The Network for LGBT Health Equity is a community-driven network of advocates and professionals looking to enhance LGBT health by eliminating tobacco use, and other health disparities within our communities. We are one of six CDC-funded tobacco disparity networks and a project of The Fenway Institute in Boston. We directly train state health departments or other policymakers in LGBT cultural competency and forge bridges between them and local LGBT health specialists. We actively monitor national and state health policymakers and urge community action when there is an opportunity to enhance LGBT wellness.
Tags: health, lgbt, tobacco, advocacy, national, research
OutServe
OS-SLDN supports, defends and empowers LGBT service members, veterans and their families. Our mission is to strengthen military culture by securing equal opportunity, equal protection and equal benefits, without threat of harassment or discrimination, for LGBT service members and veterans.
Tags: military, lgbt, national, education, advocacy, protection, resources, active duty, veterans
SAGE
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Our mission is to lead in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging.
Tags: elders, older lgbt, lgbt, national, resources, advocacy, education, awareness, health, support, aging
Peer Listening Line
You can receive help, information, referrals, and support for a range of issues without being judged or rushed into any decision you are not prepared to make. Talk to our trained volunteers about safer sex, coming out, where to find gay-friendly establishments, HIV and AIDS, depression, suicide, and anti-gay/lesbian harassment and violence. No matter what is on your mind, we are here to encourage and ensure you that you are not alone.
617.267.9001 Toll-free: 800.399.PEER
Tags: bullying, crisis line, lgbt, national, support, youth, crisis, suicide, education, mental health, HIV/AIDS, coming out
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
We bolster the strength of local LGBT activism in rural enclaves, small towns and cities nationwide. We build grassroots political muscle at every level by training activists, strengthening the infrastructure of local and state allies and organizing broad-based campaigns creating public support for full equality of LGBT people.
Tags: activism, lgbt, national, political, resources, advocacy, organizing, politics, policy
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
Tags: education, get involved, national, resources, lgbt, advocacy, activism, politics, political, organizing
Deaf Queer Resource Center
The Deaf Queer Resource Center is a national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities.
Tags: deaf, hard of hearing, deaf ally, lgbt, national, queer, education, resources, advocacy, people with disabilities, support, community
Family Equality Council
Family Equality Council connects, supports, and represents the three million parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender in this country and their six million children.
Tags: families, international, lgbt, national, parents, children, siblings, support, community
Project 10
Friends of Project 10 Inc. was created in 1986 to provide funding for programs and projects to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. We consult with school districts throughout California and with community groups to assure that public schools are in compliance with state and federal laws regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
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