
Community Resources
Below is a list of largely Chicago-based resources for queer and trans* folk seeking legal, housing, and healthcare aid, community, and other assistance.
Crisis Situations
- Don't Call the Police - Nation-wide alternatives to calling the police in crisis situations organized by city
- The Trevor Project (Nation-wide queer youth crisis support)
- LGBTQ+ Support Hotline: (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Online Chat
- LGBT National Hotline - (888) 843-4564
- LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline - (888) 688-5428
- LGBT National Youth Talkline - (800)-246-7743
- LGBT National Senior Hotline - (888) 234-7243
- BlackLine (for BIPOC LGBTQ+ folks) - (800) 604-5841
Protest Preparation
Check out the following resources for guidance on how to prepare for a protest. Stay safe, stay smart, stand up for your right to take up space. DON'T TALK TO THE COPS
Community Centers
- Center on Halsted
- Brave Space Alliance
- The Lighthouse Foundation
- Affinity
- Chicago House
- Chicago House has been supporting individuals and families impacted by HIV since 1985 with housing, health, and employment services.
- YouthOutlook
- TransFamilySOS (CA based)