Youth Outlook (formerly Questioning Youth Center (QYC) has been committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for adolescents, whether they identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ). Youth who identify as allies are welcome in all of our programs and settings. Youth Outlook is the only Read more [...]

Our mission at the Response Center is to support adolescents and their families in the Jewish and general community by providing prevention, outreach, counseling and sexual health services in a teen-friendly environment that empowers youth to make healthy life choices. Established in 1970, Response initially focused on adolescent drug abuse, Read more [...]

Chicago Rowing Union (CRU) is proud to be the Midwest’s one and only LGBT rowing organization, and one of three such clubs in the world. Our membership is a diverse group of men and women, from varied backgrounds, age ranges and experience levels. Whether you are a seasoned rower or Read more [...]

The Chicago Gender Society is organized and operated for social, charitable and educational purposes. More specifically, CGS is a social, and educational organization for all members of the Transgender community, their supporters and for the benefit of the public.The goal of CGS is to provide social and educational activities for Read more [...]

The Chicago Gender Society is organized and operated for social, charitable and educational purposes. More specifically, CGS is a social, and educational organization for all members of the Transgender community, their supporters and for the benefit of the public. The goal of CGS is to provide social and educational activities Read more [...]

The mission of Chi Chapter is to support people who wish to present as the gender different than that which matches their birth sex.  This support includes help with self acceptance, help with acceptance by family, and help with a positive presentation.  Members self identify in many ways which include Read more [...]

Affirmation is an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people and our supporters. We are an activist, all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that challenges The United Methodist Church to be inclusive, and radically speaks out against injustice for LGBTQ people around the world.

Affirmation is an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people and our supporters. We are an activist, all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that challenges The United Methodist Church to be inclusive, and radically speaks out against injustice for LGBTQ people around the world.

Pride Youth Program is open to all youth in grades 9-12 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). It is also open to youth who are questioning their sexual orientation. Pride provides a safe and confidential space for LGBT youth to build community and support each other. The Read more [...]

Welcome Congratulations. It takes courage to take the first step. The path of personal growth, increased self-awareness, and making your happiness a priority is just ahead of you. Are you dealing with difficult or painful emotions that are getting in your way? Have you felt stuck in your job or Read more [...]

The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of churches and other ministries in the Chicago metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two goals: – To spread the message of our members’ LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful Read more [...]

LGPA/GOAL Chicago is an organization dedicated to law enforcement and other first responders whom are members of the LGBT community, whether out or not, in the greater Chicagoland area and surrounds. Many members of LGPA/GOAL serve as representatives of the LGBT Community within their respective departments, liaising between community members Read more [...]

LGPA/GOAL Chicago is an organization dedicated to law enforcement and other first responders whom are members of the LGBT community, whether out or not, in the greater Chicagoland area and surrounds. Many members of LGPA/GOAL serve as representatives of the LGBT Community within their respective departments, liaising between community members Read more [...]

El Rescate Basic Center is an LGBTQ homeless shelter focused on family reunification, continuing education, life skills development and job placement serving youth ages 12 to 18 years of age while providing enriching and rewarding experience in a safe zone to call home while gaining independence, and anchored on tolerance Read more [...]

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, located 12 miles west of downtown Chicago on a 147-acre campus, offers primary, extended and specialty care to all veterans and is a key treatment facility within the Great Lakes regional network of VA hospitals and outpatient clinics. Specialized clinical programs include Blind Rehabilitation, Spinal Read more [...]

Transgender is an umbrella term that applies to people whose gender identity does not conform to what society has commonly associated with birth sex. The Oak Park Public Library has created a unique collection to serve transgender people and everyone seeking information, including employers, medical providers, allies, friends, and family. Read more [...]

Oak Park Public Library has created a unique collection to serve transgender people and everyone seeking information, including employers, medical providers, allies, friends, and family. Materials are available to most Illinois library cardholders.

The WSSS LGBT Seniors program serves LGBT seniors and allies 55 and up in the western suburbs of Chicago. We offer outreach, socialization, health education, education on local, state, and federal programs for seniors, case management, and mental health counseling, all for free. We believe it is vital for LGBT Read more [...]

The purpose of the TS Support Group is to discuss issues regarding transsexuality and provide emotional support. All transsexuals and those who are questioning being transsexual are welcome.

LGBT Youth Support Services identifies safe community resources, provides crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance, offers supportive services and serves as an advocate for LGBT youth and their families.