COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities. COLAGE Illinois welcomes youth Jr. High and High School age with an LGBTQ Read more [...]

Trained volunteer resource counselors assist callers to the Helpline by providing information and referrals, as well as support, counseling, and crisis intervention.

There is a prevailing misconception that domestic violence doesn’t affect those in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationships. Furthermore, when intimate partner abuse is identified in these communities, it tends to be quickly perceived as “mutual fighting.” It is important that as victims, survivors, family members, friends, religious leaders, Read more [...]

Gay & Transgender Hate Crime Hotline 1-800-616-HATE A hotline for legal advice, counseling support, and reporting hate crimes.

This hotline is free and anonymous offering callers the most up-to-date, medically-accurate information on AIDS/HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional support, and state-wide referrals for healthcare and social services related to AIDS/HIV and STDs. This program offers services in English and Spanish and provides a wealth of information and referrals Read more [...]

This group is a support and referral source for parents, grandparents and guardians negotiating the journey of raising gender variant and transgender children and youth ages 3-18. Prospective members will be asked to provide their first and last name, their child’s first name and age and a phone number where Read more [...]

Online meetings (chat and/or voice options) for recovery and moderation management.  You do not need to want to stop using substances to attend meetings and gain support.

Center on Halsted’s LGBTQ Violence Resource Line was created in response to the growing need for victim assistance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive (LGBTQH) people. It is the only LGBTQ-specific program committed to addressing violence against and within LGBTQ communities in Illinois. It has become a cornerstone of Read more [...]

YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy. Read more [...]

Mission YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and Read more [...]

Trevor Lifeline – The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people (ages 13-24) available at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorChat – A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service that provides live help to LGBTQ young people (ages 13-24). TrevorText – A free, confidential, secure service in which Read more [...]

The LGBTQ National Help Center is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the LGBTQ community and those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.