New LGBTQIA+ and BPD Peer Support Group 

Emotions Matter will be launching a new BPD Peer Support Group for people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and have lived experience Borderline Personality Disorder.

This group will be facilitated by volunteers who identify as LGBTQIA+  and have lived experience of BPD with a structured series of topics which include: the queer experience of BPD, managing  relationships, navigating identity, coping strategies, community and social support, and more.

BPD is experienced differently by each individual person, depending on their symptoms and how symptoms affect their thoughts, behaviors, relationships and functioning. How BPD symptoms affect diverse sexual and gender identities is not well researched in the field.

The purpose of this BPD Support Group will be to provide a safe space for community members who identify as LGBTQIA to share their unique experiences, in a supportive environment. Topics will include navigating relationships, identity, advocacy, navigating shame and societal pressures.

This is a pilot program being offered by Emotions Matter and our volunteers for Pride Month.  

This BPD Peer Support Group does not take the place of medical advice or treatment.  There will be resources available for those seeking more information about BPD, as well as support.  Group registrants will be asked to complete pre and post meeting surveys to provide feedback about the group experience and help Emotions Matter learn more about the needs of the BPD community. 

New meetings will be posted here when planned.

LGBTQIAP+ POPULATIONS Resources

The Trevor Project - The Trevor Project offers 24/7 crisis services via text, chat and phone call. They are focused on suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQI+ youth. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Centerlink - This is a resource for finding an LGBTQI+ center in the United States. https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/LGBTCenters

LGBT National Help Center - This site provides hotlines, chats and other resources. https://lgbthotline.org/

NAMI: LGBTQI+ - NAMI provides additional resources and information for LGBTQI+ communities. https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQ

 

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