Peer-Led Groups
OUTMemphis offers a number of peer-led groups that are designed to create safe spaces for community members to come together in conversation and connection with like-minded individuals.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Seeking Serenity
Seeking Serenity is a peer-led community support group for LGBTQ friends and family of people in recovery for alcohol.
Seeking Serenity provides a weekly session for LGBTQ community members who support are associated with problem drinkers to convene for community, discussion, and social support from like-minded people in similar situations. While allies are welcome, Seeking Serenity is centered and gives precedent to the lives and experience of LGBTQ people.
Meeting Time
Thursdays at 5:30pm via Zoom.
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With A Common Bond
With A Common Bond is a support group that provides a meaning-centered therapeutic approach to help participants explore their identity as it relates to their HIV diagnosis. Join us while we go through topics like self-disclosure, discussing engaging in intimacy with partners, and learning life skills to manage and enhance participants’ mental and physical health in regard to adhering to their antiretroviral medication and reducing stigma about an HIV diagnosis.
Contact Neal for the Zoom link.
Meeting Time
First Thursday of every month from 5-6 pm.
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YOUTH & FAMILIES
GenQ
GenQ is our group for LGBTQ+ and Allied folks ages 18-24. This group meets once a month, and is a safe, closed environment for connection, discussion, and most importantly fun!
This group meets at OUTMemphis’ Youth Empowerment Center (2055 Southern Ave.), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience. This group is peer-led (like most groups at OUTMemphis), meaning that the facilitators of GenQ are also LGBTQ or Allied and 18-24.
This group, being a more mature age group than our other youth services, has a lot more freedom of activity, and will occasionally plan to do non-traditional things such as off-site meetings and activities. These will be discussed beforehand and approved by the group. This group also participates in our Life Hack program, a series of classes aimed at building skills and learning things necessary to be a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
Meeting Time
Last Thursday of every month, 6-8pm
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PRYSM
PRYSM is our group for LGBTQ and Allied youth ages 12-17. This group meets once per week, and is a safe, closed environment for connection, discussion, and most importantly fun!
At each meeting, the group spends time engaging in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience. Check out the web page for Frequently Asked Questions.
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Meeting Time
Every Saturday from 1-3 pm.
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TransParent
TransParent is a group for parents and caregivers of transgender individuals of any age. This group is meant to be a place for people in this situation to meet others facing similar issues, to learn and grow together, and to ask questions in a safe and affirming environment.
TransParent is facilitated by Dr. Kade Hiestand, a certified and licensed psychologist. Please email Dr. Hiestand to RSVP for this group before attending.
Meeting Time
Every third Sunday at 1 pm.
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COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Meristem Book Club
Meeting Time
2nd Sunday of Every Month, 2:00p-4:00p via Zoom. Click here for more info.
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Seniors OUT for Coffee
Seniors OUT for Coffee is a community social group for LGBTQ community members 55 years of age or older. The group meets over coffee and light snacks for conversation and fellowship with like-minded people.
For more information, email us.
Meeting Time:
Every third Sunday, time TBD
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