San Francisco AIDS Foundation locations, including Strut, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, for the Memorial Day Holiday. The Harm Reduction Center will be open from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Support Groups

Friends, loved ones and other forms of social support in your life can not only improve your quality of life, they can help you through the tough times you might encounter. We have a variety of social support groups and events to help you meet new people, establish friendships and find a community of belonging.

Social Groups & Events | Substance Use Groups | Harm Reduction Groups | Hepatitis C Groups | HIV Support Groups

Social Support Groups

Black Brothers Esteem A program empowering gay, bisexual, and same-gender loving African American men who are at risk of HIV.   Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network Social support group with dinners & events for gay, bi and trans men over age 50 regardless of HIV status.   DREAAM Project Drop in social & health events for gay, bisexual & queer African American and Black men age 30 and under.   Latino Programs Education, support, meals and community for Latinx community members.   Positive Force Your go-to for HIV info, linkage to care, learning and social events, and community.    TransLife Group support and events for trans women, trans men, non-binary folks and genderqueer individuals.   Bridgemen Community group for gay, bisexual, and trans men making a difference through social events and service work.  

Substance Use Support Groups

Walk-in Substance Use Support Free harm reduction and substance use counseling groups, lounges and services.   Alcohol Use Support Groups and support for people thinking about making a change to their relationship with alcohol.   Cocaine & Crack Use Support Harm reduction resources and safer use supplies for people who use stimulants.   Meth Use Support Free services and support for people looking to change their relationship to meth, speed, etc.   Opiate Use Support Overdose prevention, safer injection and other harm reduction resources   Substance Use Counseling No-judgement counseling for gay, bi and trans men interested in managing, reducing or stopping their use   

Substance Use Treatment

No-judgement counseling and treatment for people interested in changing their relationship to drugs and alcohol

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Harm Reduction Center Groups

We offer a number of groups you can just drop-in at for people who inject drugs. At the Harm Reduction Center you can find snacks, coffee and conversation. No judgement, only caring support. See what groups we have and what times are open for drop in.

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Hepatitis C Support Groups

We offer a treatment and support group for people enrolled our Hepatitis C Wellness Program. This community-based HCV group provides a time for people to take medication and offers space for people to check in with each other, share their experiences and give and get support. Enroll in the Hepatitis C Wellness Program to join.

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HIV Support Groups

The Doctor Is In Free event series sharing the latest information and research about living with HIV.   PLUS A weekend-long seminar for anyone dealing with HIV, whether newly diagnosed or addressing HIV in a new way.   Share & Discussion Dinner Group Get connected to other gay, bi and trans guys over age 50 at our discussion group with dinner.   Freedom Friday A drop-in group for Black and African American community members living with HIV to relax and engage openly.