LGBTQ Resources

Center on Halsted CLICK HERE

• Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland.

• Case Management services can direct youth to behavioral services, case management and housing.

• Call--773-472-6469

GLAAD

• LGBTQ acceptance

The Trevor Project

• 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

• Call--1-866-488-7386

Trevor Space

• Community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24

Youth Talkline

• LGBT National Help Center

• Free and Confidential Peer Support and Local Resources

• Call--800-246-7743

Q Chat Space

• Online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19.

• It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio.

• Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country.

Transgender Resources

• Trans Lifeline Hotline

  • Peer Support Crisis and Suicide Hotline for Trans and Questioning Callers.

  • The Trans Lifeline is the only suicide hotline where all operators are transgender or non-binary.

  • Call--877-565-8860

• Transgender Resources--GLAAD

Programs for LGBTQ Youth

• Garfield Park Inpatient Program for LGBTQ Youth

• Gender Program at Lurie Children's

Resources for PARENTS

PFLAG

• First and largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their Parents, families and allies

• If you are a parent of a student how identifies as LGBTQ and want more information/support, please reach out to Ms. K!