The monthly PFLAG meeting (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) for Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities meets at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church.

The goal of PFLAG is to provide support and encouragement to the parents, families, and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and “questioning” individuals.

Meetings are a safe and confidential place to discuss sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and be in dialogue with others on topics concerning LGBTQ people and their families.

PFLAG is not only a support group for parents and friends of LGBTQ folks but includes the participation of LGBTQ folks themselves.

The gatherings are confidential and no one is expected to say or share anything if they don’t want to.

Anyone is welcome to attend: folks who have an LGBTQ family member or friend, LGBTQ individuals themselves and straight allies who support LGBTQ individuals and the advancement of LGBTQ civil rights.

The Fountain Hills support group is one of seven monthly support groups in the Phoenix metropolitan area operated by PFLAG Phoenix (www.pflagphoenix.org).

The Fountain Hills meeting is held the fourth Friday of each month at The Fountains, 15300 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.

For questions about the Fountain Hills group email info@pflagphoenix.org or call (602) 843-1404. All contacts are kept confidential.