Support

At PFLAG support meetings, real magic occurs in the lives of countless individuals and families. Our support meetings provide a safe, confidential place for those who are learning to deal with the reality of homosexuality in their family. At our support meetings, we provide loving, non-judgmental support for our children, families, friends, and each other. come join us.. and bring a friend! We're a friendly bunch!

PFLAG Support meetings are every third Wednesday of the month.  For more information about the Support Meeting, call the helpline at (407) 236-9177.

Who comes to PFLAG?

• Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, children, spouses
• Parents who think their child is gay but have not yet come out
• People who are learning to come to terms with the gay lifestyle
• Friends who want to be supportive but unsure how
• GLBT people who want to support their friends and family
• People who want to be involved in advocacy and education of important issues
• Straight Spouses with GLBT partners

What you can learn from PFLAG?

• Conversational skills to have meaningful dialog with your friend, parent or child.
• Coping skills
• How others have traveled the journey
• Easier ways to come out to friends and family
• How to tell friends and family your child is gay
• How others have dealt with difficult situations like weddings and holidays.
• Help you educate yourself on the issues

How can you help?

• Consider becoming a PFLAG Member.

What do we require?

In keeping with our mission statement we require the following:

• Insists on absolute confidentiality.  If you see another member of tonight's meeting on the street, do no mention PFLAG's group by name in front of nonmembers.  Personal disclosures are personal; if you wish to talk after the meeting to a member about something she said during the meeting, ask permission first.  Do not "out" people with indiscreet phone messages.
• Disallows discounting behavior.  Please do not interrupt, "side-talk", ridicule, or otherwise invalidate the other meeting attendees.
• Encourages the participation of all who come.  We affirm the risks taken by members and support those who share their personal stories.  No one is obligated to speak, however, and we ask those who do share to please respect the group's time.

When do we meet?

Join our email announcements to receive additional information on meetings, speakers and events.

3rd Wed   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 3rd Wednesday of each month

Where do we meet?

We have two support meetings a month.  One at First United Methodist Church in downtown Orlando and a second at The Center for Drug-Free Living. Meetings are every 1st Tuesday of the month at First United Methodist Church is located at 142 E Jackson St. Orlando, FL, 32801. View Map  6:15-7:15pm Location may change in January Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Center for Drug-Free Living 3670 Maguire Boulevard, #110, Orlando, Florida 32803 North side of the Fashion Square Mall on E Colonial  Map 7-9pm Come early for parking and to navigate construction. PFLAG and its affiliates, regardless of location, are non-sectarian, non-denominational, and not affiliated with any religious institution.

When you reach the voice mail service, leave your name, number and when you can be reached. To protect your privacy, we do not leave messages with third parties or on your answering machine. You can also contact a PFLAG Member or Board Member via e-mail at pflagorlando@yahoo.com

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