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Community Resources

Addiction Support Groups

  • AA: Brothers in Sobriety, Community Church of Prov., Wayland & Lloyd Aves.,Prov., 751-9328; Sat., 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Central Services, info on all groups, 438-8860; Lesbian and Gay, Park Place Cong. Church, Pawtucket. Tues. 7:30 p.m.; Suburban Gay & Lesbian, Fatima Shrine, Rt. 126, Holliston, MA, Thurs. 8-9:30 p.m.,
  • Alcohol/Drug Helpline. RI Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, 24-hr., (866) 252-3784.
  • Gay Al-Anon: Tues. 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket, 726-2800.
  • Lesbian & Gay Group of Narcotics Anonymous 7:30-9 p.m. Wed., Providence Presbyterian Church, 500 Hope St., Prov., Lower Level.

AIDS/Health Resources
  • Afia Center for Health & Wholeness: socializing with other HIV+ individuals. Meals, food pantry, HIV support groups, recovery groups, recreational and social activities. Wed & Thurs, noon to 4 p.m., at Matthewson St. Church, 134 Matthewson St., Prov. Sponsored by Family Service of RI; free to clients. Gordon Cooper, 331-1350 Ext. 3268 or coopergo@familyserviceofri.org.  
  • AIDS Action Hotline: (800) 235-2331, MA only.
  • AIDS Care Ocean State: case mgmt., emergency funds, mental health & nutrition support, FACTS Nursery, housing for PWAs, referrals, advocacy, ADa.m.S Clinic for adolescents, street outreach, ENCORE, education, HIV+ support groups. Sunrise Community Housing for people with HIV/AIDS. 18 Parkis Ave., Prov. 02907. 521-3603; www.aidscareos.org.
  • AIDS Project RI Division of Family Service of RI:  Case mgmt., buddies, COBRA & dental services, emergency fund, mental health counseling, nutrition support, assessment & referral, wellness prog., advocacy, strength training. Prevention Ed. 404 Wickenden St.,Providence: 831-5522.
  • AIDS Quilt RI: Displays local AIDS Memorial Quilt panels; panel-making programs, including Anna’s Workshop, HIV/AIDS education for young people; PO Box 2591, Newport, RI 02840; 434-4880; www.aidsquiltri.org;    admin@aidsquiltri.org; annasworkshop@aidsquiltri.org.
  • Brown Univ. AIDS Program (BRUNAP): clinical trials of experimental treatments; lectures/conferences. Bradford Briggs, 383-3005. brunap@brown.edu; www.brown.edu/ departments/brunap.
  • Chiropractic Services: Free for unemployed HIV+ patients, Ronald P. Marsh, DC., 11 King Charles Dr., Portsmouth, RI; 683-1941.
  • Comprehensive Community Action Programs (CCAP) Medical, mental health, dental, social services. 311 Doric Ave., Cranston. 467-9610. Also Coventry and Warwick. Sarah Bowman, LGBT Outreach.
  • Crossroads RI Health Care Services: Free, confidential, anonymous HIV counseling & testing for homeless/at risk: Mon & Wed, 1-3 p.m., call Gloria, 521-2255, Ext. 325.
  • FACTS (Family AIDS Center for Treatment & Support): See AIDS Care Ocean State.
  • Gabriel Care, LLC: Nursing/social worker case mgmt. & financial compensation for assistance and supervision for those living with HIV. MA Health funded for MA residents. Michael (508) 678-1002.
  • HIV antibody testing, Anonymous: R.I. Dept. of Health, Prov., Newport and other locations, Free or sliding scale, call 222-2320.
  • Home and Hospice Care of RI: Medical care mgmt. for HIV/AIDS. 24-hr. nursing staff for treatment. 782-0725. Bereavement Groups: John Charette, 727-7079.
  • House of Compassion: HIV/AIDS housing. 2510 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 658-3992.
  • Jewish AIDS Task Force: Programs for HIV/AIDS and Jewish communities. Kevin Olson, 421-4111, ext. 172.
  • LGBT Caregiver Online Support Group for LGBTs caring for someone with chronic health problems, visit www.caregiver.org and click on groups.
  • Luis E. Martinez House CHS, Inc.: Supportive, permanent housing for 10 adults living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse. New Bedford, MA. Contact Joe Taylor (508) 984-7514.
  • Matthew 25: HIV/AIDS Ministry: Groceries, personal care products, counseling, referrals. Network with other ASO’s. Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9:30-12, 1-2:30; Tues. 1-3. 781-9451. Sister Clara or Patty.
  • Project ACT: Free Anonymous HIV Counseling and Testing. Walk-in Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Other hours by appointment only. 1 Washington St., Taunton, MA (508) 977-8146
  • Project Empower: Wellness prog. for gay, bi, questioning men in So. Coast MA. Info on HIV/STD test sites & safe sex; social/support groups, therapists & health care referrals; & more. Community Counseling of Bristol Co., MA. (508) 828-6692 or www.projectempower.com.
  • SSTAR (Stanley St. Treatment & Resources): counseling, drug treatment, detox, domestic violence programs; Free, confidential HIV, HEP C (HCV) & STD testing, education, case mgmt. and support. 386 Stanley St., Fall River, MA 02720. (508) 679-5222. Project Aware (HIV/HCV) (800) 937-3610, Family Healthcare center (508) 675-1054; www.sstar.org.
  • Tranquil Mind & Wellness: Counseling, alternative healing, yoga, Pilates, meditation and more. 105 Charles Eldridge Dr, Lakeville, MA. (508) 947-1683.
  • Thundermist Health Assoc.: 450 Clinton St. Woonsocket, provides HIV/AIDS services including: medical care & treatment by an HIV specialist, dental care, behavioral health counseling, nutritional assessment & counseling, pharmacy consultation, free, confidential HIV testing. Philip Kane 767-4100 Ext. 3516.

Be There and Be Queer!

  • The Alley Cat: 17 Snow St. Prov. 273-0951 Downtown neighborhood bar. Sun.-Thur. 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. http://thealleycat.net.
  • Bobby’s Place, 62 Weir St., Taunton, MA (508) 824-9997.  Dancing, pool, video lounge, karaoke.  Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Fri. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-1 a.m.  www.BobbysPlaceMA.com.
  • Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House: 209 Douglas Ave., Prov. 575-2284.  Special events space, open evenings.  Open mike Wed. night, live music Friday night, short film screenings.  See Web site for upcoming events.   www.BrooklynCoffeeTeaHouse.com.
  • Club Body Center: 257 Weybosset St., Prov. 274-0298 www.clubbodycenter.com. Gay men’s sauna. Membership required. One-day pass available. Open 24 hours daily.
  • Club Energy: 69 Union St., Prov. 331-2291 www.clubenergyri.com Open daily, 3 p.m.-closing.
  • Club Gallery: 150 Point St., Prov. 751-7166 Disco, karaoke, dancing, outdoor patio. Open daily, noon-1 a.m. (Fri & Sat till 2 a.m.)  Girl-Spot Sat. eve.
  • The Dark Lady 124 Snow St. Prov.831-4297. www.thedarkladyri.com
  • Chris Harris Presents Fuel @ Diesel: 79 Washington St., Prov. 751-2700 Dancing; house and guest DJs. Sun nights. Late night theme events holiday weekends. www.chrisharrispresents.com
  • Mirabar: 35 Richmond St., Prov. 331-6761 www.mirabar.com. Dancing, third floor lounge, ages 18+ Sun-Thurs 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Providence Eagle: 198 Union St., Prov. 421-1447. Leather, Levi, bear cruise bar. Sun-Thurs 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Reflections Cafe, 468 Wickenden St. Prov. 273-7278 Light breakfast, coffees, sandwiches, desserts. Open 7 days, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Mixx 93 Clemence St., Prov. 421-4744. Video lounge, bar, dancing, pool table., Daily Sun-Thurs 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays: Lucky Lesbian Nite
  • Mega-Plex 257 Allens Ave., Prov. www.themega-plex.com. Gay men’s bathhouse. Open 24 hours daily. Membership required. One day pass available.
  • Sunset Bar & Grille (women’s venue) Friday & Saturday nights only.   888 Charles St., North Providence.  726-8889
  • Trixx- All Male Review 257 Allens Ave., Prov. All nude male strippers, bar, 18+ www.trixxri.com. Sun, Wed, Thurs 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 732-7740.
  • Union 200 Union St. Prov. 831-5366. Video lounge, live entertainment. Sun. 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Mon.-Thur. 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Wheels 125 Washington St., Prov. 272-6950 Downtown neighborhood bar; pool table. Sun.-Thur. 12 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Information/Education
  • Feminist Voices: women’s chorus. www.feministvoices.com.
  • Fenway Gay and Lesbian Helpline: support, info & referrals for GLBT community from Fenway Community Health Ctr., Boston; (617) 267-9001 or 888-340-4528, 6-11 p.m. seven days a week.
  • GayLab: outreach & education for healthy relationships.. James at 781-762-6629, or info@gaylab.org or  www.gaylab.org.
  • GLBT Helpline of RI: Info and referrals to physicians, therapists, businesses, agencies, social support groups, links to call-in helplines and more. www.glbthelpline.org.
  • NewportOut.com: LGBT Web site for Newport, RI.
  • RILGBT-NEWS: Low-volume email distribution list for LGBT & AIDS news from RI. Not a discussion list. To subscribe: tinawood@cox.net.
  • WomanSpiritRising: feminist chorus. Linda Pietras 421-8222.
  • Youth Pride, Inc. HIV Peer Educators: HIV education discussion, games, thought-provoking activities. Led by trained youth educators. Free. 421-5626.

