Support Groups and Workshops

Fourth Monday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

This free support group is for anyone within the LGBTQIA+ community who has been impacted by cancer, including those who are living with cancer, family members and friends.

Learn more at: https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/programs/detail/lgbtqia-monthly-support-group/

This is a support group for LGBTQ+ people attempting pregnancy. Our goal is to provide a safe, affirming space to support each other by exploring the beauty of parenting as queer people and making connections with other queer families and parents-to-be. Singles and couples are welcome. Registration is required. Third Thursdays of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot by email or phone: AIprogram@howardbrown.org or 773.388.1600 ext. 8871

El grupo incluirá educación básica, apoyo emocional, recursos, y un espacio dedicado a discutir métodos para enfrentar las dificultades de vivir con diabetes. Este grupo de apoyo se enfocará en empoderar la comunidad Latinx para vivir una vida saludable mientras manejando la diabetes.

Este grupo no está activo actualmente, pero estamos reclutando miembros para el próximo año. Comuníquese y envíe un correo electrónico a anaisc@howardbrown.org

Anais Cotillas • 773.388.1600 ext. 3676 or 773.708.3166 anaisc@howardbrown.org

Felicia Hernandez • 773.388.1600 ext. 2980 feliciah@howardbrown.org

First and third Tuesdays of each month, 6 – 7 p.m. Virtual.

The group is drop-in style, no commitment necessary, and is open to everyone that is living diabetes. This group discusses self-management behaviors, provides emotional support, resources, and overall, a safe space to discuss how to cope with the difficulties of living with diabetes. For more information, contact Anais Cotillas at 773.388.1600. ext. 3676 or anaisc@howardbrown.org

First Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. In-person at HBH Clark.

Rising Phoenix is a four-week Community Group for Long-term Survivors Living with HIV/AIDS. This activity-based group for long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS (diagnosis before 1996) will focus on participant interests as we continue to thrive through our strengths and resiliency.

Our first meeting will be Thursday, June 8th, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Clark St. 2nd floor conference room. Please share with any patients who might be interested! For folks who are interested reach out to Eva Trampka (evat@howardbrown.org)

Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. In-person at HBH Clark.

This group will be in-person on a monthly basis, peer facilitated by a trans older adult community member with co-facilitation by our Associate Director of Aging Services, Eva Trampka. For folks who are interested reach out to Eva Trampka (evat@howardbrown.org)

Last Thursday of each month, 6 – 8 p.m.

Drop in workshops are available on the last Thursday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m., facilitated by care specialists. Workshops are a safe space for any person, regardless of gender, race, or identity, who is living with HIV/AIDS. Workshop facilitators work to directly address misconceptions and myths related to HIV. Facilitators focus on key topics and help to provide workshop participants with a higher understanding of HIV/AIDS and Antiretroviral therapies.

For more information please contact: Adriana Maldonado | 773.388.1600, ext. 1043 | AdrianaM@howardbrown.orgAdrianaM@howardbrown.org

T-Time is an open group for transgender, gender variant, two-spirit, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, intersex, and gender questioning individuals. For more information, contact Trisha Holloway Riddle: trishah@howardbrown.org or 872.269.3702 ext. 3702