PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
Bisexuals & Allies:
First and Third Thursday of the Month, 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Free, Monthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Confidential peer support for bi+ people (including those who identify as pansexual, queer, fluid, bisexual, or other non-monosexual orientations) and our allies in and around Fairfield County, Connecticut. Feel free to bring questions or topics for discussion. Make some supportive friends in the local bi+ community. All are welcome -- you do not have to identify as bisexual or queer. You do need to treat other members with respect and agree to keep what's shared in the meeting confidential.
CONTACT:
For the link email Raymond Byczko at raymondbyczko@att.net
WHERE:
Zoom
Nonbinary Support and Discussion:
Second Monday of Each Month, 7:30PM - 9PM
Free, Monthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
The nonbinary group is a peer support group for adults. It is a safe space for expressing non-binary, fluid, or genderqueer identities among like minded peers. Discussion of gender, including its evolving role in our society, will factor heavily into meetings. Participants are able to define what sort of community this program will build. It functions as a discussion group, book club, and allows for social outings in off-site safe and sober spaces.
CONTACT:
Juno F.
WHERE:
Zoom - Contact group leader for zoom information
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
650 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
Outstanding Warriors:
Second and Fourth Saturday of Each Month, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Free, Monthly, RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
A safe space for GBTQ men to work on their shadows, share their gold, and support their brothers. The group was created by men who went through the New Warrior Training Adventure, sponsored by The Mankind Project. Outstanding Warriors is for GBTQ men who have not done that training and want to see and participate in the personal work we do.
CONTACT:
Vince L.
WHERE:
Zoom
PFLAG Norwalk:
Second Sunday of Each Month, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Free, Monthly
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
PFLAG has chapters nationwide and is the nation's largest family and ally organization. PFLAG's mission is to meet people where they are and collaborate with others to support families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ. PFLAG's monthly meetings provide support and information for those whose loved ones are exploring personal issues pertaining to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
CONTACT:
Kathy S.
WHERE:
This program is in person and through Zoom. Contact group leader for Zoom information
Triangle Transgender Society (TTS):
First and Third Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Free, Bimonthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
A group that welcomes any member of the transgender community regardless of labels or self-identification. The meetings are private, free, and open with topics varying each meeting dependent upon need. Generally, there is time for socializing. This is a group that values free expression. This is a group where you can present yourself in the attire that represents how you feel inside.
CONTACT:
Amy R.
WHERE:
Zoom
RECOVERY GROUPS
Daily Reflections - Alcoholics Anonymous:
Every Sunday, 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Free, Weekly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Alcoholics Anonymous is an internationally-renowned 12-step recovery program that meets at Triangle Community Center. This program is LGBTQ-inclusive and offers you the tools you need to live in recovery with the support of your peers.
For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, please visit their website.
Tom A.
Please email tarbron@tomarbron.com for more information.
WHERE:
Zoom - Contact group leader for zoom information
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
618 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
LGBT Big Book Meeting:
Every Monday, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Free, Weekly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
A literature based LGBTQ closed AA meeting.
For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, please visit their website.
Tom A.
Please email tarbron@tomarbron.com for more information.
WHERE:
Zoom - Contact group leader for zoom information
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
618 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
LGBT Step and Tradition Meeting of AA:
Every Wednesday, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Free, Weekly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
This is an LGBTQ Step and Tradition meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. All with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous, please visit their website.
Tom A.
Please email tarbron@tomarbron.com for more information.
WHERE:
Zoom - Contact group leader for zoom information
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
618 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
Narcotics Anonymous:
Every Tuesday, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Free, Weekly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Narcotics Anonymous is an internationally-recognized 12-step recovery program. At Triangle Community Center, you can participate in this LGBTQ+ friendly Narcotics Anonymous chapter meeting. Membership is Free, as a Group we have no affiliations outside Narcotics Anonymous.
Douglas M.
Please email SFCA-pr@ctna.org for more information.
