Find the best Affinity Space for you!
Affinity spaces are support and social spaces for individuals who share an identity or an interest. The goal for these groups is to build a community of care by providing safe spaces and opportunities for people to come together, share experiences, cultivate friendships, and support one another. Most of these groups are peer-led and would not be possible without the incredible support of community leaders and partner organizations who volunteer their time to facilitate.
Want to start a group?
The New Haven Pride Center welcomes you to share your innovative ideas for a new Affinity Space with us! We are eager and excited to support your group becoming a reality!
If you are interested in facilitating a new group or you lead an existing group that you would like to have meet at the Center, please contact our Support Services Coordinator, Bennie Saldana.
Bennie Saldana (he/him)
Support Services Coordinator
Email Bennie at bsaldana@newhavenpridecenter.org
Direct Line: 475.238.6570
Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Affinity Spaces
The Trans Adult Support group is a support group for transgender, intersex, and gender non-binary/gender queer identifying adults (18+). If you would like to be a part of the group, please contact the group facilitators Paige and Ellie at nhpcadulttransgroup@newhavenpridecenter.org
This group meets twice each month on a rotating schedule.
The Transmasculine Support group is a support group for transgender and gender non-binary identifying adults on the masculine end of the gender identity spectrum, regardless of their gender expression (18+). If you would like to be a part of the group, please contact the group facilitator at nhpctransmascgroup@gmail.com
This group meets once a month.
Sexual Orientation Affinity Spaces
aceSpace is a social and support group for individuals who identify as asexual+. The groups meets to provide peer support, discuss and share experiences, learn and practice effective communication about asexuality, and build a more connected asexual+ community. To join, email Bennie at bsaldana@newhavenpridecenter.org
This group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.
This is a support and social group for individuals who identify as bisexual+. The groups meets to provide peer support, discuss and share experiences, learn and practice effective communication to build trust and intimacy for relationships, and build a more connected bisexual+ community.
This group is not currently meeting.
Seeking a new facilitator for this group! If you are interested, please email Bennie at bsaldana@newhavenpridecenter.org
This group meets on the 4th Saturday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Queer Latine Affinity Spaces
This discussion and social group is for LGBTQIA+ and Latine individuals. This group is focused on creating a brave and positive space to discuss Latine & Queer issues, their impact on Latine Queer people, and how to advocate for the Latine LGBTQIA+ community.
This group meets once a month on every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
Please reach out to Juancarlos Soto at jcsoto@newhavenpridecenter.org if you have any questions or would like to join this group.
Additional Affinity Spaces
The Rainbow Support Group provides support and affirmation to individuals with intellectual and other disabilities who identify as LGBTQ+. This group also welcomes autistic and neurodiverse LGBTQ+ individuals as well. The group is facilitated by John D. Allen, Ed.D. and Maureen Thomas, Ph.D.
To join, email Bennie at bsaldana@newhavenpridecenter.org
This group meets once a month.
Rainbow Elders and Friends is a support and social space for LGBTQ+ elders who are 50+ and their friends to connect and collaborate.
To join, email Bennie at bsaldana@newhavenpridecenter.org
Rainbow Elders meets both in-person and virtually on the last Monday of every month at 6pm