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LGBTQ-specific treatment centers are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community and address any underlying elements that may have caused an addiction.

Being LGBT can be challenging for individuals at any age due to social stigma and bigotry, but dealing with addiction can be a unique challenge for people that identify as members of the LGBTQ community. Read more and access resource below.

Inside the Fight for Rights of LGBTQ+ People in Africa

The purpose of GaL-AA is to serve the LGBTQ+ members and potential members of Alcoholics Anonymous by carrying the AA message throughout the world with integrity, transparency, service and unity.

On June 24, 2021, the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues and Minority Affairs Section held a webinar featuring a panel of experts who shared information and insights about the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+. This is the transcript of that webinar.

The Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is committed to addressing and ending gender-based and sexualized violence on campus and beyond.

Bloom Therapy is a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ individuals in the Quad City area, including Davenport, Moline, Bettendorf, and Rock Island. We understand the unique challenges facing LGBTQ individuals, and we're here to help you navigate those challenges and live your best life. We offer a wide range of services, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Our therapists specialize in a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

Created in 1996 as bisexual.org, this website began with the simple goal of letting bi people know that they are not alone. When we first launched, there were virtually no online resources for the bi community and the few resources that were available were hard to find, highly sexualized, or catered to niche audiences. Since those early years we have grown into a huge global community. 

We created this guide to help you find these LGBTQ+-friendly communities. For each community, you’ll find a short description of the services and amenities available to help you determine which options will likely meet your needs. The guide also includes helpful resources for LGBTQIA+ seniors and a list of questions to ask when you call or visit one of these communities.

Resources for LGBTQ parents of children with special needs. As an LGBTQ parent raising a child with special needs, you may face unique challenges. However, by accessing the various forms of help that are available, LGBTQ families can become empowered to understand their child's needs, handle potential discrimination, and navigate their options. Learn more about medical, financial, and emotional support resources for LGBTQ parents of children with disabilities.

Clock, Inc’s purpose is to provide a non-judgmental, safe, and reliable community center for LGBT+ individuals to reduce any feelings of discrimination or isolation. Offers inclusive mental health care and social support groups for all ages.

The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) tracks over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies. This map shows the overall policy tallies (as distinct from sexual orientation or gender identity tallies) for each state, the District of Columbia, and the five populated U.S. territories. A state’s policy tally scores the laws and policies within each state that shape LGBTQ people's lives, experiences, and equality. 

A public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world… even in your own neighborhood! Your community is waiting for you just around the corner.

How To Support Transgender Youth in Your Life

Resources for Families of Transgender & Gender Diverse Children

National LGBTQ Task Force - Our will to mobilize grassroots power has created a path to a more equitable world where queer people can thrive as their full, authentic selves

Fresh Films produces films, TV shows and documentaries while training youth and young adults in all aspects of film production. Fresh Films readies people for future careers in the industry by giving them what they need most: Practical hands-on work experience on a real-set.

Founded in 2015, this is a trans-owned company based in Maryland. gc2b's founder, CEO, and designer -- a Black and Latinx trans man -- saw that the only binding options were uncomfortable and inadequate compression shirts designed for cis men. Their binders were the first garments designed and patented specifically for gender-affirming chest binding.

GLAAD is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization, founded as a protest against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian people. Its agenda has since extended to LGBT and the entertainment industry and its portrayal of these groups.

Every day GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Today, after over 25 years of leading the movement, GLSEN’s national network is more than 1.5 million strong, with students, families, educators, and education advocates working to create safe schools. More than 500,000 GLSEN resources are downloaded by students and educators each year.

Our overall strategy for fighting for educational justice is to work with grassroots, youth-led groups and GSAs, empowering them to educate their schools and communities, advocate for just policies that protect LGBTQ youth from harassment and violence, and organize in coalition with other youth groups across identity lines to address broader issues of oppression.

TRANS & LGBQ LIBERATION
Everyone, no matter who they love or how they identify, deserves to feel safe and supported in their community. We strive for a world where every person can live freely and safely as their true selves, no matter the beliefs of the people around them.

