LGBT Support / Advocacy
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support group for the parents, friends, and family of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered persons.

Directory of Local PFLAG Groups

South Bend PFLAG
P.O. Box 4195
South Bend, IN 46634
Meetings every 4th Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at
Zion United Church of Christ
715 E. Wayne St. South Bend, IN (across from Howard Park)


Michiana GLBT Resource Center

The GLBT Resource Center of Michiana serves the GLBT community of the Northern Indiana and Southern Western Michigan areas, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, LaPorte, Buchanan, and Niles and everywhere in between!

We offer weekly support groups for GLBT men, women, and youth and transgender.


Affirmations Lesbian & Gay Community Center
290 W. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: (248) 398-7105 x23

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA meetings for GLBT persons.
For information on attending a meeting call 234-7007 or E-mail info@michianasober.org.

Transgender Michigan

HIV Support Group

Support Group for HIV+ Individuals
Meets at AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist
201 S. William St, South Bend
Mondays from 3:30 to 4:45 PM
For questions call Brad Laird at (574) 234-2870
One does not have to be an AM/AA client to attend

Alternatives
P.O. Box 1711
Highland, IN
Serving the GLBT Community of Northwest Indiana
Local: (219)923-0095 or (219)923-0097
Toll Free: 1-888-NWI-GAYS
What they offer: Social Groups, Discussion Groups, Support Groups, Youth Group (Ages 14-21), Workshops, Educational Resources, Resource Library, GLBT Friendly Referrals for Businesses and Healthcare Providers, Safer Sex Information, Free HIV Testing, Volunteer Programs.

The Out & Affirmation Center of Berrien County


Hotlines

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
Services are completely free and totally confidential.
Monday - Friday 6-11 PM
Saturday and Sunday 5-10 PM
1-888-THE-GLNH

Peer Listening Line
Youth - staffed for GLBT or questioning youth, with support, crisis intervention, referrals, information.
Monday - Friday 4-10 PM
(800) 399-PEER (9337)

Triangle Foundation (MI)
Hate crimes Hotline
(877) 7-TRIANGLE