LGBTQ+ Resources
Welcome to our Resource Hub
Whether you’re looking for health care, legal guidance, mental health support, or community connections, the resources below can help you navigate your journey with confidence.
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Reminder: The LIAM Foundation does not own or control the content of these external sites. This page was last updated on 9/27/2025
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Crisis Support
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support.
911 – Emergency Services
📞 Call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – connect with trained counselors, available 24/7.
📞 Call or 📱 text 988
Crisis Text Line – Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
📱 Text START to 741-741
The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
📞 1-866-488-7386 | 📱 Text START to 678-678
Trans Lifeline – Peer support run by and for trans people, available in English and Spanish.
📞 1-877-565-8860
LGBT National Help Center – Hotline offering confidential peer support and local resources.
📞 1-888-843-4564 (National Hotline)
📞 1-888-688-5428 (Coming Out Support)
📞 1-800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline 25 & Under)
📞 1-888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline 50+)
National Runaway Safeline – Support for youth in crisis
📞 1-800-786-2929 (800-RUNAWAY)
Other Hotlines & Support
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline – 24/7 confidential and free, online chat feature available.
📞 1-800-799-7233 | TTY 1-800-787-3224
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Provides programs to prevent sexual violence, support victims, and ensure justice.
📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
AIDS in Prison Project Hotline – Provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners and accepts collect calls.
📞 1-718-378-7022 (English and Spanish)
HIV/AIDS Hotline by State– Health Resources & Services Administration Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
📞 1-800-243-2437 | TTY/TDD: 1-800-782-0423
The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity – Offers a large list of LGBTQ+ crisis resources.
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Local & Regional Resources
The Family Peace Center – Multi-agency, multi-disciplinary service center providing support to victims of interpersonal violence.
NAMI Northern Illinois – Organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness.
Road Home Program @ Rush – Mental health and wellness of veterans and service members and their families at no cost, regardless of discharge status.
Women’s March Rockford | Intersectional Organizations Directory – Safe spaces and organizations for community engagement and activism. 💻 Explore Directory
Legal Protections and Advocacy
IL Pride Connect – Know your rights and access resources in healthcare, vital records, family issues, schools, discrimination, immigration, and more.
Illinois Department of Human Rights – Non-Regulatory Guidance on Gender-Related Protections in Illinois
Advocates for Trans Equality – Know Your Rights: Trans Legal Survival Guide (Updated November 2024)
Equality Illinois – The state’s leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, defending rights and advancing policy initiatives statewide.
Lambda Legal (Midwest Regional Office) – A national leader in fighting discriminatory policies, with resources to understand and challenge anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
ACLU LGBTQ+ Rights Project – Offers legal guidance and advocacy tools to protect LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in response to harmful federal policies.
ActionLink – A program of CenterLink, committed to supporting LGBTQ centers and their communities through policy/advocacy and safety/security initiatives.
PFLAG’s Executive Order Explainers – Stay informed about recent federal actions affecting LGBTQ+ rights. PFLAG provides clear, categorized summaries of executive orders related to LGBTQ+ issues, DEI, immigration, and reproductive health.
Equality Illinois LGBTQ+ Resource Guide – comprehensive, statewide online directory designed to connect LGBTQ+ individuals with affirming services and support across Illinois. 💻 Explore Resource Guide
Immigration Support
Dady Law Group – Provides immigration law services, including support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
LGBT Freedom and Asylum network (LGBT-FAN) (Chicago) – LGBT-FAN is an all-volunteer network of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to helping people who are seeking safety in the U.S.
Youth Information
imi.guide – Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health.
The True Colors United – The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.
Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E) – Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support, and therapy referrals.
UN|HUSHED – Space Sharks: A Choose‑Your‑Own‑Adventure. UN|HUSHED is an organization that creates inclusive, evidence-informed sexuality and digital literacy curricula for K–12 educators.
LGBTQ+ Student Support and Resources – How to find and foster a welcoming campus and community center.
Love is respect – LGBTQIA+ relationships and dating violence.
Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) – Emergency support for trans youth and their families blocked from accessing gender-affirming care due to state laws.
Population Specific
Drag Defense Handbook – Created with, by, and for drag artists to respond to an ongoing epidemic of threats, harassment, bans, and discrimination.
Resources for LGBTQ Parents of Children with Special Needs – LGBTQ+ parents raising a child with special needs, you may face unique challenges.
Cerebral Palsy and LGBTQ – Some children and adults with cerebral palsy are also part of the LGBTQ community. Stigma still exists for disabled and LGBTQ individuals, which means they are vulnerable to bullying and discrimination.
Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication – Refers to using language and speech patterns that align with a person’s gender identity and expression, particularly in the context of transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Health and Recovery Information
Start Your Recovery – This website provides a list of rehab centers in Illinois
Addiction Resource: LGBT-Friendly Drug Rehab Centers In The U.S – Designed to help LGBTQ-identifying people by addressing their unique needs during addiction recovery treatment.
RehabNet: LGBTQ+ Friendly Rehab Centers in the U.S. – Provides a directory of addiction treatment centers that are LGBTQ+-affirming and address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals
Northern Illinois Recovery Center – Proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community and is accepting of all gender identities in our levels of care as part of our commitment to make treatment accessible to all who are in need.
OutCare Health – Worldwide LGBTQ+ health equity, comprehensive resources, support, and education
STD Testing in Rockford, Illinois – Find an STD Testing Location in Rockford, Illinois
UChicago Medicine – Primary Care & Prevention for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals in Chicago
Pride Institute – Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
Reporting
Rockford Police Department – Office of Professional Standards (OPS) – Handles complaints, investigations, and community engagement.
City of Rockford LGBTQIA+ Liaison – Provides an informed voice to the city’s Executive Office on LGBTQIA+ issues.
Rockford Police Department LGBTQIA+ Liaison – Supports community members who are victims of crimes or have concerns.
GLAAD’s Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker – Serves as a central hub for resources and original reporting on hate and extremism impacting LGBTQ people in the US, tracking anti-LGBTQ incidents nationwide.
Reports
2024 Community Center Survey Report – The Impact and Infrastructure of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community Centers
LGBTQ+ Trainings & Education
PFLAG LGBTQ+ Trainings
Provides workshops, webinars, and educational resources for schools, workplaces, and community organizations to create inclusive, affirming environments.
GLSEN Professional Development
Offers training for educators and administrators on LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum, policies, and school climate.
Out & Equal Workplace Learning
Trainings and workshops for organizations to improve LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and equity.
Center on Halsted Training / Speaking Request
Training topics include LGBTQIA+ 101, Allyship, Workplace Inclusion, Trans & Nonbinary 101, Intersectional Identities, and more. Available in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats
DEILearningHub.com
An online learning platform providing accessible courses, certifications, and resources focused on equity, belonging, and inclusive leadership.
MeganFuciarelli.com
Personal site of Megan Fuciarelli, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and leadership strategist, offering keynotes, coaching, and resources on authentic leadership and transformation.
US2Consulting.com
Consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations cultivate authentic, inclusive, and compassionate workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, welcomed, and valued.