Mental Health & Social Services

In close collaboration with medical providers, Callen-Lorde's Mental Health and Social Services Department offers a comprehensive range of services to support your emotional and physical well-being. Callen-Lorde is committed to providing services that are affirmative, sex-positive, culturally sensitive, consistent with risk reduction principles, and that promote patient self-determination.

Services include:

 

Mental Health Consultation/Individual Counseling

Eligible patients engaged in medical care at Callen-Lorde can receive short-term individualized counseling. A Callen-Lorde Clinical Social Worker will meet with you to assess your psychotherapy and counseling needs and will make a recommendation for further treatment either at Callen-Lorde or an outside agency that might better meet your needs.

 

Transgender Counseling and Education

Because transgender and gender non-conforming people have historically faced many barriers to adequate and timely health care and social services, our Transgender Counseling and Education services provide specialized support to transgender and gender non-conforming patients, including information about Cross-Gender Hormone Therapy.

Substance Use Assessment and Referral

If you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use and the effect it may be having on your health and quality of life, you may request an assessment to determine if you could benefit from any of the following referrals: a 12-step fellowship (such as AA), a detox/rehab/outpatient treatment program, a psychiatric evaluation, and/or a harm reduction program.

Support Groups

Callen-Lorde offers support groups for people living with HIV. New members are welcome regardless of insurance coverage. (Learn more about Support Groups)

 

Psychiatric Services

Our staff psychiatrists are primarily available for an initial evaluation visit and a follow-up visit. Ongoing services are available with a referral from your Primary Care Provider or a Clinical Social Worker. You will receive a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including a psychiatric and medical history, a mental status exam, an assessment, and a treatment plan.