We invite anyone LGBTQ+ to “get glam” every first and third Wednesday of the month! Learn basic sewing/creative costume styling, hair, and makeup. Join a fun & friendly, casual atmosphere and chat with people - of all skill levels - looking to learn!

Bring your own project or start one with our limited supplies.

*Must be 13+ to attend.

Are you 19+ and interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Dungeons & Dragons or D&D is a type of fantasy tabletop roleplaying game that uses dice and improvised roleplaying to provide an opportunity for any individual to create their own player and embark on fun quests (one-shots) facilitated by a dungeon master or DM. Come play D&D at Omaha ForUs biweekly on Thursdays starting Sept 17th! Character building starts at 4:30pm and space is limited. D&D starts promptly at 5pm, so come check-in between 4:15-4:45 to secure your spot. If you have never been here, you will need to budget 10 minutes for establishing yourself in our system.

Omaha ForUs and OutNebraska invite you to a virtual one-time support group to process feelings related to the election. This is not a space to discuss policy, but rather we invite you to come and be in supportive community with trained peer facilitators to process your emotions. This group is specifically for LGBTQ+ adults.

Registration required and space is limited. Register Here

A zoom link will be sent out on the morning of the event for those who have registered.

Please arrive promptly, late arrivals will not be admitted.

Please plan to be on camera the entire time in a private space where you, and others in the group, will not be overheard or seen. 

We are hosting gaming and arts/crafts social hours for LGBTQ+ Youth aged 13-19, hosted by trained, caring, and background-checked adult facilitators at Omaha ForUs' community center. Connect with youths just like you! Bring your friends and make new ones in our dedicated Youth Space. Food will be provided. For questions email bestlife@omahaforus.org

Wanting to meet new LGBTQ+ friends over the age of 19 in a fun and casual social setting? Come on down to Omaha ForUs for our weekly LGBTQ+ Gayme Night every Thursday from 5-7pm! We will play games (both board and Jackbox), and get together in a sober, LGBTQ+ friendly space! Want to sponsor food for this event? Email info@omahaforus.org!

Nebraska Aids Project (NAP) is offering free HIV + select STI testing at Omaha ForUs! If you are 19+ and in need of a quick, free, LGBTQ+ affirming, confidential, test for either HIV (blood prick) or select STI’s (urine, swab) come to Omaha ForUs every second Thursday of the month from 4-6pm! NAP offers free STI testing for gonorrhea & chlamydia.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

THIS GROUP IS FULL

This group requires registration and space is limited. Due to space limitations, only those who pre-register will be admitted to group. Each group session will have a new registration. Registration will open the Thursday before the next group at 6pm.

This group is an intentional community for adults to process the intersections of mental health and LGBTQ+ identity through shared lived experience. This group is peer facilitated and is not therapy.

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6-7:30pm at Omaha ForUs. To honor the integrity of the group process, no one will be admitted after 6pm.

We are hosting gaming and arts/crafts social hours for LGBTQ+ Youth aged 13-19, hosted by trained, caring, and background-checked adult facilitators at Omaha ForUs' community center. Connect with youths just like you! Bring your friends and make new ones in our dedicated Youth Space. Food will be provided. For questions email bestlife@omahaforus.org

UPDATE: LGBTQ+ GAYME NIGHT IS CANCELLED DUE TO CENTER CLOSURE FROM COVID19

We will have LGBTQ+ Gayme Night next Thursday, 11/14!

UPDATE:

FREE STI TESTING IS CANCELLED DUE TO CENTER CLOSURE FROM COVID19

We invite anyone LGBTQ+ to “get glam” every first and third Wednesday of the month! Learn basic sewing/creative costume styling, hair, and makeup. Join a fun & friendly, casual atmosphere and chat with people - of all skill levels - looking to learn!

Bring your own project or start one with our limited supplies.

*Must be 13+ to attend.

