OutCare’s OutReach program offers a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ folx and allies to come together through free virtual sessions led by community members across the country. Our sessions create a calming and supportive environment that elevates voices and builds community. Join us for an upcoming session, and stay tuned for more ways to engage with OutReach!
OutReach: Community Building & Support
Engaging and supportive programing for community members.
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Rewarding benefits of support groups
Safe Place
A safe space allows individuals to share feelings and process experiences together. The sense of support comes from knowing you’re not alone in dealing with life’s challenges. Realizing that others empathize with your struggles brings immense relief. A group setting fosters this understanding and comfort, ensuring that everyone feels seen and understood.
Uplift Your Voice
Finding your voice is challenging, and using it can be tougher. Support groups provide a safe space to practice speaking up, even when it might feel uncomfortable. These safe environments allow unfiltered expression, reducing stress and anxiety. Learning to articulate feelings confidently empowers you to believe that your voice deserves to be heard.
Personal Growth
Support groups aim to foster growth. Learning about yourself and others is a great way to overcome fears, set healthy relationship boundaries, practice and hone your communication skills, be exposed to new behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts that may shift your perspectives, and so much more.
Positive Support Systems
A place to receive support and offer support to others who may be experiencing similar challenges. Because you all tend to share similar experiences, group sessions can be very beneficial in terms of gaining insight that you may not otherwise be able to see.
Trans & Nonbinary Community Group
Hello Folx! I’m Levi Wagner and I want to build a place where trans and nonbinary folx can be safe to talk about all things life — whether that is related to gender or not! We will talk about family, boundaries, relationships, gender, transitioning, and so much more! I want you to feel comfortable telling me your favorite board games, foods, animals, colors, and anything else you want to share. Or you can come and just enjoy being in a space with other trans & nonbinary folx — observation is still participation! Each meeting we will introduce ourselves, have an ice breaker activity, and then talk about a topic that matters in our lives. Come as you are — with questions, challenges, joys, and anything else and be encouraged in your authenticity!
New dates are to be announced.
Call Out for Facilitators:
LGBTQ+ Identity-Focused Support Groups
Research shows that the biggest protective factor for LGBTQ+ people is SOCIAL SUPPORT. We’re looking for dedicated facilitators who can support LGBTQ+ communities with a safe, affirming space to increase resilience and reduce feelings of social isolation and invisibility. Please reach out to us if you have interested in leading groups for LGBTQ+ Black, Latino/a/x, and/or Asian/AAPI communities.
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