Therapy is both an art and a science. Our therapists are trained in effective, evidence-based therapies carried out in a compassionate, personalized way with a foundation of liberation psychology. We always prioritize the relationship with our clients, in combination with skillful interventions that strive to meet your goals. Our practice is culturally humble, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+, sex worker, kink, and polyamory affirming.

Many Native American tribes have terms and traditions within their cultures that recognize a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities. The tragic history of colonialism threatened to wipe out many of these traditions, but in recent decades, LGBTQ+ Native Americans have reclaimed their important cultural and spiritual roles. This guide explores Native LGBTQ+ identities, their rich history, and contemporary issues faced by LGBTQ+ Native Americans.

This article will dive into everything you need to know about coming out at work. Whether you are considering coming out, have already done so, or want to support LGBTQ+ colleagues, you must understand your rights. We aim to equip you with the knowledge to navigate the workplace confidently and proudly.

The world’s first community foundation of, by, and for LGBTQ people, Horizons invests in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthens a culture of LGBTQ giving, and builds a permanent endowment to secure our community’s future for generations to come. They organize Give Out Day, which concluded on 5/30/24.

HRC envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.

We make swimwear and apparel for every body, helping you feel comfortable and confident from land to sea.

Our mission is to serve as a forum and voice for the LGBTQ communities of Illinois at the local level and to inform the community of events and issues across the state.

ILRC provides training and resources to ensure that legal services address these complex issues and are provided in a culturally competent manner. Our manual, LGBTQ Immigration: Ensuring Equality for All, provides practice tips and legal guidance for service providers of all levels of experience.

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In this guide, you’ll learn how to research colleges and review additional topics such as the unique challenges LGBTQ students face and the resources and legal rights available to them.

Workplace discrimination occurs when a person or group receives less favorable treatment than another person or group based on certain protected characteristics or circumstances. In the landmark 2020 ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ workers from workplace discrimination. Learn more here.

We at vpnMentor conducted a survey in which we asked LGBTQ+ people worldwide about their experiences online as they relate to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The results – referenced throughout this article – illuminated the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

The LGBTQ Relationship Center of Iowa provides numerous services- visit their site for more information.

Lambda Legal is a nonprofit, national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

Lavender provides direct representation, advocacy, and referrals, with a priority for serving those with low income and our LGTBQ youth. We strive to provide a safe space for everyone in the LGBTQ community to access legal representation and related advocacy. Lavender is here to make sure that to the extent possible, the legal system does not serve as a barrier to those in the LGBTQ community.

U.S. military veterans and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are more likely to have addiction issues compared to the general public. As a result, LGBTQ+ veterans are especially at risk of developing a substance abuse problem. Fortunately, there are many resources available that can help these Americans who have done so much for our country get the medical care they need and deserve.

The award-winning Legacy Project is a Chicago-based cultural and educational non-profit dedicated to researching and promoting the contributions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people have made to world history and culture.

Rhonda’s House (Iowa’s Only Peer-run Respite Center) provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and who voluntarily choose temporary respite services to restore well-being and the ability to manage their lives. Rhonda’s House is an alternative to the more restrictive care of a locked psychiatric hospital facility.

It is their mission to proclaim God's inclusive love and to provide informal, lively worship.

This guide provides invaluable insights into LGBTQIA+-friendly senior housing options nationwide. It equips older adults and their families with essential information about different levels of senior care and their offerings. Additionally, the guide includes lists of senior communities that embrace LGBTQIA+ individuals at various care levels.

Men Having Babies, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was spun off in July 2012 from a program that ran at the NYC LGBT Center since 2005. It started as a peer support network for biological gay fathers and fathers-to-be, offering monthly workshops and an annual seminar.

Publishes content to assist communities with personal finance, including Financing & Support for Gender Confirmation Surgery

MAP is an independent, nonprofit think tank. We work to create a thriving, inclusive, and equitable America where all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life.

M+A Hotline provides support and information to people who are going through an abortion or miscarriage. We provide private, free, caring, and accurate information and support.

National Council on Family Relations Critical Benefits of Familial and Community Support for Transgender Youth Report

Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.

