Affinity and Support Groups
Please see the calendar page for the most up-to-date information on what groups are meeting virtually.
Building Community
Our support and activity groups are community-based and peer-led! If you want to start a group, contact Q Center Program Coordinator Levi Moon: levi@pdxqcenter.org
Please note ALL in-person meetings require masks. Some groups may request proof of vaccination to join. To learn more about Q Centers Covid-19 precautions please visit pdxqcenter.org/covid19
Sexual Orientation Programs
PDX LATE BLOOMERS CLUB
A Portland-based organization for gay, bi, and trans men who came out well into adulthood. Open to men at any stage in the coming out process.
In person meetings are expected to restart May 7th. Additionally, this meeting will be requiring folks’ proof of vaccination at the front door.
Meets 1st Saturdays from 3:30-5:15pm
Contact rickc@rdrop.com and/or corduanp@gmail.com for zoom access!
LATE AWAKENINGS
A peer-led support group for female identifying and non-binary people who are questioning their orientation or have come out and identify as lesbian/bi/queer. This is a safe space for discussion and support. Meets every 3rd Tuesday from 7-9PM.
The Late Awakenings group is excited to return to Q Center for in-person meetings while continuing to offer the option to join via Zoom. Please see below for Zoom meeting details.
Topic: Late Awakenings - Third Tuesday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pdxqcenter-org.zoom.us/j/5453370421?pwd=ZXKPDJdqbLNAlXGlGjWenhhT15BhXy.1
Meeting ID: 545 337 0421
Passcode: 048650
thirdtuesdayqcpdx@gmail.com
Angela: angelambowers@outlook.com
Meets every 3rd Tuesday from 7:00-9:00pm
PDX BI-SOCIAL GROUP
An affinity group for friends identifying as bisexual, pansexual, and asexual. Come socialize, tell your story, and advocate for sexual diversity!
Second Saturdays, 10am-12pm, in-person at Q Center (Starting September 10th)
PDXbisocial@gmail.com
BI BRIGADE
Are you bisexual, pansexual, fluid, omni, ace or otherwise attracted to more than one (or fewer than one) sex or gender? We invite you to join the Bi Brigade — Portland, Oregon's original, homegrown Bi+/mspec community. Allies to the Bi+ community are also welcome, with the understanding that we center the voices and experiences of Bi+ folks.
https://www.meetup.com/Bi-Brigade-Portland-OR/ (requires sign-up on Meetup)
*Please note this group not run by Q Center
Grupo de afinidad LGBTQIA2S+ en español (Spanish LGBTQIA2S+ Affinity Group)
Forma de registro: https://forms.gle/1gHGMz2DpKppMF5Z7
Somos un grupo LGBTQIA2S+ y aliados de habla hispana. Nuestro objetivo es compartir nuestras experiencias y desafíos como migrantes en relación con nuestra identidad de género, expresión de género y orientación sexual.
Este grupo es un espacio seguro para expresarse libremente, compartir recursos y hacer amigos. En este grupo puedes hablar de ti, tus necesidades, tus preocupaciones, tus logros y tus sueños. También puedes compartir tu conocimiento, experiencia, habilidades y liderazgo. Finalmente, puedes encontrar personas como tú para socializar, organizar salidas y construir relaciones personales.
Este grupo es totalmente en español. Todos son bienvenidos a participar.
Facilitador:
Adrián Neri Reyes (él)
adrian.semillasdecambio@gmail.com
(971) 865-2156 (Llamadas y mensajes/WhatsApp)
Lugar y hora:
En línea cada jueves de 5:30 a 7:30 pm
El primer jueves de cada mes de 5:30 a 7:30 pm en Q Center (en la biblioteca): 4115 N Mississippi Ave Suite D, Portland, OR 97217
Enlace de Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89378585495
¡Todxs son bienvenidxs!
Gender Identity Programs
Visit the Transgender Community Page
GENDER QUEERY
Gender Queery is a discussion group for genderqueer people, folks outside-the-gender-binary, trans folk, and allies (i.e. everyone allied with the GLBTQQ community). All who want to participate in open and respectful dialog are welcome. Meetings have discussions on an ever-changing topic followed by informal social time and always take place on the 1st Monday of the month.
For more information contact Kim at kim_yinyang@yahoo.com or surf over to Facebook
*Always the 1st Monday* 7:00-8:30pm
TRANS-FEM*
Trans-Fem* is a support, social, and resource group for transwomen, intersex, two-spirit, non-binary, questioning and other people who are looking to cultivate a more femme gender expression, presentation, and/or identity. We meet for support, fun, & discussion around what it means to be on the trans-feminine spectrum. There are no requirements for transition status or presentation to attend this group.
Trans-Fem* is currently meeting in-person at Q Center every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm PT. We are also meeting every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday online using zoom. To see an up-to-date meeting schedule or for more information please visit https://transfem.group
TRANSMASCULINE, NON-BINARY TRANSMASC, AND FTM PEER SUPPORT GROUP
This is a safe space for trans folks, centering AFAB trans identities including Transmasculine, Non-Binary, and FTM, whether intersex or endosex. We welcome people of all ages, races, class, ability, body type, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, people at any point in their transition, and also support those who don't want to or can't transition.
We meet twice a month: In-person at the Q Center on the 1st Tuesday of each month, and virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7-9 PM.
Email transmascportland@gmail.com for the password and link if you wish to join virtually.
