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Addiction Support Groups

  • AA: Brothersin 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.; SuburbanGay & Lesbian, Fatima Shrine, Rt. 126, Holliston, MA, Thurs. 8-9:30 p.m.,
  • Alcohol/DrugHelpline. 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.
AIDS/Health Resources

  • Afia Centerfor Health & Wholeness: socializing with other HIV+ individuals. Meals,food pantry, HIV support groups, recovery groups, recreational and socialactivities. Wed & Thurs, noon to 4 p.m., at Matthewson St. Church, 134Matthewson St., Prov. Sponsored by AIDS Project RI; free to clients. GordonCooper, 331-1350 Ext. 3268 or coopergo@familyserviceofri.org. 
  • AIDS ActionHotline: (800) 235-2331, MA only.
  • AIDS CareOcean State: case mgmt., emergency funds, mental health & nutritionsupport, FACTS Nursery, housing for PWAs, referrals, advocacy, ADa.m.S Clinicfor 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 ProjectRI Division of Family Service of RI: Case mgmt., buddies, COBRA & dental services, emergency fund, mentalhealth counseling, nutrition support, assessment & referral, wellnessprog., advocacy, strength training. Prevention Ed. 404 Wickenden St.,Providence: 831-5522.
  • AIDS QuiltRI: Displays local AIDS Memorial Quilt panels; panel-making programs, includingAnna’s Workshop, HIV/AIDS education for young people; PO Box 2591, Newport, RI02840; 434-4880; www.aidsquiltri.org;    admin@aidsquiltri.org;annasworkshop@aidsquiltri.org.
  • Brown Univ.AIDS Program (BRUNAP): clinical trials,public policy, research;lectures/conferences,patient/community education. Bradford Briggs, 863-6790.brunap@brown.edu; www.brown.edu/brunap.
  • ChiropracticServices: Free for unemployed HIV+ patients, Ronald P. Marsh, DC., 11 KingCharles Dr., Portsmouth, RI; 683-1941.
  • ComprehensiveCommunity Action Programs (CCAP) Medical, mental health, dental, socialservices. 311 Doric Ave., Cranston. 467-9610. Also Coventry and Warwick. SarahBowman, LGBT Outreach.
  • Crossroads RIHealth 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 (FamilyAIDS Center for Treatment & Support): See AIDS Care Ocean State.
  • Gabriel Care,LLC: Nursing/social worker case mgmt. & financial compensation forassistance and supervision for those living with HIV. MA Health funded for MAresidents. Michael (508) 678-1002.
  • HIV antibodytesting, Anonymous: R.I. Dept. of Health, Prov., Newport and other locations,Free or sliding scale, call 222-2320.
  • Home andHospice Care of RI: Medical care mgmt. for HIV/AIDS. 24-hr. nursing staff fortreatment. 782-0725. Bereavement Groups: John Charette, 727-7079.
  • House ofCompassion: HIV/AIDS housing. 2510 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. 658-3992.
  • Jewish AIDSTask Force: Programs for HIV/AIDS and Jewish communities. Kevin Olson,421-4111, ext. 172.
  • LGBTCaregiver Online Support Group for LGBTs caring for someone with chronic healthproblems, visit www.caregiver.org and click on groups.
  • Luis E.Martinez House CHS, Inc.: Supportive, permanent housing for 10 adults livingwith 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 appointmentonly. 1 Washington St., Taunton, MA (508) 977-8146
  • ProjectEmpower: Wellness prog. for gay, bi, questioning men in So. Coast MA. Info onHIV/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) & STDtesting, education, case mgmt. and support. 386 Stanley St., Fall River, MA02720. (508) 679-5222. Project Aware (HIV/HCV) (800) 937-3610, FamilyHealthcare center (508) 675-1054; www.sstar.org.
  • Tranquil Mind& Wellness: Counseling, alternative healing, yoga, Pilates, meditation andmore. 105 Charles Eldridge Dr, Lakeville, MA. (508) 947-1683.
  • ThundermistHealth Assoc.: 450 Clinton St. Woonsocket, provides HIV/AIDS servicesincluding: medical care & treatment by an HIV specialist, dental care,behavioral health counseling, nutritional assessment & counseling, pharmacyconsultation, free, confidential HIV testing. Philip Kane 767-4100 Ext. 3516.
Be There and Be Queer!

  • The AlleyCat: 17 Snow St. Prov. 273-0951 Downtown neighborhood bar. Sun.-Thur. 3 p.m.-1a.m., Fri.-Sat. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. http://thealleycat.net.
  • Bobby’sPlace, 62 Weir St., Taunton, MA (508) 824-9997.  Dancing, pool, video lounge, karaoke.  Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Fri. 5p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-1 a.m.  www.BobbysPlaceMA.com.
  • BrooklynCoffee & Tea House: 209 Douglas Ave., Prov. 575-2284.  Special events space, openevenings.  Open mike Wed. night,live music Friday night, short film screenings.  See Web site for upcoming events.   www.BrooklynCoffeeTeaHouse.com.
  • Club BodyCenter: 257 Weybosset St., Prov. 274-0298 www.clubbodycenter.com. Gay men’ssauna. 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. Opendaily, noon-1 a.m. (Fri & Sat till 2 a.m.)  Girl-Spot Sat. eve.
  • The Dark Lady124 Snow St. Prov.831-4297. www.thedarkladyri.com
  • Chris HarrisPresents Fuel @ Diesel: 79 Washington St., Prov. 751-2700 Dancing; house andguest DJs. Sun nights. Late night theme events holiday weekends.www.chrisharrispresents.com
  • Mirabar: 35Richmond St., Prov. 331-6761 www.mirabar.com. Dancing, third floor lounge, ages18+ Sun-Thurs 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • ProvidenceEagle: 198 Union St., Prov. 421-1447. Leather, Levi, bear cruise bar. Sun-Thurs3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • Mixx 93Clemence St., Prov. 421-4744. Video lounge, bar, dancing, pool table., DailySun-Thurs 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri, Sat 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays: Lucky Lesbian Nite
  • Mega-Plex 257Allens Ave., Prov. www.themega-plex.com. Gay men’s bathhouse. Open 24 hoursdaily. Membership required. One day pass available.
  • Trixx- AllMale 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.
  • T.W.I.S.T.  Program Coffee Night:  Coffee, light snacks served everyThursday, 7 – 9 p.m.  1287 AcushnetAve., New Bedford.  508-672-0378.
  • Union 200Union 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 125Washington 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

  • FeministVoices: women’s chorus. www.feministvoices.com.
  • Fenway Gayand Lesbian Helpline: support, info & referrals for GLBT community fromFenway 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, orinfo@gaylab.org or  www.gaylab.org.
  • GLBT Helplineof 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 adiscussion list. To subscribe: tinawood@cox.net.
  • United WayReferral Line:  211
  • WomanSpiritRising:feminist chorus. Linda Pietras 421-8222.
  • Youth Pride,Inc. HIV Peer Educators: HIV education discussion, games, thought-provokingactivities. Led by trained youth educators. Free. 421-5626.
Political & Legal Groups

  • AmericanCivil Liberties Union (ACLU): 831-7171; 128 Dorrance St., Suite 220, Prov., RI02903.
  • AmnestyInternational OUTfront: Program to campaign globally for LGBTIQ human rights.Cvohs18904@yahoo.com or 212-807-8400. Visit www.amnestyusa.org/Our Issues/LGBTHuman Rights.
  • BIGFLAG(Boston Immigration Group for Lesbians And Gays): social/support for LGBTsaffected by immigration discrimination. (617) 499-9433.
  • BrownUniversity Queer Alliance: student advocacy and support organization. 683-3062.Email: queer@brown.edu
  • 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 Partyof RI: PO Box 1151, Prov., RI 02901; 490-7602.
  • Lambda LegalDefense & Education Fund: 120 Wall St., Suite 1500, NY, NY 10005; (212)809-8585, Fax: (212) 809-0055.
  • Lawyers forEquality and Diversity (LEAD) Advocates for lgbt causes. 222-3270 orfirstmate50@cox.net
  • MarriageEquality RI (MERI): Works for equal access to marriage for all.www.marriageequalityri.org or call 941-2727.  17 Gordon Ave. #205, Providence RI  02905.
  • The NextThing (TNT): political and support group for queer people of color located atBrown University. Contact the Brown Queer Alliance, 863-3062.
  • ProvidenceEquality Action Committee (PEAC) Uniting Rhode Islanders at the grass rootslevel in the struggle for lgbt rights and equality under the law.  Tuesdays at Bell Street Chapel.  info@peac.us.com
  • RI Commissionon Prejudice and Bias, hate crime awareness training programwww.hatecrimeri.org.
  • RI HumanRights Commission: Anti-discrimination law enforcement agency with jurisdictionin employment, housing, public accommodations and credit, 180 Westminster St.,3rd floor Prov. Phone: 222-2662. Fax: 222-2616, TDD: 222-2664.
  • RI PatientAdvocacy Coalition; legalization of marijuana use for medical purposes.RIpatients.org or www.RIpatients.org.
  • ServicemembersLegal 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 ButNot Narrow Coalition: Straight support for LGBT, PO Box 2591, Newport, RI02840; 333-6991 or (800) 843-8383.
Religious Resources

  • Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, email: mail@WABaptists.org.
  • Barrington Congregational Church (UCC) “the white church”, 461 Old County Rd.,Barrington. 246-0111.www.bccucc.org
  • Bell Street Chapel (Unitarian Universalist), A Welcoming congregation: Rev. Jose Ballester, Minister. 5 Bell St., Prov., 273-5678, www.bellstreetchapel.org.
  • BeneficentCongregational Church (UCC), in the heart of Providence at 300 Weybosset St.  An Open & Affirming congregation since 2001.  Visit us Sundays at 10 a.m. or on the Web at www.beneficentchurch.org.  Co-Pastors Todd & Nicole Yonkman, 331-9844.
  • CalvaryEpiscopal Church, Open and welcoming. 158 Broad St., Burrilville, RI. 568-3888.www.calvaryepiscopal.us.email, calvary125@aol.com.
  • CentralCongregational Church (UCC) where we believe God is still speaking.  Services Sunday, 10:30 a.m.  We welcome all.  296 Angell St., East Side ofProvidence.  331-1960.  www.centralchurch.us.
  • ChanningMemorial Church, Unitarian Universalist, A Welcoming Congregation: 135 PelhamSt., Newport.. Call 846-0643 or visit www.channing.Newport.uua.org.
  • Church of theHoly Paraclete, Old Catholic. Coffee House Mass  atBrooklyn Coffee & Tea House every Sunday, 6 p.m. except Holy Days.  www.YourCatholicChurch.org.    Fr. Jakob (774) 888-8576
  • EpiscopalCathedral of Saint John: 271 N. Main St., Prov. 02903. Please call 331-4622.
  • EmmanuelEpiscopal Church. 120 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland RI 02864. 658-1506.
  • FirstCongregational Church in Bristol, an Open and Affirming Congregation.  281 High Street, Bristol.  Pastor Dan Randall, 253-7288.
  • FirstUnitarian Church: A Welcoming congregation at One Benevolent St., Prov.;421-7970.  Services Sunday 10:30a.m.
  • FirstUnitarian Church: 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA 02740. (508) 994-9686.
  • FirstUniversalist Society, Franklin, MA: UUA Welcoming congregation. Same-genderweddings..  262 Chestnut St. (508)528-5348. www.fusf.org. Email fusf@verizon.net
  • FoxboroUniversalist Church, Unitarian Universalist Association.  6 Bird St., Foxboro, MA 02035.  Pastor Katie Lawson, 508-543-4002.  Welcoming congregation, marriageceremonies.  www.uufoxborough.org
  • GraceEpiscopal Church in Providence, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence.  331-3225.
  • ImmanuelLutheran 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 GodCommunity: Christian, inclusive religious order. If you feel called, pleasevisit our  Web site: www.mgc.org.
  • MurrayUnitarian 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
  • NewmanCongregational Church,  Open &Affirming.  100 Newman Ave.,Rumford, RI.  4311-4742.
  • NewportCongregational Church: UCC. Rev. Hayes & Rev. Baker. Open & Affirming.73 Pelham St., Newport. 849-2238 or nccucc@newportcongregationalchurch.org.
  • Park PlaceCongregational Church, 71 Park Pl., Pawtucket, 726-2800.
  • PilgrimLutheran Church, an inclusive congregation:  1817 Warwick Ave., Warwick.  739-2937
  • PilgrimUnited Church of Christ. Open and affirming. 635 Purchase St., New Bedford.508-997-5684.
  • RiversideChurch (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. FrancisCity Ministry at the Church of St. Mary, 535 Broadway, Prov., Fr. Frank Sevola;Rene Perreault, Dir. of Pastoral Ministry, 353-1422
  • St. JamesChurch: Episcopal, 474 Fruit Hill Ave., No. Prov. 353-2079.
  • St. Martin’sEpiscopal Church, 50 Orchard St. East side of Prov., 751-2141
  • St. Martin’sEpiscopal Church: County & River Sts., New Bedford, MA. (508) 994-8972,stmartins1887@aol.com.
  • St. Paul’sEpiscopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket.  728-4300. www.stpaulspawtucket.org
  • St. Paul’sChurch, 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..  Email.stpanda25@verizon.net.  www.stpetersandstandrews.org.
  • SeekonkCongregational Church: 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA. 02771, (508) 336-9355,Rev. Joy Utter, www.scc-ucc.com.
  • Temple AgudasAchim: GLBT-friendly, Reconstructionist cong. Rabbi Elyse Wechterman. 901 No.Main St., Attleboro, MA. (508) 222-2243 or www.agudasma.org.
  • TempleBeth-El: GLBT Welcoming. Rabbi Sarah E. Mack. 70 Orchard Ave., Prov., RI 02906.331-6070
  • TempleEmanu-El, Sessions St. & Morris Ave., Providence.  A welcoming Conservative congregation.  Rabbi Wayne Franklin, 331-1616.
  • TempleHabonim (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.
  • UnitarianSociety of Fairhaven (MA): 102 Green St., Fairhaven, MA 02719; (508) 992-7081.
  • UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of So. County: Am. Legion Hall, Post 39, 1958Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, RI; 783-4170 or Val 789-7282.www.uusouthcountyri.org.
  • United Churchof Christ: Coalition for LGBT Concerns. 13 Steven Circle, S. Kingstown, RI02883, Ray Bradley at 782-3871.
  • WestminsterUnitarian/Universalist Church: 1395 Nooseneck Rd, Coventry, RI 884-5933
Social Organizations

  • Atheists/Agnostics:  RI Atheist Society – “Working to keepChurch and State separate”  Welcomingall.  Meets 3rd Monday of the monthat an area restaurant for lively discussions among like-minded people.  For info:  www.RIatheist.net
  • BisexualResource Center: 29 Stanhope St., Boston, (617) 424-9595 or www.biresource.net.
  • BiversityBoston:  Mixed-sex socialnetwork.  Bi-monthly brunches andother social events. http://biversity.org.
  • Books on theQueer:  Monthly meetings at Bookson the Square,  471 Angell St.,Providence, 7.p.m.  E-Mailqueerbookclub@gmail.com
  • BostonBisexual Women’s Network:  Socialactivities including monthly brunches, coming out groups, and quarterlynewsletter Bi Woman.  Subscribe atwww.biwomenboston.org. 
  • Bears OceanState (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.
  • BridgewaterState College GLBT Alumni Group: email Kenneth Hayes (‘91) khayesbbc@msn.com orvisit www.bridgew.edu.
  • Cape andIslands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance (CIGYA)  (508) 778-7744.
  • CORISMA:  Gay and lesbian couples of RI andSoutheast MA.  Pot luckget-togethers for couples only. For info or to be added to email list write:corismainfo@comcast.net.   www.corismagroup.org
  • Defenders/Providence:Leather/Levi club, c/o PO Box 41153, Prov., RI 02940. Third Sun at 6 p.m.
  • Fall River’sRainbow Girls: private, moderated welcoming group for women in the Fall RiverArea. groups.yahoo.com/group/ Fall_River_Rainbow_Grrls.
  • Gay LesbianAlliance of Newport County Etc. (GLANCE): Social and entertainment events.E-mail glance1234@hotmail.com.
  • Gay DadsGroup: Meets monthly for socializing and support. E-mail serrel30@aol.com.
  • ImperialCourt of RI at Prov: Male, female, drag king & queen performers raise fundsfor local charities. Meetings 1st Mon of month, all welcome. PO Box 6583,Prov., RI 02904; www.icriprov.org.
  • Men’s CardGroup: New group in formation. E-mail johninprov@gmail.com or call John261-9715.
  • Mixed BordersGardening Group: Gardening and more! Monthly meetings, all welcome! For moreinformation: 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.
  • PawtuxetPride: GLBTQ folks & friends in Pawtuxet Village (Cranston and beyond). Allwelcome. Call Ed at 345-1264 or email EDZL@aol.com.
  • PhilosophyConnection: 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 nonsingingvolunteers welcome. 484-7900 or www.provgmc.org.
  • RagingGrannies: Women of “a certain age” working toward a more peaceful, equitablesociety with song, humor & passion. Will sing for rallies & events.Email jlglass53@aol.com.
  • RI FeministResources Network: Free, online e-community in which you are invited to shareevents or highlights in your organization or just find out what’s going on inour “like-minded” communities. www.rifrn.net
  • RI LesbianSocial Club: social gatherings for women; email: heylari@yahoo.com or call272-2962.
  • RI ParentsPride: Gay parents socializing together with their children.  Contact Melanie, 464-2288 orsaphicangel120@yahoo.com
  • RI Pride: Parade& Festival, year-round events; Box 1082, Prov. RI 02901, office 180 AllensAve., Prov. 467-2130; info@PrideRI.com; www.PrideRI.com.
  • RI PrimeTimers. Social and networking group for gay and bisexual men 40 and older.  Meets 2nd Sundays.    www.riprimetimers.org
  • RI SkepticsSociety.  Yearning to talk withsomeone rational?  Meetings 4thSaturday at a Seekonk restaurant for refreshing discussion.   http://skeptics.meetup.com/133/
  • RI Women’sAssociation: Lesbian social group; age 21+; dances/events. Dorothy --467-0013.  www.RIWA.net
  • SEMASSMEN:Social group for GBQ men of S.E. Mass and RI to foster strongfriendships.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. Coffee nightThursdays  7 – 9 p.m.(508)672-0378; www.myspace.com/twistprogram.
  • UNISONG: Forunity through song. Non-performance monthly singing session. www.unisong.net orjlglass53@aol.com
  • VegOut RhodeIsland:  Social group for LGBTvegetarians, vegans and friends. Potlucks, VegOutings to restaurants, and other fun.  Visit www.meetup.com/vegout-ri
  • Yankee LambdaCar Club, Regional club for glbt people interested in vintage & specialtycars.  www.yankeelcc.com,sisherwood@aol.com.
Sports

  • PRIDESPORTSBOSTON:  Network of twenty+ gay sportsleagues/teams in Boston area: www.pridesportsboston.com 617-937-5858
  • Gay sports inBoston and beyond: www.gaysports.com.  Emailinfo@gaysports.com.
  • BASKETBALL:Boston Gay Basketball League: www.bgbl.com or (617) 937-5858 Ext. 2.  
  • BOWLING: RIGALA: 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’sDuckpin bowling league, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., Proceeds benefit AIDS causes.  Town Hall Lanes, Johnston.  www.BGALBowling.com.   Frank Ferri 831-6940.www.townhalllanes.com.
  • Bowling: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: BeanTown Soft Tips Darts League www.bsdl.org.
  • FLAGFOOTBALL: FLAG (For Lesbians and Gays) Football www.flagflagfootball.com, (617)937-5858 Ext. 4.
  • RI/S.E. MAFlag Football.  Sats. 10 a.m.  All levels and genders.   mbs1994ever@yahoo.com
  • GOLF: Golf4Allwww.golf4all.net (617) 450-8682.
  • HOCKEY:Boston Pride Hockey www.bostonpridehockey.org (617) 937-5858 Ext. 7.
  • ICE HOCKEYfor WOMEN:  Gail Wickstrom  email gwick@kersur.net.
  • KICKBOXING orBOXING for WOMEN: Tues & Thurs evenings. Christina, 996-5425. www.rondeauskickboxing.com
  • OUTDOORS:Chiltern Mountain Club: outdoor recreation for men & women; Call617-869-7958 for newsletter; PO Box 390928, Cambridge, MA 02139;www.chiltern.org.   
  • ROWING:Boston Bay Blades www.bayblades.org/boston (617) 937-5858 Ext. 11.
  • RUGBY: BostonIronsides Rugby Football Club. www.bostonironsidesrfc.org.
  • RUNNING:Frontrunners Rhode Island: Brian 751-7643, bripm@cox.net; Frontrunners Bostonwww.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. Newplayers and boosters always welcome. 323-6642 or rcsl_commish@cox.net. Visit www.providencesoftball.org
  • BeantownSoftball League: (617) 937-5858, Ext. 1, www.beantownsoftball.com.
  • SQUASH:Boston Boasts www.bostonboasts.com
  • SWIMMING:LANES (Liquid Assets New England Swim-Team); www.swim-lanes.org; (617) 937-5858Ext. 9.
  • TENNIS-4-Allwww.tennis4all.org.
  • VOLLEYBALL:Cambridge Boston Volleyball Assoc. www.GayVolleyball.net, (617) 633-2180
  • WRESTLING:East Coast Wrestling Club www.eastcoastwrestlingclub.org, email ecwc@juno.com,(401)467-6737 or (617)937-5858 Ext. 6
Students & Youth

  • BristolCommunity College PRIDE: contact Fred Rocco (508) 678-2811 Ext. 2379; BCC-G209,777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA 02720.
  • BrownUniversity Queer Alliance:  umbrella org. for groups. 863-3062.  www.queer.brown.edu
  • BrownUniversity Grad Student - Med Student - Staff LGBTQ Association:queer-med-grad-members@queer.brown.edu
  • BrownUniversity Staff LGBTQ Assn.  callLGBT Resource Center:  863-3062
  • BrownUniversity LGBTQ Resource Center: lgbta@brown.edu;  863-3062,e-mail lgbtq@brown.edu
  • Bryant Pride:Bryant College Gay/Lesbian/ Bisexual Student Association. 232-6389.
  • CCRI TriangleAlliance: Informal student GLBQT group, 400 East Ave., Warwick. Call 825-1125or www.ccri.cc.ri.edu/triangle.
  • COLAGE.Support for children of LGBT Parents. rhodeisland@colage.org;http://www.myspace.com/colage_ri. 331-9844.
  • FitchburgState College GLBT Alliance: social support group for students. One-in-Ten andFriends, 978-665-3164, sfranzemn@fsc.edu.
  • PeerListening Line/Fenway Community Health Ctr.: Boston. Youth-staffed hotline forGLBT youth; support, info and referrals. (617) 267-2535 or (800)-399-PEER, 5-10p.m. all week.
  • RIC RainbowAlliance: GLBT students at RI College, Fridays 12:30 --2 p.m, in Unity Centerin lower Donovan. Office in StudentUnion 425.ricrainbowalliance2007@yahoo.com. Phone 456--8121
  • SeaQuel:  Southeast Asian Queers United forEmpowerment 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) SlavinCenter, Providence College, Prov., RI 02918, E-mail mmccle07@providence.edu
  • TrevorHelpline.  The only nationwide,around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lgbt youth.  Also offers social networks.  866-4-U-TREVOR
  • The NextThing (TNT): political & support group for queer people of color at BrownUniv. Call Brown Queer Alliance, 863-3062.
  • University ofRI: OutRI: GLBTQ Center: Education, Advocacy and Support. Open to campus and community. Adams Hall, 1st floor, Room 111. Andrew Winters, andrew@uri.edu 874-2894Web site: www.uri.edu/glbt. Email: Andrew@uri.edu.
  • Youth PrideInc./The Way Out: Support, education & advocacy for LGBTQQ young peopleages 13-23.Drop-in center at 171 Chestnut St., Prov. 02903; M-F noon-8 p.m. TheWay Out support group meets Thurs., 4-6 p.m. Call 421-5626 or emailJames@youthpride-ri.org  Web:www.youthpride-ri.org.
Support Groups & Social Services

  • AdoptionOptions: Non-sectarian help for lgbt and straight adoptions.  Betsy Alper, Jewish Family Service, 959No. Main St., Providence. 331-54337.
  • Fosterparents needed.  Stipend,assistance, training provided by Family Resources Community Action.  766-0900 X1213.
  • Fosterparents needed, for newborn to age six. www.childrensfriendri.org.  276-4318
  • Foster parents sought: training, stipend, support provided for nurturing families.  Gil Wright, Family Service of RI,331-1350 Ext. 3305
  • Behavioral health outpatient services in Fall River area, inclusive of lgbt:  S.T.E.P. (508-)235-1012;T.W.I.S.T.  (508) 672-0378 
  • Catholic Parents Outreach: Always Our Children, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Sacred Heart Convent, 395Chestnut St., Springfield, MA. Call Ann, (413) 736-6803.
  • COLAGE (Children of Gays) A national  movement of people with one or more lgbt parents.  Social justice, education &advocacy.   Meets 3rd Saturdayof the month, Beneficent Church(331-9844), 300 Weybosset St., Providence.   Jamie Pease,rhodeisland@colage.org. www.myspace.com/colage_ri
  • Compass:  FTM trans info,support and social group, meets near Boston First Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.    EmailCompassftm@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, courtadvocacy, counseling, safe home, info for women and men in abusive orcontrolling, LGBT or straight relationships. 24 hour free and confidentialhelpline. 782-3990.
