WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR MEETINGS (in-person or Zoom)
Our support group meetings are free. Meetings are facilitated by an experienced facilitator. Most of the meeting is spent sharing where we discuss issues or ask questions. Attendees share their experience, advice, anecdotes, and information.
PFLAG Austin leader moderators strive to meet the needs of all attendees.
We have a confidentiality policy: What is said in the meeting stays in the meeting.
If you are seeking a support group outside of Austin, Texas (especially for a friend or relative), please visit PFLAG National's Find a Chapter page.
PFLAG Austin staff are volunteers who care about helping people. Please consider making a donation on the MEMBERSHIP or DONATE pages in the menu to help us to continue to support those who are often in desperate need.
NOTE: even though many of our support group meetings are held in churches, PFLAG Austin is agnostic with respect to religion. We do not endorse nor discuss religion in our support groups.
See our EVENTS CALENDAR on MEETUP.COM
Click either calendar icon below to see upcoming events (first is list view, second is month view).
IN-PERSON Support Groups (ACTIVE)
Bastrop LGBTQiA+ Support Group
Date: first Tuesday of every month
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Some people stay to socialize after the meeting.
Location:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Parish Hall, 1028 Main Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Date: first Thursday of every month (see calendar)
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Some people stay to socialize after the meeting.
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
4700 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756
Drive to the end of Grover Ave, then turn right to park. Enter the building through the courtyard entrance. Once inside, follow the PFLAG signs to the classroom.
Snacks are provided and parking is free.
Cedar Park LGBTQiA+ Support Group
Date: second Tuesday of every month (see calendar)
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Many stay to socialize after the meeting.
Location:
Live Oak Unitarian Church
3315 El Salido Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Snacks are provided and parking is free.
Round Rock LGBTQiA+ Support Group
Date: third Tuesday of every month
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Some people stay to socialize after the meeting.
Location:
Journey of Faith Methodist Church
7301 County Road 110, Round Rock, TX 78665
Snacks are provided and parking is free.
South LGBTQiA+ Support Group
Date: third Thursday of every month (see calendar)
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Some people stay to socialize after the meeting.
Location:
Faith Presbyterian Church
1314 E Oltorf Street, Austin, Texas 78704
Meeting held at building that is closest to Oltorf Street.
Snacks are provided and parking is free.
HYBRID SUPPORT GROUPS
Fourth Monday LGBTQiA+ Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Support Group (Active)
Date: fourth Monday of every month (see calendar)
Time: Arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at 8:30pm. Some people stay to socialize after the meeting.
Details on how to join online will be coming.
Location:
Journey Imperfect Faith Community
7500 Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Bus route: CapMetro 5-Woodrow/Lamar
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Fourth Monday LGBTQiA+ ZOOM Support Group (Active)
NOTE: due to very low attendance at the 4th Monday virtual support groups, PFLAG Austin is planning to stop offering this support group after May 27, 2024.
Date: fourth Monday of every month
Time: gather at 6:45 pm for 7pm start; discussion ends at approximately 8:30 - 8:45 pm.
Please see above for how to sign up and join.
How to join our ZOOM Virtual Support group
You can join our meetings using Zoom on a computer, phone, or tablet.
First time only:
Sign-up for a free Meetup.com account. If using a phone, install the Meetup app on it.
Click the red “Join this Group” button to join our group.
Sign up for a free Zoom video conferencing account. If using a phone, install the Zoom app on it.
Every Event:
On Meetup.com, RSVP for the event, then the link will be shown for that meeting.
Click the link and it will automatically launch the meeting and you will be taken to the “waiting room” and soon will be admitted to the meeting.
Tips for Best Results with Zoom:
If possible, join using a headset or ear buds, sit near your wi-fi router, and mute your mic when you’re not speaking,
If you’re having difficulty joining by computer, try using a phone or tablet with the Zoom app. It is an easy and reliable way to join a meeting. Another benefit is that if you need privacy, or won’t be at home, you’ll be able to join from anywhere.
PFLAG Georgetown
January 11, 2023: PFLAG Georgetown’s support group meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Georgetown Public Library.
PFLAG Austin no longer has a Georgetown support group meeting.