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COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The Professional staff at Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) offer free, confidential counseling to eligible students and have a strong commitment to meeting the needs of all people. CPS also strives to create a safe, accepting, and tolerant environment where individuals from all diverse spectrums feel welcome, respected, and understood.
Location: 211 Swingle, above Student Health Services
Telephone: 406-994-4531
http://www.montana.edu/wwwcc/

DIVERSITY AWARENESS OFFICE
The Diversity Awareness Office (DAO) provides information and support to the entire university community, including LGBTQIQ individuals, in the areas of multicultural awareness and community building, prejudice reduction and practical resources relating to diversity issues. The DAO has a small library of LGBT themed and authored books available for loan as well as a subscription to The Advocate. Contact: Phenocia Bauerle 994-5801 Location: Across from Procrastinator Theatre
Telephone: 406-994-5801
www.montana.edu/diversity

QUEER-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Mission: The Queer-Straight Alliance at Montana State University strives to be the premier Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) advocacy group in the university and surrounding community. It focuses on developing community, fostering education, and empowering action from and regarding LGBT persons.
Location: Bozeman, MT 59715
www.qsamsu.com

RENNE LIBRARY
Has a selection of books and materials available on LGBT issues.

VOICE CENTER
Mission: Victim Options In The Campus Environment –The VOICE Center is a program of Student Health Service that provides free and confi dential support, advocacy, and referral services to survivors of rape, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. The VOICE Center strives to impact change by provide effective outreach and education
on the roots of violence and oppression while challenging societal norms.
Location: Bozeman, MT 59717
Work Phone: 406-994-5682
www.montana.edu/voice

Legal

ACLU OF MONTANA
Mission: Defending the civil liberties of all Montanans.
Location: Helena, MT 59624
Work Phone: 406-459-1114
www.aclumontana.org

Outreach/Awareness

AIDS OUTREACH
Mission: Dedicated to supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS, preventing new infections and educating the community.
Location: Bozeman, MT 59771-1276
406-624-6692

BOZEMAN CRISIS HELP LINE
24 Hour Crisis Counseling, Information and Referral
406-586-3333

BOZEMAN RESOURCE CENTER
Mission: The Bozeman Gay and Lesbian Resource Center was founded to assist the GLBTIQ community and their families, friends and allies by providing resources that are
available in the Bozeman area as well as the state. You will find information on HIV testing sites, gay-friendly businesses in the area, gay-friendly health providers, fun social events in the area as well as the state, and much much more!
Location: Bozeman, MT 59715
406-600-3608
www.bozemanrc.org

BRIDGER CLINIC
Mission: Bridger Clinic is committed to providing reproductive and related health care in a setting that respects the dignity, well-being and privacy of each individual.
Location: 300 N Willson Ave # 2001, Bozeman, MT 59715-3572
406-587-0681
www.bridgerclinic.org

MONTANA TWO SPIRIT SOCIETY - MONTANA GAY MEN’S TASK FORCE
Mission: Montana Two Spirit Society
Location: Browning, MT 59417
406-450-4982

MONTANA TARGETED PREVENTION
Mission: Montana Targeted Prevention is funded from a grant from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and whose main goals are free and anonymous 20 minute Rapid HIV testing and free and anonymous Hepatitis C testing, education, counseling and prevention for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Intravenous Drug Users (IDU), and High-Risk Heterosexuals (HRH).
Mailing address: 1627 W. Main St. #366, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-600-3608
www.bozemanrc.org/mtap.html

MpowerMT - FDH & ASSOCIATES
Mission: MpowerMT is dedicated to connecting and educating the young gay and bisexual men of Montana.
Location: PO Box 7984, Missoula, MT 59807
406-829-8075
mtgayhealth.org

NATIONAL COALITION BUILDING INSTITUTE
Mission: The Montana Safe Schools Coalition provides training and support to schools, educators, and concerned community members around preventing anti-gay bullying and harassment. This includes skill building, resources, and policy support.
Location: Missoula, MT 59802
406-541-6891
ncbimissoula.org