Political & Legal Groups

  • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): 831-7171; 128 Dorrance St., Suite 220, Prov., RI 02903.
  • Amnesty International OUTfront: Program to campaign globally for LGBTIQ human rights. Cvohs18904@yahoo.com or 212-807-8400. Visit www.amnestyusa.org/Our Issues/LGBT Human Rights.
  • BIGFLAG (Boston Immigration Group for Lesbians And Gays): social/support for LGBTs affected by immigration discrimination. (617) 499-9433.
  • Brown University Queer Alliance: student advocacy and support organization. 683-3062.
  • Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD): LGBT/HIV legal info hotline, 1:30-4:30 p.m. weekdays, (800) 455-GLAD. www.GLAD.org; 30 Winter St., Ste 800, Boston, MA 02108.
  • Green Party of RI: PO Box 1151, Prov., RI 02901; 490-7602.
  • Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund: 120 Wall St., Suite 1500, NY, NY 10005; (212) 809-8585, Fax: (212) 809-0055.
  • Lawyers for Equality and Diversity (DARE) Advocates for lgbt causes.  Referrals.  222-3270 or firstmate50@cox.net
  • Marriage Equality RI (MERI): Works for equal access to marriage for all www.marriageequalityri.org or call 463-5368. c/o Ocean State Action, 99 Bald Hill Rd., Cranston  RI  02920.
  • The Next Thing (TNT): political and support group for queer people of color located at Brown University. Contact the Brown Queer Alliance, 863-3062.
  • RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias, hate crime awareness training program www.hatecrimeri.org.
  • RI Human Rights Commission: Anti-discrimination law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit, 180 Westminster St., 3rd floor Prov. Phone: 222-2662. Fax: 222-2616, TDD: 222-2664.
  • RI Patient Advocacy Coalition; legalization of marijuana use for medical purposes. RIpatients.org or www.RIpatients.org.
  • Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: Assisting active duty service members affected by the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. PO Box 65301,Wash., DC, 20035; (202) 328-3244, ext. 100, sldn@sldn.org, www.sldn.org.
  • Straight But Not Narrow Coalition: Straight support for LGBT, PO Box 2591, Newport, RI 02840; 333-6991 or (800) 843-8383.

