LGBTQ+

Local Community Resources

Shenandoah LGBTQ Center
A community-based organization that strengthens the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, programs and safe spaces.
13 W. Beverley St., 5th Floor
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 466-3320
https://www.shenlgbtqcenter.org/

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National Resources

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
National network of educators, students, and local chapters working to give students a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+ inclusive education
https://www.glsen.org/

GLBT National Help Center
Toll-Free National Hotline
1-888-843-4564

Human Rights Campaign
America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality. Their website has a wealth of information and resources for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies
https://www.hrc.org/

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Healing justice org committed to transforming mental health for queer & trans people of color (QTPoC)
https://www.nqttcn.com/

Trans Lifeline
For transgender people in a crisis, from struggling with gender identity to thoughts of self-harm.
1-877-565-8860
Available 24/7

The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678 to connect with a counselor
Available 24/7
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/