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.
FU;BU
Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, FU;BU is not currently meeting.
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Meristem Book Club
The Meristem Book Club is named after the feminist/LGBTQ+ bookstore some of you will remember on Cooper just down the street from the Center (1990-1998). Meristem cells are the point of new growth in plants — like stem cells in humans. The book club is named after the bookstore in honor of our past and with hope for our future.
The purpose of the book club is to read and explore written works by women and LGBT authors, and to foster a community of support with like-minded women. Membership is open to women (LBT and straight-identified) in the Memphis area who want to read and discuss books by women and LGBT authors.
Meeting Time
2nd Wednesday of Every Month, 7:00p-9:00p via Zoom. Click here for more info.
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Tú Ppl es un grupo social y de apoyo para gente Latina/Hispana en Memphis que tambien es parte de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Si no habla mucho ingles no se preocupe, lxs facilitadorxs del grupo hablan español!
For more info, check out the Facebook group.
Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tu Ppl is not currently meeting.
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PRYSM is our group for LGBTQ and Allied youth ages 13-17. This group meets once per week, and is a safe, closed environment for connection, discussion, and most importantly fun!
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage 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.
For more information, check out the Facebook event page.
Meeting Time
Saturdays at 4pm via Zoom.
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GenQ is our group for LGBTQ and Allied folks ages 18-25. This group meets once per week, and is a safe, closed environment for connection, discussion, and most importantly fun!
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), 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 18-25.
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 being a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
To see Frequently Asked Questions about GenQ, click here.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Meeting Time
Friday nights at 7pm via Zoom.
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We Are Family is the online support group for LGBTQ+ families with kids under 12 and is designed to help meet the unique needs and challenges LGBTQ+ families face while providing support and serve as an ongoing resource center for one another. Need an affirming preschool recommendation? Ask here! New to town and hoping to meet like-minded families? Let’s get to know one another through this group!
For more information, check out the Facebook Group.
Meeting Time
Join the Facebook Group for meeting times.
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Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Colorcopia is not currently meeting.
For more information, email us or check out the Facebook event page.
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Every Second Sunday, 12:30p-2:30p via Zoom.
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HOPE meets every Thursday night at 7:00p at OUTMemphis.
For more information, email us.
Meeting Time
Thursday nights at 7pm via Zoom.
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Each meeting is a closed discussion meeting, except for the last Thursday of the month, which is an open speaker meeting and birthday celebration.
Meeting Time
Thursday nights at 7pm via Zoom.
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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.
For more information, check out the Facebook event page or the Facebook group.
Meeting Time
Thursdays at 5:30pm via Zoom.
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Check out our Facebook page for more information.
Meeting Time
Tuesdays at 6pm via Zoom.
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PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, PT is not currently meeting.
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For more information visit the Facebook event page or check out the Facebook group.
Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, DTM is not currently meeting.
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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. KT Hiestand, a certified and licensed psychologist. Please email Dr. Hiestand to RSVP for this group before attending.
Meeting Time
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, TransParent is not currently meeting.
As We Are
As We Are is a peer support group specifically for trans people of color. This meeting will be a haven for discussing the situations and issues that specifically affect trans people of color. As We Are will be a place for community members to connect and support each other.
Meeting Time
Meetings will be every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6pm-7pm. Reach out to us for the Zoom meeting ID.
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