Community Resources
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Crisis:
211 Info (Helps people identify, navigate, and connect with the resources they need- local to Oregon and Southwest Washington)
LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline via The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 Available 24/7
Trauma Intervention Program NW (503) 940-7997 Available 24/7
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860 Available 24/7
YWCA Survivor Services (503) 988-6400 Crisis line available 24/7
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) (800) 656-4673 Available 24/7
All-Options Talkline 1-888-493-0092 (Judgement-free talkline for pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption)
General:
Northwest Gender Alliance (Provides peer support, regular fun activities, and education)
GLAPN (Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest- resource for LGBTQ history in the PNW)
National Center for Transgender Equality (Provides important information on understanding trans people, knowing your rights as a trans or nonbinary person, how-to guides, and more)
Sylvia Rivera Law Project (Provides advocacy, resources and legal support for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people)
Transgender American Veterans Association (Provides advocacy and support to transgender and intersex veterans)
Transgender Law Center (Trans-led organization providing resources, advocacy and legal support to trans and gender nonconforming people)
For Them (Nonbinary-owned company that sells gender-affirming, size inclusive chest binders)
ZOAH (Trans-owned company that sells gender-affirming tucking underwear)
Beefcake Swimwear (Queer-owned company that sells size-inclusive, androgynous, unisex swimwear)
Aisle (Woman-owned company that sells gender- and size-inclusive period underwear and reusable period products)
Your Lessons Now (Music school that provides online transgender voice lessons and LGBTQIA+ affirming music lessons)
QTBIPOC:
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (Provides advocacy, support, and resources for Black trans people)
TransLatin@ Coalition (Organizes and advocates for the needs of trans Latin@s who are immigrants and live in the U.S.)
Imagine Black Futures (Helps our Black community imagine the alternatives the community deserves and build civic participation and leadership to achieve those alternatives.)
Ori Gallery (Ori Gallery is the brain child of the creative duo Maya Vivas & Leila Haile. Together they seek to reclaim and redefine "the white cube" through amplifying the voices of Trans and Queer Artists of color, community organizing and mobilization through the arts. In addition to rotating exhibitions, they also offer classes and workshops to the community for free or low-cost such as PoC figure drawing, Grant Writing for the People, Arts for Direct Action and meet-ups for Queer and Trans creatives of color.)
Don’t Shoot Portland (Their organizational work and activism, including direct community education workshops, supports the outreach of continued advocacy as first respondents and has helped community members contribute through direct engagement and legislative value.)
Unite Oregon (Led by people of color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty, Unite Oregon works across Oregon to build a unified intercultural movement for justice. Unite Oregon represents over 13,000 supporters and members across Oregon.)
The Kathleen Saadat Leadership Fund (The leadership fund has been set up in Kathleen's honor and will give money directly to Black LGBTQ Oregonians who want to take the next step in their personal leadership journey – whether it’s taking a class or applying for a business license or buying supplies to put on a community event or renting a bus to take to Salem to speak with their legislators about issues that matter to their communities.)
ABOVE FOUR Fund (Grants of up to $500 to USA Black women artists for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for applicants that have lost gigs, opportunities, or income due to COVID-19 or as a stipend for an on-going creative project. The goal of the funding source is to continue empowering black women and their artistic practices.)
Live Another Day QTBIPOC Addiction & Mental Health Support Guide
Asian Pride Project (Stories of lesbian, gay, transgender and queer triumphs and struggles in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities through the eyes of parents, elders and family.)
GAPIMNY (Empowers Queer & Trans Asians & Pacific Islanders through leadership development, happy hours, general meetings and workshops, political involvement, and visibility programs.)
The Okra Project (The Okra Project is a mutual aid collective that provides support to Black Trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people with the intention of alleviating some of the barriers that the community faces daily.)
NGQPIA (The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through movement capacity building, policy advocacy, and representation.)
GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA directly engages in social, cultural, and political advocacy to advance and protect the GLBTQ+ Asian & Pacific Islander community’s interests and well-being.)
Visibility Project (Seeks to document the personal experiences of the Queer Asian Pacific American women and transgender community by interweaving visual art, personal narratives, and social justice onto an accessible online platform.)
