Community Support Groups Returning in March

In late 2023, a group of community members gathered to discuss bringing back support groups that used to exist under PFLAG back before COVID. We are excited to announce that these groups will be starting back on March 18th. The groups are co-sponsored by Nevada County Pride, Color Me Human, and Bright Futures for Youth.

The initial plan is to have 2 consecutive monthly meetings on the third Monday. Start time for first meeting for age 18+ LGBTQ+ community members is 5:30 PM, and the second meeting for families and allies at 6:30 PM . Over time, based on demand and community input, we hope to expand the number of meetings.

Each group will have peer co-facilitators who are volunteers that will provide confidential support and resources. The meeting location is in a safe and secure building.

Location: Bright Futures for Youth, 200 Litton Drive Ste 308, Grass Valley, CA, 95945. Follow signs to the Sun Room on the 3rd floor.

Questions or additional information please email info@nevadacounty.pride.org

See calendar for other information.

As a reminder, Rainbow Social, started in 2016, to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and welcome in the NEO Youth Center. This group is for youth and young adults ages 11-25. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at Bright Futures for Youth. This support group actively reaches out to the LGBTQIA+ youth community to let them know they are seen and loved. The get-together is a mix of fun social activities that promote protective factors to increase their health and well-being and help youth build friendships and self-esteem, as well as spending time with caring adults who listen without judgment.

For community members in Placer County, PFLAG offers these support groups the 2nd Monday of each month:

PARENT SUPPORT MEETING: 6 PM - 6:50PM

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT MEETING: 6 PM – 6:50PM

PUBLIC SUPPORT MEETING: 7 PM - 9PM

For more information and details, please contact information@pflagplacercounty.org and/or be put on our distribution list for the reminders of their meetings, location of meeting, presentations and news.

For those community members not able to join this in-person meeting, PFLAG National offers monthly virtual meetings on Zoom.

The meetings are for the following communities with start day of the month/times:

- Asian American/Pacific Islander (2nd Saturday, 3pm PDT)

- Black/ African American (2nd Tuesday, 6pm PDT)

- Latino / Comunidad Latina (1st Thursday, 6pm PDT) and will be in Spanish. 

- Military Community (2nd Monday, 6 pm PDT)

To learn more about these meetings and sign-up, go to PFLAG Meetings