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Groups
for GLBT Youth & Young
Adults . . .
(up
to & including college age)
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| 1n10's Youth Groups |
Horizons |
A group designed specifically for lesbian, gay,
bi, transgender, and questioning young people
ages 18 to 22. This group serves as a transition from youth to
adulthood, and addresses issues specific to this age group. Meetings are
held weekly. Social activities
are also planned on a regular basis including camping, theater nights, dances,
car washes, and more!
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| Valley One In Ten (VOIT) |
A social and support group for lesbian, gay, bi,
transgender, and questioning youth ages 14 to 17. Weekly discussions
focus on sexuality, health issues, suicide, education, drugs, relationships,
peer pressure, family relations, and coming out. Social activities
include BBQs, dances, movies, skate parties, hiking, bowling, volleyball, pool
parties, game nights, museum outings, and much more!
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Other Community Youth & Young Adult
Groups
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Arizona State
University LGBTQ Coalition |
The LGBTQ Coalition at ASU is home
to the many lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer organizations and their
allies that impact the ASU community. As a student organization, we provide
programming, events, and advocacy. As a coalition, we organize the available
resources for LGBTQ members of the ASU community and their allies on campus
and around the Valley.
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New Vision Youth Alliance |
A nonprofit organization
dedicated to serving the needs of GLBT youth. Contact: 602-956-1190 or email
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| One Voice
Community Center |
The One Voice Community Center offers programs,
services, and fun events for the Valley's GLBT community. Located at
4314 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix. Call 602.712.0111 or visit our website at
www.1vcc.org.
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P.A.L.s (People of Alternative Lifestyles) |
An organization for members and friends of
Phoenix College's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community.
Contact: 602-285-7392
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| PFLAG Phoenix |
Support group for parents of gay children,
family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
"questioning" (GLBTQ) people, and for GLBTQ people too!
Check out our meetings
page for specific meeting locations, dates and times. Confidential
helpline: 602-843-1404 or email
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| PFLAG Phoenix Familias del Arcoiris |
Support group for Hispanic and Latino/a parents of gay children,
family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
"questioning" (GLBTQ) people, and for GLBTQ people too!
Check out our meetings
page for specific meeting locations, dates and times. Confidential
helpline: 602-843-1404 or email
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| Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix's Welcoming Classes
for Teens |
Contact: 602-840-8400
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| YU — Youth United |
An East Valley GLBT youth group,
meets weekly at the Escalante Center, 2150 E. Orange
St., Tempe. Contact: 602-310-7283
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Arizona 2-Somes |
A social group for gay men in committed
relationships. The purpose of the group is to meet other gay couples.
The club creates a jumping off point by holding an event each month.
Couples with similar interests get together at other times and develop
lasting friendships.
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AZ Outings |
A social outlet for young
professional gay men (21 - 35 years old), providing a safe place to social that is free of
drugs, drama, and excessive noise.
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| Fusion |
This social, recreational and educational program
was developed with and for young gay and bisexual men 18-29 years old. The
FUSION Project mobilizes young gay/bisexual men to shape a healthy community
for themselves, building positive social connections and supporting safer
sex.
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Men's Discussion
Group |
Discussion group and social network that seeks to
give gay and bisexual men a place to meet and have an alternative to the
"bar scene." Men come together for informal discussions on various and
diverse topics such as being transgender, health, politics, religion, and
more. The Discussion Group serves to unify and educate those who identify as
“men” in our community
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| Phoenix Body Positive HIV Support Group for Gay Men |
Contact: 602-955-4673
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| Positive Living, Positive Friends |
A friendship and networking group for HIV+
men. Contact: 602-212-1196
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| Prime Timers of Phoenix |
Provides mature gay and bi men, and their admirers,
with opportunities to meet in a supportive atmosphere to enjoy social,
educational and recreational activities. Contact:
602-971-4477
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Groups
for Lesbian Women . . .
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Arizona
Lesbian's List |
A site for all the ladies in the community
to have fun, meet women and make friends.
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| AZSCAMP |
According to them,
AZSCAMP (formerly SCAMP) is the local lesbian e-mail club for
"intelligent" Arizona lesbians. Check their website for details.
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| Dinner with Friends |
Open to all women in Arizona, this group meets
monthly for talking, networking, laughter and fun. Contact: email
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| Friends of Ellen Brunch Group |
Social group that meets on specific Sundays
each month. Contact: 602-380-5848 or email
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| Latina Women's Group |
For women in the community who want to socialize
and share their cultural heritage. Contact: 602-803-9952 or email
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Lesbian Social Network |
The Lesbian Social Network is the smoke and alcohol-free
alternative to the bar scene. We have games, refreshments, great
special events. Admission is $5 and includes refreshments.
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| NOW (National Organization for Women) - East Valley Chapter |
Meets once a month. Contact: 480-941-4178
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| Same Place/Same Time Breakfast Club |
Meets to discuss issues and socialize.
Contact: 623-848-0083or email
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Womyn's Night Out |
Meets at 6pm on the third Sunday of the
month at different restaurants in the Valley. Open to all women.
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Groups
for Bisexual Individuals . . .
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Bi Necessity - ASU |
A discussion and support group for bisexual men
and women and all who love without boundaries. Contact: email
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| BiNetAZ |
Social/support groups — Men's and women's
groups meet monthly.
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BiSexual Network of Arizona
(BiNetAZ) |
A support and social organization for bisexuals,
GLBT community members and all their supporters.
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Groups
for Transgendered Individuals . . .
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Transgendered Harmony |
The mission of Transgendered Harmony is to
provide resources and opportunities for the support of ALL transgendered
persons in the pursuit of health and happiness in their lives. We believe
this will be accomplished through education, personal interaction developing
a fuller understanding and acceptance of self, raising the understanding and
acceptance by the general public, professional counseling and providing a
support network.
