Working to ensure all voices in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community are
heard and represented with dignity and respect.
Resources
Coming Out resources
ItGetsBetterProject.com is a place where young people who are gay, lesbian, bi, or trans can see with their own eyes how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It’s a place where LGBT adults can share the stories of their lives, and straight allies can add their names in solidarity and help spread our message of hope.
The Trevor Project is the national provider of life saving resources to LGBTQ youth and their families. They advocate acceptance and help prevent teen suicide by promoting mental health and positive self-esteem through a premiere on line destination, nationwide 24/7 call centers, and empowering social activities.
Chicagoland organizations
Through their vision and dedication, Center on Halsted brings a wide array of LGBT organizations and resources in the city together to collaborate, share resources and extend their reach. As the most comprehensive LGBT community center in the Midwest, our mission is simple: In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources and enriches life experiences.
3656 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60613
LGBT Crisis Hotline (24 hours)
(773) 871.CARE
(773) 871.2273
Founded in 1974, Howard Brown is now one of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations. With an annual budget of over $12.5 million, the agency serves more than 36,000 adults and youth each year in its diverse health and social service delivery system focused around seven major programmatic divisions: primary medical care, behavioral health, research, HIV/STD prevention, youth services, elder services, and community initiatives. Howard Brown is a multi-site operation based in Chicago and includes a main health and research center in the Uptown neighborhood, Triad Health practice at Illinois Masonic Hospital, the Broadway Youth Center, and three Brown Elephant resale shops in Chicago and Oak Park.
4025 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 388-1600
The Broadway Youth Center is a program of Howard Brown and community partners, offering comprehensive services to all youth, ages 24 and under.
The Broadway Youth Center is located at 3179 N. Broadway, near the intersection of Broadway and Belmont, and is open Monday-Thursday from 1 - 8:00 pm, Friday from 1 - 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 1 - 4:00pm.
(Visit the BYC website for more information).
3179 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 935-3151 x 0
NEIU Campus resources
Have you seen this sign on office doors or department windows across campus?
This sign indicates that NEIU person (or people) have gone through special training to assist our students in dealing with GLBTQ issues with respect, dignity, and confidentiality. Stop in for assistance.
Gender Neutral Restrooms - Location Guide (PDF) | DOWNLOAD
Gender neutral restrooms benefit many different people because they do not segregate people by their sex/gender. These single-person bathrooms provide comfort and safety to transgender, genderqueer, and gender variant people, as well as parents or caregivers to other-sex people.
