Resources
Resources
Local Organizations
A rich collection of resources in an LGBTQIA+ friendly environment.
Crisis Phone Support. Individuals experiencing a crisis can contact Crisis Services at 630-627-1700, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24-hour Child Abuse Hotline: 800-252-2873 (800-25-ABUSE)
Recording of a presentation held at the Downers Grove Public Library on June 3, 2021.
Youth Outlook Drop-in Center for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 20.
National Organizations
Index to LGBTQIA+-friendly colleges
A national youth leadership organization helping LGBTQIA+ and allied students to create community around issues having an impact on them.
Strives to create school climates where LGBTQIA+ people are respected and accepted and where difference is values.
An organization leading the fight for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.
Leads anti-hate work in legislation and community work through activism and presentations.
Call 800-786-2929 (800-RUNAWAY) if you are thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run away, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.
Call 800-273-8255 or 988
A curated database of resources for trans and gender non-conforming people and those who support them.
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. View local chapters.
877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Call 866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678678.
General Resources
This document further explores Biblical Scripture in an effort to uncover the truth about how the Bible has been used to oppress LGBTQ+ individuals, and spread hate.
This is a great resource for learning about pronouns in use in the LGBTQ+ community. Also included is how to handle mistakes.
A resource for parents and guardians of LGBTQ+ children (PDF).
A resource for LGBTQ+ youth for talking with their parents/guardians (PDF).
Albert Ellis Institute is committed to the promotion of emotional and behavioral health through research, practice, and training of mental health professionals in the use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as a comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapy.
Historical Context Resources
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront antisemitism and hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust, the Museum honors the memories of those who were lost and those who survived by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference.
The Institute is the leading nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. Its mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
As a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, NWHA is committed to honoring the past, inspiring the present, and empowering future generations through inclusive, accurate, and transformative women’s history.
For nearly 30 years, the National Women’s History Museum has been working to illuminate the stories of women who have shaped our past and who continue to inform our shared future.
As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, we knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth. But as well as activating supportive educators, we believe in centering and uplifting student-led movements, which have powered initiatives like the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and more.
Making Gay History is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that addresses the absence of substantive, in-depth LGBTQ+-inclusive American history from the public discourse and the classroom.
The Legacy Wall is a one-of-a-kind, digitally-interactive, traveling exhibit that features "mini-biographies" of LGBTQ people throughout history, from virtually every walk of life, who have contributed in over 20 distinct fields.