Events, Workshops & Groups
  • Check out the Local Resources page for information on their monthly activities.
  • Click here for info on National Workshops and Local Groups.

UPCOMING EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, GROUPS, & ACTIVITIES:


  • Plan-B Theatre Company presents the world premiere of WALLACE by Jennifer Nii and Debora Threedy, March 4-14. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wallace Stegner (portrayed by Richard Scharine) is the dean of Western writers. Wallace Thurman (portrayed by Carleton Bluford) was a young, gay black man at the heart of the Harlem Renaissance. Both called Salt Lake City home. Their lives intertwine in this rumination on the power of place and the meaning of home. Tickets ($20, $10 students) and details at http://planbtheatre.org/wallace, including info on free events. You may also call 801-355-ARTS for tickets. Tickets available March 11-14 only - first week sold out. WALLACE STEGNER, the 2009 award-winning PBS documentary in partnership with KUED will play free of charge at the Tower on Tues, March 9th at 7pm.
  • PFLAG Movie, Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00pm in the Utah Pride Center, Multi Purpose Room. They will watch the film first, which is about 1 hour, and then share reactions. Here's a description of the film they will watch: http://www.anyoneandeveryone.com/about.html
  • A new social group has started, called SimplySocial, a group of gay men and women dedicated to building a strong & vibrant community through friendship. They meet together weekly for food and fun. Click here for more information.
  • Vocal Feminization for MtF Voice by Stacey Cole: 10 week class in Salt Lake City, Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm, from March 10 - May 12 at South Valley Unitarian Universality Society, 6876 South Highland Drive, cost: $70. This class is not sponsored by SVUUS, however, this organization is supportive of the TG/TS community, and provides a safe, welcoming environment in which to work. Stacey Cole is a licensed speech therapist, a voice coach trained in Fitzmaurice Voicework, and an actor with a background in filmmaking and yoga. Click here for more information.For registration or questions, contact Stacey at: voicecoachSLC@gmail.com.
  • Join Queer Spirit's Book Club, which meets Mondays through March 29th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Please RSVP for location and details at tuinlvr@yahoo.com. Click here for more information.
  • Salt Lake Men's Choir presents" Brothers and Sister" on March 13 at 6:30, an evening of sermon and song, featuring Sister Dottie S. Dixon" at Rowland Hall McCarthy Campus. To see more details click here.
  • Gay Bingo: Second and Third Fridays: Both events offer a lot of fun and community support. Second Friday Bingo: A fundraiser program of the Utah Pride Center and the Utah Cyber Sluts, at 7 pm held at the Columbus Center at 2440 South 500 East in South Salt Lake City. Park in the rear and enter through the north doors. Check out the new website for the Cyber Sluts: www.utahcybersluts.org. Bingo is an alcohol free, family friendly event. Refreshments will be available! Admission is $5 and includes one bingo card! Third Friday Bingo: A fundraiser program with Ruby Ridge and Friends from 7:00 to 9:00 at the First Baptist Church (777 South 1300 East). The first bingo card is $5.
  • Join Pride Softball League: Registration will be every Saturday (until March 27th) at two locations: The Trapp (102 South 600 West, from 2pm to 5pm) and Club Jam (751 North 300 West, from 6pm to 9pm). $250 Sponsor fee, $25 Player fee. Click here and their website www.prideleague.com/ for more information.
  • SAGE Utah (LGBTQ Elders 50+) upcoming event: Wednesday, March 17, The Net - An Overview with a Queer Edge, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 1901 E South Campus Dr. Annex wing A, room 2169, lab space donated by Continuing Education at the University of Utah. From Cloud Computing to Twitter, from News Feeds to Facebook, join SAGE this March for an overview of Internet resources for communication, commerce, research, entertainment, and social networking, with a special focus on resources for the LGBT community. This hands-on workshop is free, but space is limited. RSVP to secure your space now: jennifer@utahpridecenter.org or 801.539.8800.13.
