PFLAG New York City offers support groups for parents, families and friends of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender persons. LGBT people are also welcome to attend. These groups meet in various locations each month. We are not a religious or political group. We represent people of many backgrounds, political persuasions, and faiths.
PFLAG meetings are a safe place to share our experiences in small groups and support each other in the continuing process of learning, acceptance and celebration. Participants are encouraged to say what's on their mind or can simply listen to what others have to say.
Our main meeting in Midtown Manhattan is the largest, though it always starts in small groups to ensure that everyone receives attention to the issues they want to talk about. At the Midtown Meeting, we also occasionally invite speakers from outside organizations to come during the second part of our meetings and to talk with us about various topics related to the LGBT community.
All of the following meetings are general support meetings, open to all and serving those whose concerns relate to any aspect of having a loved one who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Click here for more information about the TransParents Project, PFLAG NYC's support group specifically for parents and family members of transgender people.
| Time: | On the second Sunday of every month, from 3 to 5 p.m. |
| Location: | The Community House at St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Avenue at 50th Street Manhattan |
| Directions: |
St. Bartholomew's Church is located at 325 Park Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets. Enter through the main church entrance on Park Avenue. Immediately inside there is an information desk where they will direct you to the Community House. For handicap access, please use the entrance ramp in the church's Cheatham Garden to the left of the main doors at 51st Street and Park Avenue. Take the #6 train to 51st Street or the E or V trains to Lexington Avenue. |
| Parking: |
Parking is available for just $10 at the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York City Parking Garage on East 51st Street between Third and Lexington Avenues. Simply park your car as usual, then purchase a parking voucher for $10 at the PFLAG NYC meeting. The voucher covers parking for 12 hours or until midnight, whichever comes first. |
| Time: | On the fourth Monday of every month, at 7 p.m. |
| Location: | The JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. at 76th Street Manhattan |
| Directions: | Take the 1, 2, or 3 trains to 72nd Street. Walk east to Amsterdam Ave. and go north 4 blocks. |
| Note: | Please note that the JCC requests personal identification at the security desk when entering the building. |
| Time: | On the second Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. |
| Location: | HAF-Bronx (Hispanic AIDS Forum) 975 Kelly St., Suite 402 Bronx, NY |
| Directions: | Take the 2 or 5 train to Intervale Avenue. Walk one block north toward Kelly Street and make a right. |
| Time: | On the third Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. |
| Location: | GMAD (Gay Men of African Descent) 44 Court Street, Suite 1000 Brooklyn, NY |
| Directions: | Many subway stops are near 44 Court Street, including Borough Hall on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains; Court Street on the N and R trains. |
| Time: | On the fourth Monday of every month, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. NOTE: The Staten Island meeting does not take place in August or December. The January meeting is a holiday dinner. The meeting will NOT take place on January 23. The holiday dinner is Tuesday, January 24 at 6 p.m. For details, please email statenisland@pflagnyc.org. |
| Location: | Staten Island LGBT Center 25 Victory Blvd., Third Floor Staten Island |
| Directions: | The Staten Island LGBT Center is at the corner of Bay Street and is across the street from the Tompkinsville station of the Staten Island Railroad. Numerous buses stop in front of the door. |
| Information: | Contact moderators Joanne Waglione and Genevieve Cannistraci at statenisland@pflagnyc.org or call the PFLAG NYC Helpline and ask to be connected to someone on Staten Island. |
| Time: | On the third Sunday of the month, at 2:00 p.m. The Queens meeting does not take place in July and August. |
| Location: | Reform Temple of Forest Hills 71-11 112th Street (2 blocks north of Queens Blvd.) Forest Hills, NY |
| Directions: | By subway: Take the E, F, G, or R trains to the 71-Continental Ave. stop. (Note: The V train does not run on Sundays.) By bus: Take the Q60 bus to the corner of Queens Blvd. and 71-Continental Ave. Other buses that are in the area are the Q23 and Q65A. Then, walk north on 71st Avenue (Sterling Bank is on the north side of Queens Blvd.) for about two blocks to 112th Street. Cross the street and turn right. The Temple is up the block. |
| Information: | Contact PFLAG Queens at 718-271-6663 or pflag@pflag-queens.org |
