PFLAG Long Island
About Us
Learn More About PFLAG Long Island
PFLAG Long Island is part of a national organization of parents, families, friends and allies united with the LGBTQ+ community to move equality forward. We have been supporting families and those in the community since 1990. Our meetings include gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons, as well as parents, allies and friends who all share their experiences. We provide an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender orientation, in a friendly, confidential and supportive environment.
Our meetings are open to all who need our support. Parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and of course any LGBTQ+ person. We are here for all of you!
Provide Support – PFLAG facilitates separate monthly in-person and online support groups for parents and allies of transgender folks. We also provide periodic programs for special topics and events.
Offer Education – Each month, as part of our support groups, we provide a different education topic relevant to the time of year (back-to-school, coming out, etc.). For the parents / allies of transgender folks, we provide a faith-based discussion one week, book club the next week, sharing our stories, and trans-specific education topics. We also do periodic special programs like suicide prevention training, name change clinic, and others.
Advocate – PFLAG strives to partner with other local and National organizations to educate key decision-makers about the issues that affect our loved ones and families, and to teach others how to use their voices to amplify our efforts toward a more equitable, and just world for the LGBTQ+ community.