Local Support Resources

Dayton Gay Men's Chorus Chorus - rehearsals are held on Monday nights from 7 until 9:30 PM at St John’s Lutheran Church at the corner of 5th and Ludlow Streets in downtown Dayton. For more information or questions, e-mail info@daytongaymenschorus.org or visit their web page at www.DaytonGayMensChorus.com/.

Miami Valley Ohio Prime Timers - promotes in a supportive atmosphere, educational, cultural, and social activities for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Members meet the third Sunday of every month at a member's home or at one of the Five Rivers Metro Parks in the summer. A calendar of monthly and weekly activities, dates, times and locations as well as contact information is available at http://www.g-hosting.info/mvopt2/

Lesbian Dayton - is the place for Dayton's Lesbian community to find local events and resources. Lesbian Dayton organizes three social groups for lesbians who are comfortable being openly gay: Wine Group - Grapevine Gals is specifically geared to beginning wine drinkers (must be 21); Dine Out Lesbian Dayton - a group for non-smoking lesbian foodies of all ages; Theater Group - a group that goes out to movies at independent theaters and to local playhouse. See our web page at http://www.lesbiandayton.com// for details!!!!!!

Miami Valley Straight Spouse Support Group

The purpose of this local/regional group is to give support to straight spouses in a mixed orientation relationship. It is for anyone who is or has been married to a gay, bisexual or transgender person.

You do not have to be from this area to attend the meeting. I am really hoping to hear from those of you who have been questioning about support in the Ohio area. Please write me at dsrs2@juno.com

YouthFirst Greater Dayton - Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Christ Episcopal Church at 20 West First Street in Dayton, Ohio. Click here for a map.  Click here to visit their Website

Wright State University's Rainbow Alliance (LGBT Student Group): 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Union building, or call 775-5565 - Web site

The Rainbow Connectors: A spirituality and sexuality support group for the LGBT/SA (straight affirming); A support group whereby we will hear about each other’s journeys, a place to have open discussion for those who have questions surrounding spirituality and sexuality while enjoying excellent food and fellowship (each person is responsible for the cost of their meal): when meets every 2nd Saturday of each month — where: The Linden Grill—2702 Linden Ave. time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. contact: Phil Denison 750 4999 or Eternal Joy MCC 254 2087

Valley Gems (Transgender Group): Support group for transgender, transsexual, cross dresser, transvestite, F to M and M to F, and SO’s of these. For information either call 937-236-0477 after 6:00 p.m., ask for Holly or snail mail to; Valley Gems PO Box 24586 Huber Heights, OH 45424. website

Interweave, an informal discussion / support group for LGBT people & their allies, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St., Centerville. Each month the group focuses on a different topic. For more information, email mira2kl@netscape.net or call Joe at 296-1838.

Dayton Dolls (Dayton’s Out Lesbian Life Social) is a new social group for out lesbians in the Miami Valley. All ages welcome, but some events may be restricted to 18+ or 21+ for legal reasons. Singles, couples, parents - all welcome. Activities will be determined by members, but will likely include hikes, dinners, parties, games nights, theater/movie outings, nightclubs, college women’s sports events, BBQ’s and whatever else we dream up! To participate in the group: you need to be comfortable being "out," or comfortable being associated with out lesbians while in public, and you will need regular access to a personal email account. To join the group, send an email to DaytonDolls@gmail.com.

The Mu Crew A group for gay/bi guys ages 18-29 in the Dayton area. This group is involved in HIV prevention education, community service, social and supportive programs, educational discussion groups, sports, traveling and more. A program of ARC Ohio. Check out www.TheMuCrew.com for schedule of events, contact information and more!