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HOPE of East Central Illinois

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Housing/Homelessness
  • Other (Community and Support)
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

1927 18th Street
Charleston IL, Illinois 61920
Coles County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: (217) 348-5931
Email:

Notes

"The mission of HOPE is to empower persons to live independent, non-violent lives through the provisions of Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education." Includes webpage specifically about Abuse & Gender and Sexually Diverse Youth, which breaks down myths and facts about abuse of LGBTQ individuals.

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."

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

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

13508 Julie Drive
Poplar Grove, Illinois 61065
Boone 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."

Northern Illinois University Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Ally Training and Education
  • Persons of Color/P.O.C.

Location

105 Normal Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
DeKalb County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 815-753-4772

Notes

Specifically intended for students of Northern Illinois University

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.

Equality Clinic @ Whiteside County Health Department (Rock Falls)

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • HIV/AIDS
  • Mental Health
  • Obstetrics, Gynecology, Breast Health
  • Pregnancy/Pre-Natal Care
  • S.T.D./S.T.I.
  • Spanish Speaking Community and Support
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction

Location

1300 W. 2nd St
Rock Falls, Illinois 61071
Whiteside County, IL

Notes

Non-English line: 312-793-3613; per 2017 article, has Truvada and "healthy lifestyle consultation"

Freeport High School Gay-Straight Alliance

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Ally Training and Education
  • Youth Services

Location

701 W Moseley St
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Stephenson County, IL

Contact Info

Phone:
Email:

Notes

For the 2018-2019 School Year: "The FHS GSA meets weekly after school. We socialize, plan events centered on acceptance and tolearnce, and create a safe zone for boths traight and LGBTQ students to be expressive or seek guidance."