Social & Support Groups

You Have a Voice!

No matter who you are or what your background, EFA has something for you.  Our staff is as diverse as our community and skilled at developing community from within.  If you're a man or woman living with HIV, we welcome you to our family.  Men who have sex with men, whether you identify as gay or bisexual, and regardless of your HIV status, we invite you to be part of a group as well.  Everyone has a voice.  Let it be heard.  To learn more about groups we offer, simply click a link or logo below.

St. Louis Let's Talk:  Men living with HIV who identify as heterosexual get together for monthly discussions. For more information on "Let's Talk", email Cyrano or call 314.333.6668.  
 The Knights:  Weekly Wednesday night social group for men over the age of 30 who have sex with men.  This group focuses on life in the African American community.  The Knights is for men, regardless of HIV status.  All men who feel comfortable in this setting are invited to attend.  For more information on "The Knights", email Darne or call 314.754.0129.  
For Women, By Women:  Women living with HIV get together monthly. For more information on "For Women, By Women", email Tabasha or call 314.754.0127.  

neXt:  Gay, bisexual, and curious men, ages 30-55 meet every Thursday for food and discussion.  This group is for men, regardless of HIV status.  For more information on "neXt", email Ian or call 314.333.6667.

For gay/bi men age 55+, please check out Rainbow Brotherhood.

  
Friday Night Social:  Men and women living with HIV, and their friends and family are invited to attend a monthly Friday night event.  Come out and be yourself.  Dinner, music, and fun provided.  For more information on the "Friday Night Social", email Kim or call 314.333.6660.   LIFE:  A 12-week workshop for HIV+ men who have sex with men.  The program is designed to be a confidential social environment where techniques are learned to help boost immunity.  Meals are provided.  Meetings begin each spring.  For more information on "LIFE", email Ian or call 314.333.6667.  
Many Men, Many Voices (3MV):  Discussion group open to African American men, offered three times a year.  Topics focus on the prevention of HIV and STD's within the community.  For more information on "3MV", email Darne or call 314.754.0129.  

LIFE Yoga:  Health and wellness program designed for men whom have successfully completed a session of LIFE.  Our certified yoga instructor works with participants on an individual basis because everyone has different comfort levels.  This class is offered a couple of times a year, which varies by season.  For more information on "LIFE Yoga", email Ian or call 314.333.6667.