Harriet Hancock LGBT Center – LGBTQ+ Support Groups – Columbia
About This Group
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center in Columbia offers peer-led support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Groups provide a safe, affirming space where members of the LGBTQ+ community can connect, share experiences, discuss challenges related to identity, coming out, discrimination, and mental health, and find support from peers who understand their journey.
What to Expect
Support groups at the Harriet Hancock Center are peer-facilitated in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Sessions include open discussion, topic-focused conversations, social events, and community building. The center serves as both a support space and community hub where LGBTQ+ individuals can feel seen and valued. Programming varies and may include coming out support, transgender support, youth groups, and general community gatherings.
About the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is the Midlands’ primary resource for the LGBTQ+ community, providing a safe gathering space, support services, educational programs, and community events in Columbia, South Carolina. Named after pioneering local activist Harriet Hancock, the center serves as a vital hub for LGBTQ+ life in central South Carolina.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Various groups and events throughout the month
Format: In-person
Location: 1108 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Duration: Groups typically 60–90 minutes
Who This Group Is For
LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as allies and family members. Specific groups may be tailored to particular populations within the community.
Contact Information
Organization: Harriet Hancock LGBT Center
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Website: harriethancockcenter.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required for most groups
Confidentiality: All group discussions are confidential
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current group schedules and availability.