The purpose of this document is to provide some safety considerations for your support group if you plan to host in-person meetings.

In general:

• If you are able, let building security or events team know that your group is hosting an event.
• Have a sign-in sheet and assign someone to greet newattendees before the meeting begins.
• Be aware of how your unconscious biases may feed into your reactions to others, especially newcomers.
• Ensure that people are aware of where all exits are and the location of safety materials (e.g., fire extinguisher, first aid kits).
• Consider accessibility needs and the impact of physical stimuli like temperature and volume.

In case of emergency:

• Maintain a list of hotlines for national and local resourcecenters of all kinds. (e.g., pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines)
• Have a written safety plan that works for your group.
• Agree on designated points of contact, meeting place, and an emergency backup plan – in advance.
• Be mindful that not everyone is comfortable speaking with law enforcement.

Download this resource here: Safety at In-Person Events