"Our mission is to advocate for the voice, equity, and inclusion of LGBTGEQIAP+ persons within the counseling profession and beyond and to promote the professional development of counselors and related professionals to ensure that all LGBTGEQIAP+ individuals receive ethical, culturally-inclusive, liberating services that attend to all aspects of their intersectional identities."

"The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity." Includes youth and senior hotlines, peer support, resource lists, self-harm prevention.

"The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities. We believe that in order to create meaningful political participation and leadership, we must have access to basic means of survival and safety from violence. "
"Get legal help with name changes, IDs, immigration and more."

"The National LGBT Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people."

"If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7."

"MISSION: Equality Illinois builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ community."

"VISION: Equality Illinois envisions a fair and unified Illinois where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where all people live freely regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression."

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"[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."

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.