"We are a positive and supportive group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and our Allies of Macomb, IL and the surrounding area. We come together in fellowship and friendship, to reach out and make a positive impact for one another. We seek to be the friend and confidant we all need, wished we had, or always longed to have. All ages are welcome to join the group as well as non-residents of Macomb, IL."

"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."

"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 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.

"The mission of HOPE is to empower persons to live independent, non-violent lives through the provisions of Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education." Includes webpage specifically about Abuse & Gender and Sexually Diverse Youth, which breaks down myths and facts about abuse of LGBTQ individuals.

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.

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 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."

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."

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