Community & Connection
Some resources are created by Affirmations, and some are submitted by local partners and reviewed by Affirmations staff. External submissions have self-reported alignment with Affirmations' mission to offer safe and affirming experiences for people of diverse identities. Learn More
Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit
Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit offers free support to anyone impacted by cancer—patients, loved ones, and the bereaved. With locations in Detroit, Royal Oak, St. Clair Shores, and virtual options, we provide support groups, education, workshops, and resources for all ages, genders, and cancer types.
Details
- 3517 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- 248-577-0800
- info@gcmd.org
- https://www.gildasclubdetroit.org/
Stand With Trans
Stand With Trans offers compassionate, affirming support for trans and nonbinary youth (ages 9–24) and their families nationwide—especially in Michigan. Through peer-led groups, mental health therapy, educational outreach, and family programming, they foster resilience, connection, and community
Details
- 23332 Farmington Rd #84 Farmington, MI 48336
- 248-907-4853
- info@standwithtrans.org
- https://standwithtrans.org/
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Insurances accepted:
Insurance accepted: BCBS, BCN, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, United Health Care, Medicaid, McLaren. Self-Pay (those who do not have insurance or do not want to use insurance): $150 per session. Sliding scale starts at $50 per session
PRISM Chorus
PRISM is a volunteer nonprofit that creates an inclusive, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies through music, community-building, and performance-driven outreach.
Details
- PO BOX 1167, Royal Oak MI 48068
- https://www.prism-chorus.org/
Motor City Bears
Motor City Bears is a social group for gay male bears and their admirers. We build community through fun, inclusive events and support LGBTQ+ causes through fundraising—celebrating friendship, pride, and giving back.
Details
- P.O. Box 1894, Royal Oak, MI 48068
- motorcitybears@gmail.com
- https://motorcitybears.wixsite.com/mcb1
Nature’s Playhouse
We provide holistic prenatal and postpartum services that support the whole family—from birth through preschool. Our goal is to create a space where parents can access resources and community as they navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood.
Details
- 777 Livernois St, Ferndale MI 48220
- info@naturesplayhouse.com
- https://www.naturesplayhouse.com
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Insurances accepted:
Insurance Accepted: Aetna, BC Complete, BCBS of MI, BCN of MI, Beacon Health, Cigna Behavioral, HAP/Healthplus, Mclaren Commercial, Mclaren Medicaid, Medicaid of MI, Meridian Medicaid, Molina, Optum/UBH/UHC, Priority Health, Private and Sliding Scale Available.
GAAY Sports League
GAAY Sports was founded in Lansing, MI in 2022 as a way for members of the LGBTQIA+ Community to get together and enjoy each other's company again coming out of the Covid Pandemic.
Details
- Wood St. Lansing, MI 48912
- (810) 666-1466
- nicholas@gaaysports.org
- https://www.gaaysports.org
Stonewall Sports Detroit
Detroit chapter of Stonewall Sports, a national non-profit organization promoting community and philanthropy through LGBTQ+ sports leagues! Stonewall Sports Detroit offers a fun, safe, and inclusive sports environment for all LGBTQ+ people and allies while also giving back to our local community.
Transgender Michigan
Transgender Michigan provides advocacy, support and education to unify and empower transgender and gender non-conformist communities. Services include a TG resource directory (TransPages), a speaker program, and events like Transgender Pride, TG Health Fair, and TG Job Fair.
Details
- 563 W 9 Mile Road #309, Hazel Park, MI 48030
- (855) 345-8464
- info@transgendermichigan.org
- https://www.transgendermichigan.org/
The Salus Center
The Salus Center envisions a community where 2SLGBTQIA+ people thrive as their authentic selves. They host events, support groups, and connect the community with local resources, all rooted in values of liberation, inclusion, intersectional advocacy, and safety.
Details
- 408 S. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48933
- (517) 580-4593
- info@saluscenter.org
- https://www.saluscenter.org/
Blue Water Ally Center
Blue Water Ally Center offers new and gently used gender-affirming underclothes and hygiene items. For safety, compression top fittings are only available when a trained volunteer is available to assist. Limit one free new item every six months.
Details
- 1519 Military Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
- 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday
- AllyCenter@bluewaterallies.com
- https://bluewaterallies.com
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