Services
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Ally Training and Education
- Black/African Diaspora
- Mutual Aid/Direct Giving/Fundraising
- Youth Services
Location
2335 N. Orchard Street
Chicago, Illinois 60115
Cook County, IL
"We are a nonsectarian, nonprofit social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment."
Also: "The Lighthouse Foundation is raising money for its Black Queer Mutual Aid Fund, which will give out $100 micro-grants to Black LGBTQ people in need in light of the COVID-19 pandemic." (from an article on blockclubchicago.org)
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
Professional counseling center with emphasis on LGBTQ+ issues. Also has offices in Aurora and Chicago.
Services
- Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Youth Services
Location
618 S. 42nd St.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
Jefferson County, IL
Received the ACAF Seal of Recognition as a 2019 “Innovator in Supporting and Serving LGBTQ Youth & Families.” Support for both LGBTQ couples & youth.
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
- Pride March/Festival/Parade
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
Organized by the Democratic Women of McDonough County.
"We seek to provide a safe space for all attendees to enjoy the freedoms all should enjoy with gender expression/gender identity until such time that every space is made safe and validating for all members of our community.
We pledge our support and allyship to that end, that all may live, work, play, and visit here, free from being targeted by those individuals who have yet to address their own issues. Those who project homophobia, transphobia, and ignorance onto others in our county will be confronted and held accountable with real-world consequences.
We will no longer silently tolerate ignorance which contributes to a toxic culture which puts members of the LGBTQIA at risk."
Services
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
Margaret Howard LCSW
1400 N. Wood Road
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Jackson County, IL
"My flexible, individualized approach is based on current neurobiology (polyvagal theory) and depth psychology, & includes somatic, psychodynamic, cognitive, dream work, and EMDR. LGBTQ+ affirming, non-racist, non-misogynist, anti-colonial. Plus, I'm a veteran. "
Services
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
Madison County, IL
"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."
Services
- Immigration
- Other (Community and Support)
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Spanish Speaking Community and Support
- Youth Services
Location
1126 Country Club Ln
Rantoul, Illinois 61866
Champaign County, IL
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."
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
Location
105 Normal Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
DeKalb County, IL
Specifically intended for students of Northern Illinois University
Services
- Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
- Substance Abuse/Addiction
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
121 N 13th St
Suite #2 Professional Bldg W Side (SW corner 13th & Monroe)
Herrin, Illinois 62948
Williamson County, IL
Psychology Today profile includes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
Fulton County, IL
"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.