Sexual Health

FDH & ASSOCIATES
Mission: Working to provide sensitive, appropriate and comprehensive health messages and interventions aimed at improving the overall health of gay & bisexual men in
Montana. Our vision is to help gay & bisexual men create lives for themselves worth protecting with bold and fearless conviction.
Location: PO Box 7984, Missoula, MT 59807
406-829-8075
www.mtgayhealth.org

MONTANA GAY MEN’S TASK FORCE
Mission: Working to provide sensitive, appropriate and comprehensive health messages and interventions aimed at improving the overall health of gay & bisexual men in Montana. Our vision is to help gay men create lives for themselves worth protecting with bold and fearless conviction.
Location: PO Box 7984, Missoula, MT 59807
406-829-8075
www.mtgayhealth.org

WELL LIVES PROJECT
Mission: Provide free and anonymous HIV testing to Helena area gay and bisexual men.
Location: Helena, MT 59601
406-461-1001

Social

BIRDS & BEASLEYS
Mission: Montana Pride Network
Location: Helena, MT
www.birdsandbeasleys.com

MONTANA PRIDE NETWORK
Mission: To create annual statewide events honoring cultural diversity and community, with political, educational, and social activities which celebrate unity and promote safety.
Location: Helena, MT 59624
www.montanapridenetwork.org

WESTERN MONTANA GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
Mission: In Montana, where opportunities to socialize with other GLBTIQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) people are few, a Community Center is a valuable resource. After much work by a task force made up of many of people, The Western Montana Community Center(The Center) opened in Missoula, Montana October 11, 1999. The Center supports the work of all community members to create & sustain a healthy community in Western Montana. The Center strives to: (1) Provide opportunities for both formal and informal interaction among members of the GLBTIQ community of Montana. (2) Offer safe and accessible facilities for educational, social and other community events. (3) Serve as a resource to provide information for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer members and visitors to Missoula and Western Montana. (4) The Center will support education, advocate for social justice and facilitate communication within the whole community of Western Montana.
Location: Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59802
406-543-2224
www.gaymontana.org

 

State Wide Resources: Advocacy/Activism

DISABILITY RIGHTS MONTANA
Mission: Montana PRIDE, Inc.
Location: Helena, MT, 59601
406-449-2344
www.disabilityrightsmt.org

GALLATIN VALLEY HUMAN RIGHTS TASK FORCE
Mission: The health of any environment depends on diversity. The Gallatin Valley Human Rights Task Force works to make our community a better place for everyone – where we’re judged by the content of our character and not the color of our skin.
Location: Bozeman, MT 59715
406-581-3254
www.embracediversity.org

HAMILTON PFLAG
Mission: Working for the betterment of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender individuals, along with their friends, and families.
Location: Hamilton, MT

MONTANA COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Mission: MCADS is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, public education, public policy, and program development. Our mission is to support and facilitate networking among our member organizations while advocating for social change in Montana.
Location: Helena, MT 59624
406-443-7794
www.mcadsv.com

MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HIV/STD PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Mission: MT DPHHS HIV/STD Prevention Programs
Location: Helena, MT 59620
406-444-2457
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/PHSD/STD-HIV/stdhiv-index.shtml

MONTANA EQUALITY NOW
Mission: Our Mission, through political action, advocacy, and education, is to create a more positive environment for Montana’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning community to thrive in our beloved state. Our strategy is to support and create direct political action to change the legal, social, and political status of L.G.B.T.Q.Q.I. persons in the state of Montana, while avoiding overlap with existing organizations. When applicable to our mission for the betterment of Montanans, our organization will support the actions of other advocacy and education organizations both locally and nationally. We commit to use any and all resources and opportunities to secure equality for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, nationality, gender identity, biological sex, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental ability, religion, education, and political affiliation before the State of Montana and the United States of America.
Missoula, MT 59801
406-471-3581

