–May 2008 (12 weeks)
Donations accepted
Confidential support group for men considering coming out, just out or still adjusting to being out.

Coming Out - Women
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle, 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
offered two-three times a year in DC
Donations accepted
10-week discussion group for women exploring their interest in other women. Registration is required.

Women Coming Out of Marriage
Contact voicemail: 202-797-4419; wcoomwwc.org
Every Monday 7:00– 9:00 pm
Donations accepted
Confidential support group for women who are, or have been, marriage to men and may be contemplating or are in relationships with women.  Registration is required.

Group Type: Support ~ HIV & AIDS

HIV/AIDS - DC #1
Contact: Scott Shaughnessy (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: sshaughnessywwc.org or Myrina McCullough (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: MMcCulloughwwc.org
6:30 pm- Tuesday in DC
Donations accepted
This group is for DC residents living with HIV and AIDS. It is open to all genders and orientations.

HIV/AIDS - DC #2
Contact: Scott Shaughnessy (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: sshaughnessywwc.org or Myrina McCullough (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: MMcCulloughwwc.org
7:00 pm - every other Wednesday in DC
Donations accepted
This group is for DC residents living with HIV and AIDS. It is open to all genders and orientations.

HIV/AIDS - NoVA #1
Contact: Ricardo Villalobos (703) 531-4933; or email: rvillaloboswwc.org
5:30 p.m. Tuesday in VA
Donations accepted.
This group is for men living with HIV and AIDS.

HIV/AIDS - Newly Diagnosed #1
Contact: Scott Shaughnessy (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: sshaughnessywwc.org or Myrina McCullough (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: MMcCulloughwwc.org
7:00 pm - Wednesday in DC
Donations accepted
This group is for any DC resident who has been recently diagnosed with HIV. It is open to all genders and orientations.

HIV/AIDS - Newly Diagnosed #2
Contact: Scott Shaughnessy (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: sshaughnessywwc.org or Myrina McCullough (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: MMcCulloughwwc.org
7:00 pm - Monday in DC
Donations accepted
This group is for any DC resident who has been recently diagnosed with HIV. It is open to all genders and orientations.

HIV/AIDS - Latino - NoVA
Contact: Magaly Schaeffer, (703) 531-4918 or email: mschaefferwwc.org
5:30 pm Wednesday in VA
No fee
A professionally facilitated educational support group in Spanish for Latinos with HIV/AIDS. This group meets at WWC NoVa: 5232 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA.

HIV/AIDS – Positive Women’s Support Group
Contact: Scott Shaughnessy (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: sshaughnessywwc.org or Myrina McCullough (202) 939-7671 or e-mail: MMcCulloughwwc.org
4:00 and 6:00 pm Monday in DC
Donations accepted
This group is for any woman who has been diagnosed with HIV.

Group Type: Support ~ Parenting

Maybe Baby
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
Offered five-six times a year in DC
Registration fee
Workshop series for prospective LGBT parents. Covers basics often necessary to help guide decision-making in the pursuit of parenthood.  Registration is required.

Donor Insemination Group
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
First Wednesdays 7:00– 8:30 pm in DC
Donations accepted
Open discussion group for single and coupled LBT women actively involved in the D-I process, with known or unknown donors, to achieve their family.  Registration is required.

Pregnancy Support Group
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
First and third Sundays 5:30- 7:00 pm in DC
Donations accepted
Open discussion group for women who partner with women & are at any stage of pregnancy. Registration is required.

Group Type: Support ~ Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Support Group
Contact: Rochelle Toyer 202-610-7136 or email: rtoyerwwc.org
5:30 pm every Monday in SE DC

Women in Recovery
Contact: Rochelle Toyer 202-610-7136 or email: rtoyerwwc.org
2:00 p.m. every Wednesday in SE DC

Group Type: Support ~ Sexual Compulsion

Sexual Compulsion Anonymous - 12 Step
Contact: Info Line SCA (202) 736-3736
10:00 am Saturday, 7:00 pm Sunday, 7:30 pm Wednesday in VA.
Donations accepted
A 12-step group for people with a desire to stop their sexual compulsive behavior. Please call the SCA Info Line for group information and leave a message. An SCA member will return your call.

Sexual Compulsion Anonymous
Contact: Info Line SCA (202) 736-3736
Donations accepted
A 12-step group for family and friends of people with a desire to stop their sexual compulsive behavior. Please call the SCA Info Line for group information and leave a message. An SCA member will return your call.

Group Type: Support ~ Relationships

Starting Over
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
offered two-three times a year in DC
Donations accepted
10-week discussion group for women whose long-term relationship with a woman has ended. Group focus is on healing and moving forward in life.  Registration is required.

Straight Partners Support Group
Contact voicemail: 703-531-4938
First and third Thursdays 7:00– 8:30 pm in VA
Donations accepted
Confidential support group for heterosexual spouses/ partners, current or former, of LGBT or questioning mates. Registration is required.

