Welcome To Providence Village

Local LGBTQ+ Organizations, and Social Groups

Biversity Boston
http://biversity.org/Biversity_Boston/Biversity.html biversity-subscribe@biversity.org
(617) 424-9595
Sign-up for events: https://www.meetup.com/Bi-Community-Activities/

Circle of Pride, The Village Common of Rhode Island
pride@villagecommonri.org
Aging in home and community through the support of volunteers.

CompassFTM 
www.compassftm.org
info@compassftm.org
Trans info, support and social group. Boston first Thursday 7-9pm

Imperial Court of RI at Providence
https://www.icriprov.org/
icri.prov@gmail.com
PO Box 6583, Providence, RI.
Drag and non-drag performers raise funds for local charities. All welcome to general membership meetings on second Monday at Dark Lady (17 Snow Street, Providence). Temporarily remote due to COVID.

Newport Out
https://www.newportout.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NewportOut/
Working to promote an open and inviting place for travelers and local who identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) RI Chapter
https://www.facebook.com/oloc.rhodeisland/
olocinri@gmail.com
Contact Mev Miller: (401) 383-4374
Local chapter of national network of feminists 60 years old or better, working for justice and wellbeing through public discourse. Regular meetings to share experiences. OLOC National at: https://www.oloc.org/

PFLAG (Parents, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
https://www.pflagprovidence.org/ 
pflagprovidence@gmail.com
Mailing address: PFLAG Greater Providence P.O. Box 41344 Providence, RI 02940
PFLAG In-Person Support Meeting
Greater Providence Chapter serves all R.I. Met School, Unity Building, 325 Public St., Providence. (401)-307-1802. Second Tues. of the month, 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Virtual PFLAG Greater Providence
Support Meeting First Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Zoom
Virtual PFLAG Attleboro, MA
Support Meeting Third Wednesday, Monday 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Zoom

Pride in Aging RI
www.prideinagingri.org
info@prideinagaingri.org.
mailing address: 1665 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905
Services, advocacy, and education for LGBT+ older adults Monthly LGBT+ Café’ co-sponsored with Meals on Wheels of RI

RI Gay Men’s Chorus
https://www.facebook.com/rigmc/
director@rigmc.org
300 Weybosset St, Providence, RI
New season rehearsals begin in January and August. Singers and non-singing volunteers welcome. Monday 7-9:30 pm at Beneficent Church

RI Pride
1055 Westminster St, Providence, RI
https://prideri.org/
info@prideri.com
401 467-2130
Festival & Parade 3rd Saturday in June

RI Prime Timers
https://www.riprimetimers.org/
skri07@gmail.com 
(401) 996-3010
Social and networking group for older gay and bi men. Second Sunday.

RI Women’s Association - RIWA
http://www.riwa.net/
webmaster@RIWA.net
PO Box 3586, Cranston, RI
Lesbian social group. 21+. Dances & events.

South Coast LGBT+ Network
https://www.sclgbtqnetwork.org/
The network offers a wide range of services and events that promote LGBTQ+ awareness and education, health and wellness, social interaction, professional development, and much more.

TGI Network of RI
https://www.tginetwork.org/
info@tginetwork.org 
(401) 441-5058 PO Box 40365, Providence, RI 02940
https://www.tginetwork.org/calendar
Support, advocacy for transgender, transsexual, gender-variant and/or intersex people. Trans-Masculine Borderlands Support Group: Every Mon. 7pm-8pm  Non-Binary Borderlands Support Group: Every Tues. 7pm-8pm  Borderlands peer group: Every Wed. 7pm-8pm 

Wanderground - Lesbian Archive/Library, Inc.
https://wanderground.org/
info@wanderground.org
Wanderground collects and provides access to a broad selection of New England- based publications, artifacts, and personal memorabilia from the period 1950 -2000.

Yankee Lambda Car Club
https://www.yankeellc.com/ Contact: Jody Renouf, President region.info@lambdacarclub.com  Regional car club for GLBT vintage and specialty car enthusiasts.

Social Service and Health Care Providers Offering Services to the RI LGBT Community

Abuse Victims and Survivors
https://www.tnlr.org/en/24-hour-hotline/
Hotline: (617) 742-4911. TTY: (617) 227-4911
Support on phone for LGBTQ victims & survivors of partner abuse. Confidential peer-led groups.

AIDS Care Ocean State
18 Parkis Avenue, Providence
401-640-3108
Support Groups
https://aidscareos.org/
HIV+ Gay Men’s Support Group SolaceYouth Group, Tuesdays from 4 to 6pm Gay Male Support Group, Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3pm

AIDS Project RI
https://aidsprojectri.org
55 Hope St. Providence, RI 02906
(401) 831-5522
Comprehensive support services for people living with HIV HIV/STI and Hepatitis C testing site, contact: info@aidsprojectri.org or https://aidsprojectri.org/upcoming-events/

Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
www.bvadvocacycenter.org
info@bvadvocacycenter.org
Office Number: 401-723-3057
Offering resources for victims of domestic violence. 

Bisexual Resource Center
https://www.biresource.net/
brc@biresource.net
(617) 424-9595
Support Groups:
https://biresource.org/boston-groups/
PO Box 170796, Boston, MA 02117

Crossroads RI Hotline
https://www.crossroadsri.org/
information@crossroadsri.org
160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 521-2255
The largest homeless service agency in RI. Assists LGBTQ youth with housing.

Day One
www.dayoneri.org
info@dayoneri.org
Contact Day One: (401) 421-4100
Statewide Helpline: (800) 494-8100.
100 Medway Street, Providence, RI 02906 Counseling & legal aid for victims of sexual assault/abuse & incest. 24hr hotline.

Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
https://dvrcsc.org/
(401) 782.3990
Helpline Serves Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown and Westerly
Office: (401) 782.3995
Helpline available Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 401-782-3990
Confidential 24/7 statewide Helpline is available by calling 1-800-494-8100. Support, court advocacy, counseling, safe home, info for women and men in abusive or controlling relationships. 24hr free and confidential helpline.

Fenway Community Health Center
https://fenwayhealth.org/
1340 Boylston St. Boston, Ma (617) 267-0900
A Federally Qualified Community Health Center serving LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, and other underserved communities. 

Fenway Health Partner Support Group
https://fenwayhealth.org/care/behavioral-health/support-groups/ 
Support for Non-transgender Partners of Transgender People: Second Wed. of each month, Virtual Contact: Theresa Blackman, (617) 927-6328 
tblackman@fenwayhealth.org
Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Diverse, and Questioning Peer Support Groups: Open to trans, nonbinary, questioning, or otherwise gender diverse people ages 18+ Additional info on Trans Health Program page on website.

GLAD Legal Advocates and Defenders
https://www.glad.org/
18 Tremont St., Suite 950, Boston, MA 02108
Phone (617) 426-1350
Fax (617)426-3594
Free and confidential legal information. Assistance, and referrals at GLADAnswers@glad.org or call leave a voice mail at 800-455-4523.

Hope Health LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/support-groups/caregiver-support-group/
This support group addresses the unique needs, challenges and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals
Second Monday of the month 5 – 6:30 p.m. ET
For more information or to register, email SupportGroups@HopeHealthCo.org or call (401) 415-4664. The meeting password will be provided upon registration. All meetings are password protected.

Hope Health LGBT+ Grief Support Group
https://www.hopehealthco.org/services/hospice-care/grief-support/find-a-grief-support- group/
For information contact: (888) 528-9077
Led by a specially trained facilitator, this group provides a safe, confidential and supportive setting for individuals experiencing grief related to loss. 
Mondays (biweekly) • 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET 
To register please email CenterforHopeandHealing@HopeHealthCo.org or call (844) 671-4673.
Upon registration you will receive the Zoom link and password. All meetings are password protected. 

Open Door Health
https://odhpvd.org/
7 Central St. Providence, RI, 02907
(401) 648-4700
A comprehensive health clinic offering safe, confidential health care An initiative of the RI Public Health Institute offering safe, confidential health care.

RI Office of Veterans Services Department of Human Services
560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 921-2119
Offering quality care to all eligible Veterans including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans
LGBT Veterans Information at: https://vets.ri.gov/i-am-find-your-benefits/world-war-ii-korean-war-veteran/pvamc- lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender

RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
https://ricadv.org/
ricadv@ricadv.org
Tel: (401) 467-9940
Statewide Helpline: (800) 494-8100
24hr helpline

RI Elder Info
https://rielderinfo.com
700 Romano Vineyard Way – Suite 111 North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 585-0509
A comprehensive information and referral resource for Rhode Island seniors, caregivers and service providers.

RI Legal Services
56 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-2652
(800) 662-5034
Newport: 50 Washington Square, Newport 028840
(401) 846-2264
(800) 637-4529
Elder Protection Project

Thundermist Health Center Trans Health Access
https://www.thundermisthealth.org/services/trans-health-access/
Culturally and clinically competent health care for the trans community.
Contact our call center at 401-767-4100 and request to see a Trans Health Access Team provider.

The Samaritans of Rhode Island
http://www.samaritansri.org/
(401) 272-4044
(800) 365-4044: Toll free in RI 24hr hotline for suicidal, lonely, despairing, depressed.

Seven Hills Behavioral Health
https://www.sevenhills.org/programs/comprehensive-health-promotion-services
Community Wellness Center
356 South Main Street, Fall River, MA
(508) 235-1012
or email Connie Rocha-Mimoso, Director of Community Health Services at: cmimoso@sevenhills.org
HIV Testing and support groups Find up to date information on services and support groups at:
https://www.facebook.com/joe.twist.180
Tuesday's - 5pm-8pm (HIV and other STI's testing 1177 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
Thursday's - Social group - 5pm-7:30 pm with HIV and other STI's testing available as well, the group meets at 1177 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746

Sojourner House
https://sojournerri.org/
info@sojournerri.org 
Helpline: 401-765-3232
Office: (401) 861-6191
Housing Office: (401) 808-6889
Drop-In Center: 1570 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
Administrative, Education, and Outreach Office: 386 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908
24hr helpline. Call for confidential support group. Support, shelter, advocacy and information for people in abusive relationships. Including specific LGBT services. No caller ID used. Outgoing calls blocked for safety. Sexual Health Education & Advocacy Program 861-6191 ext. 121
https://sojournerri.org/sexual-health-advocacy/
HIV, sexual wellness, domestic violence risk reduction. Free, confidential, bilingual (Spanish). No caller ID used. Calls blocked for safety. A program of Sojourner House.

South Coast LGBT+ Network
https://www.sclgbtqnetwork.org/
The network offers a wide range of services and events that promote LGBTQ+ awareness and education, health and wellness, social interaction, professional development, and much more.

Thundermist Health Center Trans Health Access
https://www.thundermisthealth.org/services/trans-health-access/
Culturally and clinically competent health care for the trans community. Contact our call center at 401-767-4100 and request to see a Trans Health Access Team provider.

Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)
https://transveteran.org/
office@transveteran.org 
Call: (516-828-2911)
Text: (516) 824-6977
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-7pm EST Growing organization to address the concerns of fair treatment of transgender veterans and active duty service members.

The Trevor Project: Helpline for LGBT Youth
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Text START to 678-678
Call (866) 488-7386
Trevor Helpline and social networks for crisis and suicide prevention. 24/7