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Our safe, supportive and confidential environment allows young people and adults to build their understanding
of the LGBT community and its resources, to explore their feelings and experiences, and to meet other LGBT people.
The Center on Halsted serves people through high quality programs and services; empowers individuals to
live full, healthy, integrated lives; advocates for the rights and interests of LGBT people to live as full and equal
participants in all aspects of society; and strengthens the community by respecting differences, celebrating
diversity and fostering collaborative responses to community needs.
For more information about support groups or for any questions about a specific group, please call our Client Services Coordinator at 773.472.6469, ext. 158. To learn more about current Support Groups, click on the title of a group that interests you.
Groups offered with the goal of promoting growth and wellness in a safe, confidential, and affirming environment. For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
Marital Transitions Support Group
Support for Parents Who Are LGBTQ
Bisexual Women's Support Group
Magnetic Couple: Group for Gay Men in Sero-Discordant Relationships
GENDER IDENTITY GROUP
Providing a space for individuals to explore gender and their own unique gender identities, as well as gain information and receive support.
Weekly meetings.
Groups offered with the goal of promoting growth and wellness in a safe, confidential, and affirming environment.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
TRANS POZ GROUP
A FREE Support Group for HIV+ Transgender Women, (21 and Older)
Providing a safe place to explore relationships, disclosure, medication adherence, hormone therapy, health, wellness, safety and self-defense, identity, coping with stress and other issues in a supportive environment.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
MARITAL TRANSITIONS SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for LGBTQ men and women who are contemplating coming out to their spouse or leaving their heterosexual marriage.
Providing a safe place to explore options, find support, discover solutions, learn about coping with stress and other issues in a supportive atmosphere.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
I'M STILL YOUR MOM, I'M STILL YOUR DAD:
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS WHO ARE LGBTQ
How do I tell them?
What happens next?
A support group addressing the unique concerns of LGBTQ parents who have recently come out to their children or who are considering taking this step.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
BEYOND COMING OUT:
A Support Group for LGBTQ Individuals Ready to Take the Next Step
Providing a space for male and female individuals further along in their coming out process to explore relationships, families of choice vs. families of origin, accessing community resources, minority stress and other issues.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
WOMEN'S COMING OUT WORKSHOPS
Participants will discuss relationship expectations, possibilities and experiences. This workshop will also provide an opportunity to explore both romantic and non-romantic relationships.
Participation in previous group not required but in-person screening is necessary.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
BISEXUAL WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP
A safe and confidential forum for women who identify as bisexual to discuss identity development, stigma, relationships with family and friends, dating, biphobia and other issues of concern.
Weekly meetings.
Participation in previous group not required but in-person screening is necessary.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
POZ 20'S GROUP
A FREE support group for HIV+ men, ages 24 to 30.
Providing a safe place to explore relationships, disclosure, health, wellness, identity, coping with stress and other issues in a supportive environment.
Bi-Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
MAGNETIC COUPLE: Group for Gay Men in Sero-Discordant Relationships
A FREE group for gay men where one partner is HIV+ and the other is not. The couple or one partner of the magnetic couple are welcome.
Providing a safe place to explore relationships, sexuality, prevention, health, wellness, identity, coping with stress and other issues in a supportive environment.
Weekly meetings.
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.
WHEN YOU CARE
Support for Partners, Family & Friends whose LGBTQ Loved Ones are Struggling with Substance Abuse
A support group addressing the unique concerns of individuals whose LGBTQ partners, family members and/or friends are struggling with substance abuse.
Weekly meetings.
Facilitated by Center on Halsted therapist Denise Hagerla, LCSW
For more information and to register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158.