  • The next community Empowerment Workshop is “Say What? Communication and Power Dynamics in Relationships.” This 6-week interactive workshop goes in-depth to empower you with knowledge, skills, and support to increase your ability to express yourself, listen to others and yourself, and resolve conflicts more effectively in relationships. The first three-week module started March 8 and the next three-week module takes place March 29, and April 5, 12, Mondays, from 6:00-7:30 pm, and is facilitated by Julia Mackaronis and Joshua Bytendorp and was co-created by Lee Beckstead, PhD & Jordan Rullo, MS. Held in the Middle Meeting room at the Utah Pride Center (361 North 300 West), these groups are open to all sexual orientations/gender identities. Cost is $15 for the first or second three-week module. Scholarships for reduced fees are available on request. Participants are asked to commit to the first three sessions and/or the last three, and join the first or fourth week. Contact Julia at julia.mackaronis@psych.utah.edu for more information or to register. Click here for workshops following this one that focus on sexuality and spirituality.
  • A course in Developing Professional Competence for Working
    with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) people     is being offered Tuesday March 30th from 9 am to noon at the Utah Pride Center (355 N. 300 West, Salt Lake City). Registration is required ($35/person, plus $5 for Continuing Education Units). To register or for more information, please contact Jenny at (801) 539-8800 ext. 29. This program is approved by the
    Utah Chapter, National Association of Social Workers for 3 CEUs.
  • The LGBT Resource Center at the University of Utah is currently accepting applications for LGBTQA student scholarships. The application (click here for more information) deadline is 3:00 pm, Wednesday March 31st. For further questions email Cathy Martinez at cmartinez@sa.utah.edu.
  • Would you like to meet and socialize with your GLBTQ neighbors? Neighborhood potluck socials are held the 1st Sunday of every month in twelve different neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front. These neighborhood gatherings provide a place to create community, meet new people, and connect to other like minded individuals. Click here for more information.
  • LGBT Movie Night: Every month the Salt Lake Film Society is proud to bring you select, special free screenings catered toward the LGBT community. Films are on 35mm and presented on the second Monday of every month at the Tower Theatre.
  • Women’s Mindfulness Group, facilitated by Emily Hawkins Marcus, LCSW. This group is for women who want to explore and challenge the limiting beliefs and other factors that impact their abilities to live their preferred lives. Mindfulness practice offers opportunities to rest the mind; cultivate patience and curiosity; and develop a nonjudgmental and gentle attitude toward all the experiences of daily life. This group is for women age 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, history of trauma, relationship issues and other concerns. Click here for more information and/or call 801.550.9757.
  • Participate in the 2nd Annual "Hug-A-Trans-Person Day" on May 2 from 1 am to 12:55 pm. Where: Everywhere! Click here for more information.
  • VILLAGE HOUSE PARTY: The Village is a Utah-based group of Men empowering Men, committed to preventing the spread of HIV by building a community that is educated, responsible, strong, and fun! The Village was named "QueerVillage" in 2000 under David Ferguson and in 2006 it was change to The Village under Jeremiah Hansen. The Village is a program of Utah AIDS Foundation and run by The Village Core Group and its current coordinator, Carlos Navales. "It takes The Village to raise healthy, happy homos." Information about monthly events, including movie night at the Salt Lake Film Society is available at www.queervillage.blogspot.com or click here for updated information. Also, Contact Carlos @ 801-487-2323 or by email thevillage@utahaids.org for updated information on this and other events.
    • CORE GROUP: We are the guys who plan Village events and do outreach at the clubs. Wanna make a difference in our gay community? This is your chance! Bar-B-Queer is next on the list so come and join us in planning our next big Bar-B-Queer event!
    • COFFEE TALK: Guys, Games, and Good Conversation. Oh yeah, and coffee. Wednesdays,from 7 PM to 8 PM, at Utah AIDS Foundation. Timely. Applicable. Challenging. Delicious. All these words and more have been used to describe Coffee Talk, which is now enjoying a new era under the impressive facilitation of handsome Richard Matthews.
    • GAYME NIGHT - 2nd Saturday of the month.
    • The Village Yoga: Do some Yoga with The Village in the main library. Email or call Carl @ 801-487-2323 or by email thevillage@utahaids.org for reservation and information. Sunday, from 3 to 4 PM at the Salt Lake City Library (lower level conference room B). Body Works is an infusion of toning, cardio, and ashtanga yoga poses with an emphasis on core (abdominal) training. Participants will learn a variety of exercises that strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles and lower back - which play a crucial role in our posture and balance. Class dates/times vary! Body Works is FREE of charge and open to Gay, bi-sexual, questioning, queer men - and the people who love them. This class is intended for beginners. Please bring water, a towel, and a mat!
