Support Meetings
Welcome to our support meetings
SUPPORTING YOU AND YOURS
Our monthly support meetings are for LGBTQ+ people and their families, friends, and allies 18 years old or older (those under 18 may attend when accompanied by an adult). You do not need to be a PFLAG member to attend. Meetings are held in-person or online via Zoom on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m.
HOW TO ATTEND
Just send an email to pflaglcinfo@gmail.com or fill out our Contact Us form for the Zoom link and meeting location.
WHO ATTENDS
Since each person is at a different stage in their journey, we encourage a climate of respect as personal experiences and feelings are shared, even when they differ from our own. For some, reaching understanding and acceptance may be a long and difficult process; for others, it may be quick and easy. Everyone who comes with respect is welcome, including:
- Diverse people from a range of backgrounds.
- Allies who want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community.
- Those who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves.
- Those hesitant to “come out” to family, friends, or their faith community.
- Those questioning their own or their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Those seeking a safe space to discuss topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
WHAT HAPPENS AT SUPPORT MEETINGS
Our meetings are casual and confidential. Anyone we meet and anything said in our meetings is held in confidence. We regulary have programs on various topics to enhance our understanding and to identify support resources for the LGBTQ+ community and those who love them, and at each meeting, attendees may:
- Share what brings them to PFLAG Lower Columbia.
- Ask questions.
- Listen generously to others.
- Share concerns, heartaches, and celebrations.
- Stay silent. You will not be asked to spreak or share more than you are willing. You can simply say “pass”.
Reading materials such as pamphlets and brochures are available at each meeting, as well as PFLAG and Pride buttons, flags, stickers, and wristbands.