Group Type ~ Lesbian and General Drop-in

Black Lesbian Support Group
Contact info: 202-797-3593; blsgblsg.org; www.blsg.org
First, second and fourth Saturdays 3:00– 5:00 pm in DC
Donations accepted
Topic driven discussion group geared toward addressing the needs of the black lesbian & bisexual woman. BLSG host social activities and community events.

Women Over 50 Sunday Conversation Group
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
Third Sundays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in DC
Donations accepted
Topic driven rap group for LBT who are over the age of 50.

T-Partners
Contact info: Dawn Boutelle 202-797-3586; dboutellewwc.org
First and Third Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in DC
Donations accepted
Discussion group for people in a relationship with gender nonconforming, gender-queer, and trans-identified individuals.  Drop in- 1810 14th St., NW

Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ Depression

Making Our Way
Contact: 202-797-3580; email: lspwwc.org
Mondays 6:15– 8:00 pm in DC
A psychotherapy group for lesbians and bisexual women struggling with depression and anxiety disorders. This group requires a three-month commitment. Registration is required.

Trans Spectrum
Contact: 202-797-3580; email: lspwwc.org
Offered two-four times a year
10-week psychosocial and education group for gender queers aged 18-25 who are experiencing some conflict/ambiguity around gender identity and sexual orientation. Registration is required.

Psychotherapy Group for People with Depression and other Mood Disorders
Contact: Kevin Spera, MSN, CNS, (202) 939-7697 or e-mail: ksperawwc.org
6:30 - 8:00 pm Tuesday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
This psychotherapy group is open to anyone who is experiencing symptoms of major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders, or adjustment disorders. This group teaches coping strategies and life skills for people with mood disorders. Group members must make a commitment to a minimum of 12 sessions. An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.

Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ HIV & AIDS

HIV/AIDS – Women’s Positive Coping Group
Contact: Sara Mindel, (202) 939-7668 or e-mail: smindelwwc.org
3:00 Wednesday in DC
Donations accepted

Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ HIV & Depression

HIV & Depression - "Positive Coping"
Contact: Joe Izzo, LICSW, (202) 939-7631 or e-mail: jizzowwc.org
6:30 pm Thursday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
This psychotherapy group is open to DC residents who are experiencing symptoms of major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders, or adjustment disorders and are HIV-positive. This group teaches coping strategies and life skills for people with depression. Group members must make a commitment to a minimum of 15 sessions.

Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ HIV & Substance Abuse

HIV/AIDS - Positively Clean & Sober
Contact: Sara Mindel, (202) 939-7668 or e-mail: smindelwwc.org
6:30 Wednesday in DC
Donations accepted
This is a three month (12 session) group from March 5 – May 21
This group is intended for persons with HIV disease or AIDS defined who have a co-occuring history of addictions / compulsions (including chemical dependencies / alcoholism; food, sex, gambling, spending compulsions). It is recommended that members have a minimum of 90 days clean and sober and are regularly attending either 12-step or Rational Recovery support groups. The group will help participants manage both the bio-psychosocial issues of HIV disease and their recovery from addictive behaviors.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment - Max Robinson Center
Contact: Tony Smith (202) 610-7136 or e-mail: tsmithwwc.org
Wednesdays in SE DC
Call for more information.

Group Type: Psychotherapy ~ Substance Abuse

WWAS - (Phase 1) Intensive Primary Recovery
Contact: Amy Bullock, CAC, (202) 939-7656 or e-mail: abullockwwc.org
6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
Whitman-Walker Addiction Services (WWAS) - Members meet for a minimum of eight weeks, three nights a week. Monday and Wednesday nights provide educational topics on substance abuse followed by a primary recovery group. Friday night is a goals-focused group followed by a primary recovery group.

WWAS - (Phase 2) Intensive Primary Recovery
Contact: Amy Bullock, CAC, (202) 939-7656 or e-mail: abullockwwc.org
6:00 pm Wednesday and Friday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
Whitman-Walker Addiction Services (WWAS) - Members meet for a minimum of eight weeks. Wednesday night provides educational topics on substance abuse followed by a primary recovery group. Friday night is a goals-focused group followed by a primary recovery group.

WWAS - (Phase 3)
Contact: Amy Bullock, CAC, (202) 939-7656 or e-mail: abullockwwc.org
6:00 pm Wednesday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
Whitman-Walker Addiction Services (WWAS) - Phase 3 follows Phases 1 and 2. WWAS Phase 3 will accept individuals from other treatment programs who need additional support for a substance-free lifestyle. Individuals should have a minimum of 45 days documented and uninterrupted abstinence.

WWAS - Harm Reduction
Contact: Amy Bullock, CAC, (202) 939-7656 or e-mail: abullockwwc.org
6:00 pm Tuesday in DC
Co-pay/sliding scale
Whitman-Walker Addiction Services (WWAS) - This group is an alternative approach to substance abuse disorders. The harm reduction program is appropriate for those who want to reduce or eliminate substance abuse or harm associated with substance abuse. This group operates in a 12-week cycle and is open and on-going.