Sexual Orientation / Gay and Lesbian
Self Help Clearinghouse
COLAGE (Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere)
International. 40 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Mission of COLAGE
is to connect and empower people to make the world better for
children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents.
Information and referrals, conferences, pen pals, literature and
newsletter. Various online programs.
Write:
COLAGE
1550 Bryant St., Suite 830
San Francisco, CA 94103
Voice: 415-861-5437
Fax: 415-255-8345
Website: http://www.colage.org
E-mail: colage@colage.org
Verified: 10/24/2007
Dignity/USA
National. 50 chapters. Founded 1969. Organization of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered Catholics, their families and friends.
Concerned with spiritual development, feminism, education and
advocacy. Newsletter and chapter development guidelines.
Write:
Dignity/USA
P.O. Box 15373
Washington, DC 20003
Voice: 1-800-877-8797
Website: http://www.dignityusa.org
E-mail: info@dignityusa.org
Verified: 9/18/2007
Society for the Second Self (Tri-Ess International)
National. 30 chapters. Founded 1976. Provides informational and
educational resources to promote the understanding of crossdressing.
Offers support equally for heterosexual crossdressers, their
spouses, partners and families. Emphasizes security and
confidentiality, full expression of both masculine and feminine
elements, the balance and integration of these traits into the whole
personality and relationship-building. Pen pals and Big Sister
programs, quarterly journal and newsletter and membership directory.
Online forums. Annual conventions for crossdressers, spouses,
partners and couples.
Write:
Society for the Second Self
P.O. Box 980638
Houston, TX 77098-0638
Voice: 713-349-8969
Website: http://www.tri-ess.org
E-mail: TRIESSINFO@aol.com
Verified: 10/24/2007
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
International. 490 chapters worldwide. Founded 1981. Helps families
understand and accept gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered
family members. Offers help in strengthening families, support
groups for families and friends, educational outreach, newsletter,
chapter development guidelines, grassroots advocacy, information and
referrals. Also has a Transgender Network (PFLAG TNET).
Write:
PFLAG
1726 M St., NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 202-467-8180
Fax: 202-467-8194
Website: http://www.pflag.org
E-mail: info@pflag.org
Verified: 10/24/2007
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
National. Founded 1973. Advocates and organizes for the rights of
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Technical
assistance for state and local organizers. Publications, materials
and newsletter.
Write:
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Voice: 202-393-5177
Fax: 202-393-2241
Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org
E-mail: ngltf@ngltf.org
Verified: 10/3/2007
Rainbow Room
Model. Founded 1979. Adult-facilitated support group for gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-21).
Provides a safe space for youth to talk about the issues that affect
their daily lives.
Write:
Rainbow Room
% Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective
P.O. Box 2094
Hartford, CT 06145-2094
Voice: 860-278-4163
Fax: 860-278-5995
E-mail: info@hglhc.org
Verified: 5/5/2008
International Foundation for Gender Education
International. Founded 1978. Support and educational services for
and about gender variant persons (including transsexuals,
cross-dressers, intersex, androgynes, non-gendered and
multi-gendered persons). Services include referrals to local support
groups and to medical and psychological professionals. Speakers
program, publication of 'Transgender Tapestry' magazine,
Synchronicity Bookstore and national outreach.
Write:
International Foundation for Gender Education
P.O. Box 540229
Waltham, MA 02254-0229
Voice: 781-899-2212
Fax: 781-899-5703
Website: http://www.ifge.org
E-mail: info@ifge.org
Verified: 9/24/2007
COURAGE
International. Over 95 groups. Founded 1980. Provides spiritual
support and fellowship for men and women with same-sex attractions
who are striving to live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman
Catholic Church's teachings. The companion group, EnCourage, is for
families and friends of persons with same-sex attractions.
Newsletter, phone help, conferences, and assistance in starting
groups.
Write:
COURAGE
210 W. 31st St.
% St. John The Baptist R.C. Churc
New York, NY 10001
Voice: 212-268-1010
Website: http://www.couragerc.net
E-mail: NYCourage@aol.com
Verified: 9/18/2007
Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc.
National. 6 chapters and 6 affiliates. Founded 1987. Mutual support
for both transvestites and transsexuals. Provides education about
transgender issues for the public and the transgender community.
Networking with other support groups, phone support, pen pals,
information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Renaissance Transgender Assoc.
987 Old Eagle School Rd., Suite719
Wayne, PA 19087
Voice: 610-975-9119
Website: http://www.ren.org
E-mail: info@ren.org
Verified: 10/24/2007
Homosexuals Anonymous
National. 40 chapters. Founded 1980. Christian fellowship of men
and women who have chosen to help each other to live free from
homosexuality. Group support through weekly meetings. Online groups.
Newsletter, chapter manual.
Write:
Homosexuals Anonymous
P.O. Box 7881
Reading, PA 19603
Voice: 1-800-288-4237 or 610-779-2500
Website: http://www.ha-fs.org
Verified: 9/27/2007
Family Pride Coalition
National. 160+ local groups. Founded 1979. Support, education and
advocacy for gay, lesbian and transgendered parents, prospective
parents and their families. Information and referrals, phone
support, family events, literature and newsletter. Assistance in
starting groups.
Write:
Family Pride Coalition
P.O. Box 65327
Washington, DC 20035
Voice: 202-331-5015
Fax: 202-331-0080
Website: http://www.familypride.org
E-mail: info@familypride.org
Verified: 10/2/2007
Straight Spouse Network (SSN)
International network. 75 groups and 61 state/country contacts.
Founded 1986. Confidential personal support network serving current
or former heterosexual spouses or partners, of gay, lesbian,
bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation couples.
Empowers straight spouses or partners cope constructively and
promotes understanding between spouses, within families and with the
larger community through education and collaboration. Resource
information, research-based publications, referrals, newsletter,
reading and media references. Guideline available for starting new
groups. Numerous confidential internet lists.
Write:
Straight Spouse Network
P.O. Box 507
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Voice: 201-825-7763
Website: http://www.straightspouse.org
E-mail: dir@straightspouse.org
Verified: 5/12/2008
Mautner Project, the National Lesbian Health Organization
Model. Several groups in Washington, DC. Founded 1990. Cancer
support and survivorship groups for lesbian, bisexual and
transgender women who partner with women (WPWs) their partners, and
caregivers. Bereavement support groups for WPWs who have lost a
partner, friend or loved one. Smoking cessation groups for the
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Health
self-empowerment groups for black WPWs. Provides phone and online
support to WPWs outside the DC-Metro area. Provides LGBT cultural
competency training to health care professionals and their staff
members. Educates the lesbian/WPW community about health issues.
Information and referrals, phone support, literature, newsletter,
advocacy.
Write:
Mautner Project
1707 L St. NW, Suite 230
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 1-866-628-8637 or 202-332-5536
Fax: 202-332-0662
TDD: 202-332-5536
Website: http://www.mautnerproject.org
E-mail: mautner@mautnerproject.org
Verified: 11/3/2007
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