Club for students of Frontier Community College

"The EIU Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity aspires to create an inclusive community by instilling a culture of respect, advocacy, and empowerment towards an open, safe, welcoming and just campus. We provide services such as the Trans*formation Station, a large library full of books and movies, year round programming, and a comprehensive Safe Zone Training program."

"We exist to provide support, education and advocacy for parents, families, and friends of the LGBT+ community." "PFLAG Charleston maintains an emergency fund to provide assistance to LGBTQA people who face short-term crises and are in need of emergency funds. These funds may be used for urgent needs such as payments on rent, phone, utilities, transportation, school-related expenses, etc. Those in need may apply by contacting PFLAG at pflagcharlestonil@gmail.com.

"I also have experience leading psycho-educational/process groups on a variety of topics including social skills, anger management, youth leadership, sexual identity/gender, and mindfulness based stress reduction."

Major emphasis on arts and trauma. "Specialized areas include: Gender Identity and Empowerment." Website includes entire section about sex and relationships.

"[Poyser's] clinical interests include working with adults and emerging youth with substance abuse issues, dual diagnosis, mood and anxiety disorders, LGBT populations, health and wellness."

"COUNSELING AND HYPNOTHERAPY FOR CRISIS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES, GENDER ISSUES, SEXUALITY" From her Psychology Today profile: "I specialize in lesbian/ gay/ bisexual/transgender issues as well as other alternative lifestyles, including polygamous and others. My background is in mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
I specialize in gender/transgender issues: exploring, counseling prior to surgery, relationships issues relating to changes. I also specialize in crisis with an emphasis on self-empowerment techniques for the client."

This is a non-sectarian organization for people with or without religious backrounds. Meetings are for support, resources or a listening ear. LGBTQ+ are welcome along with allies/family members/spouses/anyone who wants to learn more. You can also arrange a one-on-one meeting with a member if you are nervous to go to a large meeting.

JO DAVIESS COUNTY Sexual Assault Hotline: 815-777-8155 // Domestic Violence Hotline: 815-777-3680 CARROLL COUNTY Sexual Assault Hotline: 815-244-7772 // Domestic Violence Hotline: 815-244-1320. This organization provides support to survivors of sexual and domestic violence. There is a 24 hour crisis hotline, legal, medical and social service advocacy, long and short term counceling, transition and basic needs assisstance. They also connect survivors to resources they may need. Services are free and for any sexual orientation or gender expression, race/ethnicity, immigration status, english proficiency, incarceration status, or disabiity.

"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."