Resources
Local, Regional, National and Digital Youth Spaces for LGBTQ+ people of all ages
Local and Regional Organizations
Southern Oregon & Statewide LGBTQ+ Organizations
Updated March 2024
LGBTQ+ Listening Project
Mapping needs and strengths of LGBTQ+ community in the Rogue Valley and surrounding areas, providing support, and building LGBTQ+ leadership. rogueactioncenter.org/lgbtq-listening-project
@rogueactioncenter
The Medford Drop
Peer support, leadership groups, crisis support, and an affirming safe space for young people (14-25) in Jackson County. youthera.org/medford-drop @theyouthera
Gender and Sexuality SOU
Support, advocacy and events for LGBTQ+ students at Southern Oregon University. @gsjsou
Rogue Valley Mentoring
Trauma-informed youth mentoring (age 10-24) through circles and one-to-one relationships; hosts weekly LGBTQIA2S+ Circle in Medford. rvmentoring.org
@RVMentoring
Labrys Society
Equality, inclusion, and cohesion; hosts regular drag shows and events. @LabrysSociety
Maslow Project
Support for youth (21 or younger) and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness maslowproject.com @MaslowProjectOutreach
Rogue Womxn
Southern Oregon community for lesbians, bisexual women, pansexual women, trans women, gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals who seek a women-centered group.
As You Like It
As You Like It is an eco-conscious, gender-inclusive pleasure shop that honors the diverse desires of our community.
@asyoulikeit.shop
SO Health-E
Regional health equity coalition, including advocacy for LGBTQ+ health equity.
@SOHealthE
Trans & Queer Training
Offers trainings, workshops, and consultations to local and regional organizations on LGBTQ and other gender and sexuality topics.tqt@sou.edu sou.edu/academics/gsws/training/
Out Dance Project
Connecting rural LGBTQ+ people across Oregon through stories and dance. beyondboomandbust.com @beyondboomandbust
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire
Nomenus Radical Faerie Sanctuary
Sanctuary Radical faerie sanctuary holding sacred space for radical queer consciousness. nomenus.org/ @WolfCreekRadFae Oregon
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Women’s Land Trust
Committed to ecologically sound preservation of land access and land wisdom for women. oregonwomenslandtrust.org
NativeWomanshare
Healing and sanctuary space for BIPOC women and Two-Spirit people. nativewomanshare.com
@NativeWomanshare
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Local LGBTQ+ Facebook groups:
amBi Southern Oregon #amBiSO
PFLAG of Grants Pass
Queer Families of Southern Oregon
Rogue Valley and Southern Oregon Transgender Group
Rogue Valley LGBTQ Group
SissyQs (@sissyqs)
Southern Oregon LGBTQ Community
Southern Oregon LGBTQ Resources (@SOLGBTQ)
Southern Oregon LGBTQ KIDS PLAY DATES
Southern Oregon Queer Exchange
The Gay Outdoors of Southern Oregon
The Queer Agenda: Rogue Valley
Trans Community of Southern Oregon
Transgender in Southern Oregon & Northern California (@transOregon)
Southern OR Parents & Caregivers of Trans & Nonbinary Kids
National Organizations
Here are just a few national organizations that have useful resources and information.
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQIA2S+ youth TREVOR LIFELINE: 866-488-7386 thetrevorproject.org
@trevorproject
Gender Spectrum
National org with support groups and educational resources for gender-diverse youth and their parents and teachers
@gender_spectrum
Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization connecting trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to thrive.
TRANS LIFELINE: 877-585-8860
GLSEN
Resources supporting LGBTQ+ students and inclusive schools glsen.org
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GSA Network
Trans and queer youth uniting for racial and gender justice
gsanetwork.org | @gsanetwork
Lambda Legal
We represent LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV–in the court of law and in the court of public opinion. lambdalegal.org | @lambdalegal
Glaad
fair, accurate, and inclusive representation in national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.
glaad.org | @glaad
Mijente
We are a political home for Latinx and Chicanx people who seek racial, economic, gender and climate justice.
Mijente.net | @conmijente
Out in the open
Vermont based organization that connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power. weareoutintheopen.org @weareoutintheopen
Transgender Law Center
provides legal resources and litigation for the TGNC community. Hosting national calls for trans leaders and organizations on Facebook Live. Their helpline is open.
Call 510-587-9696.
PGLAG
National resource for parents, families and allies of LGBTQ+ community
pflag.org / @pflag
Transgender Legal Defence Fund
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund's Trans Health Project aims to ensure that all transgender and non-binary people can access the trans-related health care that they need.
Sage
SAGE HOTLINE: 877-360-LGBT (5428) - English & Spanish
Point Foundation
Point Foundation, the largest LGBTQ scholarship-granting nonprofit, is supporting a record-breaking class of scholars.
Cerebral Palsey Guide
Resources for LGBTQ parents of children with special needs.
Scarleteen
Inclusive, comprehensive, and supportive sex education and support for teens and young adults
scarleteen.com | @scarleteenorg
Freedom to Thrive
Organizing to end the carceral, punishment-based system with a Pro-Black, gender-affirming lens. (National, Portland-based.)
freedomtothrive.org | @freedom2thrive
LGBTQ+ Cancer Support
A cancer diagnosis is stressful, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals who may encounter discrimination and other barriers during treatment.
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/lgbtq-cancer-support/
Digital Youth Spaces
Digital Community Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth & their families
The Medford Drop
Peer support, leadership groups, crisis support, and an affirming safe space for young people (14-25) in Jackson County.
youthera.org/medford-drop @theyouthera
It Gets Better Project
Storytelling & media to uplift, empower & connect LGBTQ+ youth
TransActive Gender Project
Support groups for gender-diverse youth and their families (paid) graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education /transactive @TransActivePDX
TrevorSpace
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. trevorspace.org
Q Chat Space
A community for LGBTQ+ teens to find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information.
Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center
Safe space, support groups, and mental health support for LGBTQ youth in Portland & online smyrc.org @smyrcpdx
Brave Space
Referrals, support groups and community education for transgender & nonbinary youth, adults, and their families.
@bravespacellc
Trans Familiers
Monthly support groups for gender-diverse middle, high schoolers, young adults and their parents/caregivers. Paid membership with sliding scale (down to $0).