TRANS GUYZ
Trans Guyz is a peer-led social support and discussion group that meets on the third Sunday of every month from 6 to 7:30 pm. Trans Guyz meetings are exclusively for people assigned female at birth who now identify otherwise, including people who are trans, enby/nonbinary, FTM, two spirit, Ag/aggressive, genderqueer, affirmed male, androgynous, agender, intersex, transmasculine, and questioning.
Trans Guyz facilitators respect and affirm the diversity of our community in terms of age, race, class, religion, ability, immigration status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and where people are at with their transition. Some group members are currently questioning their gender identity and not everyone in the group chooses or is able to use hormones and surgery as part of their transition.
Google Meets offers captions, and ASL interpretation is available on request. Please let us know if there's something you need to make the space or meetings more accessible.
Meets every third Sunday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
We currently meet online via Google Meets. To join us, please email tranzguys@gmail.com.
Follow us on Facebook
FRIDAY NIGHT TRANS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Peer support and social group for all Transgender Women (Transgender AMAB/DMAB/Intersex folks who are MtF, Fem-drogenous, Trans-fem, Two-Spirit, Non-binary fem, Gender-queer fem, Gender-fluid fem, Asexual fem, Aromantic fem, & etc.; however living/presenting somewhere along the feminine spectrum some or all of the time; whether medically/socially transitioning or not). Open and welcoming to newcomers.
Email: Sarah@sightworks.com
Meets every Friday from 7:00-9:00pm
Online 1st and 3rd Fridays
Hybrid Meetings (In-person and Online option) 2nd and 4th Fridays
Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upIkf-yhqDsv5TsrR3K1aQkW9tvnaHW_kQ
Addiction & Mental Health Support Programs
LGBTQ BIPOLAR AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Peer-led support group for LGBTQIA2S+ people who live with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, or related illnesses.
Group meets virtually every Monday night (7:00 to 8:30 pm) and on the 1st and 3rd Monday folks can join the Zoom meeting in person at the Q Center (except in November 2022). If you plan to attend in person, please be fully vaccinated and note that face masks must be worn at all times inside the Q Center.
For more info about our LGBTQIA2S+ group and our other LGBT-friendly DBSA support groups, please join (no cost to join): https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Depression-Bipolar-Support-Alliance-Meetup-Group/
To RSVP and obtain the Zoom meeting ID and passcode for this group, please email your name, the first initial of your last name, and your pronouns to dbsalgbtqiazoom@gmail.com. Someone from our team will respond ASAP with the Zoom link and other details to help you access these meetings.
If you have any questions, please call (971) 801-2174.
SAA NOON MEETING
The Portland SAA Intergroup is an autonomous registered fellowship composed of registered groups of recovering sex addicts who follow the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA). These meetings are 18+ only.
Every day at 12:00pm
RECOVERY & REFRESH: COFFEE & RECOVERY SOCIAL HOUR
This is a low-key, low-stress space for LGTBQIA2S+ people in alcohol or substance use recovery to come and grab a chair, a coffee, connect or just share space.
We at The Marie Equi Institute embrace the definition of recovery as any positive change based on the individual's substance or alcohol recovery goals. Whether we utilize harm reduction, medication-assisted therapies, complete abstinence or only abstaining from the specific substances in our active disorder, we are all peers on the road to recovery who benefit from connection to our extended queer recovery family. If not practicing abstinence, we do respectfully request that individuals do not attend the coffee hours under the influence. We wholeheartedly look forward to meeting you! Please wear masks when you enter the Q Center. Because the event centers around food, drink and connection, masks are not mandatory, though are appreciated when not eating or drinking.
July 14, July 28, August 11 & August 25 (2-4PM)
Social/other
MONTHLY TRANS/GNC/NB SELF DEFENSE & PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS
Learn personal safety skills and practice self defense techniques virtually with other trans/GNC people in the comfort of your place! Every 4th Saturday of the month from 1-2:30pm PST / 2-3:30pm MST / 3-4:30pm CST / 4-5:30pm EST (U.S. and Canada)
STB (Secure the Bag) Safety centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) T/GNC/non-binary communities. STB Safety aims to equip T/GNC/non-binary people with tools and knowledge they need to see and believe in their own value, power, and safety.
www.stbsafety.org
Register to receive Zoom link: bit.ly/monthly_tgnc
BABBLE-ON TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.
Please contact the club for further information. The meetings are hybrid with on-site and online attendees.
Meetings are from 4:00-5:30 every Sunday afternoon at Q Center. For the Zoom link email: president@babble-ontm.org
GAY & LESBIAN ARCHIVES OF THE PACIFIC NW (GLAPN)
Dedicated to advancing the visibility of queer cultural history in the Pacific Northwest. GLAPN.org
IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN ROSE COURT
A monthly meeting of the oldest gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender organization and charity in the Pacific Northwest. rosecourt.org
GREATER PORTLAND TRANS UNITY
The volunteer planning committee for the annual Portland Trans Pride March.
pridenw.org/transunity
NW GENDER ALLIANCE
Provides support, safe gatherings, and education for trans folks and the public.
We welcome trans binary and non-binary folks. Friends and family are also welcome.
Second Saturday of every month at 2 - 4 pm. Visit website for more information.
LGBTQ Seniors (over 55)
Visit the Senior Community Page
70+ WOMEN’S GROUP
Reach out to Carol to join: cjbrownlow4@gmail.com
Meets on-site every 3rd Monday 12:30pm-2:25pm