LGBTQ RESOURCES DIRECTORY

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Bisexual Resource Center The BRC is the oldest national bi+ organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and We use “bi” and “bi+” as inclusive terms for those who are non-monosexual/non-monoromantic and can include those who identify as bisexual, pansexual. 

GLAAD The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. 

Human Rights Campaign  HRC works to secure equal rights for LGBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other LGBT organizations. 

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

National Center for Lesbian Rights  NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm which litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community; provides free legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBT legal issues.   

The Matthew Shepard Foundation’s mission is to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. Our work is an extension of Matt’s passion to foster a more caring and just world. We share his story and embody his vigor for civil rights to change the hearts and minds of others to accept everyone as they are. We do this by providing a variety of unique programming, which includes: Legacy work, Speaking engagements, and Matthew's place, words by and for lgbtq+ youth.  

Soulforce, guided by the spirit of truth and empowered by the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance, works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people. 

Stonewall Democrats Stonewall is America's only grassroots Democratic LGBT organization. We focus on creating change in three ways: educating the LGBT community about the differences between the political parties; mobilizing the LGBT community to get out to vote on Election Day for fair-minded Democrats; and standing up when Republicans attack our families and our civil rights while we lead the Democratic party to continue improving its record on issues important to our community. 

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. 

Coming Out Resources: "The LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline is a free and confidential place to talk openly about issues and concerns on coming out (how ever that may mean for you) with a dedicated LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer.  While each person’s journey is their own, you don’t need to do it alone, we’re here to provide a respectful, affirming, and caring space that focuses on you and your journey.  Not everyone will or can come out, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to feel good about yourself no matter if you are out or not.  YOU ARE WELCOME HERE." 888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428) www.LGBTcomingOut.org

LGBTQ National Help Center Serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Community by providing free & confidential peer support and local resources. 888.843.4564 Email

Together Estranged When someone becomes estranged from a family member, it can be very isolating because it's as if a door that was previously open or cracked has started to become closed and a new chapter or phase in life is taking place. Together Estranged supports and empowers those estranged (or becoming estranged) from family members, while enhancing social understanding for the de-stigmatization of estrangement.www.togetherestranged.org

Coming out Resources: "The LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline is a free and confidential place to talk openly about issues and concerns on coming out (how ever that may mean for you) with a dedicated LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer.  While each person’s journey is their own, you don’t need to do it alone, we’re here to provide a respectful, affirming, and caring space that focuses on you and your journey.  Not everyone will or can come out, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to feel good about yourself no matter if you are out or not.  YOU ARE WELCOME HERE." 888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428) www.LGBTcomingOut.org