This collection provides a number of places for LGBTQ individuals, families, and others to find trained counselors, peer support, toolkits, fact sheets, and additional resources and information for individual support or about issues within the larger LGBTQ community, including violence against the LGBTQ community.

HIV/AIDS Education and Training Center Program led by the University of Washington.

NIJC's LGBT Immigrant Rights Initiative provides legal services to LGBTQ immigrants across the country and engages in impact litigation targeting systemic flaws in the immigration system including the discriminatory adjudication of sexual-orientation and gender identity based claims and errors in the interpretation of refugee and asylum law.

Family-Based Interventions with Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth: Systematic Review and Best Practice Recommendations

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults, their families and caregivers.

For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. We continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.

At NIR, our LGBTQ addiction treatment programs in Illinois are a breath of fresh air for anybody struggling with substance abuse within the community. Personal lifestyles and sexual orientation are irrelevant here. All that matters is getting the treatment you’ve been longing for. Your needs and your recovery come first at all of our recovery centers. Here is all the information you need on addiction and LGBTQ drug rehab programs in the Northern Illinois region.

The future of reproductive rights affects every individual. As our understanding of gender expands, so must our language. Join Gender Justice Digital Strategist, and Gender Non-Conforming Human, Myrtle Lemon-Todd as they guide you through the vast landscape of intersectional language and reproductive rights.

Advocacy group that advances, empowers, and improves the lives of LGBTQ Iowans statewide.

A social, educational, and support group for any and all, cross dressers, transsexuals, and other individuals who identify themselves under the transgender umbrella.

Palomares is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting human rights and community development

The first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

Provides up-to-date information on how people in the U.S. are accessing at-home abortion pill options online. Search by state.

Their mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Founded in 1916, they are a trusted health care provider, educator, and passionate advocate here in the U.S. as well as a strong partner to health and rights organizations around the world.

The Postsecondary Pathways for Former Foster Care Youth (PP-FFCY) reflects OCCRL’s commitment to examining and developing postsecondary pathways that support mobility for first-generation, underserved, and minoritized populations, as well as strengthening career pathways to promote seamless transitions from college to careers. This project endeavors to examine postsecondary access, opportunities, and supports for foster youth in Illinois and other states across the county in addressing access and outcomes of FFCY in Career Technical Education (CTE).

44 Resources for LGBTQ+ College Students
This guide includes informational resources for LGBTQ+ students regarding academics, health, community, scholarships, and support services. The article is broken down into these categories, listing multiple other resources for LGBTQ+ college students.

Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.

At Queer Connect, our mission is to empower and unite the Queer community through innovative tools and platforms that foster meaningful connections. By leveraging technology and community-driven initiatives, we strive to break down barriers, combat isolation, and promote a world where every queer person can find the connections they need to thrive.

This initiative launched in June 2020, awarding 10 LGBTQ+ small businesses across the country by addressing the financial hardships faced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the fifth iteration of this program, they'll reach over $1 million in total distributed funding, awarding over 100 businesses across the country over its lifetime.

This free web guide is a resource for people who are looking to take the next step and learn more about recovery. Their objective is to ensure health and wellness within the community.

Growing older presents challenges for millions of Americans, but members of the LGBTQ+ community are particularly hard-hit. According to the UCLA Williams Institute, LGBTQ+ older adults face many additional barriers to receiving health care. We created this guide to connect the elders of the LGBTQ+ community to the resources and information necessary to help them find the care that they need.

Stands proudly with the LGBTQ+ pioneers across the country who’ve been fighting for decades for their right to live with dignity and respect.

Sexual health resources for youth.

Located in Washington State, this is a public-private partnership, in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, queer and questioning youth, working to help schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Various sex health resources for teens.

H. Bey-Buie #32 Show Them The Way Academy is a non-profit organization with a vision to expand its reach across the United States. Our core principles are based on the pillars of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Our academy is open to all ages, but we particularly focus on youth between the ages of 5 and 18.

A comprehensive guide on how to assist and support the LGBTQ Community and Youth facing substance abuse. Our mission is to provide consumers with data-driven and research-supported information on CBD, cannabis, and how they affect our society. Our guides are trusted by top institutions such as the The University of Iowa.

