Charleston LGBTQQIAA Resources

Clubs and organizations

Alliance for Full Acceptance

Committed to the full social justice and civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans. (843) 883-0343, affa-sc.org

CATS Lair

Charleston Area Transgender Support is a nonprofit group open to genetic males and females who identify themselves as cross-dressers, transsexuals, or transgenderists, whether gay or straight, bisexual or asexual. Also open to spouses, significant others, and friends. chasareatsupport.org

Charleston enlightenMEN

A gay and bisexual men’s social group working toward connection, support, inspiration, and love that hosts potlucks, yoga classes, and more weekly and monthly events. enlightenmen.org

Charleston Powerful Women

Provides activities and events geared toward all women — gay, straight, and bisexual — who are open and accepting of one another. powerfulwomen.info

Charleston Pride

Annual LGBT community event. charlestonpridefestival.org

The Charleston Social Club

A nonprofit activities organization for lesbians and all women who are accepting of lesbians. charlestonsocialclub.webs.com

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Charleston Chapter

National nonprofit meets first Monday monthly from 6:30-8 p.m. at Circular Congregational Church Annex, 150 Calhoun St. (843) 722-2238, pflag.org

Planned Parenthood

The center provides preventative reproduction health care including annual exams and STD testing. 200 Rutledge Ave. (843) 628-4380, plannedparenthood.org

Rainbow Radio: The Real Gay Agenda

The weekly LGBT radio program in S.C., Rainbow Radio can be found online, discussing topics like preserving gay and lesbian history and religion. (803) 771-7713, facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Radio-Columbia-South-Carolina/226166028398

Sean’s Last Wish Foundation

The mission of Sean’s Last Wish is to empower the community through diversity programs, nonviolent conflict resolution, and community involvement. seanslastwish.org

Southern Boys

Fun-loving, mostly Southern gay men who make the rounds to various cities and events. The group also organizes events and contributes to LGBT charities. southernboys.org

Takeover Charleston

A roaming gay-friendly happy hour event. takeovercharleston.com

Trident Knights

Provides for the promotion, support, and development of the leather and Levi community. tridentknights.com

We Are Family

Dedicated to providing counseling and support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered youth from 16 to 23, along with their families. Meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. waf.org