WHERE:
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Place
650 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
NA Public Relations Subcommittee Meeting:
Second Thursday of Each Month, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Free, Weekly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Public Relations is the sub-committee of Narcotics Anonymous whose primary purpose is to inform addicts and others in the community of the ability of recovery in NA.
Michael P.
Please email SFCA-pr@ctna.org for more information.
WHERE:
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
650 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
WELLNESS GROUPS
TCC Adult Community Dinner:
Last Thursday of Each Month, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Free, Monthly, RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
A monthly community dinner that welcomes Adults in the LGBTQ+ community and their friends. Those who attend either of these groups can expect to sit down together with their peers over a meal, enjoy themselves, and engage in community conversation about things that matter to them. Let's enjoy each other's company while making new friends over good food.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUlZ_vBXA1QVzt_6txXE6AE1h8L9b65hdRlgKqpFXZ-QFTFQ/viewform
CONTACT:
Amanda Redfern
Adult Therapeutic Art:
2nd Saturday of Each Month, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Free, Monthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
Access joy, safety, creativity, vulnerability, and community here. Join us for “Finding Your Voice” at TCC on the second Saturday of each month — a FREE therapeutic arts workshop series facilitated by artist and educator Lorena Sferlazza for all experience levels. Together, we’ll explore individual and collective experiences with LGBTQ+ identity, practice mindfulness, and share in ways to express ourselves through themed creative prompts, guided art-making activities, music, and conversation. Come solo, bring a friend, or invite a loved one to spend time with. Art materials provided onsite; all are welcome!
CONTACT:
Lorena Sferlazza
WHERE:
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
650 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
Exploring Creative Writing:
Every Wednesday of Each Month, 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Free, Monthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
Love to write? Are you a new or experienced writer looking to test your craft? A poet who needs to speak your truth? The Exploring Creative Writing Group is for you! Individuals with any/non writing background who would like to explore writing to a prompt. Each participant will be encouraged to share their writing. Only positive comments and questions, no criticizing content, will be allowed. This is a safe space to explore and share our thoughts about a given prompt.
CONTACT:
Jen Boulette
WHERE:
In person -
Triangle Community Center, Gathering Space
650 West Ave, Norwalk CT 06850
Pride + Joy
Once a Month
Free, Monthly, RSVP Required
ABOUT:
Pride + Joy will hold Outings and Events for LGBTQ+ Parents with Kids or LGBTQ+ Folks forming their family. This group meets regularly to engage in fun family activities such as Drag Queen Story Hour, Playground Time, Picnics, Sport Times, and Art Activities. Come to build connections with other LGBTQ+ families and build community.
CONTACT:
Annie Fineman
Therapeutic Community Gardening Group (Closed for the Season)
Free, Weekly Programming, RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Would you like to spend time outside immersed in nature?
Would you like to build community with LGBTQ+ friends and allies?
Would you like to learn how to grow your own food?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, Triangle Community Center has created a therapeutic gardening group just for you! Each Sunday at 10:00am, TCC invites you to gather at our community garden in Norwalk at Fodor Farm located at 328 Flax Hill Road, plots K5 & K6. Join us each week to engage in the art of gardening while socializing outdoors with your community!
Join TCC in building community through growing and farming food. This season we are growing all of the ingredients to create an eggplant parmigiana feast, including eggplant, spaghetti squash, herbs and homemade tomato sauce. We will end the garden season with a Community Harvest Dinner where we will gather to celebrate our efforts.
Location: Fodor Farm 328 Flax Hill Road Norwalk, CT
CONTACT:
Wendy McCaffery
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT GROUPS
Transgender & Gender Questioning Youth Forum:
Second and Last Sunday of Each Month, 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Free, Bimonthly
Ages 13-24
ABOUT:
This group welcomes any youth who identifies as transgender, gender queer, gender questioning, gender variant, gender non-conforming, and any other gender minority or creative identity. The group creates a safe space and supportive place to discuss the complexities of gender within one's personal life as well as other gender-related topics that come up in the media or elsewhere.
