Monthly Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of Every Month

PFLAG started as a group of parents meeting together to find ways of understanding and supporting their LGBT children. Our monthly meetings are still the heart of what we do. You will find tremendous acceptance, understanding, information, resources and support at a PFLAG meeting, and we encourage you to take advantage of them. For many of us, healing and hope began at our first meeting.

Directions and Map for PFLAG LA Meetings

What are PFLAG LA meetings like?

The doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting begins at 7:30. After a brief introduction, the meeting leader, a PFLAG board member, will organize those attending into small groups. In this more intimate setting, run by a trained facilitator, participants can share what’s on their minds in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, or simply listen. Strict confidentiality is observed. At most meetings, these rap groups are followed by refreshments and a speaker. The Los Angeles area is fortunate to have many academic, professional, and philanthropic LGBT organizations. Speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds and speak on topics that have included, but are not limited to, anthropology, psychology, biology, safe schools, equity for LGBT persons and their families, gay youth, and many others.

Who comes to PFLAG meetings?

PFLAG LA is not a political or a religious group (in spite of the fact that we meet in a Methodist church).Our members and participants include people from diverse ethnic, religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds.We are young, middle aged, and seniors.  We are lesbian, gay, straight, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning. Sometimes, parents and children come together, on occasion with all of the siblings. Sometimes, LGBT persons come with their partners. Parents come together or singly. Often people bring a friend for support. The straight spouses and children of LGBT persons can find understanding and assistance at PFLAG meetings. Everyone is welcome.

Are there other PFLAG meetings in the greater Los Angeles area?

Yes, we’re proud to say that there are many. Below is a list of PFLAG chapters with meeting times, places, contact information, and links to Web sites where possible.

Find a PFLAG Chapter