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For Minority
Individuals . . .
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NativeOUT |
NativeOUT is a Native American lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and two-spirit organization in the Phoenix area.
We strive for acceptance and equality in both the Native American and LGBT
communities. To achieve this, we have united to educate society about
Native American GLBT traditions, advocate for relevant issues, and promote
visibility within our communities.
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| PFLAG Phoenix Familias del Arcoiris |
Support group for Hispanic and Latino/a parents of gay children,
family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
"questioning" (GLBTQ) people, and for GLBTQ people too!
Check out our meetings
page for specific meeting locations, dates and times. Confidential
helpline: 602-843-1404 or email
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Soul Purpose AZ (SPAZ) |
Soul Purpose AZ is a grass-roots volunteer-run
organization dedicated to serving Phoenix Metropolitan’s Black lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The group developed from the
growing need for resources and visibility for the LGBT communities of color.
Soul Purpose AZ’s goal is to provide visibility, self-empowerment, and
leadership for Black LGBT through a combination of educational, social and
community collaborations.
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For
GLBT Parents & Families . . .
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Amazon.Mom |
Amazon.Mom is a group of families from all over
the Valley. There are currently 50+ families in the Amazon.Mom database, and
there is a Yahoo group which can be reached via email at Amazondotmoms@yahoogroups.com
In order to join the Yahoo group, you must first request to join (via email to
the above email address) and then be invited. by the Yahoo group
facilitator. These steps are necessary to protect the integrity and
security of the Yahoo group. The Yahoo group is most convenient for it's
calendar function which keeps members up to date on social events and kids
birthdays etc. We generally have at least one social event per month.
Additional information for those GLBT couples
interested in starting their own families: "Our children
came to us in a huge variety of ways: home inseminations, Dr assisted
inseminations, invitro fertilization, known donors, unknown donors, adoption -
local and international, and even via women who were formerly married to
men and share custody after a divorce. We have single moms as well as couples.
To say we are a diverse bunch is the ultimate understatement. But that is what
makes us interesting and especially valuable as a community resource group.
Name a topic and there will be someone in our group I could refer you to for
information. This summer three of our families were featured in three
different newspaper articles as op/ed pieces in response to the
gentlemen suing the state for a marriage license. To sum us up we are average
families, living average lives. Just that tiny little difference about the
general availability of marital benefits." For
more information, contact: 602-264-9401 or email
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Groups
for All GLBT Adults . . .
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COLAGE
Phoenix - Adult Voices |
COLAGE
is the only national network that connects people with a lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender or queer parent to a community of peers. Living in a
world that treats our families differently can be isolating or challenging.
By connecting with others who share our experience, COLAGE helps us
appreciate that our difference is our strength. With this realization, we
become leaders and advocates who make change that matters. Anyone 18+
who has grown up with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer parent
is invited to join this group.
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Deaf Gays and Lesbians of
the West |
Deaf GLOW promotes leadership, civic, and educational
opportunities. Deaf GLOW provides moral support and social opportunities
for deaf and hard of hearing gays and lesbians. Local email:
AZGLOW@gmail.com.
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| Friends, Family and Loved Ones (FFLO) |
A support group at AIDS
Project Arizona (APAZ) for friends, family members and all people who
care for and deal with those affected by AIDS. Contact:
602-253-2437
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Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona |
The Imperial Sovereign Empire of
Arizona is a non-for-profit organization striving to unite the gay, lesbian,
transgender, bisexual and heterosexual communities through charitable
fundraising events to meet the needs of all.
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| Life Talk |
A Project LifeGuard rap group that talks about
various topics. Meets weekly. Contact:
602-253-2437
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Long Yang Club Phoenix |
A not-for-profit organization
to promote friendship, support and cultural understanding between Asian and
non-Asian gay people.
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| Los Amigos del Sol (L.A.D.S) |
Translates to "Friends of the Sun".
A long-standing social club (over 20 years!) for gay men and lesbians based
in the Valley. The group gets together often to socialize and to
raise money to assist needy groups and individuals in the community.
Contact: 602-997-2411
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| One Voice
Community Center |
The One Voice Community Center offers programs,
services, and fun events for the Valley's GLBT community. Located at
4314 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix. Call 602.712.0111 or visit our website at
www.1vcc.org.
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| PFLAG Phoenix |
Support group for parents of gay children,
family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
"questioning" (GLBTQ) people, and for GLBTQ people too!
Check out our meetings
page for specific meeting locations, dates and times. Confidential
helpline: 602-843-1404 or email
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| PFLAG Phoenix Familias del Arcoiris |
Support group for Hispanic and Latino/a parents of gay children,
family members and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
"questioning" (GLBTQ) people, and for GLBTQ people too!
Check out our meetings
page for specific meeting locations, dates and times. Confidential
helpline: 602-843-1404 or email
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| Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf |
Established in 1977, the purpose of this non-profit group is
to establish and maintain a society of deaf gays and lesbians to encourage and
promote the educational, economical, and social welfare; to foster fellowship;
and to defend the rights and advance the interests of deaf gay and lesbian
citizens concerning social justice. Local email:
azrad@gmail.com.
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| Stevens-Gregg Foundation |
The Stevens-Gregg Foundation, an GLBT seniors group,
meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Area Agency on Aging, 1366 E.
Thomas in Phoenix.
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| Straight Spouse/Partner Network Support Group |
A support
group for heterosexual partners of GLBT community members. Meetings: 7:15pm,
third Monday of each month at the PFLAG
Phoenix "central" support meeting. Note: The Straight
Spouse/Partner support group meets separately from others in attendance at the
PFLAG meeting.
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