The LGBT Resource Center (a separate entity from the QSU) was founded in 2001 and is supported by the Office of the Dean of Students and the Serpentine Society. The Resource Center is open and staffed daily during the fall and spring academic semesters from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. It is located on the fourth floor of Newcomb Hall at Room 435. The Resource Center coordinates a set of confidential social and support groups every year. As of Fall 2004, the groups were: Queer Grads, for graduate students; Greek Men' s Club, a confidential group for fraternity men; i.kon.tact, for individuals who identify as transgender, transsexual, or genderqueer; and Queer People of Color. Please contact the Resource Center or check their calendar for more details about their current offerings.
Queer and Allied Activism (QuAA), a CIO started in 2005, seeks to address grievances of the Queer community through tactics of direct action, education about queer issues and political lobbying. QuAA aims to increase visibility of queer people, foster dialogue about queer issues, and promote acceptance and awareness of queer people within the University, State, Federal, and International communities.
The Serpentine Society is the LGBT alumni organization at UVA.
CAPS (Student Health) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Support Group meets weekly and offers members the opportunity to share experiences and provide mutual support. It allows them to work through a variety of developmental and interpersonal issues (e.g. decisions related to coming out, developing and managing relationships, talking with parents, assessing personal growth). Participants not only discover ways in which they can improve the quality of their own lives as gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, but they also learn ways in which they can have a positive impact on the communities in which they live. Those interested in the group go through an initial confidential individual assessment in order to insure the group's appropriateness for them. All who join the group promise to follow guidelines related to group process and confidentiality. Contact William Anderson, wha@virginia.edu.
Speaker's Bureau consists of LGBT and allied students, faculty, staff, and community members who volunteer their time to educate the University community about LGBT issues. The Speaker's Bureau presents in an open Q&A panel format that allows for a great deal of interaction between the audience and the members of the panel. We have presented in classrooms, residence halls, Greek organizations, diversity workshops and retreats.
UVA Pride is the LGBT Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Organization, and maintains a list of professors who can serve as resources.
Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Charlottesville chapter is currently coordinated by Mary Rodriguez, momhoo@aol.com.
Out Youth of the Blue Ridge is a Charlottesville group for LGBTQ individuals under the age of 21.
Club 216 is our local gay owned and operated night club.
MPower is a peer led program, for young gay, bisexual and questioning young men in Charlottesville and the Shenandoah Valley. The goal is to spread the word about safer sex through peer led workshops and fun social gatherings. For more information contact MPower@aidsservices.org at the Charlottesville AIDS/HIV Services Group.
HELP Line provides confidential, anonymous conversation 24/7 during the academic year with volunteers trained to discuss sexuality, depression, adjustment to college, and other life issues. Referrals to long-term assistance are provided. Call HELP Line at 434-295-TALK.
HRC Coming Out Project: "If you are questioning whether you really need to come out to others, remember that it is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself. It is also a powerful thing you can do for others, as public opinion shows that people who know someone gay are more likely to support our quest for equality. Coming out may be one step in your life but it contributes to a giant leap for all GLBT people, today and in the future."
Dignity/Integrity Charlottesville is a social and support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual Catholics and Episcopalians. To contact Dignity/Integrity, write P.O. Box 3670, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Metropolitan Community Church in Charlottesville is an open community which affirms and proclaims the spiritual birthright of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. Worship service is held every Sunday at 6:00 pm at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, 717 Rugby Road in Charlottesville. Potluck is held after the first service of each month. MCC Charlottesville's pastor is Karen Dickman. For more information call 979-5206.
LGBT Havurah: Enjoy Shabbat dinner once a month as a member of Charlottesville's LGBT Havurah. Dinners are usually the last Friday of the month, although that is not set in stone. For more information, contact Claire at cnk2r@virginia.edu.