Join Omaha ForUs and OutNebraska to be with affirming community. Drop by between 5:30 and 7:30 on Wednesday, November 6th. We know that the election season may be bringing up a lot of feelings for people in our community. We welcome you at Omaha ForUs for a dedicated community time. Food will be provided and members of our mental health team will be on hand for anyone needing additional support.

Are you 19+ and interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Dungeons & Dragons or D&D is a type of fantasy tabletop roleplaying game that uses dice and improvised roleplaying to provide an opportunity for any individual to create their own player and embark on fun quests (one-shots) facilitated by a dungeon master or DM. Come play D&D at Omaha ForUs biweekly on Thursdays starting Sept 17th! Character building starts at 4:30pm and space is limited. D&D starts promptly at 5pm, so come check-in between 4:15-4:45 to secure your spot. If you have never been here, you will need to budget 10 minutes for establishing yourself in our system.

Omaha ForUs recognizes that election day may bring a variety of emotions for our community. We invite you to join us for a Community Care Day on November 5th.

This will be a politics free zone, a space for community, support, and fun. Join us for snacks, games, crafts, non-political tv, and affirming community.

Free chair massages from 1-3:30, first come first serve

Pizza at 5:30 while supplies last

Godega coffee, tea, and snacks starting at 1pm while supplies last

Our mental health team, including Benson the therapy dog (until 6pm) will also be on hand for anyone needing support.

All ages welcome, under 13 must have an adult present.

If you have any questions, or want to support through donations or services, please email bestlife@omahaforus.org. Drop in anytime between 1-7:30 pm, hope to see you there!

Join us for the ultimate book club experience every first Saturday of the month! Come prepared to discuss your favorite books and recent page-turners. Don't miss out on these literary conversations galore! Always feel free to bring any book that you’re interested in discussing! This event does not have a mandatory attendance so feel free to come to any club meetings that you’re available!

Wanting to meet new LGBTQ+ friends over the age of 19 in a fun and casual social setting? Come on down to Omaha ForUs for our weekly LGBTQ+ Gayme Night every Thursday from 5-7pm! We will play games (both board and Jackbox), and get together in a sober, LGBTQ+ friendly space! Want to sponsor food for this event? Email info@omahaforus.org!

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

REGISTER AT THIS LINK

This group requires registration and space is limited. Due to space limitations, only those who pre-register will be admitted to group. Each group session will have a new registration. Registration will open the Thursday before the next group at 6pm.

This group is an intentional community for adults to process the intersections of mental health and LGBTQ+ identity through shared lived experience. This group is peer facilitated and is not therapy.

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 6-7:30pm at Omaha ForUs. To honor the integrity of the group process, no one will be admitted after 6pm.

This Support Group is in partnership with PFLAG and is for parents, caregivers and other adult family members of any-aged LGBTQ+ identified folks (LGBTQ+ loved one’s 19+ welcome too!)

Meet our Mental Health Therapist, CJ, and PFLAG’s Board Member, Lia, to gain perspective and support in relating to your LGBTQ+ loved one. Build community with other people and gain skills for coping, parenting, and supporting your loved ones.

This is a simultaneous Support Group with Proud Horizons, a Youth Support Group also hosted at Omaha ForUs during the same time! LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-19 are able to attend Proud Horizons while their family members attend this group.

Proud Horizons is a social support group specifically for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 ONLY, meeting every other Saturday.

If you want to talk about coming out to family, classmates or coworkers, or if you are trying to decide how you feel about your sexuality or gender identity, this is the place for you! Perhaps you are straight or cisgender, but have an LGBTQIA+ friend you want to support. This is also the place for you. Facilitated by two adult volunteers at the same time and place as the Families of LGBTQ+ People Support Group!

