Violence and hate crimes are most often based on race, religious differences, sexual orientation, or gender identity, therefore increased outreach to schools and communities is a priority.IGR staff members can mediate community tensions and conflict. They can also deliver presentations explaining the protections offered under Chicago’s Human Rights and Fair Read more [...]

Violence and hate crimes are most often based on race, religious differences, sexual orientation, or gender identity, therefore increased outreach to schools and communities is a priority. IGR staff members can mediate community tensions and conflict. They can also deliver presentations explaining the protections offered under Chicago’s Human Rights and Read more [...]

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 [...]

Howard Brown Health exists to eliminate the disparities in health care experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through research, education and the provision of services that promote health and wellness. 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Tuesday. 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Friday

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 [...]

Intensive, individualized client-centered counseling for adopting and maintaining HIV risk-reduction behaviors. For HIV negative individuals who are at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV and STDs and struggle with issues such as social and cultural factors that affect HIV risk.

The experience of being a gay man fosters unique strength, insight, and wisdom. Few opportunities exist, however, to collectively share this wisdom. Through guided discussion and experiential exercises, this series of Saturday workshops will provide the space to share, grow, explore, and CONNECT with self, others, and community. Each Saturday Read more [...]

Link-Connect- Community Engagement – Work collaboratively with many and varied community partners – Work internally with other CDPH partners – Lead and actively participate in many community work groups and task forces – Provide linkages (connections) for community partners—connect to each other and to resources – Promote health and awareness 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 [...]

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

Our goal is to become a community and personal resource to foster emotional and mental well-being; and to support you on your journey of discovering your new path to possibilities and hope. Beverly Therapists was created to become a community resource to help you find the right therapist for you Read more [...]

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 [...]

Testing Together – HIV Testing and Counseling Howard Brown now offers HIV testing and counseling for you and your partner(s) to receive together. Testing Together provides an opportunity for you and your partner(s) to have your HIV test together and get your results together, with a trained counselor present to Read more [...]

Utilizing stories with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender characters or themes, Pride Films and Plays develops powerful theatrics that speak for the community and are essential viewing for all audiences. Pride Films and Plays fosters excellence in writing for the stage and screen by connecting our Writers Network with our Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Windy City Cycling Club (WCCC) is a LGBT, lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender club, which encourages fellowship through recreational, road and off-road cycle rides. WCCC also gets involved in bicycle advocacy and cycling education events. Throughout the year, our social events are purely fun ways to meet people. During the Read more [...]

Deaf Counseling Center is a Deaf and Lesbian owned counseling and psychological service that provides Deaf LGBT-friendly in-person and videophone and therapy for Deaf LGBT clients. Contact us to learn more about our services. Our approach to therapy is primarily Deaf-centered and existential-humanistic in orientation. As the first psychotherapists to Read more [...]

Planet DeafQueer (DeafQueer is one word) is a new community website devoted to empowering the DeafQueer community and our Allies through information, knowledge, visibility, resources, support, and activism.  

DBSA GLBT Chicago is a peer-led, weekly support group for people with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar illness and other serious psychiatric problems. Our meetings are free and confidential. Our chapter is dedicated to serving the LGBTQ population of Chicagoland. Friends and family are also invited to attend. Read more [...]