PFLAG Resources
Resources
LGBTQIA+ Terms
What do all of the letters stand for in LGBTQIA+? You can find a list of vocabulary and terms.
National Surveys of LGBTQ youth
The Human Rights Campaign 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report, GLSEN 2017 National School Climate Survey, and the GA State Snapshot of School Climate
Mental Health Resources
Are you searching for a mental health therapist for yourself, a family member, or a child/teen? Find a list of self-identified therapists who work with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Educational Resources
Find a list of helpful resources that apply to educational institutions. This information will be relevant for parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, counselors, etc who are interested to learn about policies and procedures affecting LGBTQ students in K-12 schools. In addition, resources for making your school more LGBTQ inclusive are listed.
Medical Resources
We are fortunate to have resources for medical care within the surrounding area which is LGBTQ+ inclusive for all individuals.
Local Partner Organizations
Athens Pride & Queer Collective
Athens Pride + Queer Collective is dedicated to the advancement of equity, affirmation, diversity, and wellness of queer populations in the greater Athens area by working with historically marginalized communities through outreach, social connection, education, and events.
Groups for Youth
See a list of local and online groups for LGBTQIA+ youth
LGBTQ+ Houses of Worship/Churches/Synagogues in the Athens GA area
Upcoming Events
January 29, 2023 (Sunday)
Happy to announce our monthly in person meetings will resume in January. We are set up to meet on January 29th Sunday afternoon for a special project.
Valentine’s Gift Bags for the local GSA clubs in our area
4:00-5:00 p.m. 1551 Jennings Mill Rd Suite 2200A Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Shayne Abelkop’s office)
Questions: pflagathensarea@gmail.com
January 26, 2023 (Thursday)
In partnership with Athens Pride Queer Collective, Pflag Athens Area will host a discussion circle during the LGBTQ+ youth group meeting time. We will meet separately from the youth group to have a free and open conversation between family members, parents, and LGBTQ+ allies. Mask wearing at your discretion.
6:30 First Presbyterian Church Downtown Athens, GA
185 E. Hancock Avenue (enter from the College Ave.