MONTANA HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK
Mission: The Montana Human Rights Network is a multi-issue social justice organization that organizes to promote the democratic values of equality, justice, and pluralism.
Location: Helena, MT 59624
406-442-5506
www.mhrn.org

 

Support Group/Network

BOZEMAN AIDS OUTREACH
Mission: AIDS Outreach is dedicated to supporting people affected by HIV and AIDS, preventing new infections and educating the community.
Location: Butte, MT 59701
dgsma.wordpress.com

BOZEMAN QUEER YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP
Mission: The Queer Youth Support Group provides a safe and supportive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and transgender youth by creating a space where they are affirmed, offered non-judgmental support, and have access to local/ statewide communities, resources & HIV/STI prevention education. Ages 16-19.
Location: Bozeman, MT
www.bozemanrc.org/youth.html

CAPITAL CITY GAY MEN
Mission: Social networking
Location: Helena, MT 59624
www.capitalcitygaymen.org

FLATHEAD VALLEY ALLIANCE
Mission: Our organization provides information as well as social, political, and moral support for the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, intersex, and trans-gender community of the Flathead Valley while maintaining a strict and high level of confidentiality. We are dedicated to providing the LGBT community with the best services and support available to us.
Location: Kalispell, MT 59901
406-755-7000
www.flatheadvalleyalliance.org

GALLATIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Gallatin Mental Health Center works with insurance and works with a sliding-fee scale.
Location: 300 N. Wilson, 3rd Floor, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-522-7357

GAY/BI MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP
An 8 week group for men to discuss and explore dating, relationships, coming out, mental health, community, substance use, being healthy and much more. Call to join the next group.
CONTACT: Laura Mentch 406-539-8890

GAY FRIENDLY AA
Gay friendly AA that meets every Friday, 7pm at the Christus Collegium.
Location: 714 S. 8th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
CONTACT: Ken Spencer
406-599-3230

HAMILTON PFLAG
Mission: To promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families, and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
Location: Hamilton, MT 59840
406-363-7656

HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
Provides a safe place to talk for those living with HIV/AIDS.
CONTACT: AIDS Outreach
406-551-1016

JAVA Q
A social gathering at the International Coffee Traders, at 7pm every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month while MSU is in session.
Location: 720 S. 10th Avenue in Bozeman, MT 59715
CONTACT: QSA qsa-msu@googlegroups.com

PINK ESSENSE
Mission: Social support and outreach for transgender individuals and transgender safety awareness.
Location: Belgrade, MT, 59714
Website: www.pinkessence.com/group/Montana
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National Resources

AMERICAN VETERANS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS
AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment for all present and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
www.aver.us

ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth face tremendous difficulties growing up in a society where heterosexuality is often presented as the only acceptable orientation, and homosexuality is regarded as deviant. Research suggests that homophobia and heterosexism greatly contribute to higher rates of suicide, violence victimization, risk behavior for HIV infection, and substance abuse among GLBTQ youth as compared to their heterosexual peers. In recent years, however, a number of promising programs have been established to help GLBTQ youth gain the skills and support they need to develop into healthy adults in a society that largely rejects them. Advocates for Youth has also developed a program to help decrease the isolation felt by many GLBTQ youth. Using the Internet as an intervention strategy, Advocates has established several Web sites targeting young people with information, support, and referrals regarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=66

BISEXUAL RESOURCE CENTER
Essays, links to more queer or bi info, including a long bisexual resource list.
www.biresource.org

CENTERLINK- THE COMMUNITY OF LGBT CENTERS
CenterLink: The Community of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Centers exists to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and to build a unified center movement.
646-546-5126
www.lgbtcenters.org

