Additional Resources

Self-Paced Virtual CME Training

A self-paced, interactive training on the GOALS approach is available through the ACCME-accredited AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) National Coordinating Resource Center.

Live Training

If you are interested in live in-person or virtual GOALS Approach training for your site, please contact Sarit Golub at sgolub@hunter.cuny.edu.

New York City organizations can contact Staci Barton at sbarton1@health.nyc.gov. to receive trainings virtually or in person. 

Downloadable Handouts

GOALS Approach Summary

This description of the GOALS Approach, created by the New York State AIDS Institute, explains the background and provides an overview of the five GOALS steps. 

GOALS Approach Pocket Guide

This is a printable, foldable pocket guide for providers who want to implement the GOALS Approach with their patients.  

Three-Part Video Series

In this three-part video series, the developer of the GOALS Approach, Dr. Sarit Golub, describes the rationale and science behind the strategy, and goes into detail about how to apply it in practice.  

Video 1: Reimagining the Sexual History (10 mins) 

Video 2: GOALS Approach Evidence & Elements (22 min) 

Video 3: Taking “Risk” out of the Pitch (19 min)