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Whether you're an LGBTQIA+ community member or an ally, family member, or loved one wanting to learn more, this is your starting point.

Explore resources, guides, and reflections designed to deepen understanding and support one another with compassion and knowledge.

About Us

Learn about A Haven for Us, our mission, our values, and the people working to build a more connected LGBTQIA+ community.

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What to Expect at a Peer Support Group: A First-Timer’s Guide

Learn what to expect at your first peer support group. Come as you are, when you're ready.

Peer Support

A Haven for Us

5 min read

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Peer Support Is Queer Liberation: A Legacy of Care and Resistance

Peer support has always been more than conversation—it's a legacy of care, resistance, and chosen family. Learn why peer support remains a powerful part of LGBTQIA+ community today.

Peer Support

A Haven for Us

3 min read

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Why I Created A Haven for Us

A Haven for Us began with a simple belief that everyone deserves a place to feel safe, supported, and seen. Here's the story behind our mission.

About Us

Joey Belsan

2 min read

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Why We Exist: The Vision Behind Our Work

We believe LGBTQIA+ people deserve support that is accessible, affirming, and rooted in community. Learn about the vision that inspires everything we do.

About Us

A Haven for Us

2 min read

Welcome to A Haven for Us: Our Story & Vision

Learn about our mission and the work we do in the LGBTQIA+ community.

About Us

A Haven for Us

2 min read