CHILDREN OF GAYS AND LESBIANS EVERYWHERE
415-861-5437
www.colage.org

FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL
Family Equality Council works to ensure equality for LGBT families by building community, changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice for all families.
617-502-8700
www.familyequality.org

FORGE
FORGE (For Ourselves: Reworking Gender Expression) is a national education, advocacy and support umbrella organization supporting FTM+s (female-to-male transsexuals and transgenderists, and others who were assigned female at birth but who have some level of masculine identification) and SOFFAs (Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies).
www.forge-forward.org

FRIENDS OF 10 PROJECT
Friends of Project 10 Inc., a nonprofit organization, was created in 1986 to provide funding for programs and projects to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth. Friends of Project 10 Inc. produces the Models of Excellence scholarship program and the LGBTQ Youth Prom. Additionally, we consult with school districts throughout California and with community groups to implement the California School Safety and Violence Prevention Act, 2000 (AB537).
www.project10.org

GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality.
212-629-3322
www.glaad.org

GAY AND LESBIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is a non-profit membership organization of 2,000 medical professionals working to end homophobia in healthcare. GLMA represents the interests of more than 70,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) physicians and medical students, as well as millions of LGBT patients throughout North America who seek equality in healthcare access and delivery. GLMA promotes quality health care for HIV positive people and supports members challenged by discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
415-255-4547
www.glma.org

GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund works to elect LGBT leaders to public office for one simple reason. They change America's politics. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender office holders are our clearest and most convincing champions for true equality. As leaders in government, they become the face and voice of a community. They challenge the lies of extremists and speak authentically about themselves, their families and their community. Since 1991, the Victory Fund has helped thousands of openly LGBT candidates win election to local, state and federal offices.
202-842-8679
www.victoryfund.org

GAY ASIAN PACIFIC SUPPORT NETWORK
GAPSN is a brotherhood of gay and bisexual Asian Pacific Islander (API) men supporting and empowering each other. We offer something for everyone through our programming. We create a safe space for all gay and bisexual men through our socials, raps, and political-advocacy work. We come from every Asian Pacific Islander background and represent all ages, careers, and stages of coming out. We are your brothers. We are your family.
213-368-6488
www.gapsn.org

GAY, LESBIAN AND STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities and we support schools in seeking to redress all such inequities. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or occupation, who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools. 212-727-0135 www.glsen.org

GENDER.ORG
Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society.
www.gender.org/

GLBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
The GLBT National Help Center provides free and confidential support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) people, and those with questions about sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We provide support through our two national, toll-free hotlines as well as through our Online Peer-Support Chat program, which allows private, one-on-one instant messaging (IM) with a trained peer-counselor, directly on our website. We provide factual information about GLBT issues, safer-sex info, local resources for cities and towns across the country and peer-counseling for people going through a difficult time. All of our volunteerpeer-counselors are either gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered.
www.glnh.org/index2.html

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
202-628-4160
TTY 202-216-1572
www.hrc.org

IMMIGRATION EQUALITY
Immigration Equality is a national organization that works to end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, to reduce the negative impact of that law on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive people, and to help obtain asylum for those persecuted in their home country based on their sexual orientation, transgender identity or HIV-status. Through education, outreach, advocacy, and the maintenance of a nationwide network of resources, we provide information and support to advocates, attorneys, politicians and those who are threatened by persecution or the discriminatory impact of the law.
212-809-8585
www.immigrationequality.org

INTERSEX SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
This site contains a wealth of information regarding issues that concern the intersex community. You will find history, legal issues, biographies, book lists and much, much more. www.isna.org
LAMBDA LEGAL If you are seeking legal information and assistance with discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or HIV status, it is most efficient to call the number for your region. If you can't make long-distance calls, please contact us toll-free at 1-866-542-8336.
Western Regional Office:
213-382-7600
3325 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90010-1729
www.lambdalegal.org/wro
National Office:
212-809-8585
www.lambdalegal.org