Religious Resources

  • Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, email: mail@WABaptists.org.
  • Bell Street Chapel (Unitarian Universalist), A Welcoming congregation: Rev. Jose Ballester, Minister. 5 Bell St., Prov., 273-5678, www.bellstreetchapel.org.
  • Beneficent Congregational Church (UCC), 300 Weybosset St., Prov. Open and Affirming 331-9844.
  • Calvary Episcopal Church, Open and welcoming. 158 Broad St., Burrilville, RI. 568-3888. www.calvaryepiscopal.us.email, calvary125@aol.com.
  • Channing Memorial Church, Unitarian Universalist, A Welcoming Congregation: 135 Pelham St., Newport.. Call 846-0643 or visit www.channing.Newport.uua.org.
  • Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John: 271 N. Main St., Prov. 02903. Please call 331-4622.
  • Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 120 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland RI 02864. 658-1506.
  • First Unitarian Church: 1 Benevolent St., Prov.; 421-7970; Robert at 274-1356.
  • First Unitarian Church: 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA 02740. (508) 994-9686.
  • First Congregational Church in Bristol, 281 High Street, Bristol, RI 02809.  An Open & Affirming congregation.  Pastor Dan Randall, 253-7288.  
  • First Universalist Society, Franklin, MA: UUA Welcoming congregation. Same-gender weddings..  262 Chestnut St. (508) 528-5348. www.fusf.org. Email fusf@verizon.net
  • Grace Episcopal Church in Providence, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence.  331-3225.
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church: A Reconciling in Christ congregation, 647 N. Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703. (508) 222-2898, www.immanuellc.org.
  • Mathewson St. Church (United Methodist): 134 Mathewson St., Prov.; 331-8900.
  • Mercy of God Community: Christian, inclusive religious order. If you feel called, please visit our  Web site: www.mgc.org.
  • Murray Unitarian Universalist Church: 505 N. Main St., Attleboro, MA, 02702 Rev. Sandra D. Fitz-Henry. Marriage & commitment ceremonies for all. (508) 222-0505         www.murrayuuchurch.org
  • Newman Congregational Church,  Open & Affirming.  100 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI.  4311-4742.
  • Newport Congregational Church: UCC. Rev. Hayes & Rev. Baker. Open & Affirming. 73 Pelham St., Newport. 849-2238 or nccucc@newportcongregationalchurch.org.
  • Park Place Congregational Church, 71 Park Pl., Pawtucket, 726-2800.
  • Pilgrim United Church of Christ. Open and affirming. 635 Purchase St., New Bedford. 508-997-5684.
  • Riverside Church (U.C.C.) 15 Oak Ave., Riverside, RI.  433-2039.  www.rcc-ucc.com
  • St. Augustine’s Church and Episcopal Center at URI: 35 Lower College Rd., Kingston. 783-2153 www.staugustineURI.com.
  • St. Francis City Ministry at the Church of St. Mary, 535 Broadway, Prov., Fr. Frank Sevola; Rene Perreault, Dir. of Pastoral Ministry, 353-1422
  • St. James Church: Episcopal, 474 Fruit Hill Ave., No. Prov. 353-2079.
  • St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 50 Orchard St. East side of Prov., 751-2141
  • St. Martin’s Episcopal Church: County & River Sts., New Bedford, MA. (508) 994-8972, stmartins1887@aol.com.
  • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket.  728-4300.  www.stpaulspawtucket.org
  • St. Paul’s Church, a Welcoming Episcopal church. 2679 E. Main St., Portsmouth.  862-1466.  www.stpaulsportsmouthri.org
  • St. Peter & St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church: 25 Pomona Ave., Prov.; 272-9649.
  • Seekonk Congregational Church: 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA. 02771, (508) 336-9355, Rev. Joy Utter, www.scc-ucc.com.
  • Star of the Sea Chapel & Spiritual Center: LGBT evening, Rev Dr. Arlene Paiva, 43 Reservation Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719, (508) 996-0339.
  • Temple Agudas Achim: GLBT-friendly, Reconstructionist cong. Rabbi Elyse Wechterman. 901 No. Main St., Attleboro, MA. (508) 222-2243 or www.agudasma.org.
  • Temple Beth-El: GLBT Welcoming. Rabbi Sarah E. Mack. 70 Orchard Ave., Prov., RI 02906. 331-6070
  • Temple Emanu-El, Sessions St. & Morris Ave., Providence.  A welcoming Conservative congregation.  Rabbi Wayne Franklin, 331-1616.
  • Temple Habonim (Reform): Rabbi Andrew  Klein, 165 New Meadow Rd., Barrington, 245-6536. www.templehabonim.org.
  • Temple Sinai: A Welcoming Reform Temple. Rabbi Peter Stein, 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston, RI. 942-8350. www.TempleSinairi.org.
  • Unitarian Society of Fairhaven (MA): 102 Green St., Fairhaven, MA 02719; (508) 992-7081.
  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of So. County: Am. Legion Hall, Post 39, 1958 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, RI; 783-4170 or Val 789-7282 or John 782-2797. www.uusouthcountyri.org.
  • United Church of Christ: Coalition for LGBT Concerns. 13 Steven Circle, S. Kingstown, RI 02883, Ray Bradley at 782-3871.
  • Westminster Unitarian/Universalist Church: 119 Kenyon Ave., East Greenwich RI , 02818. 884-5933

