AspenOUT offers an online support group for LGBTQ+ individuals, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying, and gender-nonconforming people. The group provides a safe, welcoming space to discuss sexuality, gender, and mental health. Anyone 18 or older from the queer community is welcome to join and connect.

Meetings are held On-Line on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month,
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. 

Suggested donation: $5–25 per group, payable to AspenOUT. 

The information below is confidential and will not be shared or utilized for grant purposes. 

The Virtual Adult LGBTQAI+ Support Group (hereafter "the Group") provides an online meeting place for folks looking for a support group setting.

By accepting support from the Group, I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge AspenOUT and Janet Gordon, including its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, and causes of action arising out of or related to the therapeutic services I receive.

This release covers all liability, known or unknown, arising from or connected to the delivery, non-delivery, or cessation of the clinical services, including but not limited to, any unsatisfactory therapeutic outcomes, clinical malpractice, or breach of confidentiality by the independent practitioner.

I affirm that it is my sole responsibility to review the credentials, licensing status, and professional qualifications of the therapist I choose to engage with, and to ensure they meet my individual needs and standards.

a. Clinical Liability: The Provider is solely responsible for all aspects of the clinical services provided. The Provider shall bear all liability arising from or related to the Services, including but not limited to, claims of professional negligence, malpractice, breach of confidentiality, or any act or omission related to the treatment of Clients.

b. Required Insurance: The Provider warrants that they hold and will continuously maintain, at their sole expense, Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice) with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate. The Provider shall furnish proof of current coverage upon request by the Fund.

c. Indemnification: The Provider agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Fund, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: i. The Provider's clinical services, acts, or omissions. ii. The Provider's failure to maintain required licenses or professional liability insurance. iii. Any breach of this Agreement, including compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality laws.

5. No Guarantees and Potential Risks 

No Guarantees. l understand that psychotherapy is not an exact science, and the results of therapy cannot be guaranteed. My therapeutic outcome depends largely on my willingness to participate fully in the process both during and between sessions.

Potential Risks. I understand that therapy may involve discussing unpleasant aspects of my life and can sometimes lead to uncomfortable emotions (e.g., anxiety, sadness, frustration, relationship strain) before improvement is seen. I understand that AspenOUT does not evaluate, endorse, or vouch for the services of mental health providers that participate in the Jack Raife Fund. I also acknowledge that AspenOUT does not schedule appointments; it only provides funds to providers through HAT who participate in the Jack Raife Fund program and provide financial assistance for therapeutic services with currently licensed mental health providers. It is my responsibility to investigate my chosen provider, determine whether it is a good fit, and schedule appointments with the selected provider. If I am not comfortable with my therapist, I can reach out to HAT to help connect me with another therapist.