LESBIAN HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER
The Institute’s goals of serving women across the lifespan, and of providing research data for making public policy decisions, improving public education, and facilitating community interventions.
http://www.lesbianhealthinfo.org/

MATTHEWSPLACE.COM
An online community and resource center for GLBTQQ and allied youth, the Youth Lounge provides resources about GLBTQQ youth friendly shelters, outreach centers and empowerment programs across the country. It includes moderated chats, discussion boards, and informational columns from notable individuals in the GLBTQQ and allied communities.
matthewsplace.com

MATTHEW SHEAPARD FOUNDATION
Created to honor Matthew in a manner that was appropriate to his dreams, beliefs and aspirations, the Foundation seeks to "Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion & Acceptance" through its varied educational, outreach and advocacy programs and by continuing to tell Matthew's story.[2]The Foundation focuses on three primary areas: erasing hate in society; putting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth first; and ensuring equality for all LGBT Americans.
www.matthewsheapard.org

MAUTNER PROJECT
The Mautner Project improves the health of lesbians and their families through advocacy, education, research, and direct service. http://www.mautnerproject.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH AIDS
Founded as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1983, NAPWA advocates for the lives and dignity of all people living with HIV/AIDS, especially the more than a million Americans who live with it today. We want the epidemic to end, and we want life to be better for people with HIV until it does. Some of our work is legislative, some of our work is public education and some of our work helps communities develop resources to help themselves.
240-247-0880
www.napwa.org

NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. NBJC's mission is to eradicate racism and homophobia. As America's leading national Black LGBT civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, the National Black Justice Coalition has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between straight and LGBT people and communities.
212-319-1552
www.nbjcoalition.org

NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS (NCLR)
The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.
415-392-6257
www.nclrights.org

NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. By empowering transgender people and our allies to educate and influence policymakers and others, NCTE facilitates a strong and clear voice for transgender equality in our nation's capital and around the country. 202-903-0112 www.transequality.org

NATIONAL COALITION FOR LGBT HEALTH
The National Coalition for LGBT Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training. Members are dedicated to the concept that our ability to effect change will be determined by our bringing together the rich diversity of the LGBT community at a national level — across gender/gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability, education, income, age and geography.
www.lgbthealth.net/index.shtml

NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE
The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We do this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement. Our Policy Institute, the movement’s premier think tank, provides research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality and to counter right-wing lies. As part of a broader social justice movement, we work to create a nation that respects the diversity of human expression and identity and creates opportunity for all.
www.thetaskforce.org/

NATIONAL MINORITY AIDS COUNCIL
Mission: The National Minority AIDS Council develops leadership in communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. Today, NMAC accomplishes this mission through a variety of public policy education programs; national conferences; treatment and research programs and trainings; electronic and printed resource materials; and a website: www.nmac.org. NMAC represents a coalition of 3,000 F/CBOs and AIDS service organizations (ASOs) delivering HIV/AIDS services in communities of color nationwide. NMAC's advocacy efforts are funded through private funders and donors only.
202-483-6622
www.nmac.org

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN NOW
The National Organization for Women Now has grown into the largest women's rights organization in this country. Members are actively involved in every issue relating to full equality for women in our society --- reproductive rights, violence against women, economic rights, eliminating racism, lesbian and gay rights, education discrimination, homemaker's rights, the needs of women and their children, older women's rights, the rights of disabled women, the equal rights amendment, helping feminist women move into policy-making positions, and more!
www.sfnow.org/

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY COALITION
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is a national social justice organization working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people to strengthen the role of young people in the LGBTQ rights movement. Celebrating its 17th anniversary, NYAC's full-time professional staff supports local, state and national organizations working to engage LGBTQ youth. NYAC is committed to representing the voices of young people - the largest living generation - within the broader LGBTQ and social justice movements. Through capacity building, advocacy and youth engagement, NYAC is building a generation of impact.
800-541-6922
www.nyacyouth.org

