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Building community honoring history
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
Join us as we come together to honor and remember the lives we’ve lost. This evening of reflection and community will include readings, candle lighting, and space for collective healing …
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.
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.
Brown Baggers AA
An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone recovering from alcohol use.
Senior Koffee Klatch
A discussion and networking group for people 45 and older.
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.
230
volunteers currently support our work in 2025, enabling community access to a range of resources for the LGBTQ+ community, like our food pantry, discussion and support group, and variety of healthcare services for all ages!
3k
mental health counseling appointments completed in 2025
35
vaccination and testing clinics hosted in 2025 to promote the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community
30K
visitors to our Ferndale community center each year — for counseling, support groups, vaccine clinics, youth programs, artist markets, and more