"Dr. Collins received her BA and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has been practicing for over 10 years. She has dedicated her services in many behavioral health settings, including conducting ADHD evaluations for MLB athletes. She has also contributed to several publications and is a member of the North Carolina Psychology Association and the American Psychological Association."

Lists LGBTQIA+ and Gender Identity among service categories.

"Welcome to the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center at East Carolina University. As part of the Department of Intercultural Affairs within Student Involvement and Leadership at ECU, the LGBTQ Center works in conjunction with our colleagues in the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center, the Women and Gender Office, the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, and the Lucille Gorham Intergenerational Community Center to cultivate a transformative and culturally competent community centered in intercultural learning. We strive to foster understanding and acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. The Peel LGBTQ Center works each day to develop tomorrow’s leaders to serve and inspire positive change."

Includes an online resource catalog, offers numerous wellness, mental health, and advocacy services for students, faculty, and staff.

"Equality North Carolina is the oldest statewide organization in the country dedicated to securing rights and protections for the LGBTQ community. We're invested in ensuring that every North Carolinian can see themselves in this movement and helping create a safer, more equitable world for all marginalized folks. Together we can build a better North Carolina." Programs include Rural Youth Empowerment Fellowship and various political/candidate support programs. Issues include anti-violence; racial justice; non-discrimination; protecting youth; HIV/AIDS work.

"Mission: To identify, address, and attempt to rectify issues relating to and associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and their effects on adults, children, and the communities of Bladen and Columbus Counties."

"Please feel free to contact us 24/7 on our Confidential Crisis Line – (910) 641 – 0444."

From our QORRN volunteer: "Super responsive (and lovely) on Facebook chat! They are very committed acceptance and providing help to any and all who seek it, list themselves as LGBTQ-friendly in multiple places."

https://www.facebook.com/familiesfirstnc/

"Mission: To identify, address, and attempt to rectify issues relating to and associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and their effects on adults, children, and the communities of Bladen and Columbus Counties."

"Please feel free to contact us 24/7 on our Confidential Crisis Line – (910) 641 – 0444."

From our QORRN volunteer: "Super responsive (and lovely) on Facebook chat! They are very committed acceptance and providing help to any and all who seek it, list themselves as LGBTQ+Friendly in multiple places."

"Family Service of the Piedmont serves more than 19,000 local children and adults each year, addressing issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability."
From our QORRN Volunteer: "Via email, the organization says they are one of four hubs for the state for intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ+ community; they've added an LGBTQ+ intimate partner advocate who has been helping the organization with internal language and trainings."

"Fayetteville Black Pride is a non profit organization based in the heart of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Founded by Alvernian Rafeek Davis, The purpose of Fayetteville Black Pride is to increase access to health and wellness services in our LGBTQIA communities, improve relations between "straight" and "gay" communities and increase safe spaces for the youth. Our annual Pride weekend will bring together community based organizations, education/medical based institutions, and people from across the country to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our Southern community."

"We opened the first LGBTQ Center in Greensboro in 2018 to provide resources, programs, and support for LGBTQ People...Dedicated volunteers and staff provide resources and programs on a broad range of topics, such as healthcare, knowing your legal rights and self-advocacy, aging, or transgender issues."

"The Center is 1,800 square feet and consists of a lounge (with free snacks! and coffee!), a large meeting space that seats 50, two smaller meeting spaces, a resource library, and more."

Resources Include:
—Transgender clothing closet, where trans folks can find a piece of gender-affirming clothing at no cost
—Queer library where you can check out an LGBTQ-themed book or movie (https://www.librarycat.org/lib/GGFLibrary)."
— LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory (https://guilfordgreenfoundation.org/what-we-do/directory/)
— Community Calendar (https://guilfordgreenfoundation.org/out-and-about-greensboro/)

"We aim to promote unity, visibility, self-esteem and positive image of the LGBTQIA+ community. Goals include activities to enhance mental and physical health, to provide social support, and foster an awareness of past and present contributions of LGBTQIA+ people. We celebrate our diversity annually at our PRIDE event."
Includes a list of local, LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the area.

"The mission of HCDVSAC is to provide quality services regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status to reduce crime of domestic violence and sexual assault in the communities of Hoke County. It is our mission to empower, increase safety, develop community awareness, and educate victims and community members on domestic violence and sexual assault."
CRISIS LINE: (910) 875-4494

HCDVSA offers referrals to counseling services has a contracted therapist that leads support group.

HCDVSA offers assistance in obtaining Domestic Violence Protective Orders; has victim advocates that will accompany clients to court; refers to Legal Aid; and assists in completing forms for the Address Confidentiality Program and Victims Crime Compensation.

HCDVSA offers domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education through psychoeducational courses, outreach presentations, safety planning, and project SITE.