    • Fancy Feet: Do you like to run, jog, bike or even walk with your fellow Happy, Healthy Homos??? then this is your group! Come and join us every Monday, Thursday and or Saturday of the week. Wear your running shoes or bring your bike. Think Healthy and think fun with the group. Young Han is moderating this group and he is one of our active Villager.
    • Beyond Black and White (The Art Lovers' Group): This is a Book and Movie lovers club for those who like to read amazing books and watch killer movies together. As intellects and aspiring intellects, we will discuss the intricacies of these great films and books and hopefully enlighten and uplift each other with our different perspectives and life experiences. It is the best way to enjoy a good book or a good movie as a group. Send your questions on to Alex Larsen at 1.801.815.8757 or email Carl @ thevillage@utahaids.org for more info. (The Utah Pride Center also has a Queer Book club for those interested; see their events calendar).
    • HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing (Utah AIDS Foundation 1408 South 1100 East): Monday from 5 to 7 PM | Thursday by appointment. Alright guys, let's get honest. If you've had some less-safe sex in the last three months, or you've got concerns about "down there", it may be time to get tested. A quick check-up can give you the knowledge and power you need to be safer and healthier. HIV tests are $15.00, painless, and produce results in about 30 minutes. Testing for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis are also available onsite and recommended to anyone who has had unprotected oral or anal sex.
  • Relationship Class for Couples: Brigg Noyes, PhD is teaching a weekly class focused on teaching couples skills to bolster their emotional and physical closeness, maintain their friendship, and increase their ability to work together in a supportive relationship. Classes are scheduled every Monday night, 6:30-8:00 and are located at 77 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, Utah. Please contact Brigg Noyes, PhD for more details or to reserve a spot  (801-363-0306, psychologist@briggnoyes.com, www.briggnoyes.com).
  • Queer Spirit hosts a Heart Circle and Pipe Ceremony the first Monday of each month and runs from 7 to 10 pm at 2084 East 6425 South, Holladay. They will explore and share the intentions and passions of their hearts for themselves and our community. In this sharing and creative process they will share, listen and refine the intentions they carry for themselves. At the conclusion of this sharing, they will participate in a Sacred Pipe Ceremony. Pipe Ceremony is considered to be a powerful way to send intentions into the Universe and is approached with great respect and reverence. Dessert to follow. Click here for more information. Queer Spirit Meditation Event: A Time For Self, at 2084 East 6425 South, Holladay (Basement entrance on West end of house). Connect with yourself and your Brothers in this very relaxing evening of meditation guided by Yogi John Cottrell. Be led through guided breath work to help soothe your mind and body. You will leave refreshed and rejuvenated. This will be a monthly meditation gathering taking place the fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 7pm and runs for 90 minutes. Donations will be gladly accepted for these gatherings. If you have questions, please feel free to contact John at john@mbody.org.
  • The Utah Pride Center is providing a new support group for transgender, gender queer and gender questioning youth called Genderland, Tuesdays from 3-9 pm. This is a safe space for youth (14-22) to express themselves, meet other trans youth, and interact with trained adult transgender volunteers. It is also a space to connect with needed services and enjoy fun events like movie and game nights and guest speakers. They will be having a beauty parlor night at the end of January where youth can get free professional haircuts, makeup tips, manicures, learn how to shave and also how to apply facial hair. Click here for more information.
  • Goodtime Bowling (LGBTQ/Straight Bowling League) has begun. Click here for more information.
  • Hey, wanna chat? Ever feel like there's no one to talk to about sex, dating, love, relationships? Come have fun, meet other gay and bi men who are ready to talk about things that are important to YOU. Like what to do when you see that cute guy at the bar or how to meet guys who want more than just sex. Join Outlet: Mpowerment for all gay and bi men, 18-30, who are ready for something fresh, fierce and of course fabulous. This is a call to young gay and bi men who are ready to take their community by storm with something different! The time has come to build community and start caring for ourselves all while having a blast! If you're interested in an alternative to bars, want to meet other boys, wanna chill, play games and build community, come to Mpowerment here at the Pride Center's Middle Meeting Room. Contact Rosy Galván, MSW, 801.539.8800.23, rosy@utahpridecenter.org for more info.
