Explore issues of intimacy, trust & communication. Sponsored by Operation Concern. Call 626-7000 V/TTY.

Adoptees, Birth Parents & Adoptive Parents support groups meet throughout the Bay Area. For info/locations contact Post Adoption Center for Education & Research (PACER) (510) 935-6622.

Affordable counseling by lesbian and gay identified therapists. HIV related counseling and psychiatric treatment. Issue focused therapy groups. Located near downtown San Jose. Contact Andrea (408) 292-9353.

After School Support Group for lesbian, bisexual, queer & questioning adolescent girls and young women (ages 14-18).

The Alternative Family Project provides low-fee family counseling, groups, forums, social events and referrals for families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered members. (415) 566-5683 or http://www.SFSU.edu/~counsel.

Bereavement Network Resources of Sacramento, Inc. provides education/support to those dealing with loss from death through its Bereavement Outreach program. Donations welcomed. Provides referral to all bereavement support groups in Sacramento area.

A Rap and Social Group for Bisexual Men and Women - A safe space where bisexual people and people questioning their sexuality can explore these issues.

Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center Northern California's largest lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community center. Classes, workshops, sports, support groups, addiction outreach, meeting space, volunteer resources and youth programs. Over 140 events monthly. Home to Sisterspirit Bookstore, Moonstruck Library and Archives and Lavender Liquids Espresso Bar.

Birthways offers classes in childbirth, infant CPR, newborn care and breast feeding as well as support groups for parents. Information/referrals about all aspects of birth and parenting.

Multi-racial and multi-cultural organization committed to fostering supportive environments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome.

Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, in north Berkeley. For patients, family, survivors. No on turned away for lack of funds. Call Jan at (510) 845-9055 for more info.

Centre For Living With Dying provides emotional support to individuals and families facing life threatening illness or the trauma of having a loved-one die. We serve clients 5 years though adulthood.

Serving individuals, couples, families, groups; all ages, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation. Fee based on income. Relationships, communication, co-dependency, spirituality, grief & loss, loneliness, etc.

Sponsored by Operation Concern. Meets Thur. eves. 7.30-9 pm. Open to all women who are questioning their sexual orientation. Info Lynne (415) 626-7000 ext. 412.

Coming out support group for those new to the lesbian and gay community or dealing with coming out to family or at work. Sat. 12.30-2 pm at Billy DeFrank Community Center (408) 293-AGAY.

Coming Out Support & Resources Group sponsored by Spectrum. Women & men of all ages who are new to a gay , lesbian or bisexual identity or who are questioning their sexual orientation. Safe, welcoming pace. Materials about Bay Area resources provided. Kenny (415) 457-1115 ext. 213 or Nancy ext. 206.

Coping with Multiple Loss support group sponsored by Visiting Nurses & Hospice of SF. Contact (415) 750-4404 ext. 21680.

Diabetic Support Group for lesbian, gay, bisexual diabetics. Get support, share interests. Group focused on lesbian, bisexual & gay diabetics in the Eastbay and SF, call (510) 865-2933.

Disabled Lesbian Group for women with physical disabilities, hidden disabilities, chronic illness & chronic pain. Wed. & Thur. at Operation Concern.

Join other gay men of all ages for a weekly support group: Mon. 7:45-9:50 (3-5 groups; 50-100 men, subjects announced), Tues. 8-9:50 pm (single group).

Eastbay PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) meet 4th Tues. of each month, and welcomes gay, lesbians & bisexual persons for safe, confidential sharing & support on family issues. Betty (510) 547-4657 or Peggy (510) 524-8911.

Since 1971, we've provided careful, confidential referrals to women psychotherapists in the East Bay. We refer individuals, couples and families - no groups. Sliding scale fees, insurance.

Small, leaderless group meets Thur. 7.30-9 pm for mutual support & personal growth. Topics: relationships, intimacy, negative HIV status, career changes, etc. Contact Jim (415) 351-1224 or John (510) 531-5754.

Former Jehovah's Witnesses Group that understands the special issues that gay or bi ex-JW's face. For more info call Steve (415) 381-3648. Partners, friends, etc. of JW's are also welcome.

