Telephone Based Support Group for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Partner Abuse
In line with our efforts to keep everyone safe during this pandemic, our Support Groups are held via telephone conference call.
Are you looking for a space to connect with and get to know other LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse through sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
Support group gives survivors the opportunity to express themselves, honor their experiences, and develop community connections with other survivors at their own pace.
What is support group like?
Our support group is a safer space where LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse can show up as their whole selves.
- Phone-based: our groups are on the phone!
- Free and confidential
- Facilitated by 2 TNLR staff or volunteers
- No pre-determined agenda: we decide what we want to talk about together
Who is support group for?
The Network/La Red telephone support group specializes in serving adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender survivors of partner abuse. This group may fill in the gap for survivors who cannot attend an in-person support group for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to disability, illness, and geographic location, or the abuse itself.
How can support group help me?
Some survivors describe their experience of support group as “hearing their story come from someone else’s mouth.” In support group, we can connect with other LGBTQ+ survivors, learn from each other, offer mutual support, receive validation, ask questions, engage in general discussions, process thoughts and emotions, and share our experiences when and how we want to.
What types of group are offered?
We are currently offering 2 support groups:
- LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse group held in English
- LGBTQ+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) survivors of partner abuse group held in English
When is support group?
Our support groups are held 3 to 4 times per year. Each cycle is made up of 8 weekly calls. Groups are generally held during weekdays and the time of groups is determined according to participant and staff availability.
How do I get into support group?
If you are interested in participating in support group or have any questions, please call the TNLR Hotline at 800-832-1901. We’ll start with a conversation about your experiences of partner abuse, share our group guidelines, answer any questions you have, to make sure that the group feels like a good match for you and for us.
The Network/La Red does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.