LGBTQ+ Local/National Resources
There are a number of resources available locally as well as nationally. Below is a list of resources, organized by category. Next to the link it will say if it is a local or national resource, or the type of resource. The categories are:
- African American
- Asian and Pacific Islander
- Athletics and Outdoor Activities
- Bisexual
- Education
- General Support
- Health and Wellness
- In the Workplace
- Latinas and Latinos
- Legal Help
- Lesbians and Gay Men
- LGBTQ+ Ethnic Minorities
- Middle Eastern
- Religion and Spirituality
- Transgender and Intersex
- Two Spirit/Native American
- Youth
Athletics & Outdoor Activities
This includes links to athletic groups and activities in the Salt Lake area that cater to the LGBTQ+ community.
- The Alternative Garden Club - Local
- Lambda Hiking Club - Local
- Pride Softball League - Local
- QUAC - Local
Bisexual
Below are links to resources and information that deal exclusively with bisexual persons.
- American Institute of Bisexuality - National
- BiNet USA- National
Education
The following links are educational. There are links to the LGBTQ+ organizations and programs at the colleges and universities in Utah, as well as links for national education networks and educational research.
- Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals - National
- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - National
- The International Foundation for Gender Education - National
- Point Foundation - National
- University of Utah LGBT Resource Center - Local
- Utah State University LGBT Resource Center - Local
General Resources
These are general resources, and include links to publications, advocacy information and groups, support, education, and politics.
- Advocate - National Magazine
- Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere - National
- Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals - National
- Equality Utah - Local
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association - National
- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - National Education
- GaySLC - Local
- Log Cabin Republicans - National Political
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - National
- National Stonewall Democrats - National Political
- OUTreach Resource Centers - Local
- Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - National with local branches
- Pride Festival/Parade Calendar
- QSalt Lake - Local
- QPages - Local
- SLCC Center for Health & Counseling - Local
- Utah Pride Center - Local
- Utah Pride Festival - Local
- Utah Stonewall Democrats - Local Political
Health and Wellness
There are many health and wellness issues present for LGBTQ+ people. These range from standard health issues to access to services for lack of insurances to concerns specific to their situation. Below are links to local health and wellness resources.
- LGBTQ Mental Health - A comprehensive guide by the National LGBT Health Education Center that includes research and statistics on the health disparities within our community. The guide reveals the inconsistencies LGBTQ folk experience in healthcare comparatively, and outlines steps for health centers and organizations to help fight the stigma while providing options and support for our community.
- LGBTQ Addiction Guide - A research-based awareness guide on a niche that is often overlooked - addiction in the LGBTQ community. Finding help with substance abuse is often more difficult for LGBTQ people, as many other obstacles are prevalent along with the fight with addiction - this in depth resource helps alleviate that stress by facilitating help in the form of useful information and support systems.
- Planned Parenthood - Local
- Fourth Street Clinic - Local
- Utah Partners for Health - Local
- Intermountain Healthcare Community Clinics
- Utah AIDS Foundation - Local
- Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance - Local
In the Workplace
There are many concerns about being out in the workplace. Below are links to organizations and information about LGBTQ+ and the work environment.
- Center for Gender Sanity - National
- Out and Equal Workplace Advocates - National
- Pride At Work - National
Legal Help
We hope we will never need to, but sometimes we have to talk to a lawyer. Below and national and local legal services catering to the LGBTQ+ community.
- ACLU Utah - Local
- Lambda Legal - National
- Rainbow Law Utah - Local
Lesbians and Gay Men
The following links are for Gay men and Lesbians.
- Butch-Femme - National Magazine
- Curve Magazine - National Magazine
- Lesbian Herstory Archives - Information Resource
- Utah Bear Alliance - Local
LGBTQ+ Ethnic Minorities
The following links are resources for specific minority groups with the LGBTQ+ community.
African Americans
- Bklyn Boi Hood - National
- Black Trans Men - National
- Brown Boi Project - National
- National Black Justice Coalition - National
Asian & Pacific Islanders
- Asian & Pacific Islander Family Pride - National
- Utopia - National
Middle Eastern Peoples
- AHBAB: Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society - National
- P.O.S.E. - National
Two Spirit People/Native American
- Native Out - National
- Two Spirits.com - National
Religion and Spirituality
Religion and religious affiliation is often an area of great difficulty for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Members are sometimes ostracized and shunned. Below are links to resources for LGBTQ+ support within the realm of religion and spirituality.
- Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons
- Affirmation: United Methodists for LGBT Concerns
- Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
- Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests
- Brotherhood of the Phoenix (Pagan Men)
- Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
- Dignity USA (Catholic)
- Evangelicals Concerned
- Friends for LGBTQ Concerns (Quakers)
- GALVA (Hindu)
- Gay Witch Network (Pagan)
- Integrity (Episcopalian)
- JQYouth (Jewish)
- LGBT Religious Archives Network
- More LIght Presbyterians
- Mormon and Gay
- New Ways Ministry (Roman Catholic)
- Orthodox Gays (Jewish Orthodox)
- Queer Muslim Revolution (Islamic)
- Rainbow Baptists
- Reconciling Ministries Network (Methodist)
- Reconciling Works (Lutheran)
- Safra Project (Muslim Women)
- Soulforce
- United Church of Christ Coalition Open and Affirming
- Whosoever (Christian)
- World Congress of GLBT Jews
Transgender & Intersex
Transgender and Intersexed people face many difficulties that are unique to them. Finding help or information can be difficult. Below are resources specifically for this population.
- The Accord Alliance - National
- The Brown Boi Project - National
- Center for Gender Sanity - National
- Engendered Species - National
- FTM International - National
- Hormone Therapy FAQ - Information Resource (National)
- Intersex Society of North America - National
- National Center for Transgender Equality - National
- TransGenderCare - National
- Transgender Education Advocates of Utah - Local
- Trans-Health - National
- Trans People of Color Coalition - National
- TransYouth Family Allies - National
Youth
- Campus Pride - National
- Coming Out Guide - Information
- JQYouth - National
- Queer Attitude - National
- VOA Youth Resource Center for Homeless & At-Risk Teens - Local
- Youth Resources - National
If you don’t see a resource that you think should be added to this list, let us know at gssrc@slcc.edu