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the TML resource index

This is a list of LGBTQ+-friendly social service providers created by Transonic Media Labs (TML). The resources included are meant to benefit and support the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, offering guidance across various areas like mental health, legal services, housing, food security, and more. We hope these services provide helpful assistance to those navigating the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals often face when accessing care and support. If you notice any information that is out of date or incorrect, we’d appreciate your help in keeping this index accurate. Please click this link to contact us for a correction to the list.

Mental Health Resources

[UOMh01] 988 Lifeline
URL: https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtqi/
Description: A hotline offering crisis support and other coming-out resources. Call, text, or chat.

[UOMh02] The LGBT National Help Center
URL: https://www.glbthotline.org/
Description: Offers free and confidential peer-support phone and chat services to LGBTQ+ individuals, with specialized hotlines for youth, seniors, and general LGBTQ+ concerns.

[UOMh03] Pride Counseling
URL: https://www.pridecounseling.com/
Description: Provides affordable online therapy specifically tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals, matching clients with licensed therapists who understand queer issues.

[UOMh04] Trans Lifeline
URL: https://www.translifeline.org/
Description: A hotline offering peer support for trans individuals, run by trans people. It’s a confidential service that avoids non-consensual intervention, meaning they won’t call emergency services without your consent.

[UOMh05] The Trevor Project
URL: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Description: Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth, including phone, text, and chat options.

[CWMh06] Catherine White-Holman Wellness Centre
URL: https://www.cwhwc.com/
Region: British Columbia
Description: Offers mental health support, counseling, and therapy specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals in Vancouver and British Columbia.

Legal & Advocacy Services

[CWL01] Catherine White-Holman Wellness Centre
URL: https://www.cwhwc.com/
Region: British Columbia
Description: A Vancouver-based organization providing legal support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on rights and access to services in British Columbia.

[U0L01] GLAAD
URL: https://www.glaad.org/
Description: A media advocacy organization working to combat defamatory media portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals and fight for fair representation.

[U0L02] Lambda Legal
URL: https://www.lambdalegal.org/
Description: A nonprofit legal organization dedicated to advocating for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV through litigation and public policy work.

[U0L03] National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
URL: https://www.nclrights.org/
Description: Provides legal representation and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing on family law, immigration, employment discrimination, and civil rights.

[U0L04] Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF)
URL: https://www.transgenderlegal.org/
Description: Advocates for trans rights through legal action, community education, and public policy advocacy, with a focus on name changes and healthcare.

Employment Resources

[U0E01] National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
URL: https://www.nglcc.org/
Description: A business advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities for LGBTQ+ businesses, with job networks and mentorship for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

[U0E02] Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
URL: https://www.outandequal.org/
Description: A nonprofit organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace equality by providing training, resources, and leadership programs that help organizations create LGBTQ+ inclusive environments.

[U0E03] Pride at Work
URL: https://www.prideatwork.org/
Description: A nonprofit organization that represents LGBTQ+ union members, focusing on improving workplace rights and benefits, ensuring safe, equal, and inclusive environments for all LGBTQ+ workers.

[U0E04] Transgender Employment Program (TEP) – SF LGBT Center
URL: https://www.sfcenter.org/program/trans-employment-program/
Description: Offers employment services for transgender individuals, including job placement, resume building, and career counseling, specifically designed to reduce employment discrimination for trans people.

Food Security Resources

[U0F01] Feeding America
URL: https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Description: A national network of food banks providing free meals and support to individuals and families in need, with outreach to LGBTQ+ communities.

[U0F02] Food Finder
URL: https://foodfinder.us/
Description: A map-based platform that helps people locate free food resources such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs.

[U0F03] LGBTQ+ Food Security Programs by CenterLink
URL: https://www.lgbtcenters.org/
Description: A directory of LGBTQ+ centers across the U.S. that provide food security programs, meal services, and pantry access to queer individuals and families in need.

[U0F04] Mutual Aid Hub
URL: https://www.mutualaidhub.org/
Description: A platform that connects people to local mutual aid groups offering support, including food and essential supplies.

Disability Services

[U0D01] The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD)
URL: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/criminal-justice/
Description: Supports LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing criminal justice challenges.

[U0D02] Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
URL: https://autisticadvocacy.org/
Description: A grassroots organization run by and for autistic people, focusing on intersectionality and inclusive advocacy for LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.

[U0D03] Center for Independent Living
URL: https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
Description: A directory of Centers for Independent Living offering support and resources for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities.

[U0D04] Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
URL: https://dredf.org/
Description: Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, through legal advocacy, education, and policy reform.

