Are you looking for a sense of community or family? Do you want to find people who share similar experiences and life? Then, find a support group with Bienestar! We would love to welcome you to one of our many weekly support groups held across all of our different center locations.
No matter how you may identify, we have a group of people who share similar experiences and are ready to provide you with a space of support and community. New people are always welcome to join any of our groups.
Some of our groups are focused on specific communities:
- Gay and Bisexual Men
- Transgender Women
- LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer) Youth
- People living with HIV/AIDS
- People dealing with Substance Abuse disorders
- Spanish-speaking LGBTQ people
If you want more information about our support groups, please contact the Bienestar center location nearest you by calling (866) 590-6411.
Our Current Support Groups:
Gay/Bisexual/Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY “De Ambiente” (in Spanish)
Mondays 7:30pm-9:00pm - HOLLYWOOD “De Ambiente” (in Spanish)
Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm - POMONA “De Ambiente” (in Spanish)
Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm - LONG BEACH “De Ambiente” (in Spanish)
Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm
HIV+ Individuals
- HOLLYWOOD “Grupo VIH+” (in Spanish)
Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm - POMONA “Grupo VIH+” (in Spanish)
Fridays 7:00pm-9:00pm - SAN FERNANDO VALLEY “Grupo VIH+” (in Spanish)
Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm - SOUTH LOS ANGELES “Grupo de Apoyo” (in Spanish)
Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm - SOUTH LOS ANGELES “Decisiones” (in Spanish)
Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm - ONLINE “Decisiones” (in Spanish)
Mondays 6:00pm-8:00pm
* Please note, for confidentiality reasons, to participate in the group you must contact first for Zoom log-in information and screening. (866) 590-6411 Ext. 406 or lborge@bienestar.org
Lesbians
- POMONA “Al Ritmo del Amor” with Jesús (in Spanish)
Fridays 7:00pm-9:00pm - SOUTH LOS ANGELES “Grupo LOVE” with Gloria (in Spanish)
Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm
LGBT+ General
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY “PFLAG” Parent Support Group for Families with LGBTQ Members (Spanish/English)
4th Friday of every month 7:00pm-9:00pm
Substance Use
- EAST LOS ANGELES Rehab Program, open group for Substance Abuse Prevention (in English)
Tuesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm - EAST LOS ANGELES “Narcotics Anonymous” for anyone who has issues with addiction (in English)
Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Transgender Women
- HOLLYWOOD “Transgeneros Unidas con Miranda” (in Spanish)
Wednesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm - HOLLYWOOD “VIDA” for HIV+ Transgender Women con Mia (in Spanish)
Fridays 4:00pm – 6:00pm - LONG BEACH “Transgeneros Unidas: Transformando Vidas con Camila y Vivian” (in Spanish)
Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm - POMONA “Transgeneros Unidas: Hermanas” (in Spanish)
Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm - SAN FERNANDO VALLEY “Transgeneros Unidas: Hermanas con Miranda” (in Spanish)
Mondays 4:00pm-6:00pm - SOUTH LOS ANGELES “Transgeneros Unidas: Transformando Vidas con Karla Thalia” (in Spanish)
Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm