"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.

"Beginning January 8, 2020, Adventure Works will host an LGBTQI+ peer-led support group for high school aged students at our office located at 1211 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb, IL. The group will meet every other Wednesday from 6:30-8:00. No registration required. Just show up! "

24-Hour Crisis Intervention: Call 217-774-2113 or walk into our clinic. // After Hours: Call 217-774-3961 - Ask for a mental health crisis worker.

"Established in 1999, Acorn Equality Fund in Peoria, Illinois, is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the advancement of education, health, and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies. We raise funds in order to give out grants and scholarships to promote higher education. Together we can build a bright, united future."

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.

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."

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.

SPEAK TO JILL WALDEN - She/Her, Executive Director (LGBTQIA Ally) THIS IS PRIMARILY A DAYCARE; large percentage LATINX. "The MCC welcomes all community members and celebrate diversity and differences in race, gender, social status, and ability status among others."

Volunteers are limited during day-time hours and *you must email to schedule an appointment. This is an LGBTQ+ hub located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"Your sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity may not be a source of distress. Yet people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or any other type of non-conforming sexual or gender identity (known as LGBT, LGBTQ, or LGBTQIA, among others) may find that the social stigma of living as a sexual minority is a source of stress or anxiety. When seeking counseling, whether for issues associated with your sexual, romantic, or gender identity or for everyday concerns, finding a qualified mental health professional who has experience and familiarity with issues that confront the LGBTQ community can be critical to helping you find the solutions you're looking for. Your treatment plan will be customized with your help, and together we can work to honor your story and your journey."