Social Organizations

  • Bisexual Resource Center: 29 Stanhope St., Boston, (617) 424-9595 or www.biresource.org.
  • Biversity Boston and Boston Bisexual Women’s Network: (617) 424-9595 or www.BiResource.org.
  • Bears Ocean State (BOS): Informal e-group for gay & bisexual bear-identified and -affiliated men for friendly companionship. All welcome.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bearsoceanstate  or    bearsoceanstate-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Age-restricted.
  • Bridgewater State College GLBT Alumni Group: email Kenneth Hayes (‘91) khayesbbc@msn.com or visit www.bridgew.edu.
  • Cape Cod Pride: (508) 778-7744, Ext. 21.
  • CORISMA:  Gay and lesbian couplesof RI and Southeast MA.  Pot luck get-togethers for couples only.  For info or to be added to email list write: corismainfo@yahoo.com
  • Eros Photo Guild of Greater RI:  Sharing and exhibiting works by male photographers with emphasis on homoerotic images.  Third Thursdays, 7 p.m., various locations.  Call Federico Santi, 261-3980.
  • Defenders/Providence: Leather/Levi club, c/o PO Box 41153, Prov., RI 02940. Third Sun at 6 p.m.
  • Fall River’s Rainbow Girls: private, moderated welcoming group for women in the Fall River Area. groups.yahoo.com/group/ Fall_River_Rainbow_Grrls.
  • Gay Lesbian Alliance of Newport County Etc. (GLANCE): Social and entertainment events. E-mail glance1234@hotmail.com.
  • Gay Dads Group: Meets monthly for socializing and support. E-mail serrel30@aol.com.
  • Imperial Court of RI at Prov: Male, female, drag king & queen performers raise funds for local charities. Meetings 1st Mon of month, all welcome. PO Box 6583, Prov., RI 02904; www.icriprov.org.
  • Men’s Card Group: New group in formation. E-mail johninprov@gmail.com or call John 261-9715.
  • Mixed Borders Gardening Group: Gardening and more! Monthly meetings, all welcome! For more information: www.MixedBorders.com or E-Mail Mixedborders@cox.net
  • Opera Club: last Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Enjoy hearing and attending.Call Dave, 765-0209.
  • Pawtuxet Pride: GLBTQ folks & friends in Pawtuxet Village (Cranston and beyond). All welcome. Call Ed at 345-1264 or email EDZL@aol.com.
  • Philosophy Connection: Free LGBT discussion group.  Info: Bryan256@msn.com.
  • Providence Gay Men’s Chorus: Mon, 7-9:30 p.m., Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset St, Prov.. New season rehearsals begin in January and August. Singers and nonsinging volunteers welcome. 455-4698 or www.provgmc.org.
  • Queer Book Club: Monthly meetings at Books on the Square, Prov.. E-Mail queerbookclub@gmail.com.
  • Raging Grannies: Women of “a certain age” working toward a more peaceful, equitable society with song, humor & passion. Will sing for rallies & events. Email jlglass53@aol.com.
  • RI Feminist Resources Network: Free, online e-community in which you are invited to share events or highlights in your organization or just find out what’s going on in our “like-minded” communities. www.rifrn.net
  • RI Lesbian Social Club: social gatherings for women; email: heylari@yahoo.com or call 272-2962.
  • RI Parents Pride: Gay parents socializing together with their children.  Contact Melanie, 464-2288 or saphicangel120@yahoo.com
  • RI Pride: Parade & Festival, year-round events; Box 1082, Prov. RI 02901, office 180 Allens Ave., Prov. 467-2130; info@PrideRI.com; www.PrideRI.com.
  • RI Prime Timers. Social and networking group for gay and bisexual men 40 and older.  Meets 2nd Sundays.  Call 781-341-3705 for meeting times and place.  www.riprimetimers.org
  • RI Women’s Association: Lesbian social group; age 21+; dances/events. Dorothy -- 467-0013
  • SEMASSMEN: Social group for GBQ men of S.E. Mass and RI to foster strong friendships.Semassmen-subscribe@yahoo groups.com or email moderator rlevass @yahoo.com.
  • T.W.I.S.T. Project: Program for gay and bisexual men in Fall River/New Bedford area. Drop-in center, referrals, condom distribution, social groups. (508)672-0378; www.myspace.com/twistprogram.
  • UNISONG: For unity through song. Non-performance monthly singing session. www.unisong.net or jlglass53@aol.com
  • Yankee Lambda Car Club, Regional club for glbt people interested in vintage & specialty cars.  www.yankeelcc.com, sisherwood@aol.com.

Sports

  • BASKETBALL: Boston Gay Basketball League:  www.bgbl.com or (617) 937-5858 Ext. 2.   
  • BOWLING: RI GALA: 6 p.m. Sun., East Prov. Lanes, Newport Ave., Bruce, 397-3803, or Bill, 828-5587 www.galabowling.com. Monday Night Women’s Bowling League, Pat 451-2188. Royal Court Bowling League: 9 p.m. Wed., Woonsocket Hill Bowl; 767-2110. Big Gay Al’s Duckpin bowling league, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Lanes, Warwick. Frank Ferri 831-6940. www.townhalllanes.com. Rainbow Bowling: 4 p.m., Somerset Holiday Lanes, Joan (508) 678-3848. BOSTON: Monday Night League, www.mnbl.net (617) 713-4832 or (617) 937-5858 Ext. 5; Beantown No. G&L Invitational, www.beantownbowling.com (617) 738-0708 or (617) 937-5858 Ext. 10; Beantown South G&L Invitational League, (617) 889-1552.
  • DARTS: Bean Town Soft Tips Darts League www.bsdl.org.
  • FLAG FOOTBALL: FLAG (For Lesbians and Gays) Football www.flagflagfootball.com, (617) 937-5858 Ext. 4.
  • RI/S.E. MA Flag Football.  Sats. 10 a.m.  All levels and genders.   mbs1994ever@yahoo.com
  • GOLF: Golf4All www.golf4all.net (617) 450-8682.
  • HOCKEY: Boston Pride Hockey www.bostonpridehockey.org (617) 937-5858 Ext. 7.
  • ICE HOCKEY for WOMEN: Call Gail Wickstrom (508) 478-3325 or email gwick@kersur.net.
  • KICKBOXING or BOXING for WOMEN: Tues & Thurs evenings. Christina, 996-5425. www.rondeauskickboxing.com
  • Ocean State Sports: LGBT people playing, watching, teaching all sports.  Info @ oceanstatesports.org.
  • OUTDOORS: Chiltern Mountain Club: outdoor recreation for men & women; Call 617-869-7958 for newsletter; PO Box 391405, Cambridge, MA 02139; www.chiltern.org/chiltern.   
  • RI/S.E. MA Women Outdoors.  Sports, Camping.  Call Patti (508) 883-9051
  • ROWING: Boston Bay Blades www.bayblades.org/boston (617) 937-5858 Ext. 11.
  • RUGBY: Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club. www.bostonironsidesrfc.org.
  • RUNNING: Frontrunners Rhode Island: Brian 751-7643, bripm@cox.net; Frontrunners Boston www.frontrunnersboston.org (617) 937-5858 Ext. 3.
  • SCUBA DIVING: Triangle Divers: www.triangledivers.org.
  • SNOWBOARDING: OutRyders, www.outryders.org or email brian@outryders.org.
  • SOCCER: Boston Strikers Soccer Club www.bostonstrikers.com (617) 937-5858 Ext. 9.
  • SOFTBALL:  Renaissance City Softball League. New players and boosters always welcome.  323-6642 or rcsl_commish@cox.net.  Visit www.providencesoftball.org
  • Beantown Softball League: (617) 937-5858, Ext. 1, www.beantownsoftball.com; Renaissance City Softball League (RI): www.eteamzactive.com/rcsl
  • SQUASH: Boston Boasts www.bostonboasts.com
  • SWIMMING: LANES (Liquid Assets New England Swim-Team); www.swim-lanes.org; (617) 937-5858 Ext. 9.
  • TENNIS-4-All www.tennis4all.org.
  • VOLLEYBALL: Cambridge Boston Volleyball Assoc. www.GayVolleyball.net, (617) 633-2180 or (617) 867-0410 Rick.
  • WRESTLING: East Coast Wrestling Club www.eastcoastwrestlingclub.org, (617) 937-5858 Ext. 6 or 467-6737 Marc.
  • YOGA: All levels Vinyasa yoga classes for health, spirit, social connection. Facilitated by Tom Fronczak. Saturdays 9 a.m., East Side. www.tomfronczak.com or tjfronczak@aol.com.  Fee applies.

