Contact Information for Support Groups
Sunday
Family Support Group:
This group meets every Sunday and is conducted in Spanish. A potluck dinner is served from 4-6pm, and the support group meets from 6-8pm. This group is for affected and infected individuals who want to talk and meet with other families dealing with HIV/AIDS. The group meets at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information call 619-702-4186.
Monday
HIV + Women:
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month and is conducted in English. The group meets from 6:15-8:00pm at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information call 619-702-4186.
Tuesday
Good Grief:
This group meets every Tuesday and is conducted in English. The group meets from 7:00-9:00pm. This group helps individuals deal with grief and bereavement. The group meets at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information call 619-702-4186.
Heterosexual Issues:
This group meets every Tuesday and is conducted in English. The group meets from 7:00-9:00pm. This group discusses HIV concerns for men and women who are infected and affected. The group meets at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information call 619-702-4186.
HIV & Recovery:
This group meets every Tuesday and is conducted in English. The group meets from 5:30-6:30pm. This group is for individuals who are HIV + and in recovery. The group meets at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information call 619-702-4186.
Wednesday
Young Adults:
This support group meets every Wednesday and is conducted in English. The group meets from 7:00-8:30pm. This group is for HIV + young adults ages 18 to 24. The group meets at the UCSD/AVRC 150 W. Washington St. San Diego. For additional information contact Anthony Johnson at 619-543-8080.
Women’s Support:
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and is conducted in English. The group meets from 10:00-11:30am. This group is for HIV + women. The group meets at Being Alive North County 804 Pier View Way Oceanside. For additional information call Barbara Kalafer at 619-543-8080.
Friday
Latina Support:
This group meets every Friday and is conducted in Spanish. The group meets from 11-12:30pm. This group is for HIV + women. The group meets at Christie’s Place 2440 3rd Avenue San Diego. For additional information contact Leonora Calsada at 619-543-8080.
Children’s Art Therapy: This group meets every Friday during the school year. The group meets from 4 to 6pm. For additional information contact Susan Okuno at 619-543-8080.
Contact Information for Community Support Groups
Please contact the programs below to find out about other available community support groups:
- Being Alive
4070 Centre St.
San Diego, CA 92103
Ph. (619) 291-1400
Fx. (619) 291-1491
E-mail: info@beingalive.org
Website: www.beingalive.org
Being Alive San Diego's mission is to deliver quality and compassionate services to people affected by HIV/AIDS and to provide education to those in need. The Being Alive's HIV Consumer Guidebook (a resource guide to San Diego County Services) is available (in both English and Spanish) by calling (619) 291-1400.
- Center for Social Support and Education (CSSE)
3960 Park Blvd. Ste. F
San Diego, CA 92103
Ph. (619) 325-2773
Fx. (619) 574-8014
Website: www.csseonline.org
E-mail: csse@csseonline.org
Offers support groups and social and cultural activities. Movie Night on the third Monday of each month. Glory! Community Gospel Choir every Tuesday. Bingo night every fourth Wednesday. Call for times. Everyone is welcome to attend these activities.
- Christie's Place
2440 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm
(Except for Tuesdays, 9:30am - 7:00pm)
(619) 702-4186
Hablamos Español
The mission of Christie's Place is to empower women, children, families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS to take charge of their health and well-being. Christie's Place provides HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy to the entire family.
Services include: hygiene products and diapers, support groups, emergency food, mental health counseling services, computer lab,
on-site childcare / babysitting, family advocacy, hair cuts, substance abuse counseling, monthly HIV legal clinic, resource library, information & referral services to other community resources, educational workshops/trainings and more. Please call for eligibility information.
- Coordinated Assistance Services Advocacy (CASA)
San Ysidro Health Center
4004 Beyer Blvd.
San Ysidro, CA 92173
Ph. (619) 662-4161
Fx. (619) 662-4109
Provides a variety of HIV services including case management, benefits counseling, legal services, food vouchers, nutritional advice, treatment information, complementary therapies, drug and alcohol counseling, mental health services, Spanish language interpretation services, a drop-in center, and more.
- Latino Coordinated Service Centers
3524 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92104
For more information call El Centro (619) 515-2446. Offers case management, focus groups, Ryan White & ADAP eligibility, peer advocacy, employment support; housing, food and transportation assistance; medical, mental and dental referrals, health education & HIV prevention; HIV testing for Latinos and Latinas HIV positive and San Diego County Residents. Services provided in Spanish and English.
- Our Place Urban & Wellness Coordinated Services Center
(Comprehensive Health Centers)
286 Euclid Ave., Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92114
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information call (619) 527-7390.
They provide support and ensure access to care and treatment to improve the health of the residents of Central and Southeast San Diego and surrounding communities.
- South East Abundant Resources (SEAR)
324 N. 47th St.
San Diego, CA 92102
Ph. (619) 264-7351
Fx. (619) 264-3540
Infant resources, personal hygiene items for women, case management, support groups, spiritual support and alcohol/drug referral. HIV testing is offered on Wednesdays from 1-3:30 pm. For all people infected with HIV, but targeting African Americans, people of color, homeless, and ex-inmates, but welcomes everyone. Facility is near the 47th St. trolley station.
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9am - 5pm; Fridays, 9am - 4pm (by appointment only)