  • Temple Squares: Dancing with Temple Squares is nothing like the square dancing most people remember from grade school! With Temple Squares it is upbeat and energetic. Square dancing is fun for all ages and is a great alternative to the bars for the gay community. It is a highly social activity, one of the few where gay men, lesbians, straight people, and all the other groups that are part of the GLBT community all join hands (literally) to dance. Single or coupled, you don't need to bring anyone with you (unless you want them to share in the fun, too)! As long as you can tell your left from your right, and you can walk forward, you can square dance. You don't need any special dance clothes or shoes. All you need are comfortable clothes such as jeans and a t-shirt, and shoes or boots that are comfortable for walking. That's it! (Well, wearing a big smile always helps, too.) Come join us for more fun than you can imagine! Ross R. Lopton, Temple Squares Caller, www.slcsquaredancing.org.
  • Salt Lake Community College LGBTQ group, called Coloring Outside the Lines, is offering weekly "socio-educational" meetings for college-age students, a group for equality on campus. Meetings are every Wednesday at 6pm. For more information contact them at colouring.outside.lines@gmail.com and to be included on their email list.
  • GLBTQ writers' group: DiverseCity Writing Series at SLCC Community Writing Center. The DiverseCity Writing Series is an incredible program with regular groups meeting all over the city. It gives writers of all backgrounds and experiences a chance to express themselves, share their work at annual readings, and even publish in the sine cera, a yearly anthology. The amazing thing is - it's all FREE! You're encouraged to bring something you've written just to share, or receive feedback if you wish. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at the SLCC Community Writing Center 210 E 400 South (Library Square) Suite 8 (on The Wall, under the steps) 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Call (801) 957-4992 or email John Wilkes at riograndereport@live.com to register. Remember: "Everyone Can Write!"
  • Utah Gay Fathers is a new social group starting up to help gay fathers from all backgrounds to connect with monthly social gatherings. Their focus is to embrace, affirm, and improve themselves as gay fathers and men; to socialize and share the unique and universal joys, strengths, and challenges that they face as gay fathers in Utah; as well as have fun! Click on the webpage http://groups.yahoo.com/group/utahgayfathers/
  • Hello COL AGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) of Utah! Please join us to revive this outstanding group that’s such a vital part of the queer community. This group provides youth with a safe space and unique opportunity to meet others who also experience the daily challenges and benefits of having an LGBTQ parent. Meetings are held each month- past events include pizza parties, laser tag, movie nights, swimming, ice-skating, and crafts. Direct any questions to Cara: caracerise@hotmail.com or the Utah Pride Center 801-539-8800. Meetings are open to all youth between the ages of 9 and 18 with one or more LGBTQ parent(s).
  • Crystal Queer is a new Crystal Meth Anonymous group for members of the LGBTQI community who think crystal might be causing them problems. As of July 14, they have had two meetings. As they are a young fellowship and trying out different meeting times and formats, poorly attended meetings may close and be replaced by new ones. To confirm the existence, time, and place of these meetings email them at CrystalQueerSLC@gmail.com. Your anonymity is assured. Beginners: Saturdays, 5:30 pm -6:30 pm. The meeting is called "Beginners" because it is designed to be an especially welcoming meeting for newcomers to get information and support, but CMA and other 12-Step veterans are encouraged to come share their experience, strength, and hope. 231 East 400 South, Suite 208. Morning Meditation. M-F, 7:30 am - 8:30 am. These 12-Step meetings are open to anyone in the queer community. The format is silent meditation followed by sharing. 231 East 400 South, Suite 208
  • Cast Party SLC is a unique, cabaret-style musical show featuring an array of Utah theatre stalwarts and up-and-comers performing everything from showtunes, jazz standards, and torch song classics to sassy, tongue-in-cheek, never-before-heard gems, all for your late-night listening enjoyment. Cast Party SLC is THE Salt Lake City hang out for those who want a little culture in their nightlife. Proceed to Club Manhattan on the NE corner of 400 South and Main Street in Salt Lake City for Cast Party SLC, Saturdays from 7-9 PM. Cast Party SLC Cabaret's weekly show features singers performing snappy showtunes, favorite standards and kick-ass comedy songs. Cast Party SLC is hosted by Club Manhattan, Salt Lake's oldest club, where Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and all the greats played! The decor is worth the trip alone. Dinner served at 6pm, show at 7pm. www.castpartyslc.com.
