Marilyn “Joanie” DiSano always had an open-door policy in her home. No matter who walked through her door there would always be a seat at the table. Joanie embodied kindness, humor, acceptance, and love in every aspect of her life. Her supportive and joyful spirit is what we hope to emulate to every person who walks through our door. Joanie’s Place serves as a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth to connect with each other, access resources, and be celebrated for who they are. Everyone is welcome here.
Joanie's Place has designated clinicians who specialize and are trained in working with LGBTQIA+ people. We service children and adults through individual counseling services. We also provide support letters for gender affirming surgery pending assessment. You can use the information below to place a referral.
Joanie's Place offers an array of community events, including the first-ever LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Prom for youth in Fall River! We also host monthly social events to give youth the opportunity to connect with one another. We encourage you to follow us on social media and check out the calendar below for updates!
We offer group support groups for youth and young adults, including our LGBTQIA+ Empowerment Group, Gender Support Group, and parenting workshops. We also facilitate after-school programs at local middle and high schools, prioritizing community, education and building resilience. Check out the calendar below for more information on upcoming groups and opportunities to join in on the fun!
Joanie's Place offers trainings pertaining to education about the LGBTQIA+ community in schools and service agencies. Our current offerings for trainings include:
All presentations can be modified to suit the needs of the agency and/or school we are presenting at. Interested in scheduling a training? Contact us using the information below!
Here at Joanie's Place, we are so proud to provide a safe and supportive space for all LGBTQ+ people in Greater Fall River. The majority of our programs and events are free and/or low cost to ensure we are as accessible to the community as possible. As a fairly new program, we rely heavily on donations to facilitate our services and events. If you feel so inclined to donate, you can do so using the button below. Unable to donate? Spreading the word about us is a huge help too!
45 Rock Street, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720, United States