Tag: support

  • Advocacy & Awareness Meetings

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    GAY LIBERATION NETWORK
    PO Box 409204, Chicago, IL 60640
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    Andy Thayer
    lgbtliberation@aol.com
    (773) 209-1187
    Agency Name: GAY LIBERATION NETWORK
    Contact Name: Andy Thayer

    Monthly organizing meetings of the Gay Liberation Network. Come by and help us organize for our rights! 7 PM to 9 PM at the Berger Park Cultural Center, corner of Granville Avenue and Sheridan Road, Chicago (about 3 blocks east of the “Granville” stop on the Red Line el).

  • Affirming Men’s Group

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    INTRASPECTRUM COUNSELING
    5340 N. Clark St., Ste. 212, Chicago, IL 60640
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    Ian Bonner
    intake@intraspectrum-chicago.com
    (773) 750-3505
    Agency Name: INTRASPECTRUM COUNSELING
    Contact Name: Ian Bonner

    This group is an ongoing interpersonal process group open to male-identified members of the LGBTQI community. Participants in this group are men who have identified an interpersonal goal that they would like to address such as forming and maintaining friendships, improving men’s capacity for closeness with others, and fostering healthy Read more [...]

  • Behavioral Health Program

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    CARE 2 PREVENT
    5837 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, Wyler Pavillion, Suite 638, Chicago Il, 60637
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    Connor Williams
    (773) 702-4843
    Agency Name: CARE 2 PREVENT
    Contact Name: Connor Williams

    C2P is a program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons on Chicago’s South Side that is part of Care2Prevent at the University of Chicago. Welcome to the Behavioral Health Program at Care2Prevent. We are a community of social workers with a deep commitment to enhancing the emotional, psychological, and Read more [...]

  • Care for Women Living with or at Risk of HIV

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    CHICAGO WOMEN'S AIDS PROJECT
    2317 E 71st St. Chicago, Il 60649
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    cwapchicago@gmail.com
    (773)-955-8709
    Agency Name: CHICAGO WOMEN'S AIDS PROJECT
    Contact Name: None Listed

    Our mission is to empower cisgender and transgender women to take control of their own health and to live as fully and as productively as possible. CWAP provides prevention and treatment education, advocacy, therapy, and support for women at risk or living with HIV in the Chicago area.

  • Comprehensive Homeless Youth Services

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    TEEN LIVING PROGRAMS
    162 W. Hubbard St., Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60654
    info@teenliving.org
    (312) 568-5700
    Agency Name: TEEN LIVING PROGRAMS
    Contact Name: None Listed

    Teen Living Programs serve youth ages 13 to 24 who became homeless because of serious family issues, including substance abuse, and physical or sexual abuse. Many are ostracized due to their sexual orientation. While escaping these situations and leaving their homes may provide temporary relief, life on the streets carries Read more [...]

  • Comprehensive Programming and Support

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    CHICAGO HOUSE/TRANSLIFE CENTER
    1925 N. Clybourn St., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60614
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    Channyn Parker
    info@chicagohouse.org
    (773) 248-5200 ext. 333
    Agency Name: CHICAGO HOUSE/TRANSLIFE CENTER
    Contact Name: Channyn Parker

    Chicago House’s newest program, the TransLife Center (TLC), officially launched in 2013. The TLC provides comprehensive programming and support to transgender individuals. TransHealth provides a variety of resources and health information to transgender people impacted by HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, chronic illness, and/or mental health issues. Chicago House provides both on-site Read more [...]

  • Couples Meetup Group

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    THE CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE SUBURBS LGBT COUPLES MEETUP GROUP
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
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    Bonnie, Dawn
    Not Listed
    Agency Name: THE CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE SUBURBS LGBT COUPLES MEETUP GROUP
    Contact Name: Bonnie, Dawn

    Do you live in Chicago’s South Suburbs? Are you in a LGBT longterm relationship? Do you feel disconnected from the LGBT community which mainly focuses on areas on the Northside of Chicago? We are looking for other LGBT couples including families to come together to meet other LGBT couples and Read more [...]

  • Creating a Safe Space to Explore Gender

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    LIVE OAK CHICAGO
    1300 W. Belmont Ave., Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60657
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    Kelly George, LCPC
    kgeorge@liveoakchicago.com
    (773) 880-1310 ext. 7622
    Agency Name: LIVE OAK CHICAGO
    Contact Name: Kelly George, LCPC

    Support group for individuals who are: Experiencing gender discomfort Considering or just starting to transition Identifying outside of the gender binary Interested in enhancing their personal experience of the intersection of life and gender Topics may include: Self-exploration surrounding gender identity The intersection of gender/sex/sexuality Difficulties with gender expression at Read more [...]

