PEER SUPPORT GROUP
Starting October 2023, we will be hosting a free monthly in-person peer support group for all members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two Spirit, and other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities) community. See below for more info on peer support groups.
Please note, this is not a group for allies.
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Join us for mutual support, community-building, and light snacks!
Every second Thursday
6:30p to 8:00p
The Hungerford Center
780 Litchfield Street,
Torrington, CT
Any questions, concerns, or accessibility needs, please call or text Julia at 860-309-3597, or email info@outinthecorner.org!
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More accessibility information to come.
What is a peer support group?*
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What it does do:
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Validates peoples experiences
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Reduces isolation
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Provides opportunities to give and receive support
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Fosters connections and a social support network
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What it doesn't do:
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Advise others on how to address their problems
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Replace other forms of support such as therapy, treatment from a doctor or psychiatrist, or medications
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Support everyone with every type of challenge - peer support groups are focused on a specific shared experience
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*From Trans Care BC's Peer Group Guide​