MetroHealth HIV Support Groups

Questions about our groups?

Please contact Jen McMillen Smith, LISW-S at [email protected] or 216-778-4051.

Support Groups & Events

Calendars: May 2024 | June 2024

Support Groups

50++

For people living with HIV who are around 50 years old and better
Meet Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland. Free parking in lot, take woodchip path to clearing to the left of the parking lot, look for us under the big tree.
First Fridays at 12:00 noon
Lunch provided, wear comfy shoes if you want to join us for a nature walk after group

Knit Squad

Practice or learn how to knit to help lower blood pressure and stress hormones
Meet in MetroHealth's new Glick Center outside of the meditation room on the first floor
Second Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.

Open Support Group

For all people with HIV
First and Third Mondays of every month at 1:00 p.m., lunch provided
Location: Social Work office (ER entrance, take E elevators to the first floor, make a right and a right down the first hallway, social work is on the left)

Plant Club

For MetroHealth patients only
Third Thursdays at 11:30 am
Location: Social Work office (ER entrance, take E elevators to the first floor, make a right and a right down the first hallway, social work is on the left)
Lunch provided
RSVP to Emily Mally, LISW-S is required: (216) 778-2818

Taco Tuesday

Open to people living with HIV who are in their teens and twenties
MetroHealth Dermatology Clinic lobby
First & Third Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

WOW - Women Only Wednesday

For women and women living with HIV
Third Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Social Work office (ER entrance, take E elevators to the first floor, make a right and a right down the first hallway, social work is on the left)
Lunch provided

Yoga

Gentle class suitable for everyone – instructor is open about being HIV+
Mats are provided, wear comfy clothes and BYO water
MetroHealth Glick Meditation Room - enter through ER and turn right to go into Glick, meditation room is on the left after you go up the ramp
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Special Mental Health Support Services

Insomnia Information

Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone! Insomnia is a common condition in the United States with over three million adult cases (though it is believed that many more people are undiagnosed). Insomnia causes difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.

Getting an appropriate amount of sleep each night (7-9 hours for adults) can increase mood and immune system, lower stress, maintain healthy weight, and reduce diseases caused by inflammation such as diabetes and heart disease. If you are dissatisfied with your sleep habits, it may be beneficial to request an insomnia screening from your provider. Please contact Nicole Dister at (216) 778-8978 or Tracey Brichacek at (216) 778-8745 for a free screening and information on ways to improve your sleep.