"FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization ... provides direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault."

"Roo answers all your awkward questions about sexual health, relationships, growing up, and more. Chatting with Roo is free and private, so go ahead and ask the things you don't want to ask out loud."

"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."

"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.

"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! "

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."

"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."