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Bi/Pan+ Social Support Group [HYBRID]

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This social support group is for individuals (ages 18+) who experience sexual and/or romantic attraction to more than one gender.  This includes, but is not limited to, people who identify as bisexual/romantic, pansexual/romantic, sexually/romantically fluid, omnisexual/romantic, and polysexual/romantic.

All multisexual/romantic identities and experiences are welcome and will be affirmed and validated in this group.  We are passionate about creating a space for local bi/pan+ folks to be their authentic selves, find and provide support, share resources, and build community.  For more info, please contact Madison Novak (she/her) at mnovak0221@gmail.com.

This group meets in-person at the LGBT Life Center located at 5360 Robin Hood Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, and/or virtually via Zoom on the 4th Thursdays from 7 – 8 PM.

RISE Men’s Retreat || Conversation and Understanding

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At RISE, we enjoy a full day of conversation about homophobia, self-understanding, and we work to improve our sense of it means to be a gay or bi man.
This has been listed as one of the most FUN and impactful events at LGBT Life Center! DON’T MISS OUT!
**Please note, attendees must stay for the entire session**
Light breakfast and Lunch and materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a $25 gift card after!
Please RSVP online: www.lgbtlifecenter.org/rise-mens-retreat.
*This is for first-time RISE attendees only, please.
For more information, please contact program coordinator Ricky Stith at 757-640-0929.
RISE stands for Rewriting Inner Scripts. RISE is a retreat for same-gender-loving men of any age.
The half-day retreat focuses on re-writing the inner scripts of internalized homophobia and oppression that are pervasive among men who have sex with men and in our culture.

RISE Men’s Retreat || Conversation and Understanding

by Leave a Comment

At RISE, we enjoy a full day of conversation about homophobia, self-understanding, and we work to improve our sense of it means to be a gay or bi man.
This has been listed as one of the most FUN and impactful events at LGBT Life Center! DON’T MISS OUT!
**Please note, attendees must stay for the entire session**
Light breakfast and Lunch and materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a $25 gift card after!
Please RSVP online: www.lgbtlifecenter.org/rise-mens-retreat.
*This is for first-time RISE attendees only, please.
For more information, please contact program coordinator Ricky Stith at 757-640-0929.
RISE stands for Rewriting Inner Scripts. RISE is a retreat for same-gender-loving men of any age.
The half-day retreat focuses on re-writing the inner scripts of internalized homophobia and oppression that are pervasive among men who have sex with men and in our culture.

RISE Men’s Retreat || Conversation and Understanding

by Leave a Comment

At RISE, we enjoy a full day of conversation about homophobia, self-understanding, and we work to improve our sense of it means to be a gay or bi man.
This has been listed as one of the most FUN and impactful events at LGBT Life Center! DON’T MISS OUT!
**Please note, attendees must stay for the entire session**
Light breakfast and Lunch and materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a $25 gift card after!
Please RSVP online: www.lgbtlifecenter.org/rise-mens-retreat.
*This is for first-time RISE attendees only, please.
For more information, please contact program coordinator Ricky Stith at 757-640-0929.
RISE stands for Rewriting Inner Scripts. RISE is a retreat for same-gender-loving men of any age.
The half-day retreat focuses on re-writing the inner scripts of internalized homophobia and oppression that are pervasive among men who have sex with men and in our culture.

RISE Men’s Retreat || Conversation and Understanding

by Leave a Comment

At RISE, we enjoy a full day of conversation about homophobia, self-understanding, and we work to improve our sense of it means to be a gay or bi man.
This has been listed as one of the most FUN and impactful events at LGBT Life Center! DON’T MISS OUT!
**Please note, attendees must stay for the entire session**
Light breakfast and Lunch and materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a $25 gift card after!
Please RSVP online: www.lgbtlifecenter.org/rise-mens-retreat.
*This is for first-time RISE attendees only, please.
For more information, please contact program coordinator Ricky Stith at 757-640-0929.
RISE stands for Rewriting Inner Scripts. RISE is a retreat for same-gender-loving men of any age.
The half-day retreat focuses on re-writing the inner scripts of internalized homophobia and oppression that are pervasive among men who have sex with men and in our culture.

RISE Men’s Retreat || Conversation and Understanding

by Leave a Comment

At RISE, we enjoy a full day of conversation about homophobia, self-understanding, and we work to improve our sense of it means to be a gay or bi man.
This has been listed as one of the most FUN and impactful events at LGBT Life Center! DON’T MISS OUT!
**Please note, attendees must stay for the entire session**
Light breakfast and Lunch and materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a $25 gift card after!
Please RSVP online: www.lgbtlifecenter.org/rise-mens-retreat.
*This is for first-time RISE attendees only, please.
For more information, please contact program coordinator Ricky Stith at 757-640-0929.
RISE stands for Rewriting Inner Scripts. RISE is a retreat for same-gender-loving men of any age.
The half-day retreat focuses on re-writing the inner scripts of internalized homophobia and oppression that are pervasive among men who have sex with men and in our culture.