Students & Youth

  • Bristol Community College PRIDE: contact Fred Rocco (508) 678-2811 Ext. 2379; BCC-G209, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA 02720.
  • Brown University LGBTA: umbrella org. for groups. 863-3062.
  • Brown University Grad Student - Med Student - Staff LGBTQ Association: meets weekly; 863-2189, LGB_GRAD@Brown.edu or Sarah Doyle Women’s Center.
  • Bryant Pride: Bryant College Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual Student Association. 232-6389.
  • CCRI Triangle Alliance: Informal student GLBQT group, 400 East Ave., Warwick. Call 825-1125 or www.ccri.cc.ri.edu/triangle.
  • Coffee House for GLBTQ Teens and young adults at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Warwick. First and Third Sats., 7-10 p.m.All religious backgrounds welcome. Rev. Johnson or Rev. Beauregard, 739-2937.
  • COLAGE. Support for children of LGBT Parents. rhodeisland@colage.org; http://www.myspace.com/colage_ri
  • Fitchburg State College GLBT Alliance: social support group for students. One-in-Ten and Friends, 978-665-3164, sfranzemn@fsc.edu.
  • Montachusett Alliance of Gay & Lesbian Youth: support group, 2nd & 4th Thurs. in Fitchburg. (508) 537-8806.
  • Mt. Wachusett Comm. College Spectrum GLBT Straight Alliance: 444 Green St., Room 380, Gardner, MA 01440.
  • Peer Listening Line/Fenway Community Health Ctr.: Boston. Youth-staffed hotline for GLBT youth; support, info and referrals. (617) 267-2535 or (800)-399-PEER, 5-10 p.m. all week.
  • Portuguese Youth Cultural Org. (PYCO) Drop-in resource center, AIDS/HIV outreach, substance abuse & bilingual legal services, 1402 Pleasant St., Fall River. (508) 679-0962.
  • RIC Rainbow Alliance: GLBT students at RI College, Weds, 1-2 p.m, in Unity Center in lower Donovan. Office in Alger 104. ricrainbowalliance@yahoo.com.
  • SeaQuel:  Southeast Asian Queers United for Empowerment and Leadership.  Bi-weekly Sunday meetings. 383-7450.  myspace.com/seaQuel; Email   SeaQuel@Prysm.us
  • S.H.E.P.A.R.D. (Stopping Homophobia, Eliminating Prejudices and Restoring Dignity) Slavin Center, Providence College, Prov., RI 02918, E-mail mmccle07@providence.edu
  • The Next Thing (TNT): political & support group for queer people of color at Brown Univ. Call Brown Queer Alliance, 863-3062.
  • University of RI: OutRI: GLBTQ and friends student organization. All welcome. Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Web site: www.outri.org email: outuri@gmail.com. GLBT Center: education, advocacy, & support. Open to campus and community. Adams Hall, 1st floor, Room 111. Andrew Winters, andrew@uri.edu 874-2894 Web site: www.uri.edu/glbt email: glbt@etal.com.
  • Youth Pride Inc./The Way Out: Support, education & advocacy for LGBTQQ young people ages 13-23.Drop-in center at 171 Chestnut St., Prov. 02903; M-F noon-8 p.m. The Way Out support group meets Thurs., 4-6 p.m. Call 421-5626 or email youth_pride@yahoo.com. Web: www.youthpride-ri.org.