  • Utahns for Marriage Equality: Calling all love warriors for a second tour of duty. Many are struggling looking for a positive avenue to express a hopeful message that marriage equality is for everyone. A group is available called Marriage Equality USA (http://www.marriageequality.org/ and on Facebook at http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6331934338). They are a grassroots outreach organization active in promoting marriage equality. However, they do not have a Utah chapter. Contact the Utah Pride Center for more information about a group forming here.
  • AMPLIFY: PRIDE. VOICE. ACTION. After Proposition 8 passed in California due in large part to the hard work and funds of many of our neighbors and colleagues, many queer and allied Utahans decided to stand up and get involved in the fight for queer equality. Myriads of protests, demonstrations, rallies, emails, blogs, groups, volunteers, and budding activists have been born giving our community hope, inspiration, and ample opportunities to get involved. The Utah Pride Center understands that progress cannot be made by one person or group alone. On the other hand, we know the power of solidarity and cohesion. That is why, as the center of the community, the Utah Pride Center has created a campaign to amplify the momentum and diverse ideas of our very amped community. The Utah Pride Center is proud to present: Amplify: Pride. Voice. Action. The mission of Amplify is to increase in magnitude and strength the pride, voice and action of Utah's diverse queer and allied community through advocacy, conversation and outreach. Amplify envisions a movement for queer equality voiced by YOU and amplified by the Utah Pride Center. With the latest LGBT political insight and interaction, as well as up-to-date local events, and resource listings, Amplify guarantees a voice for all queer and allied Utahans: from the bottom up! Get into the conversation: amplifyutah.wordpress.com. Suggestions for how to amplify our voices? Send suggestions to our Media and Special Events Coordinator, Doug Jennings, at doug@utahpridecenter.org.
  • Healing the Great Divide: Every fourth Wed of the month, between 8 am and 10 am, individuals meet for the purpose of processing, dialoguing, and seeking how to resolve the conflicts and discrimination inherent in our Utah culture. This group process is sponsored by the Utah Psychological Association and all are welcome. It was originally developed to resolve issues between LDS and non-LDS individuals but has extended to all areas of conflict for those who desire a place to talk openly about their concerns and needs, hear from "the other side," and discover new ways to connect. Place: 989 East 900 South, SLC. Click here for more information.
  • Sharing the Journey: Lesbian/Bisexual/Queer/Questioning Women's Discussion Group. Come join us and expand your consciousness and your social network. This group offers a safe place to dialogue with other women about your experiences that may include living on the margins and in the closet. Topics may include relationship beginnings and endings, coming out to self and others, starting families and parenting, social networking, community events, creating and participating in healthy lesbian /bisexual/queer culture. Pre-registration required. Please call to set up an interview and to inquire about days and time. If interested, please call Esther Israel or Donna Hawxhurst at the at the Women's Resource Center on the University of Utah campus for an initial phone interview. The group meets on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. and is open to women both on and off campus (801) 581-8030.
  • The Rape Recovery Center offers both women's and men's support groups and individual therapy for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/assault. LGBTQ friendly. For more information, call the Rape Recovery Center at 801-467-7282 or go to www.raperecoverycenter.org.
  • St. George Community Counseling is offering a Gay Men's Support Group: Tuesdays at 7pm; email or call if you plan to attend or have questions: Kraig and Chris, Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Community Counseling Center of Southern Utah, 168 N. 100 E. Suite 204, St. George, 435.685.4142. ccofsout@msn.com.