[U0D05] National LGBTQ+ Disability Network
URL: https://lgbtdisability.org/
Description: A national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities, providing resources, advocacy, and community-building.

Addiction Services

[UOA01] The LGBTQ+ National Helpline
URL: https://www.glbthotline.org/
Description: Provides confidential peer-support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with addiction and substance use issues.

[UOA02] The Recovery Village – LGBTQ+ Addiction Services
URL: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq-drug-rehab/
Description: Offers specialized LGBTQ+ addiction treatment programs and recovery resources, focusing on tailored care for the community.

[UOA03] SMART Recovery
URL: https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Description: Provides science-based addiction recovery programs, including online resources and support meetings for the LGBTQ+ community.

Disability Services

[UOD01] The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD)
URL: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/criminal-justice/
Description: Supports LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities facing criminal justice challenges.

[UOD02] Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
URL: https://autisticadvocacy.org/
Description: A grassroots organization run by and for autistic people, focusing on intersectionality and inclusive advocacy for LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.

[UOD03] Center for Independent Living
URL: https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
Description: A directory of Centers for Independent Living offering support and resources for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities.

[UOD04] Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
URL: https://dredf.org/
Description: Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, through legal advocacy, education, and policy reform.

[UOD05] National LGBTQ+ Disability Network
URL: https://lgbtdisability.org/
Description: A national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities, providing resources, advocacy, and community-building.

Housing Resources

[UOH01] Ali Forney Center
URL: https://www.aliforneycenter.org/
Description: A New York-based organization providing emergency housing, job training, and long-term support for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.

[UOH02] LGBTQ+ Housing and Shelter Directory by CenterLink
URL: https://www.lgbtcenters.org/
Description: A directory of LGBTQ+ community centers that offer housing assistance, shelters, and transitional living services to queer individuals.

[UOH03] National LGBTQ+ Housing Initiative
URL: https://www.lgbtqhousinginitiative.org/
Description: A nationwide initiative aimed at connecting LGBTQ+ individuals with affordable housing, shelters, and support services.

[UOH04] Transgender Housing Network
URL: https://www.transhousingnetwork.com/
Description: A peer-led network offering housing to transgender individuals in need, connecting them with safe, supportive environments.

[UOH05] True Colors United
URL: https://truecolorsunited.org/
Description: True Colors United focuses on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth by providing housing support and advocacy through inclusive policies and programs.

Social Media & Digital Advocacy

[UOSm01] TML Handbook on Organizing and Mobilizing via Social Media
URL: https://transonic.media/tml-news/organizing-and-mobilizing-via-social-media-a-digital-handbook-from-tml/
Description: A comprehensive digital handbook from Transonic Media Labs that provides guidance on how to effectively organize and mobilize LGBTQ+ communities via social media platforms.

[UOSm02] GLAAD Social Media Safety
URL: https://www.glaad.org/publications/social-media-safety-index
Description: GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index evaluates major social media platforms and offers recommendations to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate and harassment.

[UOSm03] Media Matters for America
URL: https://www.mediamatters.org/
Description: A nonprofit organization focused on monitoring, analyzing, and correcting misinformation in the media, including tracking anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric online.

[UOSm04] OutRight Action International – Digital Advocacy Resources
URL: https://outrightinternational.org/
Description: Provides a variety of digital resources for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, including reports on global issues and guides on using online platforms for activism.

[UOSm05] ACT UP – Social Media Mobilization Toolkit
URL: https://actupny.org/
Description: ACT UP’s toolkit provides a guide to using social media for activism, drawing on decades of experience in grassroots organizing for LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-related issues.

Medical Services

[CWMd01] Catherine White-Holman Wellness Centre
URL: https://www.cwhwc.com/
Region: British Columbia
Description: Provides comprehensive medical services including hormone therapy, general healthcare, and specialized care for transgender and non-binary individuals.

[CWMd02] TransCare BC
URL: http://www.phsa.ca/transcarebc
Region: British Columbia
Description: A program providing specialized health services for transgender and gender-diverse individuals in British Columbia, including hormone therapy, surgeries, and primary care.

[UOMd03] Plume
URL: https://www.getplume.co/
Description: Provides gender-affirming hormone therapy via telemedicine across the U.S., offering inclusive care for trans and non-binary individuals.

[UOMd04] QMed
URL: https://qmed.com/
Description: A virtual healthcare provider focused on LGBTQ+ individuals, offering primary care, sexual health services, and transgender care across the U.S.

[UOMd05] FOLX Health
URL: https://www.folxhealth.com/
Description: A subscription-based telehealth platform offering gender-affirming care, including HRT and PrEP, tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals.