LGBTQIA+ Support Meetings

Marion County Residents – Local, Regional & Online

Marion County does not currently have a verified recurring LGBTQIA+ peer support group. However, residents have access to several excellent regional organizations and free virtual support meetings throughout Illinois.

NAMI Illinois – LGBTQ+ Peer Support

Phone: 217-522-1403

Website: https://www.namiillinois.org

Calendar: https://namiillinois.org/calendar

Services

• LGBTQ+ peer support groups

• Mental health support

• Family support

• Young adult groups

• Recovery support

• Virtual meetings throughout Illinois

Notes: Virtual LGBTQ+ support groups are offered through participating NAMI Illinois affiliates and are open to Illinois residents. Registration is required.

The Trevor Project

Phone: Call or Text 988, then select the LGBTQ+ option (when available), or use the website chat.

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Services

• TrevorSpace online community (ages 13–24)

• Crisis chat

• Text support

• Suicide prevention

• Coming-out resources

• Identity support

• Family resources

PFLAG

Website: https://pflag.org/findachapter

Services

• Parent support

• Family support

• LGBTQIA+ peer support

• Educational programs

• Virtual meetings

• Community resources

Closest Chapters

• Belleville

• O'Fallon

• St. Louis

Center on Halsted

Phone: 773-472-6469

Website: https://www.centeronhalsted.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth groups

• Transgender support

• Nonbinary support

• Parent support

• Senior programs

• Counseling

• Health services

• Community events

Notes: Many programs are available virtually, while others are offered in person.

Equality Illinois

Phone: 773-477-7173

Website: https://www.equalityillinois.us

Services

• Community events

• Advocacy

• Education

• Leadership development

• Resource referrals

• Statewide networking

LGBTQIA+ Recovery Meetings

SMART Recovery

Website: https://smartrecovery.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-affirming meetings

• Family & Friends meetings

• Addiction recovery

• Mental wellness tools

• Online meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Website: https://aa-intergroup.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-friendly meetings

• Virtual meetings

• Peer recovery support

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Website: https://virtual-na.org

Services

• LGBTQ+-friendly meetings

• Online recovery meetings

• Peer support

Recovery Dharma

Website: https://recoverydharma.org

Services

• Meditation-based recovery

• LGBTQ+-inclusive meetings

• Online support

Transgender & Nonbinary Support

Point of Pride

Website: https://www.pointofpride.org

Services

• Peer support

• Resource navigation

• Gender-affirming care resources

• Community support

Gender Spectrum

Website: https://genderspectrum.org

Services

• Youth support groups

• Parent support groups

• Family education

• Online community

LGBTQIA+ Grief & Family Support

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Phone: 800-944-4773

Website: https://www.postpartum.net

Services

• LGBTQIA+ parent support

• Pregnancy loss support

• Pregnancy after loss

• Perinatal mental health support

• Weekly virtual meetings

The Dougy Center

Phone: 503-775-5683

Website: https://www.dougy.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+-inclusive youth grief support

• Family grief resources

• Children's grief education

• Online resources

Regional In-Person Support (Closest to Marion County)

The Phoenix Center – Springfield

Phone: 217-528-5253

Website: https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org

Services

• LGBTQIA+ youth groups

• Young adult groups

• Recovery groups

• Counseling

• Family support

• Transgender support

• Community events

• Peer support groups

Notes: One of the closest comprehensive LGBTQIA+ community centers serving Central Illinois.

Metro East Pride

Website: https://metroeastpride.org

Services

• Community events

• Pride celebrations

• Resource fairs

• Referrals to local LGBTQIA+ organizations

St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)

Website: https://www.stlqueersupport.org

Services

• Peer support

• Resource referrals

• Community connections

• Information for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families