Community Support
HIV Support Groups
Are you living with HIV in Montgomery County? You are not alone! Join Montgomery County’s in-person and/or virtual HIV support groups and connect with others who understand.
In-Person HIV Support Group
This group meets every other month at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
To register:
- complete this confidential registration form or
- contact facilitator Samukile Takavingofa at 240-599-6847 or [email protected].
2026 in-person HIV support group dates are:
- January 29, 6-8pm
- March 12, 6-8pm
- May 14, 6-8pm
- July 9, 6-8pm
- September 10, 6-8pm
- November 12, 6-8pm
Monthly Virtual HIV Support Group
Want to join in community with others from the comfort of your own space? Check out Montgomery County’s monthly virtual HIV support group! This group meets through Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except December) at 5:30pm.
To receive the Zoom link:
- complete this confidential registration form or
- contact facilitator Samukile Takavingofa at 240-599-6847 or [email protected].
HIV Community Advisory Board
Do you want to advocate and make a difference for all people living with HIV in Montgomery County? Join our Community Advisory Board (CAB)!
The CAB is comprised of a diverse group of people living with HIV whose experiences and feedback inform the HIV services landscape in Montgomery County. CAB meetings take place every third Thursday, 5:30-8pm, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Board members receive a light dinner.
Interested?
- Complete this online interest form or
- contact Samukile Takavingofa at 240-599-6847 or [email protected].