PFLAG East Texas is here for you. We will meet you where you are on your journey.
In-Person Support Groups Are Held On The Second Tuesday Of Every Month At 6:30PM. View Our Calendar For Dates.
General Websites:
Equality Texas – works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration.
Gender Spectrum – a national organization committed to the health and well-being of gender- diverse children and teens through education and support for families, and training and guidance for educators, medical and mental health providers, and other professionals.
interACT – an organization advocating for the rights of children born with intersex traits
GLSEN – national organization safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education
SPARTA – a trans military advocacy organization
Activism Resources
ACLU’s Legislative Tracker – tracking the status of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state governments
MAP’s LGBTQ Equality Map – shows the current state of laws protecting or discriminating against LGBTQ+ people by state (only covers laws that have been passed and signed)
LGBTQ Support Groups in East Texas
TYLER, TEXAS
TAG+ (formerly Tyler Area Gays, formerly Project TAG) – secular – Tyler, Texas’s first non-PFLAG organization (as far as a local 30-something understands it) – dinner groups, game nights, monthly rainbow markets, community outreach, private online facebook group and more.
Transgender Equality Network East Texas – secular – Tyler, Texas – events, monthly dinner meetup with TAG+, HRT access fund, meets twice monthly, private facebook group, and more –
Meetings times and locations are not publicly disclosed as a safety measure. You must reach out directly to TENET.
Alphabet Army – secular – Tyler, Texas – the only youth group dedicated to LGBTQ youth and their families – events, community outreach, support,
Just As I Am – religious – Tyler, Texas – meets weekly – game nights, fellowship, support.
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church – An intentionally inclusive and affirming church.
LONGVIEW, TEXAS