  • Professional GLBT Salsa Lessons: For the first time in Utah, a professional dance studio will be offering a salsa class specifically for the GLBT Community. Learn to lead or follow, bring a partner or come solo – this is your chance to for all you fabulous queers to get your groove on! No previous experience necessary. DF Latin Dance Studio; 346 S 500 E Suite 200 C, SLC. Price: $40 for four classes. Price also includes 1 Salsa CD! Drop ins: $12 per person, per class. Register: Online www.salsainutah.com or call Maria at 801-557-3648. Minimum of ten people required for class to take place. After completing beginner salsa, further GLBT salsa courses will be offered so that you can build on the basics you will learn in this course. What you can expect to learn: Beginner salsa patterns, footwork, body movement, and musicality. You won’t be hindered by classes that teach according to traditional gender roles - you have the choice between learning to lead or follow.
  • The Rape Recovery Center has informational Brown Bags every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12-1pm. The Brown Bags are open to everyone the community, including other agencies, and are an excellent way to learn and get to know concerned others in our community.
  • Pride Meditation: This group shares an interest in *Vipassana *(Insight) Meditation, and will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Utah Pride Center (361 North 300 West, Salt Lake City). Please bring a meditation cushion (or other dense pillow); wear loose fitting clothes; and, consider offering a small donation toward space rental. EVERYONE is welcome to attend, regardless of experience level. (A group facilitator can provide basic pointers.) For group information, announcements, and discussion: http://groups.google.com/group/pride-meditation.
  • Come Volunteer with HRC in Utah! Thank You for Your Support. We have accomplished a lot this year locally and nationally. This year we increased our membership numbers, contributions, and participation in our fight for Equality. We are sending a strong message to our elected representatives that we demand equal protection under the law. Our efforts paid off this summer as Congress passed the Matthew Shepard Act expanding the Hate Crimes laws to protect gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. HRC worked with the House of Representatives to pass ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) which provides workplace protection for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. This was a historic vote for our movement and HRC is committed to begin an educational campaign to provide the same protections for the Transgender community. Locally, the Utah steering committee hosted an extremely successful Gala Dinner in Orem and organized a number of community events including: Facing East, L-Word season premier, Democratic Presidential debate at Club-TriAngles, & screening of the film For the Bible tells Me So. We need your help to keep our momentum going! We are asking for your participation in one or more events listed below. Please email Angela, Utah's Volunteer Coordinator, at hrcutahvolunteers@gmail.com for more information. All of these events need people for planning, day-of coordination, recruiting, fundraising, promoting and having a good time: Cycling fund raiser/race in September or October, & Election work for the 2008 Presidential Campaign.
  • Alliance of Gays and Straights for Civil Justice, every Friday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. A group for anyone interested in social and civil justice, including the fight against racism, sexism, homophobia, heterosexism, transphobia, and any other form of social injustice. If you feel there is a topic or issue in any community that needs to be addressed this is the place to have an open dialogue about it and to take planned logical action. Utah Pride Center - Middle Meeting Room.
  • Partners of Transgender Adult Group. This group is for all adults 18 years and older who are in a relationship with an individual who identifies as transgender or gender variant to discuss their relationship and any surrounding issues in a safe supportive environment. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30-8:00 and will be facilitated by a licensed, trained therapist. Please contact Adult Programs Director or group facilitator, Tara Greene, CSW, email: tara.greene@yahoo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone: (801) 913-1609 for an intake.
  • Reconciliation is a Queer-affirmative spiritual (LDS family home evening style) meeting held every Sunday. Please call the activities hotline: 801 296 4797 for more details.
  • Volunteer Opportunity - Condoms Galore! The Utah AIDS Foundation is looking for a friendly and motivated volunteer to drop off condoms once a month to a number of clubs in Salt Lake City. The Utah AIDS Foundation plans to distribute 70,000 condoms, lube, and Free HIV test cards this year in Utah, as consistent condom use is proven to be a reliable way to prevent new HIV infections.

Check out the LOCAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES for more information on their current activities.

NATIONAL WORKSHOPS:

  • Possibilities in Wholeness: An Experiential Weekend for Women. This weekend during April 23-25, 2010 is designed to help women explore their aliveness and claim more joy, freedom, and personal power. Led by Joanna Colrain, LPC, and Mikele Rauch, LMFT in Georgia. For more information and registration, go to www.MikeleRauch.com or www.JoannaColrain.com or call Joanna at 770-220-4059 or Mikele at mikelerauch@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY GROUPS:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group in Salt Lake City. Contact Stacey Francone, LCSW at 801-209-8690.
