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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.

Medical Health

We offer affirming options to care for a variety of needs, including HIV/STI testing, recovery and 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.

October 17 @ 11:30 am1:00 pm

Brown Baggers AA

An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone recovering from alcohol use.

October 17 @ 1:00 pm2:30 pm

Senior Koffee Klatch

A discussion and networking group for people 45 and older.

October 17 @ 4:00 pm7:00 pm

Youth Drop-In Center (ages 13-18)

A space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-18 to build community and have fun in a casual setting.

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volunteers supported our work in 2024, enabling access to a range of resources for the LGBTQ+ community, from our food pantry to low- and no-cost legal services

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growth of our therapy team in 2025 to provide supportive, accessible mental health counseling to the LGBTQ+ community

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vaccination clinics hosted in 2024 for COVID-19, Mpox, the flu, D-Tap, and more to promote the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community

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visitors to our Ferndale community center each year — for counseling, support groups, vaccine clinics, youth programs, artist markets, and more