GLBT Health Access Project
The mission of the project is to strengthen the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s ability to foster the development of comprehensive, culturally appropriate health promotion policies and health care services for GLBT people through a variety of venues including community awareness, policy development, advocacy, and prevention strategies.
Tags: advocacy, health, lgbt, national, resources, public health, health promotion, policy, advocacy, prevention
GLSEN
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Tags: bullying, education, get involved, national, youth, schools, GSA, research, advocacy
GSA Network
Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a national youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training.
Tags: advocacy, education, youth, getinvolved, national, youth, gsa, leadership, bullying, community
Healthcare Equality Index – Human Rights Campaign
The Healthcare Equality Index is a unique and invaluable resource for healthcare organizations seeking to provide equitable, inclusive care to LGBT Americans—and for LGBT Americans seeking healthcare organizations with a demonstrated commitment to their care.
Tags: health, how are things going, lgbt, national, HRC, healthcare, equality, research, data
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
IMPACT
IMPACT’s Mission is to conduct translational research that improves the health of sexual minority people and to increase understanding of the development of sexual orientation and gender identity. Impact seeks to develop the capacity of the LGBT community to conduct health research and translate research findings into practical interventions.
Tags: research, health, lgbt, national, sexual orientation, gender identity
Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) is a Native American provider of HIV education and direct services to the Native community in Minnesota. For over 20 years, IPTF has developed and implemented culturally appropriate programs to prevent further transmission of HIV, increase access to traditional and western medical services, and improve the quality of life for clients, families, and communities.
Tags: education, get tested, health, HIV/AIDS, national, people of color, native american, resources
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. NCTE provides this presence by monitoring federal activity and communicating this activity to our members around the country, providing congressional education, and establishing a center of expertise on transgender issues.
Tags: advocacy, education, national, trans, transgender, policy, education, organizing, queer, politics, equality
National Coalition for LGBT Health
The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal advocacy that is focused on research, policy, education, and training.
Tags: health, lgbt, national, working for equality, advocacy, education, policy, research
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