  • Free Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group meets the first Wednesday night of every month at 7PM at 860 East 4500 South #302, walk-ins welcome. Facilitated by Dean Pappas, MA, CJEA, contact him at 879-9909 because the group plans to move near the Gateway.
  • Ogden group for those living with HIV/AIDS: Group meets every first and third Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 536 24th Street, Suite 2B, Ogden, facilitator is Lawrence Helmbrecht, Ph.D. Contact Sarah for more information at (801) 393-4153 and email:nuc536@comcast.net. Click here for the flyer.

AGENCY GROUPS:

  • Aspen Grove Counseling
    801-581-0422
    • Eating Disorder Therapy Group for Women
    • Play Therapy Group for Children
    • Sexual Abuse Survivor Group for Women
    • Therapy Group for Resolving Sexual, Religious, & Social Conflicts
  • Center for Human Potential
    801-483-C4HP (2447) Psychoeducational Group Providing Support and Teaching Social Skills
  • Pride Counseling
    801-595-0666
    • Domestic Violence
    • Gay Men's Support Group
    • Healthy Self-Expressions
    • Substance Abuse
  • Rape Recovery Center
    801-467-7282
    Click here for schedule.
    • Survivor Group for Women
    • Survivor Group for Men
    • Survivor Group for Teens
    • Spanish Speaking Group
    • Wise Mind Workshop. Click here for more info.
    • Spanish Speaking Support Group
    • Spanish Speaking Meditation Group
  • Expressive Arts for Recovery. This is an open group for women with a history of sexual assault or abuse. Wednesdays 4:30-6:00. No art experience is necessary and groups are $1-$10 donation, Click here for more information and contact Robin Friedman, LCSW, Rape Recovery Center, (801) 467-7282 ext. 14. A brief intake is required before participating, so please call to schedule. www.raperecoverycenter.org
  • Utah AIDS Foundation has several support groups. Click here, for example, for one fo them for those living with HIV and for their support. Call 801-487-2323 for more information.
  • Utah Pride Center
    801-539-8800.
    Check out their Events Center Calendar for daily events.
    • Alliance of Gays and Straights for Civil Justice
    • Women’s Support Group
    • Men’s Support Group
    • Young Adult Support Group (ages 18-26)
    • Proud People of Color Network: Queer Coor
    • Transgender Community Forum
    • Bisexual Community Forum
    • The Youth Activity Center
    • Adult Transgender Group
    • Transgender Youth Group
    • Parents of Transgender Youth Group
    • Partners and Children of Transgender Individuals Group
    • Gay and Lesbian Parents of Utah
    • Just Q: Community and Activism for Twentysomethings
    • Children of Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (COLAGE)
    • DiverseCity Writing Group
    • GLBTQ Elders Group- Gay and Graying
    • Latinas Lesbianas Unidas
    • Utah Brotherhood for Transmen
    • GLBT AA
    • Crystal Meth Anonymous,
    • Gayme Night
    • Gay Bingo Night
    • Men's Sack Lunch
    • Film & Discussion Series
    • Neighborhood Potluck Socials
    • Queers in Action
    • REALationships 101
    • SAGE: Support & Advocacy for GLBT Elders
    • The Queer Reader
    • Utah Bear Alliance
    • Utah GLBTQ Freethinkers
    • Utah Polyamory Society Meeting
  • Univeristy of Utah's Counseling Center has an LGBTQ support group for students. Call 801-581-6828. Click here for a flyer.
  • Women’s Resource Center 801-581-8030
    • Body Politics: Women, Food, and Body Image
    • Challenging Anxiety
    • Finding Our Voice (for women of color)
    • Hand to Hand: Women Sharing Wisdom
    • Lesbian/Bisexual/Queer Women’s Discussion Group
    • Click here for more information on the Women's Resource Center's groups.
  • St. George Community Counseling is offering a Gay Men's Support group: Tuesdays at 7pm; email or call if you plan to attend or have questions: Kraig and Chris, Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Community Counseling Center of Southern Utah, 168 N. 100 E. Suite 204, St. George, 435.685.4142. ccofsout@msn.com
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