Lesbian Groups in Central NJ

African Asian Latina Lesbians United (AALLU)
P.O. Box 5412
Hillside NJ 07205
phone:  732-679-7687
contact: Tiye Lasley
web: www.celebratesisterhood.org

AALLU, African Asian Latina Lesbians United: Womyn of color come together for discussions focusing on health, education, politics, finances, and social/emotional issues. Meets fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Pride Center in North Brunswick, NJ.

Helping Hands
The Pride Center of NJ
85 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, New Jersey 08904
phone: 908-313-5900

A women's volunteer organization whose purpose is to identify and assist those in the community who are in need, while having the added benefit of socializing with women who share that interest.  Meets 2nd Thursdays at 7:30 PM.

L.A.B.R.Y.S.(Lesbians & Bisexual Realize Your Strength)
224 Main Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
phone: 732-549-6000

L.A.B.R.Y.S. is an on-going Therapy group in which members can address current issues,
communication skills and affirm their identity. Meets Tuesdays at 5:30.

Lesbian Social Network of South Jersey
email: LSN_SJ-owner@yahoogroups.com
web: www.lsn.southjersey.com

The Lesbian Social Network (LSN) is proud to celebrate our 5th anniversary in 2008 with 650+ members! We are a social group based in gay-friendly Collingswood, NJ for lesbians in Southern New Jersey and the surrounding area. We enjoy gathering for monthly get-togethers, sporting events, concerts and more.

Olympia's Daughters
144 Rockview Ave
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
contact: Penny Gnesin, Director
phone: 908-754-2942
email:  olympiasd@juno.com
web: www.olympiasdaughters.com

Olympia's Daughters is a women's acappella  vocal ensemble that seeks the spirit in music and fosters personal empowerment in its listeners.  The group's name honors Olympia Brown, who in 1863 became the first woman minister ordained by the Universalist denomination.  She was also a mother, a businesswoman, and a leader in the women's suffrage movement.

Orthodykes
phone: 732-650-1010, mailbox #5

The NJLGH - Orthodykes support group meets the third Sunday of each month at 7:30 PM at the NJ Pride Center in North Brunswick. The purpose of the group is to support traditional Jewish women who are also lesbian, bisexual or transgender as they attempt to integrate these two identities. New attendees must speak with the facilitator prior to attending.

Out & About
contact: Abbe 201-797-7827
email: Out_About@hotmail.com

Resources List for Lesbians (North + Central NJ).

RainboWomen
The Pride Center of New Jersey
85 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, New Jersey 08904
phone: 732-846-2232
email: info@pridecenter.org
web: http://www.pridecenter.org

Provides a forum for gay women to come together and find emotional support in a relaxed atmosphere through informal discussion and social activities.

Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, at 6:30 PM

Support Group for Lesbians With Cancer
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
195 Little Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ
contact: Ellen Levine, LCSW
phone: 732-235-6781
email: levineel@umdnj.edu
web: www.cinj.org

A support group for lesbians, bisexual, or transgendered women with cancer and their partners. The goal of this group is to improve education, promote mutual problem solving and facilitate sharing. Strict confidentiality will be respected.

Meets 6:30 PM every third Monday.

Tuesday Night Lesbian Connection (TLC)
Bound Brook Presbyterian Church
Freeman Chapel, Bound Brook Cemetery
500 Mountain Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
contact: Tracy
phone: 732-371-3466

Meets 7:45 to 9:30 pm every Tuesday Night.

TNLC is a social/support group serving the Lesbian community in Somerset County and surrounding areas, organized to provide the Lesbian community with a positive environment. Schedule of events, discussion topics and speakers available at meetings or to women on the mailing list.

Womens Support group
The Pride Center of NJ
321 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
email: Maxlaughsalot@gmail.com

Meets Thursdays, 8:00 to 9:30PM

Our aim is to provide a supportive, friendly environment where women can come to meet and talk with others about any issues they wish.

For directions go to http://www.pridecenter.org/index.shtml
or email maxlaughsalot@gmail.com

Women's Coming Out Support Group
The Pride Center of NJ
321 Raritan Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
phone: 908-310-4408
email: paw1122@yahoo.com

If you are a woman who identifies as
gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or questioning and you are looking for a
supportive network of other women who are going through the coming out
process, please join us! Suggested donation is $3.

Meets every third Thursday at 7:30 PM