About the facilitator: Jillian Celentano, LMSW is a woman of trans experience who transitioned later in life at the age of 55. She is a licensed social worker, therapist, and facilitator of support groups for transgender/gender diverse children and young adults. She is also an advocate, educator and is a community liaison at the Yale Gender Program in New Haven. Jillian co-authored two published transgender studies at Yale University and is a published author of her book, "Transitioning Later in Life: A Personal Guide.”
CONTACT:
Wendy McCaffery
WHERE:
Zoom- Email group leader
Triangle Community Center
650 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
Teen Therapeutic Art:
2nd Saturday of each month, 2:15PM - 3:15PM
Ages 17 and under
ABOUT:
Access joy, safety, creativity, vulnerability, and community here. Join us for “Finding Your Voice” at TCC on the second Saturday of each month — a FREE therapeutic arts workshop series facilitated by artist and educator Lorena Sferlazza for all experience levels. Together, we’ll explore individual and collective experiences with LGBTQ+ identity, practice mindfulness, and share in ways to express ourselves through themed creative prompts, guided art-making activities, music, and conversation. Come solo, bring a friend, or invite a loved one to spend time with. Art materials provided onsite; all are welcome!
CONTACT:
Lorena Sferlazza
WHERE:
Triangle Community Center
650 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
YAS! - Young Adult Space:
Monday through Thursday, 1PM - 6PM
Ages 18-25
ABOUT:
Young adult space (YAS) is a culturally diverse, safe and affirming drop in center for all young adults to receive social support and case management services. Available both on Discord and In Person; come by and hang out!
CONTACT:
WHERE:
Discord
TCC Youth Community Dinner:
First Thursday of Each Month, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Free, Monthly, RSVP Required
Ages 17 and under
ABOUT:
A monthly community dinner that welcomes Youths in the LGBTQ+ community and their friends. Those who attend either of these groups can expect to sit down together with their peers over a meal, enjoy themselves, and engage in community conversation about things that matter to them. Let's enjoy each other's company while making new friends over good food.
CONTACT:
Liz Semenyck
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out to us if you:
- Are unsure which group is right for you
- Have questions about the groups
- Are a service provider interested in referring a client to these groups and would like more information
- Have never attended a group before and would like more information on what to expect
Contact:
Sydney Henck, Director of Programs
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SOCIAL GROUPS
Adventure Group:
Free, RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
It’s time to explore and TCC's Adventure Group has your back! The Adventure Group will host a variety of social events in and around the Norwalk CT area such as bowling, outdoor activities, cooking lessons, casual social events, and lectures. This group is for anyone in the LGBTQ+ Community over the age of 18 who is looking to make new friends and possibly try something new.
CONTACT:
Bill McDonald
bill.mcdonald@hubinternational.com
WHERE:
This group will take place in different locations every meeting
Contact group leader for information
GAYmes Night:
Every Other Friday of Each Month, 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Free, Bimonthly, No RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
This is a free and sober social program for game lovers. From classics like Scrabble to quirky up-and-comers like Cards Against Humanity, Gaymes Night is an LGBTQ-friendly gathering for people who enjoy rolling dice and flipping cards over. Games rotate depending on participants' interests and include options like video games and trading card games. Though there are plenty of games available on-site, visitors are welcome to bring their own favorites to meetings.
In person on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
Online on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
CONTACT:
Shaun F.
jpf12saf12@gmail.com
Russell H.
russhasan@gmail.com
WHERE:
Contact group leader for information
Nerd Night:
Every Wednesday of Each Month, 7:30PM - 10PM
Free, Weekly, RSVP Required
Ages 18+
ABOUT:
Gather around the bard's lute and prepare to throw down your twenty-sided die! This is a free, sober group for those that have an interest in Dungeons & Dragons and other, less popular tabletop role-playing games.Nerd Night is for any experience level, from the young, inexperienced fighter, to the wise wizard, bravely pressing on into lands unknown. Group regulars are more than happy to help newcomers create a character and explain the rules. Grab your character sheets, roll your initiatives and let the adventures begin.
CONTACT:
Juno F.
junodistress@outlook.com
Kat B.
trancegemini613@gmail.com
WHERE:
618 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850