NO H8 CAMPAIGN
The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (http://www.bouska.net) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest. In the years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 8,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more. The NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, appearing on various local and national news programs and publications. The images are currently being used on various social networking sites to spread the message of equality, predominantly Facebook and Twitter.
www.noh8campaign.com/

PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF GAYS PFLAG
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
202-467-8180
www.pflag.org www.straightforequality.org

THE POINT FOUNDATION – NATIONAL LGBT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
www.thepointfoundation.org/

MERMAIDS
Mermaids aims to offer support to parents, families, carergivers, and others; raise awareness about gender issues amongst professionals (e.g. teachers, doctors, social services, etc.,) and the general public campaign for the recognition of this issue and the increase in professional services. Although based in the UK, the site has resource and support information.
www.mermaids.freeuk.com/index.html

SERVICEMEMBERS LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a non-partisan, non-profit, legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). We work to end DADT, to ensure parity for LGBT service members, and to provide free, confidential legal services to all those impacted by DADT and related discrimination. Since 1993, our in-house legal team has responded to more than 10,000 requests for assistance.
202-328-3244
www.sldn.org

STRAIGHT SPOUSE NETWORK
The Straight Spouse Network (SSN) is an international organization that provides personal, confidential support and information to heterosexual spouses/partners, current or former, of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation couples for constructively resolving coming-out problems. SSN also offers research-based information about spouse, couple, and family issues and resources to other family members, professionals, community organizations, and the public. SSN is the only support network of its kind in the world.
201-825-7763
www.straightspouse.org

TRANSFAMILY
TransFamily is a support group for transgendered and transsexual people, their parents, partners, children, other family members, friends, and supportive others. They provide referrals, literature, and over-the-phone information on all transgender issues.
http://www.transfamily.org/

TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities.
www.transgenderlawcenter.org/

TRANSGENDERLEGAL.COM
Transgender Legal was created to accelerate the legal freedom of transgender individuals.
http://www.transgenderlegal.com/

THE TREVOR PROJECT
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
www.thetrevorproject.org

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Affirmation (Mormon)
661-367-2421
www.affirmation.org

Affirmation (United Methodist)
wwwlumaffirm.org

Al-Fatiha Foundation (Muslim)
www.al-fatiha.org

Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
240-515-8664
www.wabaptists.org

DignityUSA (Catholic)
800-877-8797 or 202-861-0017
www.dignityusa.org

Emergence International (Christian Scientist)
www.emergence-international.org

Evangelicals Concerned Western Region
202-621-8960 or 866-979-3297
www.ecwr.org

Gay Buddhist Fellowship
415-207-8113
www.gaybuddhist.org

Integrity USA (Episcopalian)
800-462-9498 or 585-360-4512 (local)
www.integrityusa.org

Lutherans Concerned/North America
651-665-0861
www.lcna.org

More Light Presbyterians
505-820-7082
www.mlp.org

Rainbow Baptists
240-515-8664
www.rainbowbaptists.org

Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship International
www.sdakinship.org

Soulforce
434-384-7696
www.soulforce.org

Unitarian Universalists Association Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns
617-948-6475 or 360-319-3076
www.uua.org/obgltc

United Church of Christ Coalition for LGBT Concerns
800-653-0799 or 216-861-0779
www.ucccoalition.org

United Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches
310-360-8640
www.mccchurch.org

Unity Fellowship Church Movement (African-American)
323-938-8322
www.unityfellowshipchurch.org

World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Jews
202-452-7424
www.glbtjews.org

 

HOTLINES

THE TREVOR HELPLINE
866-4-U-TREVOR
(866-488-73867)

NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH HOTLINE
800-347-TEEN (800-347-8336)

GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER NATIONAL HOTLINE
888-843-GLNH (888-843-4564)

CDC INFORMATION LINE
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
Call the National Runaway Switchboard if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.

GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.