PFLAG NYC is the leading family-based organization that works to make life better for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. O ur programs and services help LGBTQ youth find acceptance and support in every facet of their lives.
LOVING FAMILIES Helping families stay close and keep relationships strong w hen a child comes out Support Groups: Community-based, family-to-family assistance through regular meetings around NYC
Helpline: Personal support via telephone, email, text message, social media, including one-on-one parent buddies
Information: Support literature, brochures, online resources
SAFE SCHOOLS Working with schools and students to raise awareness and end bullying so all young people feel accepted and able to thrive Classroom Presentations: In-school educational programs for middle- and high-school students to raise LGBTQ awareness, end bullying, build empathy, and increase access to support services
Professional Development: Training workshops for teachers, counselors, social workers at elementary, middle, and high schools on working with LGBTQ youth and their families
Case Support: Support and resources for schools to address individual student and family situations
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES Educating the general public so LGBTQ youth can look forward to a bright and successful future Community Outreach: Education and awareness programs for community groups, religious institutions, businesses, and other organizations
Advocacy: Empowering parents, families and LGBTQ allies to engage in the public arena to make their voices heard for fairness and equality
Loving Families • Safe Schools • Inclusive Communities PFLAG NYC 130 E. 25th St., Ste. M1 • New York, NY 10010 • 646-240-4288 • www.pflagnyc.org
PFLAG NYC Support Meetings PFLAG NYC Support Meetings are open to everyone who wants to understand, support, and be an ally to individuals in the LGBTQ+ spectrum. During social distancing for the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings are taking place online. Even on Zoom, all meetings are safe spaces for parents, families, friends, and individuals to openly share, receive mutual support, and find solidarity and community. We offer various meetings throughout the month. Please see the meeting descriptions and usual schedule below. Online meetings require advance registration in order to provide a safe and confidential environment. Please sign up via our website at www.pflagnyc.org and confirm the upcoming meeting schedule, which may vary due to holidays.
GENERAL MEETINGS
General meetings welcome individuals and families with interest around all issues across the LGBTQ spectrum — gender identity, sexual orientation, allyship, and more. Details: www.pflagnyc.org/support/meetings
2nd Sunday - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 4th Monday - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
GROUPS FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC TOPICS
TransFamilies Project (TFP) Dads’ Group
This support group is for families with loved ones who PFLAG NYC’s Dads’ Group provides a space for dads identify in any part of the transgender, gender to connect with other dads around the topic of their non-conforming, gender non-binary (TGNCNB) child’s and their family’s coming out process across the spectrum, as well as their friends and allies. TGNCNB range of LGBTQ+ identities. Dads, papás, granddads, people themselves are very much welcome as well. babas, and all caregivers in a father-like role are There are two meetings a month. welcome.
www.pflagnyc.org/transgender www.pflagnyc.org/dadsgroup
2nd Sunday - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. 2nd Wednesday - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Last Tuesday - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
CULTURAL & LANGUAGE GROUPS
API Rainbow Parents El Amor Hace la Familia Black Family Circle
This group supports Asian & Pacific “El Amor Hace la Familia” es un This group provides a proud space Islander families, individuals, and grupo cariñoso de padres, madres y for individuals who identify as Black friends with a focus on cultural personas LGBTQ que se ha unido and who have LGBTQ loved ones to sensitivity and language needs para ofrecer apoyo mutuo. Se habla find community. We come together among parents and children in principalmente español, pero inglés with a focus on the intersection of order to help families with y spanglish también con flexibilidad. LGBTQ+ acceptance and experience attention to multiple issues Todos son bienvenidos. as members of the Black diaspora. affecting them. www.pflagnyc.org/amor www.pflagnyc.org/blackfamilies www.pflagnyc.org/api 2° sábado - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. 4th Sunday - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea with Parents 2nd Sunday - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
API Discussion Group 2nd & 4th Wed. - 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
PFLAG NYC HELPLINE For questions and immediate assistance, call or send a text message to 212-463-0629 or send an email to info@pflagnyc.org. For detailed information, please visit www.pflagnyc.org.