Surviving Systems, Queering Futures

LGBTQ+ Adult Support Group

Monthly on 1st Thursdays

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Virtual

$25 per meeting

Starts Feb. 6, 2025

Rise Together: A Supportive Space for Queer Resilience in Challenging Times.

If this resonates with you, this group is for you.

In uncertain and challenging times, the future can feel overwhelming and isolating—especially for LGBTQ+ individuals. This group was created to respond to those feelings and offer a space for connection, understanding, and mutual support.

Together, we’ll create a compassionate and brave community to navigate these challenges. By holding space for one another, we’ll foster empowerment, practice self-care, and uplift each other through collective resilience.

Find solidarity, strength, and support in a world that feels uncertain—join an LGBTQ+ community that gets it.

Who is the Support Group For?

This group is for adults (18+) who identify as Queer and/or LGBTQ+ and are seeking connection with peers in a safe, supportive, and affirming community. Open to participants nationwide across the U.S.

What is this LGBTQ+ Support Group?

A 90-minute virtual support group led by queer mental health professionals, offering identity-affirming care and a safe space to navigate the challenges of an uncertain and often hostile political climate.

Topics We’ll Explore Together:

  • Navigating uncertainty and isolation

  • Exploring identity

  • Coping with distress tied to the political landscape

  • Accessing care and navigating systems (including gender-affirming care)

  • Managing anxiety

Why Join?

  • You feel isolated and need a sense of community.

  • You’re experiencing anxiety or fear due to the current political climate.

  • You want to connect with others who truly understand your lived experience.

  • You’re ready to share support and learn from the wisdom of peers.

Find Support, Share Strength, and Thrive Together in a Queer-Affirming Community.

About the Facilitators

Jenny Nigro, ASW (they/them)

Jenny is a dedicated mental health professional with a strong focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate identity, anxiety, and systemic challenges. With a deep understanding of queer experiences, they are passionate about fostering spaces of affirmation, connection, and healing for those seeking support.

Ernesto Martinez, AMFT, APCC (he/they)

Ernesto is a skilled therapist committed to providing queer-informed and identity-affirming care. He specializes in helping individuals connect with their resilience, process their experiences within oppressive systems, and build meaningful, empowering connections within their communities.

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