Support Groups

*for PCAF clients only*

Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn is a monthly learning opportunity for clients in which a representative presents on a topic while clients enjoy a free lunch. Lunch and Learn was established to educate clients and their significant others on current issues, information, and resources related to living with HIV.  Topics of presentation vary from month to month and are based on clients’ interest.

  • Lunch & Learn  is held on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Tacoma and Olympia.*

*Date and time are subject to change depending on the availability of the presenter.

For more information about Lunch and Learn, please contact our Prevention Team at (253) 383-2565.

HIV+ Mens’ Discussion Group

The Men’s Discussion Group aims to educate, support, and empower Pierce County AIDS Foundation’s male identifying clients. Group members seek knowledge to educate one another to combat barriers and stigmas surrounding living with HIV. Members strive to holistically support one another both mentally and physically, and to empower one another through shared experiences and building trust.Men's Discussion Group The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 1:30pm in Tacoma.

For more information, please contact Alex Barnes at (253) 722-0717 or abarnes@piercecountyaids.org.

HIV+ Women’s Group

The Women’s Social Group meets monthly to support women affected by HIV / AIDS.  A diverse group of women attend, bringing their stories, hopes, fears, and experiences with them. The group is facilitated by two case managers and includes topic discussions, craft projects, food, celebrations, and much more. All PCAF women clients are invited to attend.

For more information, please contact Caroline Flores at cflores@pcaf-wa.org.

Tacoma Support Group

The Tacoma group meets twice monthly to support people living with HIV. It is facilitated by Troy Huffman, LMFT. Group meetings are to learn, share, socialize, and support one another.

For more information, please contact Megan Nolan at mnolan@pcaf-wa.org

Olympia Support Group

PCAF’s new Olympia group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month to support people living with HIV. Group meetings are to learn, share, socialize, and support one another.

For more information, please contact Joiwyn Repcik at jrepcik@pcaf-wa.org

A quarterly Latinx support group in the Tacoma office.

For more information, please contact Caroline Flores at cflores@pcaf-wa.org