Support Groups

Beautiful Gate Outreach Center provides 3 support groups for person infected with HIV/AIDS. Transportation and lunch are provided to all those who attend. A brief orientation and client intake must be completed prior to group participation.

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Caring Hearts Support Group: this monthly support group meeting is for men and women who are living with HIV/AIDS. 

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Karen’s DreamGirls: THE ONLY support group in Delaware for women living with the challenges of HIV. This monthly support group creates a safe place for its participants to share thoughts, address/discuss items specific to being a woman, and overall encourages all to live out their dreams. 

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Mike’s M.I.M.E. (Men Impacting Men-EMPOWERMENT!):  A support group for men of all backgrounds living with the challenges of HIV. This monthly support group creates a safe place for participants to share thoughts, create opportunities, and encourage them to live out their dreams.

Transportation

Beautiful Gate Outreach Center (BGOC) provides free transportation to persons living with HIV/AIDS to medically related appointments. A "Transportation Referral Form" must first be completed and submitted to BGOC by the HIV Case Manager of the individual that is requesting transportation services. For more information, please contact Wendell Nichols (Transportation Coordinator) at (302) 427-3002 or by email

Clothing and Food

Beautiful Gate Outreach Center (BGOC) provides free clothing and food to those living with HIV/AIDS. A brief orientation and client intake must be completed prior to receiving supportive services provided by BGOC. 

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Dorcas Clothing Ministry: Partnering with the Clothing Bank of Delaware, clients may receive new or used clothing. Request can be placed on a monthly basis (30 days). 

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Food Pantry: Partnering with the Body and Soul Ministry of Bethel AME Church (Wilmington, DE), clients may receive up to 4 bags of healthy, non-perishable food items. Client must present in n emergency situation in order to qualify for food pantry. Requests can be made on a monthly basis (30 days).

Medical Wellness Program

 Onsite medical care for persons living with HIV/AIDS is provided by a team from the Christiana Care's William J. Holloway Program. Care is also available to those newly diagnosed with HIV and  for those who are aware of their HIV status and currently not receiving medical treatment. Services are by appointment only. For more information, please contact Community Wellness Program at (302) 320-1333.