Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services

Off Campus Resources

Navigating an LGBTQ identity can be complex when looking for specific resources, support, or navigating an additional marginalized identity. Supporting an LGBTQ friend or family member can also be complex or feel isolating without a sense of community. The following resources may offer support or a starting point in finding an accepting community.

Family Resources

COLAGE (formerly Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)
GLSEN (formerly Gay and Lesbian Straight Education Network)
GSA Network
Family Equality
Our Family Coalition
PFLAG (Parents Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Rainbow Families
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders)
The Trevor Project

Kalamazoo Area

CARES
(Community AIDS Resource/Education Services)
(269) 381-2437 or (800) 944-2437
Community Healing Center
(269) 343-1651 or (269) 382-9820
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
(269) 373-6000 or (888) 373-6200
OutFront Kalamazoo
(Formerly Kalamazoo Gay & Lesbian Resource Center)
(269) 349-4234
Planned Parenthood - Kalamazoo
(269) 372-1200
Rootead
Black & Brown Therapy Collective
(269) 720-9200
YWCA Kalamazoo
(269) 345-5595

Legal Resources

ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Michigan
Immigration Equality (LGBTQ Immigrant Rights)
Lambda Legal

LGBTQ & Disabilities

ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SHEIDD)
Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities (from The Trevor Project)
Understanding Disability in the LGBTQ+ Community (from HRC)

National LGBTQ & BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Resources

BTAC (National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition)
DEQH (Desi LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians)
LEA (Latino Equality Alliance)
NBJC (National Black Justice Coalition)
NQAPIA (National Queer Asian and Pacific Islander Alliance)

State Resources

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