 | Peer Community Free LGBTQ support groups offering help and encouragement in healing, wellness and everyday life. The mission of Peer Community is to provide LGBTQ individuals, friends and families with similar experiences a safe and structured space to support and encourage one another in healing and wellness. If you
are looking to grow and develop in a positive way, get through a rough
patch in your life, or simply connect with others who may have had
similar experiences as you, JOIN A PEER SUPPORT GROUP TODAY!!! |
What are Peer Support Groups?
Peer support is founded on the principle that people who share an experience have something to offer which may not be provided by psychological professionals. Through such groups, individuals gain a sense of community and affiliation, receive resources and tools for wellness, healing and self-exploration, and have the empowering opportunity to share their own experiences and provide support to others.
How to Join a Group:
CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS
New support groups in various areas of need will be added as new
facilitators are trained. If there is a specific type of group you'd like to see offered, let us know!There is no charge to join any peer support group at the NWA Center for Equality. Current groups are listed below. To find out more or join, simply contact the facilitator by e-mail, or call the Center for Equality at 1-800-391-9222. (If you've never attended before, be sure to contact the facilitator of the group you are interested in to make sure the group is planning to meet at its regularly scheduled time.)
CURRENT SUPPORT GROUPS
- Gay Men's Support
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7p-8p
Facilitator: David, dnwalton@nwaequality.org - Lesbian Support
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 7p-8p
Facilitator: Melissa, eastersrainbow@gmail.com
- LGBTQ Young Adults (18-24 yrs) Support
Meets 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, 4p-5:30p
Facilitators: Luke and David, nwayoungadults@gmail.com - LGBTQ Relationship Support
3rd Friday of every month, 6:30p-8:30p
Facilitators: Joshua and Tammy, nwarsg@gmail.com - Polyamory Support
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 7p-8p
Facilitators: Maggie and Laura, nwa.polyamory.group@gmail.com - Transgender / Genderqueer Support
Meets last Sunday of every month, 4p-6p
Facilitator: Garin, garinchadwiggins@gmail.com
| All peer group facilitators have been trained by a licensed mental health professional, and strive for the utmost in safety and confidentiality for all members. The Center occasionally offers classes for those interested in becoming a trained peer support group facilitator. If you would like to find out more, please contact Elizabeth at peercommunity@nwaequality.org. |