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https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. It focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Through a toll-free telephone number, it operates The Trevor Lifeline, a confidential service that offers trained counselors.
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBTQ advocacy group and LGBTQ political lobbying organization in the United States
PFLAG provides confidential peer support, education, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG chapters are in communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
LGBT Foundation is a national charity providing advice and a wide range of support, and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) communities. The LGBT Foundation also works with healthcare and other professionals to help make public services more accessible and inclusive for LGBT communities
GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance. Learn More. Featured Stories.
The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Works to Ensure All Students Have a Safe Place to Learn.
Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
Positive environments are important to help all youth thrive. However, the health needs of LGBT Youth can differ from their heterosexual peers. On this page, find resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBT Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/
The Recovery Village believes that LGBTQ mental health and substance use resources are vital to providing additional support for this community. They welcome our LGBTQ+ friends and family struggling with substance use. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning, you are worthy of the highest level of care in overcoming a substance use disorder
https://www.recoveryohio.org/substance-abuse-in-lgbtq-community/
The LGBTQ+ community faces higher levels of substance abuse than their straight and cisgender peers. Risk factors include increased social stress and lack of healthcare. Ohio Recovery treatment centers can provide effective care by addressing the issues that this community faces.
https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/lgbtq/
Members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community face a number of challenges that have contributed to a high rate of addiction within the community. An estimated 20 to 30% of the LGBTQ community abuses substances, compared to about 9% the population as a whole. The Addiction Center has created this web guide to help deal with LGBTQ+ issues and their relationship to drug and alcohol abuse.
Substance Use Among Gay and Bisexual Men
https://www.addictiongroup.org/resources/gay-bisexual-men/
Women's Sober Living Resources
https://www.addictiongroup.org/rehab/types/womens-sober-living/
The Addiction Group has created these resources to help deal with LGBTQ+ issues and their relationship to drug and alcohol abuse. Sober living homes or halfway houses are the bridge between rehab and recovery and these homes provide gender-specific care and support long-term recovery.
https://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/resources/lgbtq/
People in the LGBTQ+ community face a variety of unique stressors that can easily impact mental health and lead to substance use. While only around 9% of the general population struggles with addiction, up to 30% of those who identify as LGBTQ+ have a substance use disorder. The Recovery Village Palmer Lake can provide effective care by addressing the issues that this community faces.
https://www.southjerseyrecovery.com/treatment-programs/dual-diagnosis/
It’s common for substance use disorders to occur at the same time as other mental health conditions. Each of these conditions can affect the other, exacerbate symptoms and make treatment difficult. A dual diagnosis recognizes the presence of both an addiction and a mental health disorder. This can also be referred to as co-occurring disorders or comorbidity. The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper has put together this guide on dual diagnosis treatment options.
https://www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/lgbtq-community/
Alcoholism is a very serious problem for the LGBTQ community. With increased awareness and treatment options, there is hope for change. The RehabSpot has a free web guide that is a resource for people who are looking to take the next step and learn more about recovery. Their objective is to ensure health and wellness within the community.
https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/victims-alcoholism/lgbtq-community/
According to reports, about 25% of the LGBTQ population has at least a moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD), along with other substance abuse challenges. By comparison, about 10% of the general population struggles with alcoholism. This speaks volumes about systemic challenges people in the LGBQT community face. Additionally, some subgroups within the LGBTQ community experience even higher rates of alcohol abuse. Fortunately, as awareness grows about the effects of alcohol abuse on LGBTQ individuals, more rehab facilities are dedicating resources to supporting the LGBTQ community. AlcoholHelp has put together this guide to help individuals struggling with substance misuse by spreading awareness on the issues surrounding substance use disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community.
https://couponfollow.com/research/resources-guide-for-lgbtq-students
Cuponfollow created this ultimate guide of resources for LGBTQ+ students in higher education, including scholarships, resources, clubs, anti-bullying hotlines, and more. For anyone considering themselves to be somewhere along the gender, sexuality, or romanticism spectrum, here’s what one might consider to be a handbook for LGBTQ+ college students, with helpful LGBTQ+ information such as ways to make the college campus feel more inclusive and less homophobic.
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
Choosing the right school is vital for every incoming college student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to obstacles that all students face, LGBTQ+ students need to consider whether the institution has LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices. Intelligent.com's new guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students.
https://www.retireguide.com/guides/lgbtq-elder-health-care/
Growing older presents challenges for millions of Americans, but members of the LGBTQ+ community are particularly hard-hit. According to the UCLA Williams Institute, LGBTQ+ older adults face many additional barriers to receiving health care. RetireGuide.com created this guide to connect the elders of the LGBTQ+ community to the resources and information necessary to help them find the care they need.
https://cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide/
With the advent of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft, the environment for LGBTQ+ sexual assault happening is ripe in these rides. There have been many cases, some especially tragic. For this reason, Cutter Law has decided to make a comprehensive guide about sexual assault in ride sharing services where we included info about how to stay safe and options in case it happens.
Lawfirm.com offers educational resources and access to an extensive legal network that’s vetted, experienced and ready to help. They publish in-depth lawsuit guides and breaking news about drugs, products, and other issues that could affect the LGBTQ community. Their mission is to empower people with the information they need to recover from their injuries — and to hold the companies that injured them accountable. Lawfirm.com helps those that have been affected by nursing home abuse, newborn disabilities, veterans exposed to toxins during their service and more.
https://gbfamilylaw.com/tips-and-resources-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth/
Every parent wants their child to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life, but they will not be able to do that if they have to hide who they are or if they do not receive love and acceptance from their parents. Although there has been significant cultural progress in the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, they must still overcome many obstacles and prejudices. GBFamily Law has created this helpful guide with tips and resources for parents of LGBTQ youth.
https://www.lawfirm.com/product-liability/
LGBTQ veterans and first responders put themselves at risk of asbestos and other harmful product exposure while they fight to protect us or while simply doing their jobs day in and day out. Lawfirm.com is an entirely free informational resource that also refers those in need to appropriate medical and legal professionals. LGBTQ veterans, first responders and workers suffering from mesothelioma could receive millions of dollars in financial compensation to cover treatment costs
https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/
The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is an advocacy organization that supports LGBTQ veterans exposed to asbestos during service. I came across your website while searching for organizations that provide support and helpful resources for those in their community. Every branch of the Armed Forces relied on asbestos for decades. As a result, U.S. veterans account for 33% of all mesothelioma diagnoses. Since the Mesothelioma Veterans Center was established, thousands have turned to the Mesothelioma Veterans Center for information on how to take action after a diagnosis and to learn about treatment options.
https://www.camplejeuneclaimscenter.com/
The Camp Lejeune Claims Center was founded by health advocate, Chris Carberg, whose father died from bladder cancer connected to Camp Lejeune water contamination. Between the 1950s and late 1980s, individuals at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were exposed to toxic chemicals in their drinking water. These chemicals have been proven to cause cancer, congenital disabilities, and other serious health conditions. After decades of investigations and tireless advocacy, new laws allow Camp Lejeune water contamination victims to take action. The Camp Lejeune Claims Center exists to help military veterans and their families get justice.
https://www.camplejeuneclaimscenter.com/
Due to the unique challenges members of the LGBTQ community face, such as discrimination and hate crimes, some may turn to drugs such as alcohol to cope. Alcoholism is a very serious problem for the LGBTQ community. With increased awareness and treatment options, there is hope for change. The RehabSpot has created a free web guide as a resource for people who are looking to take the next step and learn more about recovery. Their objective is to ensure health and wellness within the community.
