Behavioral Health Programs Offered at Columbus AIDS Task Force
Individual Counseling Services
The Behavioral Health Services Program at CATF has been established to address the mental health concerns of people living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS. This program is staffed with Licensed Social Workers (licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board credentialed as LSW, LISW, PC, or PCC) that will work to address the mental health and emotional needs of clients. Therapists at the agency can help clients to address issues such as:
• Adjustment issues related to an HIV+ diagnosis
• Anxiety, depression, other mental and emotional problems
• Issues related to the GLBT Community
• Family and relationship issues
• Addictions
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual compulsion
• Domestic violence
• Career change and job stress
• Social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness
• Adapting to life transitions
• Death of a loved one
• Assessment and referral for more specialized care
A referral for counseling services at CATF is available through our Behavioral Health Referral Line at (614) 340-6702.
Support Groups
The purpose of the CATF support groups is to create a safe and positive environment for those in need of emotional support. Participants can also expect to receive feedback from peers, learn about the agency's other services, and gain a better understanding of HIV. You do not need to be engaged in other services at CATF in order to attend the support groups so please feel free to stop by!