  • Female-to-Male Support Group: Transgender peer support, information, social group.  For those who identify somewhere on thetrans-masculine spectrum.  Regularmeetings.  Visitwww.SNE_FTM@yahoo.com
  • Gay/Bi/Lesbian Coming Out support Group.  Facilitated meetings, social events.  tjfronczak@aol.com.  Fee applies
  • Gay Fathers of Greater Boston: support:  E-Mail outreach@gayfathersboston.org.www.gayfathersboston.org.
  • Gay Fathers Support Group in RI. Tom Fronczak, 431-2953.  Fee applies.
  • GayLab for Healthy Relationships: Learning & practicing healthy waysto socialize in safe, non-judgmental environment in LGBT community.www.gaylab.org. Email info@gaylab.org.   James, 781-762-6629
  • 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.  Visit www.tomfronczak.com.
  • Gay Officers Action League /New England (GOAL NE), gay/lesbian/bisexuallaw enforcement officers, sworn & civilian. Fire, rescue and publiclyemployed 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. CallTom/Mike, 369-9448 or www.gayshare.org; Info@gayshare.org.
  • Helpline for lgbt Youth: Trevor Helpline, call 24/7 for crisis and suicide prevention.  Also social networks.   866-4-U-Trevor
  • HIV+ Gay Men’s Support Group at AIDS Care Ocean State, 18 Parkis Ave.,Prov., RI.  521-3603.  Refreshments served. New members shouldcall Scott:  640-3108
  • Intimacy Between Men: Social support group for gay/bi men focusing onissues of intimacy and relationship. Led by Tom Fronczak LICSW call 431-2953 oremail TJFronczak@aol.com.  Feeapplies.
  • Lesbian Moms of South. NE: discussion, support and activity list forlesbian mothers.   www.topica.com/lists/LMOSNE or ForADancer63@aol.com.
  • LifeLines RI:  Fortransgender, genderqueer, intersex, etc. people.  Advocacy, support, education.  369-9680, or info@lifelinesri.org
  • Mantalk of S.E. Mass: social/discussions for gay/bi/curious men 18+.  Taunton every Thursday, and New Bedford 1st Wed. of themonth, 7 – 8:30 p.m.  Confidential.  Drug/alcohol-free.  Email mantalksouthcoast@yahoo.com
  • Nat. Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc./New England: works for fair andaccurate media coverage of LGBT issues, info@nlgja.org.
  • PFLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays: Greater Providence: FirstWednesdays, 6:45p.m. at Met School, 325 Public St., Providence. 751-7571;www.pflagprovidence.org; pflagprovidence@verizon.net;   South/Central RI:. www.pflagscri.org, 219-0265, epbonetti@cox.net;  East Bay RI: Second Thursday, 7:00 p.m., BarringtonCongregational Church, 461 Old County Rd., Barrington, 345-7291.Edyszlewski@cox.net. Directions: www.bccucc.org; Fall River: First Wednesday,7-9 p.m., Durfee High School, Rm. 101, 360 Elsbree St. Emailzemawoman@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. Straight Spousesupport group: (508) 8962620; Transgendered Group: Second Wed. at Winslow House, 7 –9 p.m. (508) 362-4435
  • RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence: info at 467-9940; 24 hr.helpline, (800) 494-8100.
  • Samaritans: 24-hour hotline for suicidal, lonely, despairing, depressed.(800) 365-4044 (RI only), 272-4044; www.samaritansri.org.
  • Sojourner House: Support, advocacy, info for people in abusive same-sexrelationships. Call Jenn at 861-6191 M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We DON’T useCaller ID; calls are blocked for safety.
  • Straight Spouse Support: RIKate6129@yahoo.com.
  • Straight Spouses Group: Visit www.StraightSpouse.org. for info on groups and online support.
  • Transgender Support Group: Cape Cod (508) 362-4435
  • Trans Partners New England:  Professionally led group for loved ones of trans people. Regular meetings. molly.lifelines@gmail.com
  • TransYouth Family Allies: Support for gender-variant and transgenderchildren ages 3-18. Info@imatyfa.org. www.imatyfa.org.
  • Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) Growing organization toaddress the concerns of fair treatment of transgender veterans and active dutyservice members.  www.tavausa.org.
  • WomenCARES: HIV/domestic violence risk reduction. Free, confidential.Call Patricia at 861-6191 (Sojourner House), M-F, 9-5. Calls blocked forsafety.