Local Support Resources

Dayton Gay Men's Chorus practices every Monday evening from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at Eternal Joy MCC church, 2382 Kennedy Ave. For more information or questions, e-mail DtnGayMensChorus@aol.com or visit their web page at www.DaytonGayMensChorus.com/.

Miami Valley Ohio Prime Timers - promotes in a supportive atmosphere, educational, cultural, and social activities for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Members meet the third Sunday of every month at a member's home or at one of the Five Rivers Metro Parks in the summer. A calendar of monthly and weekly activities, dates, times and locations as well as contact information is available at www.primetimersww.org/mvopt

Miami Valley Straight Spouse Support Group

The purpose of this local/regional group is to give support to straight spouses in a mixed orientation relationship. It is for anyone who is or has been married to a gay, bisexual or transgendered person.

You do not have to be from this area to attend the meeting. I am really hoping to hear from those of you who have been questioning about support in the Ohio area. Please write me at dsrs2@juno.com

YouthQuest - Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Christ Episcopal Church at 20 West First Street in Dayton, Ohio. Click here for a map.  Click here to visit their Website

Wright State University's Rainbow Alliance (LGBT Student Group): 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the Student Union building, or call 775-5565 - Web site

The Rainbow Connectors: A spirituality and sexuality support group for the LGBT/SA (straight affirming); A support group whereby we will hear about each other’s journeys, a place to have open discussion for those who have questions surrounding spirituality and sexuality while enjoying excellent food and fellowship (each person is responsible for the cost of their meal): when meets every 2nd Saturday of each month — where: The Linden Grill—2702 Linden Ave. time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. contact: Phil Denison 750 4999 or Eternal Joy MCC 254 2087

Valley Gems (Transgender Group): . Support group for transgender, transsexual, cross dresser, transvestite, F to M and M to F, and SO’s of these. For information either call 937-236-0477 after 6:00 p.m., ask for Holly or snail mail to; Valley Gems PO Box 24586 Huber Heights, OH 45424. website

Interweave, an informal discussion / support group for LGBT people & their allies, meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee St., Centerville. Each month the group focuses on a different topic. For more information, email mira2kl@netscape.net or call Joe at 296-1838.

Dayton Dolls (Dayton’s Out Lesbian Life Social) is a new social group for out lesbians in the Miami Valley. All ages welcome, but some events may be restricted to 18+ or 21+ for legal reasons. Singles, couples, parents - all welcome. Activities will be determined by members, but will likely include hikes, dinners, parties, games nights, theater/movie outings, nightclubs, college women’s sports events, BBQ’s and whatever else we dream up! To participate in the group: you need to be comfortable being "out," or comfortable being associated with out lesbians while in public, and you will need regular access to a personal email account. To join the group, send an email to DaytonDolls@gmail.com.

The Mu Crew A group for gay/bi guys ages 18-29 in the Dayton area. This group is involved in HIV prevention education, community service, social and supportive programs, educational discussion groups, sports, traveling and more. A program of ARC Ohio. Check out www.TheMuCrew.com for schedule of events, contact information and more! "It's about time guys have something other to do than just clubs and the Internet." Coordinator Andrew Hyde