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One-on-One
& Group Support . . .
Local Support Meetings:
 Yes,
it's true: No one wishes for a situation that results in a
need to attend a support meeting -- especially when dealing with
sometimes emotional topics like these. We know
you'd rather go in for a root canal instead of coming to one of our
local PFLAG support meetings. However, we cannot stress
enough how productive and positive our support
meetings can be for parents, family members, friends, and for
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and "questioning" (GLBTQ)
individuals. Read why we
strongly encourage everyone to attend a local support meeting.
Support
by Email:
 While
support meetings are truly best, we also provide support via email.
You can rest assured that all messages exchanged are kept
strictly confidential. Whenever possible (which is most of
the time), we can put you in touch with a local PFLAG volunteer who
has traveled the journey you are now on. To receive initial
support by email, simply send
us a message.
Support
by Phone:
 We can also provide confidential support via
our telephone helpline. Simply call our helpline at (602) 843-1404 and leave
your name and call-back phone number (please speak S-L-O-W-L-Y!), and a PFLAG volunteer will call you
back. When the volunteer returns your call, they will ask for you
by name. To ensure your confidentiality, they will not mention
PFLAG, and if they get an answering machine, they will not leave a
message. They will make several attempts to reach you. If you do
not hear from anyone within a day or two, please call back -- or
send us an email message
if you can.
Support from
GLBT/GLBT-Friendly Counselors:
 If you (or
your loved one) feel that you (they) need (or would be more
comfortable with) professional counseling services, by all means
seek out those services. To help you find a counselor who
deals with these issues, we maintain a list of
local GLBT and
GLBT-friendly counselors.
Support from
Other Local Affiliated Groups:
Just a Friendly Reminder . . .
If you never tell them
about PFLAG . .
How do you ever expect
them to move forward?
When you're ready . . .
Give them the gift of
PFLAG support.
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Supportive Information &
Resources . . .
Online Pamphlets
& Articles:
 Why wait
for a support meeting, an email response, or a call-back telephone
call from one of our volunteers? Most of our
PFLAG literature (plus
other supportive pamphlets and articles) are available for
reading online right now! Read in the comfort and privacy of
your own space. Feel free to have your reaction(s) in private.
Once you're ready, give our very helpful
support meetings a try!
Pamphlets By Mail:
 Need
to have a printed pamphlet to give to someone else? If sending
them an emailed link to our online pamphlets and articles won't do,
we do have a few pamphlets that we can send
by mail. (Note: You can also pick these up at our
local support meetings.)
Our "Lending
Library":
 Most
of our local support meeting sites have a "lending
library" of books that can be
checked out for free. Selections vary by location.
We have many books that are supportive in nature, and we encourage
everyone to read to expand their knowledge while also dispelling the
many myths that are out there.
Recommended Reading
List:
 A listing of books, arranged by
topic area, that will provide support as well... [more]
Our Personal Stories:
Local PFLAG members
(and others) share their personal
stories with you so that you can draw insights into your own
journey or into the journey of your loved one.
Community Resources:
 Find
local community groups and
resources that are GLBT/family-supportive in this detailed
directory.
National &
Internet Resources:
Find other GLBT/family-supportive
national organizations and Internet resources in this detailed
directory.
Other PFLAG Chapters:
Need to find another PFLAG
chapter for family or friends?
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