Hope for Survivors is a digital support group for LGBTQ+ folks (ages 19+) who have experienced loss due to suicide. This group is a space for intentional community for LGBTQ+ adults who are grieving a suicide loss. For questions (or to register) email marthawellsne@gmail.com

• Peer facilitated

• Virtual

• Registration required

• No cost

Wanting to meet new LGBTQ+ friends over the age of 19 in a fun and casual social setting? Come on down to Omaha ForUs for our weekly LGBTQ+ Gayme Night every Thursday from 5-7pm! We will play games (both board and Jackbox), and get together in a sober, LGBTQ+ friendly space! Want to sponsor food for this event? Email info@omahaforus.org!

2024 is on pace to be a record-setting year for introducing state laws that are harmful to LGBTQ+ adults and youth. With legislation that targets healthcare, education, public places and services, and more; you can help stop the hate by voting for lawmakers who support equality for ALL Americans. Make a voting plan at Vote 411 or pridetothepolls.com to raise your voice for LGBTQ+ rights, or you can also stop by Omaha ForUs from 4-6pm on October 17th to get your voting questions answered, register to vote, and get more information regarding voting this election season.

We invite anyone LGBTQ+ to “get glam” every first and third Wednesday of the month! Learn basic sewing/creative costume styling, hair, and makeup. Join a fun & friendly, casual atmosphere and chat with people - of all skill levels - looking to learn!

Bring your own project or start one with our limited supplies.

*Must be 13+ to attend.

Are you 19+ and interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Dungeons & Dragons or D&D is a type of fantasy tabletop roleplaying game that uses dice and improvised roleplaying to provide an opportunity for any individual to create their own player and embark on fun quests (one-shots) facilitated by a dungeon master or DM. Come play D&D at Omaha ForUs biweekly on Thursdays starting Sept 17th! Character building starts at 4:30pm and space is limited. D&D starts promptly at 5pm, so come check-in between 4:15-4:45 to secure your spot. If you have never been here, you will need to budget 10 minutes for establishing yourself in our system.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early intervention course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in adults. This online course will cover common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis, how to connect a person with help, and how to lean into self care. 

All adult community members are welcome. Registration is required and closes Sept 25th. Space is limited. Participants will need to complete about 2 hours of online self directed work prior to the first live session, and participate in both sessions, to become certified. This training is provided at no cost to participants thanks to Region 6 Behavioral Health. A link to register is available at omahaforus.org. Email marthawellsne@gmail.com with any course related questions.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchGIidwc5XJrfe18Kawr3YxApKIF2EtfezeKNrYZKEcpKfTQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Pt 1 to this training takes place Oct 5th. Pt 2 to this training takes place Oct 12th. Please be available to attend both to complete this training.

Wanting to meet new LGBTQ+ friends over the age of 19 in a fun and casual social setting? Come on down to Omaha ForUs for our weekly LGBTQ+ Gayme Night every Thursday from 5-7pm! We will play games (both board and Jackbox), and get together in a sober, LGBTQ+ friendly space! Want to sponsor food for this event? Email info@omahaforus.org!

Nebraska Aids Project (NAP) is offering free HIV + select STI testing at Omaha ForUs! If you are 19+ and in need of a quick, free, LGBTQ+ affirming, confidential, test for either HIV (blood prick) or select STI’s (urine, swab) come to Omaha ForUs every second Thursday of the month from 4-6pm! NAP offers free STI testing for gonorrhea & chlamydia.

This general support group builds intentional community for adults to process the intersections of LGBTQ+ identity and mental health. Space is limited, and group starts promptly at 6pm, so come check-in between 5:30-5:50 to secure your spot. If you have never been here, you will need to budget 10 minutes for establishing yourself in our system. Find intergenerational community, peer support, empathy, and collective perspective through shared lived experiences with trained facilitators.

Proud Horizons is a social support group specifically for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 ONLY, meeting every other Saturday.

If you want to talk about coming out to family, classmates or coworkers, or if you are trying to decide how you feel about your sexuality or gender identity, this is the place for you! Perhaps you are straight or cisgender, but have an LGBTQIA+ friend you want to support. This is also the place for you. Facilitated by two adult volunteers at the same time and place as the Families of LGBTQ+ People Support Group!