LGBTQA+ Resources

Free & Equal is a United Nations campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to advancing the equality, health, and well-being of all Americans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and their families. Therefore, the Department is pleased to present notable accomplishments from the past year and highlight HHS’s objectives for the coming year in this fifth annual report on LGBT health and well-being."

HHS works to ensure that LGBTQI+ people, their families, and communities receive equal access to health services by providing enhanced resources for LGBTQI+ health issues; developing better information regarding LGBTQI+ health needs; and working to close the LGBTQI+ health disparities gap that currently exists.

"This site continues the exploration begun by the film, providing glimpses of nearly 400 years of lesbian and gay history, and encouraging you to share relevant stories and news from your own life and community."

"The first nationally representative study of U.S. lesbian, gay and bisexual high school students finds they experience substantially higher levels of physical and sexual violence and bullying than other students – and are at risk for several serious outcomes."

"This report is based primarily on a Pew Research Center survey of the LGBT population conducted April 11-29, 2013, among a nationally representative sample of 1,197 self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults 18 years of age or older."

Whether you’re seeking online therapy, supportive organizations, or emergency help, you’ll find trusted resources here.

"The National LGBTQ Task Force builds pwoer, takes action and creates change to achieve freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families."

"Amnesty International believes that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be able to enjoy the full range of human rights, without exception."

"The Williams Institute is dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy

"Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.."

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work."

"LGBT people become parents in a variety of ways, including adoption, foster parenting, donor insemination, surrogacy, and from previous heterosexual relationships. We've made great progress in protecting the relationships of LGBT parents and their children Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of work to be done. "

"We produce two annual national reports on LGBTQ Hate Violence and LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence, the only national reports of their kind"

"Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBT equality in Michigan alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBT equality in Michigan and how you can get involved."

"Founded in 1996, Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) is the nation’s oldest organization dedicated to building equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community through civil marriage equality in every state and at the federal level."

"We’re dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, dignity and freedom of the LGBT community in the Deep South and to removing barriers to equality."

Expressions of gender and identity have expanded. From the New York Times

"GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love."