The is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth (up to 23 years old). Need a safe and judgment-free place to talk? Call the TrevorLifeline now at 866-488-7386 or text START to 678 678.
91精选 LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Change your name/gender marker within 91精选.
- Center for Gender Equity (CGE) promotes LGBTQ resources on and off campus (including how to change your name in Oregon).
- Bias intervention and reporting. If you have experienced or witnessed a bias incident report it to 91精选's Bias Response Team, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility.
- The Tran Library provides and guides related to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Medical and Mental Health LGBTQIA+ Resources
- is a clinic focused on providing care to the LGBTQ+ community including primary care, gender affirming care, mental health care, and PrEP. Free HIV/STI testing for the LGBTQ+ community through their program.
- Trans health programs in the local area:
- project is a group of mental health clinicians who provide free or low cost letters for individuals seeking gender affirming medical care. You can click on 鈥減ledge signers鈥 at the top of the website to see who to contact in your state.
- allows you to search for counselors by various identities including race/ethnicity and LGBTQ+ identity.
Coming Out, Family, and Chosen Family LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Human Rights Campaign provides resources for the ongoing process of .
- works withn the contet of families, cultures, and faith communities to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBT children and youth.
- uplifts, empowers, and connects LGBTQ+ youth around the globe through video stories by LGBTQ+ individuals and celebrities, including stories about finding chosen family (check out Ryan Jamaal Swain from Pose on this).
Support & Advocacy LGBTQIA+ Resources
- creates 鈥渟afe spaces, community building and empowerment for the positive transformation of LGBTQ2SIA+ communities and allies in the Pacific Northwest" through affinity groups (peer based support for coming out, recovery, resource sharing, social connections, and organizing for change), information & referral, and scholarships. Current include bi/pansexual discussion group, gender queery, Trans support groups, and many others.
- in Portland provides events, support groups, and services for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23.
- serves older LBGT community members.
- serves Washington County, OR, by fostering a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for the LGBTQAI+ community, their families and allies through programs, education, advocacy and resources.
- works to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories. They have frequent events including 鈥淨ueer Town Hall."
- is a domestic violence agency with a program tailored to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors. Services are free and confidential including support groups, healthy relationship classes, individual advocacy, resource referrals, safety planning, basic needs assistance, and shelter/housing assistance.
- Safe Rides PDX, at (503) 455-7077, is a local organization dedicated to providing safe transportation for people who are at high risk of harassment, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, women, femmes, etc. Services before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. are dependent on volunteer availability; scheduling rides ahead of time is encouraged.
- , at 877-565-8860, is a hotline run by and for trans people to connect to the community support and resources needed to survive and thrive.
- (PFLAG) provides resources and opportunities to get connected to local volunteering and advocacy in their mission to respect, value, and affirm LGBTQ people.
- represents student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students by developing necessary resources, programs and services.