Services
- Anti-Discrimination (Workplace/Housing/Etc.)
- Ally Training and Education
- Other (Community and Support)
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Youth Services
Location
National
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, pansexual, aromantic, genderqueer, nonbinary, and intersex students may have varied experiences in college depending on the community they encounter. Statistics published by the Human Rights Campaign revealed that only 26% of LGBTQ+ teens feel safe in their schools."
"For many young queer people, college is where things finally begin to change. To make college a little easier, we’ve created this ultimate guide of resources for LGBTQ+ students in higher education, including scholarships, resources, clubs, anti-bullying hotlines and more. For anyone considering themselves to be somewhere along the gender, sexuality, or romanticism spectrum, here’s what one might consider to be a handbook for LGBTQ+ college students, with helpful LGBTQ+ information such as ways to make the college campus feel more inclusive and less homophobic. Here are some top resources for LGBTQ students going to or getting ready for college."
Resource categories include information for Before You Go to College (including a list of scholarships/grants for LGBTQ+ students); Finding Community: LGBTQ+ Organizations, Clubs, and Events; information on How to Fight Discrimination and Homophobia; and LGBTQ Terms and Other Resources.
Services
- Substance Abuse/Addiction
Location
National
Addiction Center's tag line is "Your guide for addiction and recovery."
Their LGBTQ guide states:
"Rates of drug abuse and addiction in the LGBTQ community are disturbingly higher than those of other groups. Discrimination, societal pressures, and co-occurring disorders are just a few potential triggers for drug abuse in this population."
Webpage also includes 'Challenges The LGBTQ Community Faces', 'Common Co-Occurring Disorders In The LGBTQ Community', 'Drugs Of Choice Within The LGBTQ Community', 'Treatment Centers For The LGBTQ Community', and 'Get the Help You Need.'
Website offers chat function.
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Indigenous/Native Communities
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
National
This Instructors Manual is intended to help people "who provide services to Two-Spirits in our communities who are learning how to provide better, holistic service. We believe that this multi-module curriculum will help those who face similar dilemmas, empower our allies to become proactive in addressing homophobia in our communities and empower Two-Spirit people to stand tall. We hope that this will help
you in working with your communities."
Published by the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center’s Gay Men of Color Two-Spirit Project, Supported by Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gay, Lesbian, Same Sex Adoption (LGBTQ adoption) services and information
Services
- Indigenous/Native Communities
- Mutual Aid/Direct Giving/Fundraising
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
Location
8333 Greenwood Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
"The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities."
Includes an LGBTQ webinar series "to provide a resource for all tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) on awareness and understanding of campus climate, identity, and current College Fund initiatives."
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
Location
National
"Our mission is to advocate for the voice, equity, and inclusion of LGBTGEQIAP+ persons within the counseling profession and beyond and to promote the professional development of counselors and related professionals to ensure that all LGBTGEQIAP+ individuals receive ethical, culturally-inclusive, liberating services that attend to all aspects of their intersectional identities."
Services
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
National
"If you’re tired of playing the same 'professional' game and ready to be your authentic self at work, at school and in life, then you have come to the right place!
Awesomely Authentic focuses on the issues and journeys of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals as they find that right job/internship, college or career fit.
'Why have a grain of sand, when you can have the whole damn sandbox' -Matthew French, Awesomely Authentic Founder"
Services include College Prep for high school students; Career Coaching; and Diversity and Inclusion Consulting for companies and organizations.
Services
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
Location
1414 NE 42ND ST
STE 400
SEATLE, WASHINGTON 98105
"Compared to cisgender heterosexual students, LBGTQ+ students face disproportionate levels of harassment, anxiety, and depression at college. Ideally, LBGTQ+ students will attend a college that has adequately responded to these challenges and established an inclusive and safe learning environment, but not every school has done so. We’ll go over the most LBGTQ-friendly colleges in the country, and address some other issues that are important for LGBTQ+ students to know."
"We reviewed dozens of institutions in order to determine the top 20 colleges for LGBTQ+ students, evaluating factors such as LGBTQ+ student centers, gender-neutral facilities, and student organizations. This research was based on the materials available online at each school’s website. Below, we’ve also highlighted some things that you can check out during an on-campus tour to help you make an even more informed decision."
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
- Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
- Youth Services
Location
National
This guide includes information on college sexual assault and rape culture. It includes information on prevention; statistics; what colleges and universities are doing to improve student safety and reduce sexual assault; safety guidelines for students; and what students can do if they're sexually assaulted.
Services
- Anti-Discrimination (Workplace/Housing/Etc.)
- Black/African Diaspora
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Youth Services
Location
1833 West Eight Street
#200
Los Angeles, California 90057
"Our mission is to stop the AIDS epidemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV."