LGBT Life Center is expanding- and we need your help

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On March 10, 2022, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2022 spending package. The LGBT Life Center is proud to announce that it will receive $1,800,000 in funding to expand services in Hampton, allowing the agency to reduce barriers to accessing care for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ individuals in Hampton Roads. While this money is a great step in the right direction, we still need your support.

Our expansion onto the Peninsula will reduce barriers, create equitable access to medical care, and ensure the delivery of LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally competent medical care for a vulnerable community that has barriers in accessing services in mainstream venues. Additionally, the LGBT Life Center will be a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and adults to seek support and life saving resources.

By partnering with local community leaders, the Center will provide health education, youth and adult services, cultural competency trainings, and an affirming space for community gatherings on the Peninsula.

WHY? The LGBT Life Center has proudly served the Hampton Roads area since 1989. The mission of the LGBT Life Center includes providing testing and treatment, which is much needed in the Hampton area.

Of all new HIV diagnoses in 2020*:

  • 27.9% of new HIV diagnoses in the Eastern Virginia district came from the Peninsula
  • 10.3% of all new HIV diagnoses in Virginia came from the Peninsula
  • 22% of individuals living with HIV in Eastern Virginia are from the Peninsula
  • Peninsula saw more new HIV diagnoses in 2020 than Virginia Beach or Norfolk

HOW CAN I HELP? While we are extremely grateful to receive this funding, we still need your help. This funding will help cover construction, but there’s more support needed. We are asking for your support to help raise additional funds to cover any unseen costs.

Thank you to the incredible and unwavering support from Congressman Bobby Scott, Senator Tim Kaine, and Senator Mark Warner. Their support, combined with the support of Hampton Mayor, Donnie R. Tuck, will enable the LGBT Life Center to improve community health outcomes and offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals living on the Peninsula.

*Data provided by the Virginia Department of Health.

Transfeminine Social Support Group [VIRTUAL]

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Join us for the LGBT Life Center’s reimagined Transfeminine Social Support Group!  This group is a peer-facilitated social support group in Hampton Roads for transgender women and transfeminine people (ages 18+).

Regardless of your unique journey, we can all support each other in a safe, caring, and validating environment.  Our purpose is to provide support but also receive feedback to grow and move the group in directions needed most.  Our group will evolve and remain fluid to give as much support to the community as possible.

Transition leads people down varying paths/phases, and each are more easily accomplished with support.  Regardless of your path, YOU ARE TRANS ENOUGH!

This group is currently meeting virtually and in person:

1st Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM via this Zoom Registration Link

3rd Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM at LGBT Life Center, 5360 Robin Hood Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA

If you have questions or concerns or would like more info, please reach out to Stephanie (she/her) at stephchic88@gmail.com.

 

This group is run by the community in partnership with LGBT Life Center. It is not run by LGBT Life Center staff.

Transfeminine Social Support Group [VIRTUAL]

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Join us for the LGBT Life Center’s reimagined Transfeminine Social Support Group!  This group is a peer-facilitated social support group in Hampton Roads for transgender women and transfeminine people (ages 18+).

Regardless of your unique journey, we can all support each other in a safe, caring, and validating environment.  Our purpose is to provide support but also receive feedback to grow and move the group in directions needed most.  Our group will evolve and remain fluid to give as much support to the community as possible.

Transition leads people down varying paths/phases, and each are more easily accomplished with support.  Regardless of your path, YOU ARE TRANS ENOUGH!

This group is currently meeting virtually and in person:

1st Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM via this Zoom Registration Link

3rd Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM at LGBT Life Center, 5360 Robin Hood Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA

If you have questions or concerns or would like more info, please reach out to Stephanie (she/her) at stephchic88@gmail.com.

 

This group is run by the community in partnership with LGBT Life Center. It is not run by LGBT Life Center staff.

Transfeminine Social Support Group [VIRTUAL]

by

Join us for the LGBT Life Center’s reimagined Transfeminine Social Support Group!  This group is a peer-facilitated social support group in Hampton Roads for transgender women and transfeminine people (ages 18+).

Regardless of your unique journey, we can all support each other in a safe, caring, and validating environment.  Our purpose is to provide support but also receive feedback to grow and move the group in directions needed most.  Our group will evolve and remain fluid to give as much support to the community as possible.

Transition leads people down varying paths/phases, and each are more easily accomplished with support.  Regardless of your path, YOU ARE TRANS ENOUGH!

This group is currently meeting virtually and in person:

1st Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM via this Zoom Registration Link

3rd Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM at LGBT Life Center, 5360 Robin Hood Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA

If you have questions or concerns or would like more info, please reach out to Stephanie (she/her) at stephchic88@gmail.com.

 

This group is run by the community in partnership with LGBT Life Center. It is not run by LGBT Life Center staff.