A goal-oriented group focused on decreasing the impact of trauma on your life through structured work on a specific aspect of recovery for people who have done trauma-focused work in the past.

Trauma impacts our lives in many ways. It can affect how we engage in relationship and how we view ourselves and the world around us. This 12-week process group is designed to help decrease the impact of past trauma. Structured, goal-oriented work, in a safe community, can be a powerful Read more [...]

Tuesday Night Live is peer led with facilitation by trained counselors. A safe space for individuals living with HIV/AIDS to talk about shared experiences and their own unique challenges. Topics may include dating and relationships, family support and health concerns. For more information please call Scott Chyna at (773) 388-8934 Read more [...]

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 [...]

A grassroots, peer-led group that works to create safe spaces for all of us to talk about, think about, explore, and express gender. We hold free weekly meetings and events, as well as maintain this blog. The blog is open to anyone who wants to talk or think about gender Read more [...]

Are you currently or previously married, but think that you might be a lesbian, bisexual or gay? If so, join us for Women Like Me, an ongoing women’s discussion and support group for women who are in or coming out of a marriage or long term heterosexual relationship. In our Read more [...]

Are you a woman who finds herself attracted to other women? Are you beginning to question your sexuality? Do you think you might be lesbian, bisexual or gay? If so, our Women’s Coming Out Group is for you! In our safe and affirming setting, women have the opportunity to discuss Read more [...]

Deer Rehabilitation Services provides an open LGBT specific domestic violence perpetrator group for individuals that are interested in joining. Deer recognizes the need for specialized treatment and information for people in same sex relationships or identifying as LGBT and offers this group to accommodate that. Participants in these groups learn Read more [...]

A group for LGBTQ women-identified individuals. This group provides a place for processing self-understanding, transitions, stressors, relationships, and history with the aim of healing and growth.

Eban means love, safety, and security. This group was originally started for young men of color to connect and commune in a loving, safe, and fun space to talk about whatever is on their hearts and minds. Today, Eban is open and affirming to the multiple and complex race, gender, 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 [...]

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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 [...]

Gendernauts is a supportive group for youth who are exploring a gender identity or expression that transcends traditional stereotypes, blends or breaks the gender binary, or otherwise pushes normative ideas about gender. This dynamic group welcomes those who identify as transgender (male-to-female; female-to-male), androgynous, gender non-conforming, gender-queer, or those teens Read more [...]

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Youth Support Line. Feel free to call 1-800-850-8078.

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.