Find a place where you can hear stories from people with similar experiences.
If you want to, share a bit about your own story as well.PFLAG support groups are open to everyone, at any stage in their journey, and are an opportunity to listen to others and have others listen to you without judgement.
FAMILY/FRIENDS/ALLIES Discussion group (18 and older)
PFLAG conducts a discussion group meetings every month in the Athens, GA area. Meetings are FREE to attend. All are welcome – lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and parents, families, and straight allies are invited. You are also welcome to bring someone who can support you – a spouse, relative, friend, or neighbor. This meeting is 18 and older.
Who Should Attend
Parents, family, and friends who are dealing with the news of a loved one coming out, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people are all encouraged to attend our support group meetings. If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and would like to come out to your family and friends and are looking for ways to come out, this is an excellent place to get support and ideas that have worked for others. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG.
YOUNG ADULT Discussion group (18-30’s)
PFLAG conducts a discussion group meeting every month in the Athens, GA area for young adults. Meetings are free to attend.

Walk in the Pride Parade with PFLAG Athens
June 6th, 2026
Line up at 3:45-4:00
Parade starts at 5:00
Give out PFLAG swag to parade spectators
All are welcome, LGBTQ+ individuals, family members, allies, community members, kids/teens (with a parent), etc.
You DO NOT have to be a dues paying member. There is no charge to participate.
Wave and smile to show your pride and support to those in the LGBTQ+ community!
May 28, 2026 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group (in partnership with Athens Pride + Queer Collective). We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.

April 23, 2026 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group (in partnership with Athens Pride + Queer Collective). We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.
March 26, 2026 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group (in partnership with Athens Pride + Queer Collective). We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.

February 26, 2026 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.

January 22, 2026 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.


October 23 2025 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults (18 yrs.-30), and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.
The young adult group encourages participants to come dressed in costumes for Halloween or take a risk and come dressed in a new way for you.
These are our last groups for the 2025 year. We are not hosting groups during November or December for holiday breaks. If we decide to have a pop-up get-together, we will send the word out.


September 25, 2025 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults, and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.

August 28, 2025 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please complete our form to receive information about location!
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, PFLAG Athens Area will host three different groups- 1) Parents/Allies/Community Members, 2) LGBTQIA+ Young Adults, and 3) LGBTQIA+ youth group. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, individuals, and LGBTQ+ allies. All are welcome, especially those new to PFLAG. No fee to attend.
**Special Guest, Faith Byer and others from Project Safe will be talking to the youth group and the young adult groups this month about healthy relationships**

