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Theme-centered Support Groups

Let’s work through it together

Identity House peer support groups are typically an 8 week closed gathering of individuals who come together, overseen by two facilitators, to talk with one another about their experiences, struggles and challenges. A peer support group is a freeing experience, as these individuals realize “I am not alone,” and hope and trust grow between them.

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Current & Upcoming Groups

  • Wednesdays

    Transmasculine Support Group

    Starts Oct. 21, 2026

    This group is for trans men and transmasculine non-binary people to confidentially share experiences related to trans identity, in community with supportive peers. Potential topics include: navigating social and/or medical transition; navigating friendship, family and dating; identity, connection and isolation; gender dysphoria and euphoria. This group will be facilitated by a trans bi man, and a cis gay man with two trans children and discussion will be centered on the interest of the group members.

    We’ll meet virtually for 8 weeks on Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:30, from Wed. Oct. 21 through Dec. 16 (excluding Nov. 25 due to Thanksgiving).

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    Wednesdays

       

    Gay & Bi Men Coming Out Support Group

       

    Starts Oct. 21, 2026

       

    This an 8-week, closed support and discussion group welcoming gay and bisexual/pansexual men age 18 and up coming out at any stage, or who are exploring or questioning their sexual orientation. It’s a safe space to confidentially share experiences, fears, challenges, hopes and discuss how coming out, or reflection on sexual orientation, relates to identity and different areas of life. The group will be facilitated by two Identity House volunteer peer counselors. Discussion is largely self-led by participants, with topics that may include: coming out to partners, family, friends, and colleagues; labels; homophobia (internalized & external); social norms & masculinity; dating & relationships; sexual pleasure & health; religion; isolation & community; and other topics of interest to the group.

    The group meets once a week for 8 weeks, on Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00pm Eastern Time, Oct. 21 through Dec. 16, 2026 (we will not meet Thanksgiving week). We will meet in person in lower Manhattan at a location to be announced.

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    • Past Group Topics

    • Lesbians’ Coming Out
    • Gay Men’s Coming Out
    • Queer Connections
    • Trans/Non-Binary Support
    • Gender Exploration
    • Bisexual & Pansexual
    • GBTQ Men of Color
    • Consensual Non-Monogamy
    • Queer Aging and Midlife
    • Queer Dating

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    I felt welcomed and safe. I was not judged about the things I shared or when I did not feel comfortable sharing. I was very, very grateful to be in a space like that.

    Lesbian Coming Out Group Member

    Being able to bear witness to the struggles and fears of other men coming to terms with their identities in some way, and noticing the ways in which we were different and similar, was very helpful. I always felt very accepted and happier at the end of the session.

    Gay Men Coming Out Group Member

    The group helped me in taking steps forward and get some courage to be able to express and not feel ashamed of who I am

    Gender Exploration Group Member

    The Group was the best way I found to share my story about realizing I was gay and my process of coming out with others who are struggling.

    Lesbian Coming Out Group Member