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took a lot of courage on their part to pull that
weekend offl All men are welcome to come
join us. We have monthly meetings the
second Sunday of every month at 6: 30 p.m.
Recently we have been holding the meet-
ings at the Tai Chi studio at the Chase Mill
in Burlington. The meetings are an oppor-
tunity for us to share, witness, discuss, and
drum the male experience together. All
Men Alive! functions are alcohol and drug
free. To contact Men Alive! write PO Box
423, Burlington, VT 05402 or call Barry at
(802) 865-2247.

OUTRIGHT Vermont

OUTRIGHT Vermont is a statewide
organization which provides support for
gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth (GLB
youth), ages 22 and under. Our goal is to
create an environment in which all young
people can grow and realize their full po-
tential, unencumbered by the weight of
hate and fear. To accomplish this, OUT-
RIGHT Vermont provides educational
programs and outreach services which
challenge stereotypes, homophobia and
prejudice and foster sensitivity and under-
standing of the special issues facing GLB
youth. We provide presentations and train-
ings for schools, youth, rel;igious and
community organizations andmental health
agencies and practioners. We are available
for phone inquiries on Monday, Thursday
and Friday from 9-5 at (802) 865-9677.

OUTRIGHT Verrnontprovidesadrop-
in space for young people from 1-5 pm on
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We also
provide a weekly support group for young
people, sponsor various social events and a
weekly PFLAG group. A library of books,
periodicals and professional resources is
available.

OUTRIGHT Vennont has recently es-
tablished an Info-Line 800 number , GLB
CHAT (1-800-452-2428) which operates
in Vermont and New Hampshire. Volun-
teers staff the Info-Line Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Fridays from 7-10 pm. GLB
youth who are unable to visit the OUT-
RIGHT office may call during these times,
contact us atPO Box 5235, Burlington, VT
05402, or call (802) 865-9667 during office
hours.

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Parents and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (P-FLAG)

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (P-FLAG) is a national group with
chapters all over the\cQuntry. It’s primary
objective is to help families and their les-
bian and gay members to understand and
love one another, and to offer support where
needed.

There are a number of P-FLAG chap-
ters in Vermont all of which welcome new
members. The SW chapter meets the first
Sunday of every month at 2:00 in the
Manchester Congregational Church (across
from Equinox House) and can be contacted
through PO Box 92, Manchester, VT 05254.
In the Rutland area write 11 North St.
,Rutland, VT 05701 or call (802) 773-7601.
The newest chapter of P-FLAG in Vermont
is the Burlington area group which meets
the second Sunday of every month at the
office of Outright Vermont, 30 Elmwood
Ave., Burlington, VT. Contact them by
writing Becky Stader c/o Christ Church
Presbyterian, Redstone Campus, Univer-
sity of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, by
calling her at (802) 862-1898, or by calling
Lil at (802) 863-4285.

Sexual Assault Crisis Team

The Sexual Assault Crisis Team was
started in 1984 and serves the Central Ver-
mont area; though people as far away as
New Hampshire have used their services.
The Team maintains a 24 hour hotline for
rape and incest survivors. Team members
have received special training in many areas,
including issues of concern to the gay and
lesbian community. In addition to the hot-
line, the team is involved in community
education and support groups.

Contact the Team at PO Box 1313,
Montpelier, VT 05602 or by calling (802)
223-7755.

Women Helping Battered Women
Women Helping Battered Woman is a
collectively structured feminist organiza-
tion that is committed to working to end
violence against women and children. Our
services - a 24 hour crisis line, emergency
shelter, advocacy, and support groups - are
available to all women and their children
who have been or are being physically,
emotionally and/orpsychologically abused.
Women Helping Battered Women

currently offers two short-term support
groups (day and evening) and one long-
term evening support group. Because we
believe that lesbians seeking our services
have concerns and experiences that are
unique from those of heterosexual women,
such as being lesbians in a heterosexually
defined and homophobic society, a support
group solely for lesbians is now being
formed.

In addition to these support groups, the
shelter sponsors a weekly film and discus-
sion, pot-luck dinner, and brunch.

Contact Women Helping Battered
Women at (802) 658-3131 or through the
hotline at (802) 658-1996.

Addison County Women in Crisis
(802) 453-4754

Sexual Assault Crisis Team of
Washington County
Hotline (802) 223-7755

Umbrella Women's Center
One Prospect Ave., St. J ohnsbury, VT058 19
(802) 748-8645

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