Lgbtq support groups near me
Butterfly Talks
2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
Butterfly Talks is room to build friendships and a sense of group for LGBTQ+ people of marginalized genders including women, nonbinary friends, and gender non-conforming men. This includes those that are questionings, multiple gender loving, asexual, or ANY label under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. We welcome anyone that is 18+ and a part of the community, living anywhere to join us!
Learn more about Butterfly Talks
Lotus
2nd Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm
Lotus aims to forge community for all Asian LGBTQ+ communities by creating a vacuum to get together to form friendships as we discuss a multitude of topics; some as hefty as the pressures of expectation to light topics like our favorite food. While we acknowledge that “Asian” is an umbrella phrase encompassing many subcultures. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of everyone while avoiding beliefs rooted in ethnicism, colorism, or classism. This group welcomes all those of all Asian backgrounds including, but not limited to, those that are biracial, adopted, or immigrants. Those of all sexual orientations, genders, ages, and disabilities as well as those of diverse neurologic
50+ and THRIVING
Leah Raisor and Michelle Reed are the facilitators.
(lraisor@lgbtlifecenter.org / mreed@lgbtlifecenter.org)
This 50+ support group is a dynamic gathering engineered for individuals over the age of 50 who want to explore novel activities, learn fresh skills, and enjoy camaraderie.
Through a variety of engaging events and classes provided by Tidewater Arts Outreach, members can stay active, detect new passions, and assemble lasting friendships in a fun and supportive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others while embracing personal progress and shared experiences.
Ace&Aro+ Affirming Space (18+)
1st Fridays from 7:00 – 9 PM [HYBRID]
Facilitator: Remi Jäger (he/him)
aceandarospace@gmail.com
Open to adults who identify as or are questioning being on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrums.
We hope to provide an accessible place for our community to connect, sustain one another, and converse about our successes, difficulties, joys, and struggles as Ace and Aro people.
Currently, we offer one assist meeting a month, along with a few social events like board game nights, holiday parties, park walks, museum tours, and bookstore
24-HOUR TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY HELPLINES
Suicide Crisis Helpline
0800 567 567
Department of Social Development Substance Maltreatment Helpline
0800 12 13 14
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Cipla Mental Health Helpline
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NPOwer SA Helpline
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Healthcare Workers Care Network Helpline
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UFS #Fair Kitchens Chefs Helpline
0800 006 333
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Dr Reddy’s Mental Health Helpline
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Adcock Ingram Depression & Anxiety Helpline
0800 70 80 90
ADHD Helpline
0800 55 44 33
Pharma Dynamics Police & Trauma Helpline
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Mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, double attraction or trans (LGBTQ+)
Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can affect any of us, but they're more shared among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).
This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.
Other things, such as their age, religion, where they survive , and their ethnicity can attach extra complications to an already difficult situation.
How talking therapy can help
It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do.
Talking with a therapist who's trained to operate with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:
- difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
- coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
- feeling your body does not reflect your true gender (gender dysphoria)
- transitioning
- low self-esteem
- self-harm
- suicidal thoughts
- depression
- coping with bullying and discrimination
- anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your co
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