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
  • USC Agents of Change Hotline - (888) 462-5211
    • Assistance in moving immigration hearings online instead of in-person
    • Assistance available in both English and Spanish

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

Click here to find your elected representatives

  • Felon 47
  • Senate
  • HoR
  • State/Territorial governors & legislatures
  • Mayor county executives, and city, council, and town officials

Community Centers

Additional Resources