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 [...]

EdgeAlliance is a non-profit organization which assists its members in developing and operating quality housing and providing life enriching services to vulnerable individuals and families. Three housing units are available: Sawyer Gardens (1215 S. Sawyer Chicago, Illinois) – Sawyer Gardens is an independent permanent housing facility for families affected by Read more [...]

Spectrum of Rockford L.G.B.T. Counseling Program offers: • Counseling for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups • Psychological Testing • Internship Training Program • Presentations, Lectures, and Workshops • Networking with Other L.G.B.T. Friendly Organizations • Free HIV Testing by Appointment Spectrum of Rockford L.G.B.T. Counseling is a program of the Read more [...]

What is Homesharing? Homesharing is a housing program that facilitates compatible matching between a renter and home provider. Center on Halsted, which offers this service free of charge, helps match potential applicants with each other, thoroughly screens all applicants through reference and background checks, and provides ongoing support to the Read more [...]

THInC, Howard Brown Health Center’s program to empower and support trans clients who wish to access hormones. THInC, or Trans Hormones – Informed Consent, is a comprehensive, 3-step program designed to assist those interested in accessing hormones in an efficient, supportive and validating manner. For more information You can call Read more [...]

The LGBTQ Host Home Program will serve LGBTQ homeless youth who have a desire to leave the streets, disengage from street culture and be ready to work on education, employment and housing goals freeing them to identify and reach their goals and create an independent self-satisfying life. Are you looking Read more [...]

In October 2009, UCAN launched the LGBTQ Host Home Program, which is an innovative housing model providing an alternative to the shelter system for LGBTQ homeless youth.   The goal of the program is to ease youth into adulthood and towards a path of independent living by providing a safe Read more [...]

Queer Housing is a tumblr dedicated to helping queer folk find harmonious housing arrangements. Post or search here if you’re looking to fill a space in your apartment/house or if you’re looking for a room yourself/roommates to search with. There are too many of us that settle for less-than-comfortable living Read more [...]

Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Illinois alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBT equality in Illinois and how you can get involved with the St. Louis and Chicago communities.

Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Illinois alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBT equality in Illinois and how you can get involved with the St. Louis and Chicago communities.

Project Fierce Chicago is a grassroots collective of radical social workers, housing advocates and young people who are working together to establish identity-affirming transitional housing in Chicago. Project Fierce’s mission is to reduce LGBTQ youth homelessness in Chicago by providing transitional housing and support services to homeless LGBTQ young adults. Read more [...]

Illinois Gender Advocates exist to bring equality and prosperity to the transgender people and our allies in Illinois through public education, networking, and government petition.Birth CertificatesCurrently, IGA is putting our whole weight behind improving the way trans people amend their birth certificate. We want everyone to have a birth certificate Read more [...]

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 [...]

Immigration Attorneys are law firm with experience in immigration law. We specialize in legal representation for bi-national same sex couples. Please contact lead attorney Ira Azulay for more information.

A group for anyone finding that substance use is impacting their life and health and who has a willingness to explore their relationship with alcohol and/or drugs.

The Rec(overy) Room Club Purpose To provide social and recreational opportunities for persons seeking an alternative safe space in our recovery community: – To provide a central meeting location for 12-step programs of recovery. – To welcome all members of the GLBT community to a safe recovery community. – To Read more [...]

New Town Alano Club (NTAC) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides meeting space for over fifty 12-step recovery meetings. With four rooms used for meetings, social events and educational sessions NTAC provides a welcoming environment for recovery fellowship. NTAC celebrates the value of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons. While Read more [...]

The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides housing to 24 single HIV+ adults who are living longer, healthier lives as a result of the newer medication regimens, but are nonetheless in need of affordable housing with supportive services available to meet intermittent needs. Residents live in our affordable studio apartments. At Read more [...]

Valeo (a Latin word meaning “I am well”) at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital provides services to sexual and gender minorities (or those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity) for mental health and substance abuse.  Services offered include:  inpatient treatment and detoxification, intensive outpatient groups, psychiatry, and referrals to community resources Read more [...]

Am Keshet – Hebrew for “People of the Rainbow” – this is a community within Temple Sholom of Chicago of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) men and women, as well as anyone who supports and embraces diversity. The mission of Am Keshet is to foster awareness, outreach, and support Read more [...]