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SERLC Quarterly Newsletter Summer 2025
Happy Pride Month from the
Southeast Recovery Learning Community!
This is a time for unity, resilience, and self-empowerment, honoring authenticity and the vibrant diversity of identities. Whether through advocacy, peer support, or simply embracing joy, we honor the journeys of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and the power of the LGBTQ+ community.
At the Southeast Recovery Learning Community, we recognize the unique experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially in mental health and recovery spaces. LGBTQIA+ individuals face higher rates of suicide, substance use and mental health struggles due to discrimination, ostracism, attempted erasure of queer identities, violence and suicide loss.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals in mental health recovery goes beyond just offering resources - it means fostering safe, affirming spaces where they can navigate unique challenges without judgment. By connecting with peers who share similar experiences, resilience grows, and healing thrives.
Our LGBTQIA+ focused, peer-facilitated groups provide a vital sense of belonging, offering support and solidarity in facing the barriers that queer individuals encounter every day. In our community, every shared story and every moment of vulnerability weaves a tapestry of resilience and hope. We gather in safe spaces where judgment is left at the door, and only understanding, compassion, and genuine empathy are welcome.
Whether you are on your journey toward self-acceptance, in need of a comforting word, or simply looking to belong, we invite you to join us. In our LGBTQIA+ support spaces, your voice matters, your experiences are honored, and your true self is celebrated.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Group
(Brockton RCC)
Mondays @ 10am (hybrid)
Thursdays @ 4pm (Zoom only)
730 Belmont St, Brockton, MA
Zoom ID: 867 2201 5742 Passcode: brockton
LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Support
(ages 18-30)
(Brockton RCC)
2nd Thursdays @ 6pm (Zoom only)
Zoom ID: 875 5714 9659 Passcode: brockton
LGBTQIA+ & Allyship Group
(Quincy RCC)
Thursdays @ 11am (hybrid)
338 Washington St, Quincy, MA
Zoom ID: 813 9377 8787 Passcode: 616775
BAMSI Pride
The Brockton RCC kicked off Pride Month by attending the 2nd Annual BAMSI Pride festival. The celebration brought together community members, allies, and organizations dedicated to fostering inclusivity and support for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community.
The event showcased an array of talented vendors, offering everything from handcrafted goods to informative materials that highlight LGBTQ+ priorities.
Taunton Pride
The Brockton RCC celebrated Taunton Pride, sharing our dedication to LGBTQIA2S+ mental health awareness and advocacy. Their participation highlighted the power of hope and unity, showing that by standing together, we create spaces where every LGBTQIA2S+ individual is valued and uplifted.
Quincy RCC
Guest Speaker
The Quincy RCC held a Pride event with a special guest from Greater Boston PFLAG, Colby Patrie. Participants engaged in thoughtful conversations around Pride history, reflecting on the ways that shared American history, stigma, sexuality, and gender influence our collective understanding and lived experience.