National programs include "We The People: A Black Plan to End HIV in America"; "Black Treatment Advocates Network" (a national network of HIV/AIDS stakeholders who mobilize Black communities across the country to confront HIV); planning bodies, task forces, and working groups around issues particular to health departments; “CUT THE STIGMA” (a campaign to combat HIV discrimination, in partnership with Lambda Legal.)
Los Angeles programs include "A Clinic for Us" (provides access to primary and specialty HIV biomedical prevention and clinic services from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view); and "Revolution in Color" (a group of young, Black, men who lead each other to personal success and development.)
Services
- Black/African Diaspora
- Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
National
"Podcast by black queer folx exploring relationships, sex, love, pop culture, life, art & more."
Episode topics include dating, beauty, falling in love, non-monogamy, and more.
Follow on instagram @BlackQueerLove
Services
- Black/African Diaspora
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
National
"The Black Queer and Trans Community is beautiful, diverse, and full of power. There are many factors in this world that often cause our power to be siloed, or worse, it is often hidden. However, together we make a tapestry of power that changes this world in ways that only we can."
"Black Queer Power is a brand created to harness, promote, and galvanize that power in an effort to promote change making efforts and to support the work of Black Queer and Trans Creatives and Entrepreneurs. BQP offers community based organizations the opportunity to benefit from the buying power of the very communities they support. Through apparel and product lines that celebrate us and boldly make a statement to the world, BQP provides a viable fundraising mechanism for selected beneficiaries without the tedious costs of inventory, shipping, or e-commerce infrastructure. "
Services
- Black/African Diaspora
- Mutual Aid/Direct Giving/Fundraising
- Other (Community and Support)
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
National
"Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) is a collective of Black trans women and non-binary femmes who are dedicated to creating space for Black trans femmes in the arts. Our collective includes artists from all sectors of the arts, art educators, art administrators, art activists, and art curators."
"We organize performances and galleries that showcase the talent of black trans femmes, host workshops and talks that provide black trans femmes with the knowledge and skills to advance their artistic careers, and mobilize our networks to connect black trans femme artists with the resources and opportunities that they need to be successful."
As of 6/14/2020, BTFA runs the Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund in partnership with Black Trans Travel Fund, For the Gworls, and the Okra Project. To donate: https://linktr.ee/btfacollective
Services
- Black/African Diaspora
- Indigenous/Native Communities
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
National
"BlackLine, a 24/7 hotline, now has the option for you to text!"
"Helping the most-impacted folks through crisis, abuse, and mistreatment. One call (or text) at a time."
"BlackLine is a 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. However, no one will be turned away from the Hotline."
"The mission of BlackLine is to provide hope and promote social justice for individuals, families and communities through immediate crisis counseling and collecting information on negative police and vigilante contact in the United States of America. BlackLine is a unique combination of professional staff, trained volunteers and collaborative partnerships to create innovative responses to pressing social needs and issues. Through an unapologetic Black, LGBTQ and Black Femme lens."
Location
18 Campus Blvd.
Suite 100
Newtown Square, Pennyslvania 19073
"Immigration for LGBT Couples, Visas for LGBT Fiancés, Asylum for LGBT Immigrants." Based in Pennsylvania and New York, but have national profile.
Services
- Anti-Discrimination (Workplace/Housing/Etc.)
- Marriage
- Other (Legal)
- Trans Legal Aid (Change of Name/Gender Marker)
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Ally Training and Education
- Other (Community and Support)
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Spanish Speaking Community and Support
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
P.O. Box 364
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
"The Campaign for Southern Equality is working to build a South where LGBTQ people are equal in every part of life. A South where your zipcode doesn’t determine your rights. Where all of us are free to be who we truly are and love who we truly love."
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
Location
P.O. Box 24490
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33307
Database for LGBT community centers
Services
- HIV/AIDS
- Other (Medical)
- S.T.D./S.T.I.
- Spanish Speaking Medical Treatment
Location
National
Website includes information on efforts to end HIV transmission; latest HIV data; HIV basics; clinicians and public health partners; resource library (including hotlines); risk-reduction tool; and resource search tool.
Services
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Youth Services
Location
3815 S. Othello Street
Suite 100, #310
Seattle, Washington 98118
"COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities."
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Seniors/Elderly/Aging
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
National
"This guide to personal finance for LGBT Americans covers five key areas: how to plan for retirement, what insurance you need, money questions to ask before marriage, the costs of adding children and ways to erase credit card debt."
Includes information about insurance (life, disability, medical), living with HIV, Transgender health costs, marriage, adoption, saving for retirement, and credit card debt.
