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Kathy Blackmer MS, LPC, CADC at Transformation Behavioral Health (Woodstock)

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
  • Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

1090 McConnell Road
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
McHenry County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 815.575.9675
Email:

Notes

"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."

LGBT Community of Macomb, IL

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:
Email:

Notes

"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."

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!"

Lighthouse Foundation

Provides LGBTQ+Focused services

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

Contact Info

Phone: (773) 808-3050
Email:

Notes

"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)

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.

Lutheran Child Family Services of Illinois (LCFS)

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Adoption and Foster Care
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling
  • Youth Services

Location

618 S. 42nd St.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
Jefferson County, IL

Contact Info

Phone: 618-242-3284
Email:

Notes

Received the ACAF Seal of Recognition as a 2019 “Innovator in Supporting and Serving LGBTQ Youth & Families.” Support for both LGBTQ couples & youth.

Multicultural Community Center, Champaign County

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Immigration/Asylum
  • 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

Contact Info

Phone: (217) 892-4466

Notes

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."

Nova M. Griffith Ph.D Psychological Services, PLLC

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Mental Health
  • 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

Contact Info

Phone: (618) 248-4732
Email:

Notes

Psychology Today profile includes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender

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.

Peoria TransGender Society

Provides LGBTQ+Friendly services

Services

  • Gender-Affirmation Services (Hormones/Surgery)
  • Trans Legal Aid (Change of Name/Gender Marker)
  • Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
  • Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
  • Youth Services

Location

Notes

"Peoria TransGender Society (PTGS) exists as a catalyst for making friends, creating allies, exploring our inner visions, sharing information and support, and nurturing our true identities. A place for Peoria-area transgender people, by Peoria transgender people."