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 [...]

Sarah’s Inn mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Sarah’s Inn vision is to be a nationally recognized leader for community-based solutions that will end relationship violence. Sarah’s Inn offers Transitional DV Shelter, Individual/Group DV Counseling, Abusers Read more [...]

The Family Support Program (FSP) provides a permanent home for 18 families, including 30 children. The program works intensively with both the parents and the kids to stabilize their lives and help them break the cycle of poverty. Adults receive mental health services, case management, and career counseling from on-site Read more [...]

At Young Women Empowerment Project girls can get involved right away! If you are between the ages of 12-23 and have experienced trading sex for money, drugs, a place to stay, survival needs, gifts or protection or gang involvement — then feel free to come by. YWEP is open to Read more [...]

The Gay-Straight Alliance is a youth leadership organization that is devoted to education, human rights and human dignity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, the development of positive relationships, and to raise awareness. The goal of this group is to: • Positively impact academic performance, school/social/and family relationships, Read more [...]

A group addressing the specific needs and concerns of parents who have a transgender child (or children) of any age and maybe struggling.  Regardless if the child may be questioning or in the process of transitioning, the purpose of the group is to provide education, support and an opportunity to explore the feelings Read more [...]

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 [...]

Conexiones (Connections) helps adult men having sex with other men maintain their HIV- status. This program offers: Free HIV testing Hepatitis C information Educational services Support groups Community forums on health issues Outreach activities

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 [...]