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"People who identify as LGBTQ+ experience stressors that are unique and widespread. Those in the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to be the victim of discrimination, sexism and violence. On top of that, people who identify as LGBTQ+ don’t always have access to the support and resources to improve their mental health" (HealthPartners "Minority Stress and Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community").

The resources compiled in this guide, from social groups and chat rooms to professional counseling, are here to help navigate all the challenges that life can throw at you.

The Trevor Project
"You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you're struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else."

Counseling
"Triton College Counselors value the individual, educating and serving our students by providing mental health and wellness services using a holistic approach."
Financial Aid
"At Triton College, we take pride in offering an affordable education."

Student Organizations

Alphabet Soup
This club offers a safe space for Triton students no matter their gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. We bring awareness to the campus about social issues in the LGBTQIAP+ community.
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Meeting Info:
Senate Chambers B-270
Wednesdays 3:30PM-4:30PM

Affinity
Affinity is a social justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ+ community with a particular focus on Black women.
Assata's Daughters
Assata’s Daughters (“AD”) is a Black woman-led, young person-directed organization rooted in the Black Radical Tradition.
AD organizes young Black people in Chicago by providing them with political education, leadership development, mentorship, and revolutionary services.
Black and Pink
The organization began as an explicitly anarchist project, so the name was chosen to represent the black flag of anarchism and the power of queer politics and experience.
Brave Space Alliance
Brave Space Alliance is the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago, dedicated to creating and providing affirming, culturally competent, for-us by-us resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West sides of the city. We strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build toward the liberation of all oppressed peoples.
Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood.
Gerber/Hart Library and Archives
Founded in 1981, Gerber/Hart’s collections focus on the culture and history of LGBTQ peoples and additional marginalized sexual and gender minorities in Chicago and the Midwest.
Equality Illinois
Equality Illinois builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBT community.
La Casa Norte
The mission of La Casa Norte is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.
La misión de La Casa Norte es servir a los jóvenes y las familias que enfrentan falta o inestabilidad de vivienda. Proporcionamos acceso a una vivienda estable y ofrecemos servicios integrales que actúan como un catalizador para transformar vidas y comunidades.
PFLAG Oak Park
This chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays (PFLAG) serves the Oak Park area.
Transgender Law Center
Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, we employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.

If there is a Chicagoland-area organization for L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ people which is not on this list, please let us know! librarians@triton.edu

Chicago Feminist Book Club
"We are a Chicago-based intersectional collective of radical and revolutionary readers. Our mission is to educate, empower, heal, and connect through reading and community action. Join us! Follow us on Instagram @chicagofeministbookclub"
Chicago LGBTQ Book Club for Enthusiastic and Diverse Readers
"We are a group of enthusiastic readers from different sexual orientations (Bi, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, questioning), different ages, and diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We share eclectic tastes in literature. We read everything from the most popular bestsellers to the odd and obscure; across all genres of fiction and non-fiction."
The Chicago LGBTQIA+ Christians Meetup Group
"Meet with locals in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, allies who value spirituality, diversity, love, faith-exploration, and community! Explore progressive Christianity, Grow Spiritually and Make new friends!"
Chicago Queer Game Nights
"This group is for folks who want to get together both in person and virtually to play games of all kinds. In person, there will be more of a focus of board games, and virtual will have a focus of more video games/online connection. Virtual meetings will happen on discord."
Empty Closets
Empty Closets has forums, chat rooms, advice, and LGBTQIA+ news.
LGBT Food N' Fun Social Group
"LGBT friendly people wanting to socialize, meet new people and have amazing, fun times at food-related events should join this group! We will be going to cooking classes, food festivals, potluck dinner parties, mixology events and social events all across Chicago! Join us and don't let someone else have your fun!"
Pride Sports Chicago
"Pride Sports Chicago, founded in 2020 is a sports organization for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies! Our goal is to provide a fun, organized and affordable league to all. Located in several cities around the country and 20,000+ players!"
Queer Sober Social
"The Queer Sober Social hosts virtual and in-person events in Chicago for any sober or sober curious person who identifies along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and/or as non-binary. The sole purpose is to socialize in a relatively unstructured environment."

If there is a Chicagoland-area chat room or social group for L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ people which is not on this list, please let us know! librarians@triton.edu

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