  • Creating Connection: Finding Happiness in Your Relationships

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    CHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
    1025 W. Sunnyside Ave., Ste. 201, Chicago, IL 60640
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    Kristin Kennedy
    (773) 935-6126 ext. 304
    Agency Name: CHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER
    Contact Name: Kristin Kennedy

    This 12-week group is designed for women and trans* identified individuals who are interested in having healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Group topics include, but are not limited to, identifying what makes us unhappy in relationships, what unhealthy relationships look like, and how we create and maintain healthy relationships – Read more [...]

  • Gay Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

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    LIVE OAK CHICAGO
    1300 W. Belmont Ave., Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60657
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    Paul Wiemerslage, LCSW
    pwiemerslage@liveoakchicago.com
    (773) 880-1310 ext. 7617
    Agency Name: LIVE OAK CHICAGO
    Contact Name: Paul Wiemerslage, LCSW

    Rather than telling and re-telling painful histories, this group focuses on understanding the effects of childhood sexual abuse; how each man has learned to survive and how past survival strategies may not be working like they once did. Group members will explore new and more effective coping strategies for living Read more [...]

  • HIV/AIDS Counseling and Psychosocial Support

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    PROJECT VIDA
    2659 S. Kedvale Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
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    Ana Gonzalez
    agonzalez@projectvida.org
    (773) 277-2291
    Agency Name: PROJECT VIDA
    Contact Name: Ana Gonzalez

    Project VIDA is a culturally-focused HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services community-based organization located on Chicago’s West Side. Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS. We Read more [...]

  • Illinois HIV/STI/STD Hotline

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    STATE OF ILLINOIS
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (800) 243-2437 Hotline
    Agency Name: STATE OF ILLINOIS
    Contact Name: None Listed

    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 [...]

  • Online Support Service for Family/Guardians of Gender-Variant Children/Adolescents

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    TRANS YOUTH FAMILY ALLIES
    PO Box 1471, Holland, MI 49422
    Link to website
    info@imatyfa.org
    1 (888) IMA-TYFA (462-8932).
    Agency Name: TRANS YOUTH FAMILY ALLIES
    Contact Name: None Listed

    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 [...]

  • Proud Parents Group

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    AFFINITY
    1424 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL 60615
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    Tammy Thurman
    proudparents@affinity95.org
    (773) 324-0377
    Agency Name: AFFINITY
    Contact Name: Tammy Thurman

    The Proud Parents Group is for parents and co-parents in the LGBT community who are interested in activities for families with children and information about parenting/co-parenting, looking for outings with their children, or want to have a supportive group to share experiences with. There will also be activities for parents Read more [...]

  • Senior Group

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    AFFINITY
    1424-28 E. 53rd Street, Suite 306 Chicago, IL 60615
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    Phyllis Johnson
    seniorgroup@affinity95.org
    (773) 324-0377
    Agency Name: AFFINITY
    Contact Name: Phyllis Johnson

    The purpose of the Affinity Senior group is to provide community and information for and among seniors to identify challenges of being in the 60+ age group; to advocate for individuals in this age group; and to provide support for partners whose partners have health issues.

  • Sex Discussion Group

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    YOUTH PRIDE CENTER
    1218 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613
    (773) 610-5320
    Agency Name: YOUTH PRIDE CENTER
    Contact Name: None Listed

    Mondays 6pm-8pm: “let’s talk about sex” a discussion group where LGBT youth can ask questions about sex, relationships and dating.

  • Single Gay Men Aged 40+ Support Group

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    CENTER ON HALSTED
    3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60613
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    mentalhealth@centeronhalsted.org
    (773) 472-6469 ext. 453
    Agency Name: CENTER ON HALSTED
    Contact Name: None Listed

    This support group will look at what it means to be a single, middle-aged, gay man. The personal stories of peers and contemporaries will facilitate a dialog into what it means to be alone but not necessarily lonely. Making peace with one’s singleness and cultivating resources and support systems which Read more [...]

  • SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY

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    UBUNTU
    Ubuntu Center of Chicago 1525 East 55th Street Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60615
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    Dwayne Sanders
    UCC@ubuntuchicago.org
    773-599-0051
    Agency Name: UBUNTU
    Contact Name: Dwayne Sanders

    UBUNTU Center of Chicago – The Center for SGL-LGBT African Americans, a Chicago non-profit business, was founded in 2013. The Center aim is to continue to implement SGL-LGBT affirming programs, services, projects and special events; and to partner with other social justice organizations and allies with similar beliefs. In 2015 Read more [...]

  • Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP)

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    TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE LAW PROJECT OF ILLINOIS
    4707 N. Broadway Ave., Ste. 307, Chicago, IL 60640
    Link to website
    legal@tjlp.org
    (773) 272-1822
    Agency Name: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE LAW PROJECT OF ILLINOIS
    Contact Name: None Listed

    The Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP) is a collective of radical lawyers, social workers, activists, and community organizers who are deeply committed to prison abolition, transformative justice, and gender self-determination. Prison abolition is a movement to create lasting alternatives to punishment-based institutions such as prisons, jails, juvenile, immigrant, Read more [...]