LGBTQ+ Groups in Virginia
There are 5 lgbtq+ groups in Virginia on The Group Guide: 2 in person, 1 hybrid, and 2 online. 4 are free to join. 2 are led by a licensed professional. Another 54 online lgbtq+ groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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LGBTQ+ groups in Virginia
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
SARA – Sexual Assault Response & Awareness (Roanoke, VA)
About SARA SARA (Sexual Assault Response and Awareness) is the Roanoke Valley's comprehensive sexual violence crisis center, providing 24-hour crisis support, free confidential counseling,…
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LGBT Life Center (Norfolk, VA)
About LGBT Life Center The LGBT Life Center (formerly the LGBT Center of Hampton Roads) is a comprehensive community organization in Norfolk providing health…
Side by Side LGBT Youth (Richmond, VA)
Side by Side LGBT Youth offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Richmond, VA. Free support groups for LGBTQ+…
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PFLAG Northern Virginia (Northern VA (Fairfax County), VA)
PFLAG Northern Virginia offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Northern VA (Fairfax County), VA. Monthly peer support for…
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ROSMY (Resource on Sexual Minority Youth) (Richmond area, VA)
ROSMY (Resource on Sexual Minority Youth) offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Richmond area, VA. Peer support groups…
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Online lgbtq+ groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
Wyoming Equality – LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access Project
Wyoming Equality's Healthcare Access Project (WEHAP) connects LGBTQ+ Wyoming residents with affirming mental health providers, support resources, and community. In a state where finding…
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SHE RECOVERS: Global Recovery Community for Women & Non-Binary People Who Identify with Women’S Communities
SHE RECOVERS is a grassroots recovery community for women and non-binary people in or seeking recovery from substance use, mental health, and other life…
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Free Infertility Peer Support — Northern Nevada (Online) | RESOLVE
The Northern Nevada Infertility Support Group is a free, peer-led virtual gathering listed by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. It brings together people in…
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NAMI Georgia Connections Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You…
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Free Trans & Nonbinary 40+ Group – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led online group welcomes transgender and nonbinary adults 40 and over to a space built for conversation and connection. Hosted by The…
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Free LGBTQ+ BIPOC Peer Support – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led group supports members of the LGBTQ+ community who hold an intersecting BIPOC identity. Hosted by The Center on Colfax, it meets…
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Questions about lgbtq+ groups in Virginia
Are there free lgbtq+ groups in Virginia?
Yes. 4 of the 5 lgbtq+ groups listed in Virginia are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online lgbtq+ group from Virginia?
There are 56 online lgbtq+ groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a lgbtq+ support group and a lgbtq+ therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 2 of the 5 lgbtq+ groups listed in Virginia are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a lgbtq+ group in Virginia? Get found.
Only 2 of the 5 lgbtq+ groups listed in Virginia are led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.