GAY MEN'S PEER COUNSELING

Need to Talk to Someone?

Coming out, relationships, job issues, health concerns, self-esteem-if something is troubling you, we may be able to help.

Our Services

Talking often helps, especially with men who have experienced the kind of problem that you are facing. These men will listen to you and can relate first-hand to you and your concerns.

Gay Men's Peer Counseling of Whitman-Walker Clinic offers short-term, goal oriented counseling for individuals and couples.

Our trained counselors can help you regardless of your race, age, marital status, disability, or comfort level in the gay community. Perhaps you want to talk because you are not sure you are gay. Our counselors will listen and offer reassurance and encouragement to help you explore all options.

Who We Are

Since 1976, Gay Men's Peer Counseling has been helping gay and bisexual men solve the special problems that often go along with being gay. The volunteer counselors are men familiar with Washington's gay community. Most Peer Counselors are not professional psychotherapists, but all have had counseling training and have experienced the benefits of successful counseling. They want to help you deal with the kinds of tough issues they too have faced.

How to Reach Us

Just call our confidential 24-hour voicemail at (202) 797-3592 and leave a message. Usually a counselor will return your call within 48 hours.

Please understand that at times the volume of calls requires us to create a waiting list. If we are unable to help you, we can refer you to others who can.

If this is a crisis or emergency, please call a 24-hour crisis line such as:

• DC Office of Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line: (202) 561-7000
• Whitman-Walker Clinic Crisis Intervention Line: (202) 797-4444

Cost

We do not charge fees for counseling, but ask for a donation to Whitman-Walker Clinic scaled to your income.

Privacy/Confidentiality

Gay Men's Peer Counseling respects your confidentiality. Our counselors must abide by strict codes and guidelines to safeguard your privacy. Participants in our groups must also agree to abide by these same rules.