Support Groups & Social Services

  • Adoption Rhode Island: For straight or LGBT singles and couples. 724-1910, Darlene Allen.
  • Foster parents needed.  Stipend, assistance, training provided by Family Resources Community Action.  766-0900 X1213.
  • Foster parents needed, for newborn to age six.  www.childrensfriendri.org.  276-4318
  • Catholic Parents Outreach:  Always Our Children, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Sacred Heart Convent, 395 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA.  Call Ann, (413) 736-6803.
  • Compass:  FTM trans info, support and social group, meets near Boston First Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.    Email Compassftm@comcast.net; www.geocities.com/ftmcompass/
  • Crossroads RI: Hotline (Travelers Aid): (800) 367-2700
  • Day One (Formerly Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center of RI): Counseling & legal aid for victims of sexual assault/abuse & incest. 24-hr hotline (800) 494-8100, collect calls accepted: 421-4100.
  • Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County: Support, court advocacy, counseling, safe home, info for women and men in abusive or controlling, LGBT or straight relationships. 24 hour free and confidential helpline. 782-3990.
  • GLB & Questioning support group: 1st Wed., 1st UU Society of Middleboro, MA, 25 S. Main, (508) 947-1935.
  • Gay Fathers of Greater Boston: support: 617-742-7897. E-Mail info@gayfathersbstn.org. www.gayfathersboston.org.
  • Gay Fathers Support Group in RI. Tom Fronczak, 431-2953.  Fee applies.
  • GayLab for Healthy Relationships: Learning & practicing healthy ways to socialize in safe, non-judgmental environment in LGBT community. www.gaylab.org. Email info@gaylab.org.
  • Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project: support, info, shelter. (800) 832-1901; www.gmdvp.org.
  • Gay Men’s Meditation Group: No prior meditation practice required.  Fee applies.  Tom: http://meditationmeetup.com/461/
  • Gay Officers Action League /New England (GOAL NE), gay/lesbian/bisexual law enforcement officers, sworn & civilian. Fire, rescue and publicly employed EMS. P.O. Box 587, Boston, MA 02117; www.goalne.org; info@goalne.org; (617) 376-3612. Confidential.
  • Gay Share. Coming Out? Gay men’s support group Wed., 7 p.m. No fee. Call Tom/Mike, 369-9448 or www.gayshare.org; Info@gayshare.org.
  • HIV+ Gay Men’s Support Group at AIDS Care Ocean State, 18 Parkis Ave., Prov., RI.  521-3603.  Refreshments served. New members should call Scott: 345-0341.
  • Intimacy Between Men: Social support group for gay/bi men focusing on issues of intimacy and relationship. Led by Tom Fronczak LICSW call 431-2953 or email TJFronczak@aol.com.  Fee applies.
  • Kathys’ Group, Inc.: free support group for lesbians affected by cancer.  (888) 5-KATHYS.
  • Lesbian Moms of South. NE: discussion, support and activity list for lesbian mothers.    www.topica.com/lists/LMOSNE or ForADancer63@aol.com.
  • LifeLines RI:  For transgender, genderqueer, intersex, etc. people.  Advocacy, support, education.  455-7322, 369-9680, or info@lifelinesri.org
  • Mantalk of SE Mass: social/discussion for gay/bi/curious men, 18+. Wed. in New Bedford, Thurs. in Taunton; 7-8:30 p.m. Confidential. Drug/alcohol free. Info (508) 828-6692.
  • Nat. Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc./New England: works for fair and accurate media coverage of LGBT issues, info@nlgja.org.
  • OLE (Older Lesbian Energy): Boston area social group for older lesbians. Send for newsletter to OLE, P.O. Box 118, Bedford, MA 01730 or call Carol 781-275-7701.
  • PFLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays: Greater Providence: First Wednesdays, 6:45p.m. at Met School, 325 Public St., Providence. 751-7571; www.pflagprovidence.org; pflagprovidence@verizon.net;   South/Central RI: 2nd Monday, 7 -- 9 p.m., Kent County YMCA, 900 Centerville Rd., Warwick.  www.pflagscri.org, 219-0265, epbonetti@cox.net;  East Bay RI: Third Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., East Bay Center, 2 Old County Rd., Barrington, 952-6720. Edyszlewski@cox.net. Directions: www.eastbay.org/locations-hours.htm; Fall River: First Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Durfee High School, Rm. 101, 360 Elsbree St. Email zemawoman@verizon.net or call 401-391-1874. Cape Cod/Falmouth: (508) 548-1038; Brewster: 7 p.m. 3rd Mon., First Parish Church, Rt. 6A, (508) 432-8119 or 240-2737. Straight Spouse support group (508) 432-8119; Transgendered Group 4th Sun., (508) 432-8119.
  • Project Reach: support for families of victims of homicide & hate/bias crimes. Center for Health & Human Services, New Bedford. (508) 996-3147 Ext. 153 or 179.
  • RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence: info at 467-9940; 24 hr. helpline, (800) 494-8100.
  • RI Violence Recovery Program for GLBT Comm.: 24 hr. emergency response for victims of hate crimes. Counseling, advocacy. 235-7000.
  • SAGE/RI (Senior Action in a Gay Environment) Intergenerational outreach to lesbigay elders. PO Box 603085, Prov., RI 02906, 751-1487 or www.sageri.org.
  • Samaritans: 24-hour hotline for suicidal, lonely, despairing, depressed. (800) 365-4044 (RI only), 272-4044; www.samaritansri.org.
  • SETRAC (South East Transgender Collaborative) Visit www.setrac.org for online support chat, message board, and resources or call (508) 977-8147.
  • Sojourner House: Support, advocacy, info for people in abusive same-sex relationships. Call Jenn at 861-6191 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We DON’T use Caller ID; calls are blocked for safety.
  • Straight Spouse Support: RIKate6129@yahoo.com.
  • Straight Spouses Group (Boston):   ssn.boston@comcast.net.  Other areas visit www.StraightSpouse.org.
  • Transgender Support Group: 4 p.m. Sunday, Cape Cod (508) 432-8119
  • Trans Youth Family Advocate: Support for gender-variant and transgender children ages 3-18. Info@imatyfa.org. www.imatyfa.org.
  • Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) Mass. Chapter meets 2nd Mondays at 605 Lincoln St., Worcester.  GLB vets & allies also welcome.  www.tavausa.org. or 508-615-0064
  • Travelers Aid Hotline: (800) 367-2700.
  • Women Abused by Women: Support, advocacy, individual peer counseling, Free & confidential. 765-3232, 24 hrs. We do NOT use Caller ID; all calls blocked for safety.
  • WomenCARES: HIV/domestic violence risk reduction. Free, confidential. Call Toni at 861-6191 (Sojourner House), M-F, 9-5. Calls blocked for safety.