Community Groups
In partnership with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and the members of our community, a wide variety of community group programming is available to explore.
Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on meetings.
Last Monday of the month 6:00 PM - 7:30PM
Cleveland Bi+ Network
The Cleveland Bisexual+ Network exists to serve and support at large the people who can find themselves on the fringes of both the straight community and the LGBT+ community with monthly meetings for discussion, as well as additional social outings to create a beautiful, active, and engaged community.
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Kaleidoscope Crowd
In partnership with NAMI Greater Cleveland, we are hosting a peer-facilitated mental health support group for LGBTQ individuals (ages 18+). This group aims to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for support as we look at the intersection of identity and mental health.
2nd thursday 6:30PM - 7:45PM
Lavender Café
Lavender Café is a social support group that welcomes ALL lesbians, bi and pansexual woman-identified queer people. This includes trans and nonbinary members of the LGBTQ community anywhere in their coming out journeys. For individuals ages 18+
Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LGBT Veterans Group
The LGBT Veterans Group is a drop-in based group currently meeting at The Center, featuring weekly discussion for LGBTQ+ veterans. If interested in receiving more information, click the button below.
1st Tuesday of the month, Virtually 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Church Hurt Group
NOTE: Group is currently on hiatus. Info about group restart coming soon!
The LGBTQ+ Church Hurt Group is a group for those who have experienced emotional and psychological pain as a result of negative experiences within a religious community. The group will meet virtually on a drop-in basis and is open to any LGBTQ+ identifying person who is religious, spiritual, or non-religious, as well as those who love the traditions of their faith but are afraid to make a home in organized religion.
1st Thursday of the month 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
LGBTQ+ Educators Alliance
The LGBTQ+ Educators Alliance provides crucial support for LGBTQ+ educators across Greater Cleveland in both K-12 and higher education. This vital community group creates a dedicated space for educators to connect, share experiences, and directly influence policy, strengthening their collective resilience in challenging educational landscapes. The group is facilitated by a current higher education professional and an aspiring educator.
Note: The LGBTQ+ Educators Alliance is on break for the summer and will not be meeting again until the fall.
4th Saturday of the month 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Out, Proud, and Pagan
Out, Proud, and Pagan aims are to grow the understanding of what it means to be Queer and Pagan. Come and share you journey, experience new rituals, gain understanding, and enjoy yourself, as we all explore the intersection of our sexuality and magick practice.
2nd Tuesday of the Month 6:30PM - 8:30PM (HYBRID)
In-Person Location Off-site
PFLAG Cleveland Monthly Support Group
PFLAG Cleveland Monthly Support Group is composed of LGBTQ+ individuals, family members and allies who come together to share their personal stories in their journey toward acceptance and love. The group is an intergenerational group facilitated by volunteer mental health professionals who are dedicated to our mission of creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. The Cleveland chapter has been proudly active in this effort since 1985.
Meetings are hybrid in-person and on ZOOM. Participants must register before each meeting. To learn more, visit www.pflagcleveland.org
Thursdays 4 PM
The Power of Us
A group for teens to come together and build both skills and community with the help of licensed counselors to get through 2025. Facilitated by Colors+ Counseling.
4th Wednesday 6 - 8PM
QTBIPOC Kickbacks
QTBIPOC Kickbacks is a new BIPOC community space for folks 30 and up, organized by BLK-Queer Collective in collaboration with ThirdSpace Reading Room.
“We create community by offering a safe and welcoming space for queer and trans BIPOC to connect, be themselves, and make new memories while celebrating life together.”
QTBIPOC Kickbacks meets at ThirdSpace Reading Room (1464 E. 105th St Cleveland, OH 44108)
Various times
Rainbow Social
A space for sharing talents, activities, games, interests, and laughter. A way to socialize and meet up with friends, in a comfortable safe space, to share interest or new interest together in a community. Fun activities include: social gatherings, museums, theater, chili cook-offs, board games, bowling, etc. Open to LGBT+ community 21 and up!
Various Times
The Soft Spot
The Soft Spot is a social support group based around the experiences of being fat and queer. The group aims to hold community events that challenge societal standards as well as create long lasting friendships, support, and community. Quarterly discussions on fatphobia and shared lived experiences as fat folks will occur. This group is open to all ages and sizes.
3rd Saturday of the month 12:30PM - 1:30PM (VIRTUAL)
Spectrum Saturdays
A peer-guided discussion group for trans and non-binary individuals on the Autism spectrum ages 16 and older, facilitated by Autism Personal Coach. Every month we'll be exploring our identities and expressing our authentic selves through no-pressure conversation and creativity. Currently meeting virtually on a drop-in basis.
4th Saturday 11AM - 1:30PM
Transfamily
TransFamily is a drop-in based support group for trans-identified individuals or allies. For more info regarding the group, please call (216) 302-8499 or email [email protected].
Tuesday 6PM - 7:15PM
Yoga for All Bodies
New weekly yoga class for all bodies!
If you can sit or lay down and breathe, then you can practice Yoga. Movement is only one part of this spiritual discipline. Pranayama, or Yogic breath work, is a wonderful tool to improve focus and prepare the body + mind for Meditation. Yoga, breathwork, and meditation are powerful methods of relieving stress and anxiety, increasing mental clarity, and promoting inner peace.
Join Lee Devi (E-RYT 200, RYT 500) for this class which blends all three and is tailored to the specific needs of whoever shows up. Props and mats provided, or bring your own.
Please register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/yoga-at-the-lgbt-center