Stats and education surrounding LGBTQ+ youth and bullying.

Strands For Trans is a global network of hair, beauty, and wellness industries and organizations that seek to create and inspire safe and positive experiences for all guests, especially guests from the trans community.

The Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood.

LGBTQ people and communities suffer from a wealth gap: they have less earnings and wealth than their non-LGBTQ peers because of discrimination in earnings, a lack of quality information, public policies that do not address their needs, and discrimination in the marketplace for goods and services. Click to find out more information.

Men Having Babies created The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) as part of our mission to make building a family more affordable for gay prospective parents that need financial assistance for their surrogacy journey. GPAP annually facilitates over a million dollars worth of financial support for gay prospective parents

Addresses social determinants of health in conjunction with medical & mental health services. Here to improve the health equity of the communities served. Offers mental health provider certified by International Transgender Certification Association and various counseling groups.

QCAIR works with immigrants and refugees in three main areas. We provide direct services through our core programs, such as our Immigrant & Refugee Navigator Program, Citizenship Education Workshops, and the Emergency Fund.
We educate the Quad Cities Area on what immigrants and refugees add to our community through cultural events such as our Annual Citizenship Honor Dinner. We refer immigrants and refugees to partners who already provide the services to meet immediate and long term needs.

The only blatantly LGBTQ-affirming, intersectional, progressive publication serving Illinois and Iowa. We bring journalism, compassion and intersectionality to those who feel marginalized from the “mainstream.” TRM offers news, culture and opinion from a progressive perspective focused on truth, fairness, compassion and building better future relationships.

Members of the LGBTQ community suffer from feelings of anxiety over discrimination and rejection among their peers and family members. High levels of stress can lead to substance abuse and mental health issues. In fact, research shows that members of the LGBTQ community suffer from higher rates of mental illness and substance abuse than other groups. Seeking help?

No Body Criminalized! They provide financial support for people investigated or fighting charges related to their pregnancy or abortion.

An American nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Through a toll-free telephone number, it operates The Trevor Lifeline, a confidential service that offers trained counselors.

1.866.488.7386

Behavioral & Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQIA+ Community

A mobile application created to foster a brighter and more gender-affirming future for transgender and non-binary individuals.

Out2Enroll is a national initiative launched in September 2013 to connect our communities—LGBT people and our families, friends, and allies—with the health insurance coverage options available under the Affordable Care Act.

interACT and NCTE have put this kit together for organizations and communities to better uplift and educate the importance of intersex issues and trans-intersex solidarity. Within the kit you will find a comprehensive document covering messaging for some of the most pressing issues that face intersex and trans communities, as well as bite-size one-pagers.

Committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts.

Trans Fertility Resource Library

Microgrants provide trans and nonbinary people with low-barrier funds and support to correct names and/or gender markers on identifying legal documents, and supply necessities for our trans siblings behind bars.

This report analyzes several data sources to provide information on adults who self-identify as Black and LGBT in the U.S. and by region. It focuses on demographic characteristics and several key domains of well-being, including mental health, physical health, economic health, and social and cultural experiences.

UI Health Care's LGBTQ Clinic serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning community. Every member of our clinic staff has had LGBTQ-specific cultural humility training. Patients with disabilities and non-English speakers are welcome. Our clinic provides full-service health care to meet the LGBTQ health care needs

The 2022 USTS provides an updated and expanded view of the experiences of transgender people across a wide range of areas, such as education, employment, family life, health, housing, and interactions with police and prisons.

Sexual Orientation and Gender
Identity (SOGI) Data Action Plan

The Vera French Housing Corporation was formed in October 1994 to assist individuals with persistent mental illness to obtain permanent, affordable housing that is linked to the Center’s support services and additional services within the community. We offer 130 units of scattered site apartment buildings, duplexes and shared living throughout Davenport and Bettendorf.

Our Rock Island County office offers refugee resettlement services, extended case management, immigration legal services, employment services, mental health services, youth and family services, English education classes, and a food pantry.