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Community Center

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

LI SAGE Mingles is the in-person hangout for older LGBT+ folks who want good company and real conversation. Swap stories, make new friends and enjoy a laid-back afternoon with people who get it. It runs 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center, and you'll walk out with a few new names in your phone.

Community Center

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

Free support letters and counseling for community members pursuing gender-affirming surgeries and procedures, offered at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights. Mondays run 4 to 6pm in 30-minute slots with licensed clinical social worker Rachel Goldstein, and you'll need to register for a slot ahead of time.

Wellness Programs

Red Eye NY

An hour of clothing-optional Vinyasa Flow with instructor John at Red Eye NY's intimate studio space. A judgment-free, welcoming queer community setting to move, breathe, and connect with your body — the perfect grounding practice to reset before the week (or weekend) takes over. $20 per class, or grab a 5-class pass for $75 or 10-class pass for $125, cash at the door.

Mental Health Services

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group is a free-to-join online group for adults 18 and up who identify as LGBTQ+, meeting on Zoom to talk through the demands of daily life. Share your experiences, hear from others who've faced similar challenges, and pick up advice and educational resources led by BCPC staff. It runs 6-8pm, and registration in advance is required at least an hour before the meeting.

Recovery

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

SMART Recovery is an in-person, LGBTQIA+ centered meeting for anyone working on addiction recovery or other addictive behaviors, using evidence-based REBT and CBT methods. Guided by the 4-Point Program, you'll talk through building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a more balanced life. It's free, open to anyone, and there's no registration needed, so just show up at the Brooklyn Pride Center in Crown Heights. Sessions run 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Trivia

LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center

Trivia Night at the LGBT Network Queens LGBT Center is a monthly 18+ night in Queens where you can test your knowledge across a mix of categories. Facilitators bring unique questions, you'll find out just how good you are, and you might even learn something while making new friends.