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
- Youth Services
Location
National
Website states: "Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor." "At Crisis Text Line, we value the unique qualities, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We are bringing diverse people together to help staff and Crisis Counselors be the best version of themselves, so that they can support texters in doing the same."
Services
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
1 College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 1610
"The purpose of the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) is to increase the accessibility of transgender history by providing an online hub for digitized historical materials, born-digital materials, and information on archival holdings throughout the world. "
Services
- Black/African Diaspora
- Indigenous/Native Communities
- People with Disabilities
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
National
Wellness organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion; offer ebooks and workbooks featuring insights from wellness experts and community events; experiences, including on- and off-line events; programming and curation for corporate and organizational training; diversity and inclusion workshops.
"CULTIVATING SPACE, COMMUNITY, CONVERSATIONS AND CHANGE FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND ACCESSIBLE WELLNESS INDUSTRY."
"In 2019 we made the transition to only use imagery that reflected the identity of our members — BIPOC, LGBTQA+, and differently bodied people. But representation in media is more than just imagery; it's about providing the opportunity to tell their own stories by amplifying their messages. So we started two new feature series on holisticism — a monthly colun with Jordi (a community member of DIW), and a monthly feature on BIPOC or LGBTQA+ healer/practitioner. We instituted a company-wide inclusion rider, meaning if we are ever invited to an opportunity to be a speaker, podcast host, subject of a fewature, etc., an equal or higher value opportunity must be pitched to a BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ wellness expert, too. We also launched a scholarship and support series for all people who cannot afford our monthly membership."
Focus on wellness, culture, and community for People of Color. Offerings include Book Clubs; Group Workouts; Wellness Salons; Guided Meditations; Creative Workshops; Exclusive Artist Q+As; DJ Sets and Listening Sessions.
Mission: "We believe that People of Color deserve space to heal & thrive."
"We have a zero tolerance policy against discrimination, period. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc."
"Through our physical spaces, online marketplace, concert venue, and soon to launch global digital platform, Ethel’s Club is made to heal, spark inspiration, and create connections."
Services
- Fertility/Conception (IVF/Surrogacy/etc.)
Location
National
"Fertility SOURCE Companies provides compassion and skilled care to all parties involved in the gestational surrogacy process and egg donation process. We offer the highest quality gestational surrogates and egg donors; each has been personally interviewed and screened, and they are ready to be matched with all intended parents. Fertility SOURCE Companies is proud to offer our services to the LGBT community, and we have had great success assisting gay men and lesbian women on their rewarding journey to parenthood. Many of our staff have been surrogate mothers and look forward to helping you experience the joy and innate nature of becoming a parent."
Services
- Gender-Affirmation Services (Hormones/Surgery)
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Youth Services
Location
National
Includes a long list of scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
Location
National
"At Finimpact, we’re here to flip the equation in your favor, empowering small businesses to access the best funding for their business."
"You can apply online by completing one comprehensive form (it only takes a few minutes). Our smart self-learning algorithm analyzes your business, needs and credentials (captured on the form) then matches it with the relevant financial solution from our network of prescreened and approved lenders. Finally, we connect you to the most relevant lenders."
Includes resources for LGBTQ+ business owners, including how to become certified with the Small Business Administration or National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, advice and tips for LGBTQ+ owners, LGBTQ+ specific grants, and information for allies and customers of LGBTQ+ businesses.
Services
- Anti-Discrimination (Workplace/Housing/Etc.)
- Other (Legal)
Location
777 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor, Florida 34683
"This guide offers an important overview of the types of discrimination LGBTQ individuals face in the United States and their legal protections."
Topics covered include:
- What Is Discrimination?
- LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination
- Medical Care Discrimination
- Discrimination In A Legal Setting
- Discrimination In Social Settings
- Laws Protecting LGBTQ Rights
- What To Do If You Have Experienced Discrimination
- LGBTQ Discrimination Lawsuits
- Find Legal Help
Have offices in Florida, Minnesota, Texas and Colorado.
Services
- Other (Community and Support)
- Sexual Trauma/Violence/Rape
Location
P.O. Box 1272
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
"FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization ... provides direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault."
Services
- Immigration/Asylum
- Other (Legal)
- Black/African Diaspora
- Immigration
- Mutual Aid/Direct Giving/Fundraising
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
National
"The Freedom Fund secures the release of low-income people held in jail or immigration detention simply because they can't afford bail, with focus on LGBTQ individuals."
"We work to build a critical mass against the mass detention of LGBTQ individuals."
Services
- Gender-Affirmation Services (Hormones/Surgery)
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
Location
51 West Center St
#341
Orem, Utah 84057
"OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO HELP TRANSGENDER PEOPLE PAY FOR TRANSITION-RELATED COSTS."
