LGBTQ+ resources in the United States
LGBTQ+ people in crisis should contact the following resources:
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For LGBTQ+ people under 25: The Trevor Project‘s 24/7/365 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or TrevorChat, their online instant messaging option, or TrevorText, a text-based support option. If you are looking for peer support, you can visit TrevorSpace from anywhere in the world.
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
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Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
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NURSING HOME CENTER www.nursinghomeabusecenter.
com/resources/lgbt/
General Resources for LGBTQ+ and Allies
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Anti-Violence Project – an organization aiming to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education.
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CenterLink – database for LGBTQ+ centers around the country.
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COLAGE – organization for people with one or more LGBTQ+ parent.
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GMHC – the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy.
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Matthew Shepard Foundation – aims to empower individuals to embrace human dignity and diversity.
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Movement Advancement Project – an independent, nonprofit think tank that provides rigorous research, insight and communications that help speed equality and opportunity for all.
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Out & Equal – an organization dedicated to achieving global workplaces where all people are equal, belong, and thrive.
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
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Straight for Equality
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The Williams Institute – a leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.
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EQUALITY FLORIDA– THE LARGEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SECURING FULL EQUALITY FOR FLORIDA’S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGTBTQ) COMMUNITY.
LGBTQ+ Political Resources
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Equality Federation
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
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National LGBTQ Task Force
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Victory Fund
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Resources for Grassroots and State-Level Advocacy
Bisexual Resources
LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
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Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
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GSA Network
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LGBTQ Student Resources & Support
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Point Foundation
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Safe Schools Coalition
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Also Youth (Sarasota)
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Prism Youth Initiative (Manatee)
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All Rainbow and Allied Youth
LGBTQ+ Legal Resources
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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Lambda Legal
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The LGBT Bar
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National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
International LGBTQ+ Resources
Resources for Transgender People
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National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) (advocacy)
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Transgender Law Center (TLC) (legal services and advocacy)
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Gender Proud (advocacy)
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Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) (legal services)
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Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) (legal services)
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Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) (advocacy)
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Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC) (advocacy)
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Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) (advocacy)
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Black Trans Advocacy (advocacy)
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Trans Latina Coalition (advocacy)
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Gender Spectrum (support for families, trans youth, and educators)
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Gender Diversity (support for families, trans youth, and educators)
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Trans Youth Equality Federation (support for families and trans youth)
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Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA) (support for families and trans youth)
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TransTech Social Enterprises (economic empowerment)
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Transgender American Veterans Association (advocacy for trans veterans)
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TransAthlete.com (info about trans athletes)
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TransLife Center at Chicago House (support services)
Sources:
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https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist
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https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources
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https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/policy/resources
Special thanks to Tomboi for putting this together! <3