Smart Recovery

A welcoming space to connect with others navigating mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. This Monday evening gathering at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center offers peer support, shared experiences, and resources in a confidential, judgment-free environment. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, isolation, or just need to be around people who get it—this is the place to show up as you are.

A monthly creative writing workshop for LGBTQ+ folks hosted by Brooklyn YAS Coalition. Meet the second Tuesday of each month to explore poetry, prose, and all the genres in between—with a focus on substance use prevention and harm reduction woven through the work. Two and a half hours to write, share, and build community with people who get it.

A weekly gathering designed as a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks to connect, share, and simply be themselves without pressure or judgment. Whether you're looking to build community, find support, or just hang out with people who get it, Queer Sanctuary creates room for all of that. Held Tuesday evenings at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center.

Oldway Sessions is a ballroom arts education initiative rooted in the living tradition of Old Way—a space to deepen your technical skills, learn the history, and connect with the culture through repeated practice and community. Each session builds on the last, strengthening technique and cultural understanding through consistent engagement.

A weekly recovery meeting for LGBTQ+ folks navigating sobriety and healing together. This is a judgment-free space where you can connect with others on similar journeys, share your story, and build community with people who get it. Meetings happen every Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

A weekly peer-led support space for trans and gender non-conforming adults (18+) to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, affirming environment. Whether you're navigating transition, community, relationships, or just need to be around people who get it, this judgment-free group meets every Wednesday evening, facilitated by Brooklyn Community Pride Center staff. Some sessions may be held via Zoom with registration required — contact tgnc@lgbtbrooklyn.org for details or alternate ways to join.