St. Mary Medical Center's Comprehensive AIDS Resources and Education (CARE) Program sponsors several support groups for individuals suffering from HIV or AIDS.  All three groups are free of charge.

A Peer Treatment Support Program (PTSP) is held the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Health Enhancement Center/Glenn Room on the second floor located at St. Mary Medical Center, 1055 Linden Avenue, Long Beach.  This drop-in group offers discussion and education regarding HIV treatment issues and is a peer support network. For more information, contact Paul Lovely at (562) 624-4963.

On Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m., a Crystal Meth Anonymous 12-Step meeting is available for individuals living with HIV.  The drop-in group meets in the Health Enhancement Center/Glenn Room on the second floor located at St. Mary Medical Center, 1055 Linden Avenue, Long Beach.  For more information, contact Carlos Ruiz, MPH, at (866) 243-7435.

The CARE program offers a Living With HIV support group for individuals living with HIV.  The group meets on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at the CARE Clinic.  Individuals must register as a client or patient with the CARE Clinic to attend this group.  To enroll, please contact John Blasco, LCSW, at (562) 624-4915.

The CARE Program offers individuals access to an Outpatient Medical Clinic; social and medical case management; social services; mental health evaluations and services; nutritional services; attendant care and other home health services; Family Services Program and Family Food Bank; HIV anonymous and confidential counseling and testing; access to AIDS Clinical Trials; plus a dental clinic.