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Affirmations is Michigan’s largest LGBTQ+ community center, serving as an educator, advocate, and incubator of queer culture, connection, and resilience.
and inspiring LGBTQ+ futures
We’re Here For You
We strive to create a positive, welcoming environment for people of diverse identities. Whether you’re out and proud, still figuring it out, or love someone queer and are looking to learn, our programs meet you where you are.
Resource Guide
Our staff can support with affirming basic needs and legal resources.
Events & Groups
Our support groups and special events connect you with others to help you build community and grow.
Mental Health
Our queer-friendly therapy program provides affordable, convenient options for taking care of your mental health.
Resource Guide
We offer affirming medical options to care for a variety of needs, including testing, recovery, harm reduction, vaccines, and more.
Upcoming Events
Affirmations is proud to serve as a hub for support and enrichment for our community. We offer opportunities to connect people with shared interests and experiences, tap into LGBTQ+ support groups, make connections at social events, and explore other LGBTQ+ events to organize and build power.
Trans Men’s/Masc Lounge
Affirmations and Stand With Trans are partnering to create a safe space for our trans men and trans masc folk to find support and build community.
Queer Death Cafe
A monthly group exploring for queer and trans folks to discuss death with no objectives or themes. This isn’t therapy or grief counseling — it’s a space for honest, thoughtful conversation.
Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic
Monthly live presentations for understanding how to change one’s legal name and/or gender marker on identification documents in the State of Michigan. Includes a presentation on the current name change process and time for questions.