Counseling & Support

New GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning) group for teens (from 12-16 years) will start at Jewish Family & Career Services in Dunwoody. The group will meet every other Wednesday, 6-7:30pm, January 30 through April 24 (members can join at any time). A concurrent group for parents of any GLBTQ teen will be held the last Wednesday of the month, starting January 30. In lieu of a participation fee, a donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. All participants are required to attend an individual meeting prior to joining the group. To set up a meeting, or for more information, please contact Dan Arnold at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 770.677.9314.

Are you:

a family member of someone who is GLBTQ?

GLBTQ or questioning?

wondering how you can integrate being gay with all other aspects of your life?

considering coming out to your family and friends?

 
We can connect you to many other appropriate GLBTQ friendly agencies, clubs and organizations. If you think you would like counseling or if you just feel the need to talk to a friend, The Rainbow Center will arrange for you to meet appropriate people.

We have different types of counseling support available:

Individual and group counseling is offered through Jewish Family and Career Services. We also have a database of clinicians in your area or who specialize in your needs. Rabbi Joshua Lesser of Congregation Bet Haverim (CBH)  provides pastoral counseling. (CBH is a Reconstructionist Synagogue founded by and for Lesbians and Gay men, embracing all Jews and loved ones).  Visit our Ask the Rabbi page — an informal dialogue page with Rabbi Josh (your privacy is always respected).

Some of the services offered by The Rainbow Center are free; others are provided on a sliding scale basis. For those services on a sliding scale, The Rainbow Center will help those who cannot pay. The important thing to remember is that we exist to meet your needs.