National LGBT Resources

ACLU

American Civil Liberties Union – Defending the Bill of Rights.

American Military Partners Association

The American Military Partner Association (AMPA) is the nation’s premier resource and support network for LGBT military spouses and their families.

COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)

COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in their communities.

Family Pride Coalition

Supporting and protecting the families of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents.

The Gay Dad Project

The Gay Dad Project is about families with one straight parent and one gay parent. You can contact co-founder Erin Margolin for more info at the following email address: erin (at) gaydadproject (dot) org

Website: www.gaydadproject.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gaydadproject

Twitter: @gaydadproject

The Gay & Lesbian National Hotline

A non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning community by offering by offering free and totally anonymous information, referrals and peer-counseling.

GLSEN

GLSEN’s mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

HeartStrong

The place for GLBT’s from religious schools.

Human Rights Campaign

Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights.

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

The first known out-of-the-closet Gay activist. He was the first person in modern times to say publicly that homosexuals are natural, not sinners, diseased, or criminal.

OurPath

Formerly known as the Straight Spouse Network (SSN), OurPath is an organization of and for straight men and women whose partners disclose or have been discovered to be LGBT+.

LGBTQ+ College Student Guide

Choosing the right school is vital for every college bound student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to many obstacles that all students face, it is important that LGBTQ+ students also consider whether the institution has LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. This guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students.

LIKE ME

LIKE ME works to prevent LGBT bullying and teen suicide. The LIKE ME website www.likeme.org provides links to LGBT education and health resources. The website provides a message board for those who wish to post a question and receive a reply from the LGBT community. The site posts anonymous Personal Stories for those who wish to read and find a similar story. Whether you are gay or straight, you can post your own personal story. Chely Wright serves as spokesperson for the LIKE ME Organization.

Log Cabin Republicans

The mission of the Log Cabin Republicans is to work within the Republican Party to advocate equal rights for all Americans, including gays and lesbians.

Lutherans Concerned – North America

A Christian Ministry affirming God’s love for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities since 1974

RainbowWeddingNetwork.com

Lesbian-owned RainbowWeddingNetwork.com is the proud producer of the – Same Love, Same Rights – LGBT Wedding Expos – since 2003, they’ve presented over 35 events in sixteen different states. They also publish the nation’s first-ever wedding magazine for the gay and lesbian community. Most of their services are free for couples, and they offer a diverse array of resources

Resources For LGBTQ Senior Citizens

A list of organizations and research dedicated to helping the aging community and educating caregivers to ensure that the twilight years of LGBTQ older adults are given the help and care they deserve.

Scouting For All

Advocates for the restoration of the traditionally unbiased values of Scouting as expressed and embodied in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, and to influence the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve and include as participating members ALL youth and adult leaders, regardless of their spiritual belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

Stonewall Democrats United

A movement in the LGBT community to elect fair minded leaders.

Stop Calling Things Gay

Focuses on changing parts of our culture to end the usage of “gay” in a negative context.