LGBTQ+ Resources

Addiction

Some articles about substance abuse and recognizing signs of addiction in the LGBTQ + Community.

Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families & Friends

Affirmation supports and encourages its members by assisting them in dealing with the Church, their families, employers, work associates and social contacts.

Basic Rights Oregon

Basic Rights Oregon is dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Oregon.

Black & Beyond the Binary Collective

Builds the leadership, healing, and safety of Black-African transgender, queer, nonbinary, and intersex (TQNI+) Oregonians.

Cascade AIDS Project

Cascade AIDS Project's mission is to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS and eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma.

Education, Schools, and Scholarships

Some resources on online schools, scholarships and community colleges.

Finding (and Creating) LGBTQ Inclusive Workplaces

A resource guide from Zippia.com to guide LGBTQ on the job hunt and in the workplace. Also a section to guide employers in creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ workers.

Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest

Northwest LGBTQ History

Gay PDX

Portland and Vancouver's LGBTQ+ Friendly Directory

Gender Queery is a discussion group for genderqueer people, folks outside-the-gender-binary, trans folk, and allies (i.e. everyone allied with the GLBTQQ community). All who want to participate in open and respectful dialog are welcome.

Healthcare & Education

Creating LGBTQIA+ friendly communities in healthcare & education.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

This diverse volunteer group of individuals works to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and allies in the area.

LGBT National Help Center

Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning community by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources.

LGBTQ Rights in the U.S. Workplace

The struggle for federal LGBTQ anti-discrimination legislation - an overview.

LGBTQ+ Financial Support Guide

LGBTQIA+ Therapy Services

Rebel Heart PDX specializes in group therapy practice for the LGBTQIA+ community.

New Avenues for Youth

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness.

OGALLA

the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon, is an association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers, judges, legal workers, law students, and others who support the association's purposes.

Oregon Bears

A service club for bears or bear-identified gay men and their admirers.

Oregon Pride in Business (formerly Portland Area Business Association (PABA))

Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Our House

A residential care facility that has provided nursing, social work and occupational therapy services for people with HIV/AIDS since 1988.

Outside In

Founded in 1968, this nonprofit helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency and provides services for LGBTQ youth.

p:ear

Creatively mentors Portland's homeless youth

PFLAG

Supporting LGBTQ persons, their families, and friends through love and understanding, education, and advocacy.

Pride Foundation

Pride Foundation fuels transformational movements to advance equity and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest

Pride Northwest

The Portland Pride festival is the single, largest visibility avenue for our region’s LGBTQ community organizations and businesses, where they can attract new supporters and clients, increase their volunteer base, and raise much needed funds.

Q Center

The center builds public awareness and support, and celebrates LGBTQ diversity through art, culture and programming.

Queer Vocal Groups

Local LGBTQ+ vocal groups and choirs

Quest Center for Integrative Health

Provides integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying.

Rose Haven

Rose Haven is a day shelter and community center serving women, children and gender non-conforming folks experiencing trauma, poverty, and physical and mental health challenges. Restoring stability and dignity for 3,500 guests annually.

SAGE Metro Portland at Friendly House

SAGE Metro Portland works to enhance the lives of older gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community members through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development.

Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)

SMYRC provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities like art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups, etc.

The Equi Institute

The mission of The Equi Institute is to enrich the health of the Trans, Queer, Gender Diverse and Intersex communities through trauma-informed care, culturally-affirming medical services and social justice advocacy.

The Trevor Project

24/7/365 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or TrevorChat, their online instant messaging option, or TrevorText, a text-based support option. If you are looking for peer support, you can visit TrevorSpace from anywhere in the world.

Transgender Resources

Links to articles and resources for Transgender Employees

Trauma and the LGBTQ Community

No Matter What Recovery has created a resource page to educate families, schools, and communities on mental health issues they're faced with and ways in which they can support them.

Travel Portland: LGBT Portland

Wealth Management Advice

Retirement planning, education, estate planning, insurance or divorce for the LGBTQ community

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