About Us
Learn More About PFLAG Oakland/East Bay
Serving Oakland, Berkeley, and the wider San Francisco East Bay region since 1985, PFLAG Oakland/East Bay is a chapter of PFLAG National, the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
We hold monthly meetings and we organize and participate in community activities furthering equality, affirmation, and respect for all people, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity. Select "Join Us" above for details on our monthly meetings and other activities.
Our board is here to connect with you one-on-one in between meetings. Email pflagoeb@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 510-562-7692 and we will get back to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sign up for our monthly email newsletter to learn about local activities and resources by sending a message to pflagoeb@gmail.com.
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Support – Our chapter facilitates monthly in-person support group meetings on the 4th Tuesday nearly every month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Educate – For the first hour of each meeting, we explore a topic relevant to our members’ interests and concerns through a variety of guest speakers, panels of experts, videos, and discussions. Please refer to “Past Programs” below for examples of recent topics. We then typically break into small breakout groups to ask questions, share stories, learn from, and support each other.
Advocate – We share opportunities to advocate for the issues that affect our loved ones and families to create a more equitable and just world for the LGBTQ+ community.
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SOME PAST PROGRAMS
- August 26, 2025: The Transgender Experience and Legal Issues; confidential support in small groups
- July 22, 2025: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Film and Video; confidential support in small groups
- June 24, 2025: Fighting to Survive: Local LGBTQ+ Centers Face Funding Cuts and a Hostile Government; confidential support in small groups
- May 27, 2025: PFLAG Advocacy: Engaging on the Local, State, and Federal Level; confidential support in small groups
- April 22, 2025: Transgender Healthcare – Hearing from Experts; confidential support in small groups
- March 25, 2025: Supporting the Journey: Insight from Parents; confidential support in small groups
- February 25, 2025: Gender and Sexuality 101: Creating Inclusive Spaces; confidential support in small groups
- January 28, 2025: Election Impact: Protecting LGBTQ+ Civil Rights; PFLAG Board election; confidential support in small groups
- November 26, 2024: Confidential support in small groups
- October 22, 2024: Promoting Safe and Inclusive Schools for our Youth to Thrive; confidential support in small groups
- September 24, 2024: Finding Calm Amid the Turbulence; confidential support in small groups
- September 8, 2024: Oakland Pride Parade