A group for LGBT individuals in DeKalb, IL or neighboring cities to hang out, invite people to things, promote local events and business, or simply get to know each other!

Welcome to allies and questioning individuals, as long as allies remember that the focus of this group is for LGBT members in the community! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

This is a public group, so be wary of posting anything personal or sensitive that you may not want others to see. Staying public is important to allow for the most growth potential! So be safe and take care of yourself.

Do you know of any LGBT owned or allied businesses? Do you own one yourself? Follow this link to support the local community!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/373289437466762/permalink/373595544102818/

"Online therapy has many benefits for members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you live in a rural area or just can’t find a therapist who understands the challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals, online therapy makes it easier to access mental health care. Online therapy also allows you to engage in therapy on your terms. Maybe you don’t want to drive to an office and talk with a therapist face-to-face; with online therapy, you don’t have to. You can engage in therapy sessions via video or text, ensuring you’re as comfortable as possible."

Therapy options include video, live chat, text, and phone call.

Also includes a list of LGBTQ+ resources.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services for any and all survivors and non-offending loved ones, including emergency and long-term shelter, counseling for children and adults, legal support and medical advocacy, and offender intervention services including anger management. All services are available to individuals of all genders and all sexual orientations. All staff are trained in LGBTQIA+ cultural humility. All services for survivors are free and confidential.

"The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With locations across the country, The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs."

Includes entire sections specifically about the following:

- Why is the LGBTQ+ Community at a Higher Risk for Addiction?
- LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Societal Stigma
- Transgender Identity
- Mental Illness and LGBTQ+ Counseling
- Homelessness
- Mental Health Issues
- Tobacco, Alcohol, Amphetamines, Heroin
- How loved ones can help
- LGBTQ+ Rehab Centers

"OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO HELP TRANSGENDER PEOPLE PAY FOR TRANSITION-RELATED COSTS."
Genderbands offers:
"Financial assistance for gender-affirming top surgeries."
"Free chest binders, as well as educational resources on how to use them correctly."
"Local peer support programs in our office based in Orem, UT every first and third week of the month."
"Multiple social and educational events throughout the year for trans people and our allies to interact and grow."

"Wherever this finds you on your journey of exploring LGBTQ+ identity, hopefully this small guide can be a space for you to build resiliency in yourself and connection to the wider Queer Community you are a part of."

"Donde sea que te encuentres en tu viaje de exploración de tu identidad LGBTQ+, se espera que esta pequeña guía ser un espacio en el que desarrolles tu propia resiliencia y conexión con la gran comunidad LGBTQ+ de la que formas parte."

Topics include setting boundaries, getting support, relaxation and breathing techniques, caring for your body, and how your nervous system works.

"This guide to personal finance for LGBT Americans covers five key areas: how to plan for retirement, what insurance you need, money questions to ask before marriage, the costs of adding children and ways to erase credit card debt."
Includes information about insurance (life, disability, medical), living with HIV, Transgender health costs, marriage, adoption, saving for retirement, and credit card debt.

"Guidelines for LGBTQ Individuals Using a Preferred Name while Voting at the Polls in Guilford County, North Carolina"

"Voting at the polls can be daunting for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming or other LGBTQ community members using a preferred name that does not match their legal name. These guidelines outline what to expect at the polls and offer suggestions for dealing with the possible situations that might occur."

"Guidelines for LGBTQ Individuals Using a Preferred Name while Voting at the Polls in Guilford County, North Carolina"

"Voting at the polls can be daunting for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming or other LGBTQ community members using a preferred name that does not match their legal name. These guidelines outline what to expect at the polls and offer suggestions for dealing with the possible situations that might occur."

While this resource focuses specifically on Guilford County, it also includes information applicable for voters across North Carolina.

"YouthSAFE is a Greensboro-based organization providing an environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Agender youth to find community, share resources and build skills for responding creatively to the world around them. We meet every Friday, 6:30-8:30 pm Higher Ground (210 E Bessemer Ave)"

*Due to Covid-19, weekly meetings are now happening on Zoom!