Research Guides: LGBTQ Studies: Support Resources

Local Resources

Student Diversity and Inclusion
Campus resource for support and outreach.
Center on Halsted
Chicago community center for LGBTQ people. Resources include events and activities, health resources, and other community support.
Howard Brown Health
Chicago healthcare organization focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois
Chicago organization providing legal services, community support, and educational resources for the transgender community.

Resources for Queer and Transgender BIPOC
A list of organizations providing support and advocacy for queer and transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Campus Pride
Support organization for college and university LGBTQ student groups.
It Gets Better
International support organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Index available for support resources by location and need.
PFLAG
Organization for LGBTQ+ people and their families and allies.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
The Trevor Project
Crisis prevention and support organization for LGBTQ youth. Call, text, and chat resources available.