LGBTQIA+ Resources
Information for LGBTQ+ people and allies.
Contact us directly for assistance with specific resources, finding local support, or more information about how we can work together.
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC): information on LGBTQ+ rights, workplace policies, and best practices for inclusion.
A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ+ Workers Nationwide
Look up how your own workplace grades out on the HRC Corporate Equality index: Corporate Equality Index 2023-2024
Out & Equal: Focuses on workplace equality, providing training, events, and resources to help companies become more inclusive.
InterACT: resources for learning more about supporting intersex people in the workplace
Out Professionals: US nonprofit networking organization for LGBTQ+ professionals.
Out Leadership: connects and develops LGBTQ+ leaders in business.
Out in Tech: connects LGBTQ+ tech professionals.
Lesbians Who Tech: works to promote women and LGBTQ people in technology.
Lambda Legal: LGBTQ+ and HIV+ work in litigation, public policy, and education.
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GLSEN: supports schools, educators, and students in creating safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education environments.
TSER (Trans Student Educational Resources): education and activism resources
Teaching LGBTQ+ History: LGBTQ+ history teaching aids, lesson plans, and more!
ACLU Schools in Transition: guide for supporting transgender students in schools
ACLU LGBTQ+ Youth and Schools Resources: resource library for LGBTQ+ youth and school topics
Learning for Justice: teaching resources and best practices for serving LGBTQ+ students
A Queer Endeavor: Resources, research, and education for schools and educators to improve LGBTQ+ safety at school.
Pride and Less Prejudice: provides free LGBTQ+ inclusive books for PK-3 classrooms
Youth Pride Association (YPA): promotes and fosters the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in educational institutions.
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American Psychological Association: LGBTQ+ resources for mental health practitioners, and mental health care facilities working with LGBTQ+ clients.
National Alliance on Mental Health: educational information and resources on LGBTQ+ identities and counseling for mental health care providers
US Trans Survey: the largest survey of trans people, by trans people
Trans Lifeline: connects trans people to peer-run community support and resources
Mental Health America: LGBTQ+ information and resources for mental health professionals
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National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: educational programs, resources, and consultation for health care professionals to improve health care for LGBTQ+ people.
GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality): works towards health equity for LGBTQ+ people and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: database of LGBTQ+ affirming health care providers in the US and Canada.
OutCare Health: LGBTQ+ affirming health care provider directory, plus educational resources for physicians on LGBTQ+ affirming health care.
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You Can Play: works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans
Athlete Ally: educates athletic communities at all levels — sport governing bodies, teams, and individual athletes — to understand obstacles to inclusion for LGBTQ people in sports and how they can build inclusive communities in their teams and organizations.
GLSEN’s Changing the Game: resources for educators and students to ensure that physical education classes and athletics are inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals
NCAA LGBTQ+ Inclusion Initiative: education and resources that support LGBTQ students, coaches, and administrators, working towards building a more inclusive environment in college sports
TransAthlete.com: resource for students, athletes, coaches, and administrators to find information about trans inclusion in athletics at various levels of play
GLAAD LGBTQ+ Sports Media Reference Guide
InterACT: resources for learning more about discrimination against intersex people, especially youth, in sports
OutLoud Sports: national LGBTQIA+ and allies recreational sports leagues
United States Gay Sports Network: online resource for locating local LGBTQ+ rec sports leagues
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National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: certifies LGBTQ+ owned businesses
StartOut: support for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, including mentors, investment opportunities, and more
Gay Entrepreneurs Network: group connecting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs
Reaching Out: connects LGBTQ+ MBA students and alumni
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The Trevor Project: support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
Trans Lifeline: connects trans people to peer-run community support and resources
It Gets Better: education and support for LGBTQ+ youth
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PFLAG: Supports families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ+ with education, advocacy, and resources to foster acceptance.
Check out PFLAG's Straight Ally Guide: Guide to Being a Straight Ally
COLAGE: network for people with one or more LGBTQ+ parent
Rainbow Families: education, resources, and support services for LGBTQ+ parents, families, and parents-to-be.
TransYouth Family Allies: partners with educators, service providers, and communities to develop supportive environments for trans and gender-diverse youth and their families.
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GATE (Global Action for Trans Equality): information about transgender rights at a global level; lobbying and policy work
Straight for Equality: Provides education, resources, programs, and more for allies committed to creating diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces and communities.
National Center for Transgender Equality: advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people
GLAAD: Provides resources on how to be an ally, understand LGBTQ+ issues, and promote inclusivity in various settings.
Gender Spectrum: education and support for transgender and gender diverse people and allies