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Unity at Western Illinois University

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

McDonough County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 309-298-3203

Notes

"UNITY is WIU's LGBTQA+ student organization, open to all members of the LGBTQA+ and WIU communities. The organization is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment on campus for all identities, and creates campus-wide programs as well as a weekly safe space during general meetings."

LGBT*QA Resource Center @ WIU

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

LGBT*QA Resource Center Multicultural Center - 2nd Floor
1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
McDonough County, IL

Notes

"Since its first year, the LGBT*QA Resource Center has made substantial progress in creating an inclusive environment for LGBT*QA individuals on the Western Illinois campus. Since its inception the LGBT*QA Resource Center has provided campus-wide programming, Safe Space Training, a cozy LGBT*QA Lounge, and spaces to engaging the Western Illinois University community in dialogue about LGBT*QA topics. Throughout the academic year, the LGBT*QA Resource Center will be sponsoring and co-sponsoring a variety of programs such as Trans* Week, Camp OUT, Pride Week, Lavender Graduation, and many more!"

OUT an LGBTQ support group

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adoption and Foster Care
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

Fulton County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: +1 309-340-3124
Email:

Notes

"OUT! An LGBTQIA support group meets every other Thursday evening from 6-7 and is family and ally friendly." OUT! was founded by Angela Cousins and Reverand Sue Harrington in August of 2018. Angela and her husband John are the parents of 3 lovely children, one of whom is transgender. Reverand Harrington identifies as a gay women and is raising 2 beautiful grandaughters. When searching for LGBTQIA support groups we found that all were either in urban areas far from Canton or were targeting teens and young adults and may not be appropriate for families with younger children. Needing support and wanting to find families and persons like us, we formed OUT! as a support group that is family friendly and open to children and allies. We hope to provide much needed support to our LGBTQIA families in Canton and Fulton County, and in the process educate and promote acceptance.

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.

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."

PRISM: a support group for LGBTQ adults and youth, and those who love and support them, at St John United Church of Christ

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Ally Training and Education
  • Youth Services

Location

St John United Church of Christ
1010 South Park Blvd.
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Stephenson County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 815-235-2824

Notes

"PRISM is a support group for LGBTQ adults and youth, and those who love and support them. PRISM meets on the first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome, with anonymity and grace."

Spectrum of Rockford L.G.B.T. Counseling, a program of the Harmony Center for Holistic Psychotherapy

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • HIV/AIDS
  • Mental Health
  • S.T.D./S.T.I.
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

6625 N. 2nd Street
Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Boone County, IL

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."

PFLAG SAUK VALLEY

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Ally Training and Education
  • Other (Community and Support)
  • Youth Services

Location

PFLAG Sauk Valley c/o First Presbyterian Church
410 2nd Ave
Sterling, Illinois 61081
Whiteside County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: (815) 408-0604

Notes

WEEKLY DROP IN YOUTH GROUP TUESDAYS 6:30-9 FOR 12-20 YR OLDS, MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MTGS

Thrive Counseling (Vandalia)

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

1121 N 6th St
Vandalia, Illinois 62471
Fayette County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: (618) 283-2222
Email:

Notes

"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."