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Substance Abuse and HIV

Positive Choices
Substance Abuse Programs for HIV/AIDS Individuals

Metropolitan Charities now offers outpatient, substance abuse counseling options both individually and also by group for individuals with HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Read below for detailed information about each service option and how to make your appointment: 

Positive Choices Outpatient Substance Abuse Group Counseling

Positive Choices Outpatient Substance Abuse Group counseling is a free, confidential 10-week substance abuse treatment program for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

• Lunch is provided and participants can earn up to $40 in gift cards as incentives for attendance.
• You must call Metro Charities for an appointment to participate in this program.

Where: Metro Center in St. Petersburg.
When: Meets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Free Lunch served at 12:00 Noon followed by group therapy at 1:00 PM
         

Positive Choices Individual Counseling

Metropolitan Charities offers individual counseling with an experienced therapist addressing issues surrounding substance abuse/HIV/general life skills. This confidential counseling is offered free to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
                       
Where: Metro Center in St. Petersburg
When: Convenient appointments available, both day and early evening appointments.

For Appointments & More Information:

To make an appointment or obtain more information about the Metro Charities Substance Abuse programs, please call (727) 321-3854 Ext. 228 and ask for the Program Specialist or via email at substancefree@metrocharities.org