National HELP Support
A secret Facebook group called National HELP Support Group, has been created for herpes and HPV related topics only.
Because this group is secret all group activity is private and will never appear on your public Facebook profile and cannot be found or seen by anyone except other members.
To join the secret Facebook group, log in to Facebook first, and then click here to find JoAnn Purkey. If you are not already logged in to Facebook, this link will not work. Send JoAnn a friend request and make sure to also send her a private message (don’t post on her wall) saying that you want to join the secret Facebook group. She’ll make you a member. After that, you can unfriend her if you like.
Motor City Friends
Motor City Friends (MCF) is a very active social group in the Metro Detroit area for people with HSV and HPV. Their mission is to provide a safe environment to make new friends, feel comfortable, socialize, and respect the diversity of people that are being brought together. MCF is not part of MDH but a separate and distinct organization. However, many people who attend MDH meetings and events also attend MCF events. MCF organizes all kinds of events including parties, dinners, and nights out. If you would like to attend an event please join the secret Facebook group.
Because this group is secret all group activity is private and will never appear on your public Facebook profile and cannot be found or seen by anyone except other members.
To join the secret Facebook group, log in to Facebook first, and then click here to find Stephanie Rourke. If you are not already logged in to Facebook, this link will not work. Send Stephanie a friend request and make sure to also send her a private message (don’t post on her wall) saying that you want to join the secret Facebook group. She’ll make you a member. After that, you can unfriend her if you like.
People of Color Michigan
POC Michigan is a social networking and self-help group in the Detroit area for folks interested in interacting with others who share our gift. Our activities are geared toward African Americans, but anyone 18 and over is welcome, regardless of race, religion or sexual preference. Respect for privacy and confidentiality is of utmost concern and required for group membership!
More Groups
ASHA has a list of other groups around the U.S. and Canada. And don't forget an internet search might turn up other groups as well.