LGBTQIA+

Written By Synthesis Publications
Photo by Toni Reed

Photo by Toni Reed

With the LGBTQIA+ community being incredibly underrepresented in politics and heavily discriminated against, we have a long way to go until we reach a point of equality and acceptance. Below are resources for LGBTQ+, allies looking to support LGBTQIA+, and people looking to become allies or educate themselves.

  1. Organizations and resources for the LBGTQIA+ community!

    1. The Ali Forney Center helps homeless LGBTQIA+ youth in New York

    2. The Trevor Project focuses on suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+

    3. The Anti-Violence Project provides legal support to LGBTQIA+ survivors of violence and works to create change through policy and advocacy.

    4. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence works to reform gun policy and ensure safety for LGBTQIA+

    5. The National Center for Transgender Equality supports transgender people and focuses on eliminating discrimination against them

    6. The Equality Federation works to reform discriminatory legislation and increase LGBTQIA+ political power.

    7. GLSEN creates safe LGBTQIA+ friendly environments in schools and increases awareness through more inclusive school curriculums.

    8. The Victory Fund supports LGBTQIA+ candidates running for any level of government.

    9. National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: find LGBTQIA+ therapists of color who can better understand and empathize with your experiences and identity.

    10. Transgender Law Center advocates for freedom and equality for transgender and gender non-conforming people.

    11. The Gill Foundation works to help the LGBTQIA+ community gain equal rights through supporting other nonprofits, advocacy, and making changes within the legal system.

    12. It Gets Better connects LGBTQIA+ members throughout the world and raises awareness of their experiences and stories.

    13. The Recovery Village provides resources regarding addiction and mental health among the LGBTQIA+ community.

    14. Nursing Home Abuse and LGBT protects our seniors from mistreatment in nursing homes. Additionally, they spread awareness on the discrimination many LGBTQ+ elders face within these facilities.

    15. Alternative To Meds Center spreads awareness by discussing substance abuse within the LGBTQ+ community.

    16. HealthLine also spreads awareness in the risks of substance abuse among LGBTQ+ people.

  2. Donate to the organizations above!

  3. Hotlines

    1. LGBTQIA+ (Trevor Project Hotline): 866-488-7386

    2. Trans lifeline: 877-565-8860 (United States), 877-330-6366 (Canada)

    3. Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741

    4. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline: 888-843-4564

      1. The GLBT National Youth Talking (youth through age 25): 800-246-7753

    5. The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY, or 800-786-2929

    6. The True Colors United (for homeless LGBTQ+): 212-461-4401

  4. Follow LGBTQIA+ creators who post helpful resources!

    1. Schuyler Bailar (he/him): @pinkmataray on Instagram

    2. Matt Bernstein (he/him): @mattxiv on Instagram

    3. Julian Gavino (he/him): @thedisabledhippie on Instagram

    4. Alok Menon (they/them): @alokmenon on Instagram

    5. Madison Werner (she/her): @madisonnwerner on Instagram

    6. Blair Imani (she/her): @blairimani on Instagram

  5. Watch films!

    1. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (Documentary, 2017)

  6. News sources & LGBTQIA+ in politics!

    1. The Advocate

    2. Legislation Affecting LGBT Rights Across the Country

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