Known for our dynamic treatment of trauma, violence and the effects of abusive behaviors, we at Center for Contextual Change base our therapeutic process on a unique treatment, The Collaborative Stage Model (CSM). Co-created by Mary Jo Barrett, MSW, the founder of the Center for Contextual Change, CSM is a Read more [...]

Welcome to Rainbow Cafe, a SAFE SPACE social/support group for high school age gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Southern Illinois. We also welcome those youth questioning their orientation and youth members’ heterosexual friends.Rainbow Cafe’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and Read more [...]

Welcome to Rainbow Cafe, a SAFE SPACE social/support group for high school age gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Southern Illinois. We also welcome those youth questioning their orientation and youth members’ heterosexual friends. Rainbow Cafe’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Read more [...]

We believe life is to be celebrated whenever possible and that everyone has a duty to support one another and lend a helping hand to those who need it. We have chosen to take our athletic abilities and love of performing to raise funds for the direct care services of Read more [...]

Spiritual/ Religious Identification and Sexuality is a group for all individuals regardless of spiritual/religious orientation and sexual orientation. The focus of the group is to examine the ways in which the meaning we attach to our own spirituality/religiosity impacts and informs our sexual orientation and vice-versa. Members of the group Read more [...]

Athletic Alliance of Chicago (“AAC”) is a non-profit organization that operates a sports league in Chicago dedicated to the LGBT community and our straight friends. At AAC we are dedicated to building community through camaraderie and competition. Our mission is simple, through a wide range of athletic competition, AAC strives Read more [...]

The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) is the largest not-for-profit gay and lesbian sports organization in the Midwest. We offer recreational and competitive level play in a variety of athletic leagues throughout the year. CMSA offers the following sports: – Badminton – Basketball – Billiards – Bowling – Dodgeball – Read more [...]

Chi-Town Squares is Chicago’s LGBTQA Modern Square Dance Club. The first Thursday of every month we host a no-experience-needed dance party. Learn some moves and have some fun! We’ll find a dance partner for you! Bring a friend! Registration begins at 7pm. Dancing begins at 7:30pm. Dress code is casual. Read more [...]

Welcome to St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights! We are an inclusive, multigenerational, welcoming and accepting community of around 350 people seeking to follow Jesus’ “Great Commandment” to love God and all of our neighbors. We are an Open and Affirming, “God is Still Speaking” congregation of Read more [...]

Welcome to St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights! We are an inclusive, multigenerational, welcoming and accepting community of around 350 people seeking to follow Jesus’ “Great Commandment” to love God and all of our neighbors. We are an Open and Affirming, “God is Still Speaking” congregation of Read more [...]

STD testing is a confidential service that includes an office visit with a Health Care Provider and diagnostic testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Other tests are available and, when appropriate, treatment is given presumptively at the point of your testing. Price = $95.00 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 1 pm Read more [...]

Jackson Park Hospital offers confidential services. Appointments are preferred, walk-in’s welcome, uninsured welcome. -Screening for STDs / STIs including HIV, -Diagnosis and onsite treatment for STDs/STIs -Laboratory and Diagnostic Services, and -Health Education/Risk Reduction Counseling. Hours of operation STD Clinic: Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm HIV Clinic: Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm

Sometimes youth knock at our door. Just as often, we go out and find them. We seek to prevent homelessness at its root, by reaching at-risk youth through multiple points of contact: in the communities where they live, work, study, worship, and socialize. By working closely with schools, local police, Read more [...]

The Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at Stroger Hospital & CORE Center is staffed by physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers who provide comprehensive medical and mental health care for adolescents and young adults ages 13-24. All services are confidential, bilingual (English/Spanish), youth and LGBT friendly. If you Read more [...]

The Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at Stroger Hospital & CORE Center is staffed by physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers who provide comprehensive medical and mental health care for adolescents and young adults ages 13-24. All services are confidential, bilingual (English/Spanish), youth and LGBT friendly. If you Read more [...]

The Chicago Task Force on LGBT Substance Use and Abuse is a group of concerned community members, community based organizations, public health advocates, business owners, clergy, and governmental and law enforcement representatives dedicated to addressing substance use and abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Chicago. -Supporting educational Read more [...]

New Hope Recovery Center recognizes the unique addiction treatment needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) population. Having a successful treatment stay means discovering what lies at the heart of the addiction. Through addressing a variety of issues – all forms of homophobia, gender identity and expression, the Read more [...]

Suburban Adventures extends a warm welcome to lesbian women of the Suburbs. Our focus is to provide fun, entertaining, educational and social events for like minded women of the community without the need to go to the city. We welcome as members both singles and couples of the lesbian community. Read more [...]

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 [...]

Supportive counseling and psychotherapy for trans persons and their families. Credentialed with Medicare and a large number private mental health care providers and EAPs. Specialties in identity, relationships, chronic illness, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and addictions. Development of psychotherapy group for women whose husbands and partners are Read more [...]