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SUPPORT

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Forged over 50 years, the PFLAG support model is committed to the principle of "meeting people where they are at". This tradition is proudly carried forward in the unique locally- and personally-tailored support programming of PFLAG Denver.  No matter who you are or where you are in your journey to acceptance, we have specialized support that can help you. Together we work to better understand the LGBTQ+ experience. 

TOGETHER, WE LEAD WITH LOVE

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Dialogue

You are not alone. Others have walked a similar path and we can connect you.

Support
Groups

Peer-led groups are a place to process and connect, learn and grow Allyship.

Support Resources

Many organizations enrich the Denver Metro LGBTQ+ community.

Literature

Literature designed to empower and embolden your LGBTQ+ Allyship.

Training

Workshops designed to build LGBTQ+ understanding & competency.

Support Groups

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    SOFFA

    A group for the significant others, family, friends, and active allies of trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming loved ones. It's often said that when a loved one transitions, everyone around them transitions too. PFLAG Denver's SOFFA group acknowledges that sometimes those closest to a transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming person may need assistance to better provide support. Regardless of where you are on your allyship journey, our peer-led groups provide brave space for you to adapt and develop expanded capacities of empathy and understanding. The collective insights and shared strength found in SOFFA can help individuals navigate their difficulties with increased emotional support and a sense of community, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and healing journey.

    Registration, each month, is strongly encouraged to help our facilitators prepare the space for that month’s meeting. If you forget to register, that is OKAY, please come anyway, we’ll have a chair ready for you!

    SOFFA Registration
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    SOS Online

    SOS ONLINE is a welcoming and affirming support group created for individuals navigating the unique journey of having a partner, spouse, significant other, or co-parent who identifies as trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, or who has recently come out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group centers the lived experiences of those who may be exploring questions, challenges, and joys as they support their loved ones and adapt to changes in their relationships and identities.

    Together, we create a safe, nonjudgmental space for open dialogue, mutual understanding, and sharing resources, whether you’re learning new ways to express love and care, addressing complex emotions, or simply seeking a supportive community of peers.

    Registration, each month, is required to help our facilitators prepare the space for that month’s meeting and to send a link to your email for that month’s meeting.

    SOS Registration
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    SOFFA Online

    PFLAG Denver’s SOFFA Online support group is for the significant others, family, friends, and active allies of trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming loved ones. It's often said that when a loved one transitions, everyone around them transitions too. SOFFA Online acknowledges that sometimes those closest to a transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming person may need assistance to better provide support. Regardless of where you are on your allyship journey, our peer-led groups provide brave space for you to adapt and develop expanded capacities of empathy and understanding. The collective insights and shared strength found in SOFFA Online can help individuals navigate their difficulties with increased emotional support and a sense of community, ultimately contributing to their overall well-being and healing journey.

    SOFFA Online DOES require prior registration for each session. We ask that you try to register at least four hours before the event, however, late registrations are allowed. You can register for the SOFFA Online by select the date you’d like to attend on the Support Calendar.

    soffa online registration
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    STAND (Dad's Group)

    When a child comes out, their dads—biological dads, stepdads, granddads, chosen dads, and father figures—embark on their own journey of learning, growth, and support. STAND (Support Together, Affirm, Nurture, and Devoted) is a space created just for you—a welcoming and judgment-free group where you can connect with other dads navigating similar experiences.

    Hosted by PFLAG Denver, STAND offers a brave and affirming space to ask questions, share experiences, and strengthen your relationship with your LGBTQIA2S+ child. Whether you’re new to this journey or have been advocating for years, this peer-led group will help you deepen your understanding and support.

    Registration, each month, is strongly encouraged to help our facilitators prepare the space for that month’s meeting. If you forget to register, that is OKAY, please come anyway, we’ll have a chair ready for you!

    STAND REGISTRATION
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 FAQs

  • For many of you this may be your first experience seeking support in a community format.  It may be the first time that you can actually talk openly about your situation. It may even be the first time you meet other people whose stories sound like yours. We know that all of these things can be exhilarating and terrifying, all at the same time.

    Whether Virtual or In-Person, a PFLAG Denver support group begins with a facilitator introduction. We introduce the community agreements of the group, which are designed to maximize the privacy of those in attendance and to encourage everyone to set their own personal boundaries. We then "round table" (or "popcorn" if virtual) for attendee introductions. You will be asked to give your first name, your pronouns (a great opportunity to practice!) and to say how you are connected to the community (e.g. "I am the parent of a gender expansive child" or "My spouse is considering transitioning"). After everyone has introduced themself, the conversation gets going. Someone will crack the ice (don't be shy!) and share an update or an issue they need support on. Conversation is accretive, with others adding perspective from their own lived experiences to the challenges presented by others. Sometimes attendees have a lot to work through in any given session. Sometimes they are just there to learn and be a part of the community. All styles of participation are valid and welcome. Do what feels comfortable to you. Say as much or as little as you want.

    What we hope you will find during this time is a group of individuals committed to building a broader definition of love within their own hearts. We come together to process our own, unique relationships within the context of community and in the reflections of others’ experiences.  There is always something to learn from each other. This is your time to listen and to share, to see and to be seen. That’s what community support is all about.

  • NO, this is not therapy. This is a peer-to-peer support group. This means that the advice and perspectives given, either by facilitators or those in attendance, is not coming from a licensed professional. Therefore, it is up to the discretion of each attendee as to whether they should employ their learnings. This also means that conversation will focus on high level topics, not intricate, highly involved personal details that one would work through with a licensed professional.

  • NO! PFLAG support groups are always free. They are made possible by the generous donations of individuals, PFLAG Denver Members and community partners who believe in the transformative power of community support and who are aligned in the vision that all transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary individuals should be safe, seen, and celebrated, especially by those who should love them.

  • For in-person groups, SOFFA & SOS, registration is NOT required. For our virtual support, registration IS required and you can do so by selecting the virtual event you would like to attend on our events page HERE.

  • Ask us! You can connect with facilitators by emailing support@pflagdenver.org