Gay men with impotence problems support group. Free. Call Roy at (510) 452-4365.

Gay Men's Coming Out drop-in group sponsored by Operation Concern meets Tues. 5:15-6:15 pm, 1853 Market St., SF. Facilitated by Kirk Ninman.

Are you a gay man with a physical/hidden disability? Isolated & in need of support/therapy? Call (415)626-7000 v/tty. Group held at Operation Concern, 1853 Market St., SF.

Self-facilitated support group for lesbians dealing with the death of a loved one. Groups meets weekly. Jasmine (510) 843-5615.

Headache Support Group meets twice a month in SF. Sliding scale, $0-20. Call Judy, at (415) 459-5839.

In The 20's rap group for lesbian & bisexual women 20-29 years old. Sundays 6-7.30 pm

Incest Survivors Anonymous (ISA) has several regular weekly women only meetings in the East Bay. Please call (510) 841-0585 for days, times and locations.

Affordable counseling that is sensitive to needs of all lesbians, gays, bisexuals & family members. Individuals, couples, families, support groups & workshops.

Lambda Project, Hayward Support services for Queer youth or young adults and their friends. Activities, events, & confidential individual/group discussions held in a safe drug/alcohol free space. Info: Ken (510) 247-8200.

"Pride and Prejudice": What they don't teach you in school! Youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender questioning youth. Tuesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Lesbian Mediation Group meets Sun. 10-11 am for info Cheryl (510) 653-7374.

Lesbian MidLife Support Group meets once a month on Sun. night, free. Discuss menopause, self-image, health issues, older workers, body image, new lifestyles & financial planning. Info/location: (415) 252-9073.

Lesbian With Cancer Eastbay support group offers mutual support and information sharing. Informal, free, unfacilitated. Not a therapy group. Group makes every effort to meet all members' physical accessibility needs. Linda (510) 482-0635.

Lesbian With Cancer Support Groups offered by Women's Cancer Resource Center (2nd & 4th Thur.,7-8.30 pm in Berkeley). For info call (510) 548-WCRC.

Men's Group meets Thur. eves in Palo Alto for social/support. Heterosexual, bisexual & gay men are welcome. Write PO Box 1153, Palo Alto 94301.

Weekly support & social group. Wed. 8:00-9:50 pm.

Gay Men's Support Group meets Mondays, 7.30-9 pm at Pacific Center/Walnut Creek (510) 939-7711.

MBLGA Men's Group, 411 Eshelman Hall, University of California, Berkeley, 94720 - The Men's Rap Group and the Men's Social each meet weekly.

MBLGA Women's Groups, a rap/support group and social group, for lesbians, bisexual, and questioning women - weekly. Open to members and friends of the University of California community.

McAuley Neuropsychiatric Institute at St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center in SF offers a number of psychotherapy groups for individuals & couples. Weekly meetings, SL fee. For info or to register: (415) 750-5603.

Men - Have You Abused Your Lover? Feeling ashamed, afraid or angry about having been violent with the man you love most? MOVE offers help for gay & bisexual men who batter. See Incest & Battery section for details.

The Multicultural Bisexual Lesbian Gay Alliance - group for sexual minorities at UC Berkeley. Many rap, social, and support groups, resource and referral information, publishes a weekly newsletter, among other activities.

A support group for friends, partners, and family of addicts and drug- abusers. Weekly Saturday meetings are in the Castro area.

Support/rap group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youth 20 and under. Male/female co-facilitators. Tuesdays 6:30-3:00pm.

Out on the Island is an organization for and about gay, lesbian and bisexual Alamedans and their supporters. We are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the general community, mobilizing for political action and creating a visible, active, and safe community. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Buena Vista Methodist Church, 2311 Buena Vista Ave. Alameda. (510) 337-1300 or fax: (510) 337-0391.

Peninsula PFLAG Monthly support group for parents & friends of lesbians and gays.

Personal Support Group for Midlife Lesbians, sponsored by Options for Women Over 40. Focus on personal issues: midlife transition, sex, relationships, health, aging, change.

