SWIWC
LGBTQ2S (Two-Spirit) Resources
Tate Topa Consulting, LLC.
Lenny Hayes
Mental/Chemical Health Consultant
Tate Topa Consulting, LLC
Mounds View, MN
The Anti-Violence Project
Hotline: 212-714-1141
AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.
The NW Network
PH: 206-568-7777
Founded in 1987 by lesbian survivors of battering, the NW Network works to end abuse in our diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. As an organization founded by and for LGBT survivors, we’re deeply committed to fostering the empowerment of all survivors of abuse.
The National Center for Transgender Equality 202-642-4542
PH: 202-642-4542
NCTE is a team of hard-working staff members supported by a nationwide community of transgender people, allies, and advocates with an extensive record of winning life-saving change for transgender people.
In Our Voices
PH: 518-432-4188
Our mission is to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of color communities.
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
http://www.nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/index.html
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada.
Gender Matter for Native Youth
https://www.healthynativeyouth.org/curricula/gender-matters-for-native-youth-gen-m-native/
Gender Matters is a comprehensive sexual health education program designed for youth 14-18 years old. The goal of Gender Matters is to decrease rates of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and gender-based violence, by exploring healthy relationships and how inequitable and unhealthy gender norms affect adolescent sexual decision-making.
National LGBTQ Task Force
The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives.
FORGE- http://www.forge-forward.org
FORGE reduces the impact of trauma on trans/non-binary survivors and communities by empowering service providers, advocating for systems reform, and connecting survivors to healing possibilities. FORGE strives to create a world where ALL voices, people and bodies are valued, respected, honored, and celebrated; where every individual feels safe, supported, respected, and empowered.
DrugRehab.com
https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq/
Substance use disorders have a greater effect on LGBTQ+ people than on the heterosexual population. The LGBTQ+ community must overcome several obstacles, including being denied substance abuse treatment because of their sexual identity. However, through the proper understanding and accommodation of LGBTQ+ care principles, substance abuse treatment can be successful.
Staying Safe: Tip for LGBTQ Youth
https://polarisproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Staying-Safe.pdf
Staying Safe: Tips for LGBTQ Youth for How to Protect Yourself and Your Community from Human Trafficking, made possible through the generous support of the Palette Fund, speaks directly to LGBTQ+ youth about this issue.
GLBT Nation Help Center
Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Youth Talk: 1-800-246-7743
Services provided are always free & confidential. We are the only LGBT organization that offers national support, resources, and information directly. All calls and online services are provided by highly trained LGBTQ volunteers.
Indigenizing Love Toolkit for Native Youth (PDF)
https://www.healthynativeyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IndigenizingLoveToolkitYouth.pdf
This toolkit is written to support Native youth, tribal communities, Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQIA+ collectives, community leaders, and partners who intend to better understand and support our Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities.
CUAV (Community United Against Violence)
CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) communities to transform violence and oppression. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive.
The Network la Red
The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.
The Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.
Your Title Goes Here
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Alcohol Rehab Guide
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/Resources/LGBTQ-Alcoholism/
The LGBTQ community is more impacted by alcoholism than most. Luckily, awareness is growing, as is the number of LGBTQ-specific treatment programs.
LGBTQ Discrimination
https://florinroebig.com/lgbtq-discrimination/
This guide offers an important overview of the types of discrimination LGBTQ individuals face in the United States and their legal protections.