Genderbands offers:
"Financial assistance for gender-affirming top surgeries."
"Free chest binders, as well as educational resources on how to use them correctly."
"Local peer support programs in our office based in Orem, UT every first and third week of the month."
"Multiple social and educational events throughout the year for trans people and our allies to interact and grow."
Services
- Spanish Speaking Community and Support
- Youth Services
Location
National
"Wherever this finds you on your journey of exploring LGBTQ+ identity, hopefully this small guide can be a space for you to build resiliency in yourself and connection to the wider Queer Community you are a part of."
"Donde sea que te encuentres en tu viaje de exploración de tu identidad LGBTQ+, se espera que esta pequeña guía ser un espacio en el que desarrolles tu propia resiliencia y conexión con la gran comunidad LGBTQ+ de la que formas parte."
Topics include setting boundaries, getting support, relaxation and breathing techniques, caring for your body, and how your nervous system works.
Services
- Gender-Affirmation Services (Hormones/Surgery)
- Mental Health
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Ally Training and Education
- Black/African Diaspora
- Housing/Homelessness
- Immigration
- Mutual Aid/Direct Giving/Fundraising
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Sex Work
Location
National
"We approach the health and rights crises faced by transgender sex workers holistically using harm reduction, human rights principles, economic and social justice, along with a commitment to empowerment and pride in finding solutions from our own community. The first issue we address is that of immediate need/crisis support for transgender sex workers, including community members from the NYC area, across the US and globally through supporting asylum seekers from our priority communities. The next issue we address is health care and health resilience for transgender sex workers. We need to address this issue because our community is hypermarginalized and has a profound need for safe sex supplies and free/low cost health to address both trans specific and holistic needs. We currently work on housing since so many in our G.L.I.T.S.’ community are without stable housing, deepening the cycle of disenfranchisement. G.L.I.T.S. also advocates and educates to ensure health, wellness and inclusion of transgender people in our society and to address the stigmatization and criminalization of trans people because of anti-prostitution/anti-sex work laws."
For immediate assistance call: Toll-free SWOP-USA/GLITS Community Support Line at (877) 776-2004 (ext. 212)
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Youth Services
Location
110 William Street
30th Floor
New York, New York 10038
"GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve."
"A vast hub of helpful information and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals looking for positive mental health and therapy support."
From the website:
"Finding an affirming, empathetic therapist can be life changing. Taking these steps could make the process easier for you:
- Clarify your goals.
- Identify your deal breakers and must-haves.
- Gather referrals from people you trust.
- Leverage LGBTQIA+ organizations in your search.
- Consider online therapy and support groups.
- Ask all the questions.
- Reach out to a helpline if you’re in immediate need.
- And last — but definitely not least — keep searching until you find a therapist who meets your needs. Your well-being is worth the effort, intuition, and time you’ll invest."
"The HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator is a first-of-its-kind, location-based search tool that allows you to search for testing services, housing providers, health centers and other service providers near your current location."
Services
- Ally Training and Education
- Youth Services
Location
National
"To help make rural public schools more LGBTQ-inclusive. We donate literature featuring LGBTQ protagonists and themes, build curricula around these materials, and coach educators on LGBTQ terminology. The thesis: by cultivating accepting environments for LGBTQ students from a young age, we can pave the way for their well-being throughout life. So far, we've worked with 25 rural school districts across the country, and 200 more joined our waitlist for support. We will support hundreds of school districts in all 50 states by the end of this school year." Contact at https://www.hopeinabox.org/contact.
Services
- Trans Legal Aid (Change of Name/Gender Marker)
- Adults Questioning Their Sexuality/Gender Identity
- Ally Training and Education
- Black/African Diaspora
- People with Disabilities
- Persons of Color/P.O.C.
- Professional Development/Scholarships/Higher Education
- Seniors/Elderly/Aging
- Trans and Gender-Non-Conforming
- Youth Services
Location
P.O. Box 26165
Little Rock, Arkansas 72221
"The Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center’s (a.k.a. “House of GG”) mission is to create programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives, history, and visibility of Transgender, gender-questioning, and gender-nonconforming people. We do this through programs that promote healing justice, resilience, and organizing among our communities, particularly by and for transgender women of color, to remove barriers that inhibit our survival."
"Founded and led by Trans and gender nonconforming people and our allies, we create safe and transformative spaces where members of our community can heal—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—from the trauma arising from generations of transphobia, racism, sexism, poverty, ableism and violence, and nurture them into tomorrow’s leaders. We currently primarily focus on supporting and nurturing the leadership of Transgender women of color living in the U.S. South."
Offers literature and information about LGBT immigration and LGBT immigrant rights. Based in New York and San Francisco.