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SUPPORT GROUPS & GLBT COMMUNITIES
AA
SIGN OF COVENANT MCC - SEE FAITH COMMUNITIES (LINK PROVIDED)
JACKSON AREA GLBT AA
The AA Group meets on each Saturday at 9:00 pm at 1716 Woodbridge in Jackson, MI. For more information contact contact: Dennis S, 787.2569 or 517.414.2448 or email: glbtaajax@yahoo.com
BREAK THE SILENCE
Albion College
611 E Porter St
Albion, MI 49224
Contact: Amy Teristep aterstriep@albion.edu
BTS was formed out of a need to continue creating awareness and recognition of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender issues at Albion College after a 1991 "Celebrating Diversity" symposium that provided an opportunity to begin addressing such issues. There is a both a political function and a social funciton to the group and lead the campus in coordinating a series of events during "Coming Out Week" during the month of October.
DIGNITY/GREATER LANSING
Saint John parish
327 M.A.C. P.O. Box 1265
East Lansing, MI 48826
Phone: (517) 351-7341
e-mail: dignitylansing@attbi.com
Mission: Dignity/USA envisions and works for a time when gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (as well as straight!) Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality and their sexuality and, as beloved persons of gGod, participate fully in all aspects of life within the church and society.
Dignity/Greater Lansing is a Catholic-based support and advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people of faith. Dignity/Greater Lansing is a Chapter of Dignity/USA and have been meeting at St John Student parish in East Lansing since the late 1980's. A previous chapter, Dignity/East Lansing was also based there from about 1978-1984. a quarterly newsletter is available that can also be sent e-mail.
The link to their website makes links to Dignity/Detroit, Dignity/USA, Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Catholic Handbook, as well as Soulforce (Network of friends learning non-violence from Gande & King Seeking Justice for God's GLBT Children)
GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Adrian College - "SAFE PLACE"
110 S Madison St.
Adrian Michigan 49221
Contacts:
Co-pres: Rachel Sherwood - rsherwood@adrian.edu
GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201
Contact: Tom 796-8577
JACKSON AREA HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
St. John's United Church of Christ (See Faith Comunities)
First and Third Wednesday's
The first meeting is usually a discussion group and the second meeting is a social outing
5:30 pm @ St. John's
Contact: Thom Ratbun - Email: tandjhome@hotmail.com
JACKSON AREA HIV/AIDS FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS/CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS
SUPPORT GROUP
SECOND AND FOURTH Wednesday's
From 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at St. John's United Church of Christ.
This group will be specifically geared towards Family members and loved ones who are living with, or are close to, someone who has tested positive for HIV or AIDS. However ALL concerned indivdiduals will be welcomed.
Contact Thom Rathbun 517.784.1306 e-mail: tandjhome@hotmail.com
NABWMT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK AND WHITE MEN TOGETHER
PO Box 441562
Detroit, MI 48244-1562
phone: 248.968.9723
email: bwmtdetroit@aol.com
Website-Detroit: http://village.fortunecity.com/eaver/812/
Website-National: http://nabwmt.com
The organization is committed to addressing issues faced by Gay interracial couples such as discrimination based on race and sex.
PFLAG JACKSON
Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support Group for GLBT Community , their Families, and their Friends.
Meets the send thursday of month at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1505 W. Michigan Ave., 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
PRISM
Gateway Community Services
910 Abbott Road
East Lansing, MI
Call Gateway for more information: 517.351.4000
Contact person: Jeff Gould - 517.351.0000
e-mail: jeffgould@hotmail.com
PRISM is a discussion and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered teens and young adults between the ages of 12-19 and their straight friends. The group meets every thursday from 4:15-5:15 and discuss a variety of issues, including dating, safer sex, romance, drug use, coming out to friends and family, harassment, discrimination, etc. We also occassionally have outings, pizza parties, and movie nights.
Gateway Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of adolescents and young adults in the comunity. We offer counseling services, academic support for at-risk youth, a free clinic, and a teen shelter for runaways.
RAINBOW FAMILY ALLIANCE
Jackson Michigan
Meetings: 6:30 - second tuesday of each month
website: http://www.rainbowfamilyalliance.org
Mission Statemetn: To gather GLBT people and their families and friends for the nourishment of the body, mind, and spirit; To advance GLBT people's rights and human rights as a whole; To open the eyes of our community by taking part in its events; and To promote the family values of love, acceptance, unity, and justice.
Their website provides links to various organizations and to their MSN Community which provides information on local friendly stores, RFA Events, A Members Message Board, a chatroom, and minutes from their meeting.
SIGN OF COVENANT MCC GLBTI Evening Out, an informal gathering for all who are interested to view movies, play games or just chat. We hold these on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. at the church. 35 S Cass St, Battle Creek, MI 49017, (616) 968-5004
BWMT Detroit
Faith Communities
Rainbow Family Alliance
Send E-Mail to: pflagjacksonglbt@webspawner.com
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