​Brave Space Alliance hosts multiple, monthly community support groups to provide trans and LGBQ+ individuals on the South Side with a safe space to share their unique and shared experiences as BIPOC and queer individuals.
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Community Support Groups are held in the space once per month and facilitated by Brave Space Alliance staff and experienced support group facilitators who represent the identities served by the groups they are facilitating.
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We are looking for new support group facilitators!
If you are passionate about creating safe spaces for queer community members and you have experience with conversation facilitation, we invite you to attend our Group Facilitator Informational Session on Wednesday, February 11 at 6 pm in the space.
Email NikiyaP@bravespacealliance.org to RSVP by February 6 to save your spot!
Rose Petals
Trans Women/Feminine Support Group​
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Brave Space Alliance's Trans Women and Trans Feminine Support Group is a social support group for trans women, trans feminine people, AMAB (assigned male at birth) people, and those that are questioning. This support group is a space for finding community and friendship with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
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Brave Space Alliance’s Non-Binary Support Group is a social support group for non-binary, gender-queer, gender-fluid, other individuals who identify outside of the gender binary and those that are questioning. This support group is a space for finding community and friendship with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
Trans Men/Masculine Support & Social Group
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Brave Space Alliance's Trans Men and Trans Masculine Support Group is a social group for trans men, trans masculine individuals, AFAB individuals, and those questioning—all are welcome. This group is a safe space for finding community with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
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The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
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On My Soul is Brave Space Alliance's community support group for trans and gender diverse youth and their allies—all are welcome. This group is a safe space for finding community with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
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The group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Address: Dance Force Studio, 2747 W 79th St.
Support Group for Those Impacted by HIV​
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Pozitively is Brave Space Alliance and the South Side Help Center's collaborative support group for those physically, mentally, and/or emotionally impacted by HIV. This group is a safe space for finding community with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
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The group meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 11:30 am.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
The Games People Play
Senior Support Group and Game Day​
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The Games People Play is Brave Space Alliance's support group and community connection hub for seniors in search of educational conversation, resource sharing, and community engagement. This group is a safe space for finding community with people who identify as you. This space is body-positive, LGBTQ-friendly, and welcoming to people of all genders and gender expressions. Sexism, homophobia, and gender policing will not be tolerated.
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The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 pm - 3 pm.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
Rooted and Radiant
Wellness and Healing for Black LGBTQ+ individuals​
"Rooted & Radiant: A Wellness Circle for Black LGBTQ Healing” is an 8-week healing-centered group designed to affirm the mental health, identity, and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ individuals. These communities face intersecting barriers to care, including systemic racism, anti-LGBTQ+ stigma, medical mistrust, and a historic lack of access to culturally competent and gender-affirming mental health and wellness resources.
This group creates a safe and affirming space for participants to explore mental health through the lenses of race, gender identity, sexuality, and trauma. It centers the lived experiences of Black queer and trans people and promotes community healing.
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The group meets on the second Thursday of every month from 5 pm - 6:30 pm.
Address: 1515 E. 52nd Pl. 3rd Floor
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Vogue University
Vogue, Ballroom, and HIV Resources​
Vogue University is BSA's weekly vogue and ballroom workshop open to all levels of experience with ballroom culture — a culture rooted in BIPOC, LGBTQ+ expression, dance, and chosen family. In addition to an open, welcoming environment for people to explore ballroom, folks can also access HIV testing and referral resources from the Brave Space Alliance team.​
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Vogue University meets every Thursday from 5 pm - 9 pm.
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Address: Dance Force Studio, 2747 W 79th St.
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