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Margaret A. Howard, LCSW

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Persons of Color/P.O.C.
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming

Location

Margaret Howard LCSW
1400 N. Wood Road
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Jackson County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: (314) 282-3623

Notes

"My flexible, individualized approach is based on current neurobiology (polyvagal theory) and depth psychology, & includes somatic, psychodynamic, cognitive, dream work, and EMDR. LGBTQ+ affirming, non-racist, non-misogynist, anti-colonial. Plus, I'm a veteran. "

LGBT Community of Macomb, IL

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

McDonough County, IL

Contact Info

Phone:
Email:

Notes

"We are a positive and supportive group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and our Allies of Macomb, IL and the surrounding area. We come together in fellowship and friendship, to reach out and make a positive impact for one another. We seek to be the friend and confidant we all need, wished we had, or always longed to have. All ages are welcome to join the group as well as non-residents of Macomb, IL."

Unity at Western Illinois University

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

McDonough County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 309-298-3203

Notes

"UNITY is WIU's LGBTQA+ student organization, open to all members of the LGBTQA+ and WIU communities. The organization is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment on campus for all identities, and creates campus-wide programs as well as a weekly safe space during general meetings."

LGBT*QA Resource Center @ WIU

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

LGBT*QA Resource Center Multicultural Center - 2nd Floor
1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
McDonough County, IL

Notes

"Since its first year, the LGBT*QA Resource Center has made substantial progress in creating an inclusive environment for LGBT*QA individuals on the Western Illinois campus. Since its inception the LGBT*QA Resource Center has provided campus-wide programming, Safe Space Training, a cozy LGBT*QA Lounge, and spaces to engaging the Western Illinois University community in dialogue about LGBT*QA topics. Throughout the academic year, the LGBT*QA Resource Center will be sponsoring and co-sponsoring a variety of programs such as Trans* Week, Camp OUT, Pride Week, Lavender Graduation, and many more!"

GSA @ Carl Sandburg College

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming

Location

Hancock County, IL

Notes

"The Carl Sandburg College Gay Straight Alliance (also known as the GSA) brings students of different sexual orientations and gender identities together to meet new people, network with like-minded individuals, and accept each other’s uniqueness in a lively, safe, and relaxing environment. This club also promises to serve as a support group for those dealing with LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) issues, homophobic harassment, or those questioning their sexual orientation and identity. By raising awareness of different sexual orientations and gender identities, it serves as a platform to make the general population more aware of the LGBT community."

The Phoenix Center

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • HIV/AIDS
  • S.T.D./S.T.I.
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Housing/Homelessness
  • Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

109 E Lawrence Ave
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Sangamon County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 217-528-5253

Notes

The mission of the Phoenix Center is to support Central Illinois’ LGBT Community with programming for promoting equality, health & well being, and social and educational growth.

Elliott Counseling Group

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Housing/Homelessness
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Persons of Color/P.O.C.
  • Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming

Location

704 N. Main Street
Tuscola, Illinois 61953
Douglas County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: (217) 398-9066
Email:

Notes

Website references serving members of the "Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender" community, addressing "Needs related to sexual identity, such as affiliation, isolation, and confronting and coping with discrimination."

Kathy Blackmer MS, LPC, CADC at Transformation Behavioral Health (Woodstock)

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

1090 McConnell Road
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
McHenry County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 815.575.9675
Email:

Notes

"Kathy also has specialty training and experience in working with children and adults with attachment challenges, including working with children in foster care or adoptive homes, and working with teens and adults with LGBT concerns."

Lighthouse Professional Counseling Center

Provides LGBTQ+Focused services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Spanish Speaking Medical Treatment
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Persons of Color/P.O.C.
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Spanish Speaking Community and Support
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

2535 Bethany Road
Suite 210
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
DeKalb County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 815-264-2431

Notes

Professional counseling center with emphasis on LGBTQ+ issues. Also has offices in Aurora and Chicago.

Clock Inc

Provides LGBTQ+Focused services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Housing/Homelessness
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

321 24th St.
Rock Island, Illinois 61201

Contact Info

Phone: (309) 558- 0956

Notes

Clock Inc Offers:
--Groups: A variety of multi-age & gender community groups, to benefit individuals without any feelings of discrimination or isolation.
--Counseling: We offer individual, couple & family sessions. Individuals are able to choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute sessions.
--Training: Educational trainings to help strengthen the knowledge about the individuals identifying in this community.
--Workshops: Workshops that provide hands on teaching covering a range of topics based on interests of individuals.