COVID-19 Resources:
What to do if you have COVID (resource from People’s CDC)
Project N95: Shop for quality masks and learn more about masks and air filtration
Resource on needle gauge & length for vaccines (CDC recommends a 1.5 inch needle instead of the standard 1 inch for adults over 200 pounds)
About COVID-19 (CDC)
COVID-19 Weather Reports from People’s CDC (weekly guidance on the spread of COVID locally and nationally)
Mental Health and Addiction*:
LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline via The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 Available 24/7
LGBT National Hotline (All ages) (888) 843-4564 Hours: Monday thru Friday from 1PM to 9PM PST, Saturday from 9am to 2pm PST
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860 Available 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 or chat online, available 24/7
Gays and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous (Open to all identities, not just gay men and lesbians)
Brave Space (Counseling, Portland-based)
*Please be aware that any crisis line may involve law enforcement and/or hospitalization in emergency situations.
Physical Health:
GLMA Provider Directory (Also includes mental health providers)
OutCare Health (Includes provider directory as well as other resources)
Our House (Provides healthcare, housing, therapeutic activities, peer recovery mentorship, and other services; Portland-based)
Prism Health (Provides primary medical care, behavioral health care, HIV and STI testing, and more; Portland-based)
Quest Center for Integrative Health (Provides medical care, mental health care, addiction services, and more; Portland-based)
OHSU Transgender Health Program (Provides a wide variety of services including free classes & events and family-centered services for children and teens; Portland-based)
The Marie Equi Center (Currently providing community health programming for the residents of the C(3)PO villages in Portland; includes education, basic first aid, wraparound and safety-net services)
Planned Parenthood: List of which centers offer hormone treatments for trans people
Food Insecurity:
The People’s Pantry (By Hand Up Project, located inside of Q Center in Portland)
HIV/AIDS Support:
Cascade Aids Project (HIV & STI testing, treatment, and referrals; locations in Portland, Vancouver, WA and Longview, WA)
Prism Health (Provides primary medical care, behavioral health care, HIV and STI testing, and more; Portland-based)
Esther’s Pantry (Free food pantry for financially challenged individuals living with HIV)
Tod’s Corner (Provides clothing and household items to people living with HIV/AIDS)
Youth:
Outside In (Provides primary medical care, community resources, and houseless youth resources; Portland-based)
p:ear (Provides mentorship, education, arts & music programs, and recreation for houseless youth in Portland)
National Youth Hotline (Ages 23 and under) (800) 246-7743 Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 1 pm – 9 pm PST, Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm PST
Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) (Provides a community space for youth ages 13-23, as well as support services like counseling, case management, education, and more)
TransActive Gender Project (Provides support groups for adult/family allies and youth ages 4-18, free online peer support over Zoom, referrals to providers experienced in trans youth care, and more)
COLAGE (Supports people with one or more LGBTQ+ caregivers)
Q Chat Space (A facilitated community for LGBTQ+ teens)
Scarleteen (Inclusive sex education for teens and emerging adults)
Bridging Voices (Chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13-21)
The Living Room (Provides community space, drop-in hours, a resource closet, and peer support for youth in Clackamas County)
Trans Youth Equality Foundation (Provides support, education, and advocacy for trans and gender nonconforming children and youth and their families)
44 Self-Esteem Resources for Nonbinary Adolescents and Teens
Parents/Family:
PFLAG (Provides resources and support for LGBTQ+ people and their families and allies)
TransParent (Provides support groups and resources for transgender and gender expansive individuals and their families)
Fierce Families Network from Basic Rights Oregon (Provides resources, advocacy, education and community for families of transgender individuals)
Gays With Kids (Provides support and advocacy for gay, bi and trans dads and dads-to-be)
Oregon Post-Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC) LGBTQ+ Support Group
Elders:
SAGE (Provides advocacy and services for LGBT elders)
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (Provides education, information and referrals for LGBT elders as well as a library of resources)
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428) Available 24/7
Q Center Aging with Pride program (Providing education, information and social events for senior members of the community)