Project Eden: Community counseling agency. Sliding-scale fee psychotherapy as well as the Lambda Youth Group. Lesbian and gay outpatient chemical dependency treatment. Southern Alameda county.

Psychic Horizons, a mediation that works! 7 week classes, $175. For more information call (415) 346-7906. Psychic Horizons at 2240 Geary Blvd. (near Divisadero) SF, Ca. 94115.

RECAP, peer facilitated support group for men restoring foreskins. Information/help provided. Meetings held 1st Sunday/month. 1-3 pm, room 106 150 Eureka St., SF. Call (510) 827-4077, FAX (510) 827-4119.

Safe, accessible group where paras and quads can share "the tough stuff". Network, share support.

Services for Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Their Families. Kavod means respect in Hebrew. Counseling sensitive to the needs of all lesbians, gays, bisexuals and families. Adjusted fees available. Special outreach to parents and Jewish community. Call Kavod (Jewish Family Service) at (408) 399-2202.

Monthly support group for parents & family of lesbians & gays meets at St. Francis Lutheran Church, 152 Church St. at Market, SF, every 2nd Sun. of the month. Gay & lesbian community members are also welcome.

Slightly Older Lesbian Support Group for lesbians over 30. Rap group meets 7:30-9:45pm Thur. at Pacific Center, 2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Long-running group.

Drop-in, peer-facilitated group meets Mon. at 7 pm Billy Defrank Community Center (408) 293-AGAY.

Southbay Men's Support/Rap Group meets Thur. at 7.30 pm at Billy DeFrank Community Center. (408) 293-AGAY.

Spouses of Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Persons Support Group meets 4th Tues. of each month at St. John's Presbyterian Church, College Ave. at Garber, Berkeley. 7:30 pm. Info: Amity Buxton, (510) 525-0200.

St. Vincent De Paul Riley Center Community Office: Services for battered women. See Incest & Battery.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program - Assessment, education, early intervention and support through group and individual counseling to women concerned about their use of alcohol and other drugs.

Support Group for Lesbian and Gay Partners of Persons with MS. Call Adrienne (415) 759-7517 for info.

Support group for partners of: Incest Survivors, Ritual Abuse Survivors, Multiples. Safe place to meet to share feelings of frustration and accomplishment. Candor welcome. A place to talk and listen. Tuesdays, 8pm.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) has many regular meetings for women only, men only, and mixed groups in the East Bay. Please call (510) 841-0585 for more info.

UCSF/Mt. Zion Cancer Center offers free cancer support groups to the public. Breast cancer support group meets Wed., also free Tai Chi classes held in the Healing Garden at the Cancer Center. For info call the Resource Center (415) 885-3693.

We are a new support and social group for women. Come to our meetings, picnics and potlucks for food, fun and friends!

Visiting Nurses and Hospice of San Francisco provides skilled and compassionate support for the dying with a focus on pain and symptom management, comfort and dignity.

Peer facilitated. Meets Tues. at Pacific Center, 1250 Pine St., #301, Walnut Creek. Info: (510) 939-7711.

Peer facilitated. Meets Mon. at 7 pm at Pacific Center, 1250 Pine St., #301, Walnut Creek. Info: (510) 939- 7711.

Peer facilitated. Meets Sun. at Pacific Center, 1250 Pine St., Ste 301. Info: (510) 939-7711.

Process group for gay men, looks at some of the issues that can arise for gay men when forming a gay identity, forming new relationships, creating family, coming out, dealing with loss or change of self-image. Sponsored by Alternative Family Project call Cheryl (415) 566-5683.

Women's Coming Out Group: open to women of all ages, drop-in. Choose topics, make friends. 6:00-7:30pm Wed. (newcomers come at 5:45 pm to meet facilitator).

Young Men's Rap Group for gay, bisexual, and questioning men 29 and younger. Sundays 7:30-9:00pm at Men's Network, 903 Pacific Ave., Suite 207-A, Downtown Santa Cruz.

Young Women's & Men's Rap at Pacific Center. Group for lesbian, gay, transgender & questioning youth, ages 18 and under.