Support Group
For persons who are living with HIV/AIDS, there exists a need for a strong social support system. However, for some, this support is missing in their lives. In response, West Alabama AIDS Outreach offers a support group meeting on the second Thursday of each month. This group meets at our office. Please see the calendar for the next meeting day and time.
Goals of the Support Group
- To allow clients an opportunity to share their stories, discuss common issues, and identify barriers to services in a safe and confidential environment.
- To encourage feedback and support of peers who may be encountering difficulties and to help persons who are newly diagnosed.
- To help clients become better educators about HIV/AIDS.
- To identify stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS and develop a plan for dealing with negative perceptions within the community.
- Clients help clients learn how to live healthier and happier lives as a person living with HIV/AIDS
- To identify individual roles in prevention and promoting responsible sexual behavior.