College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students

This comprehensive guide focuses on scholarships and financial aid available to LGBTQ college students. It’s not only a list of funding opportunities- there are tips on, for example, how to navigate applying for financial aid before coming out to family or if  family is not supportive.

Resources for Transgender College Students

This is a comprehensive guide that focuses on transgender students. It includes scholarships specific to the trans community, describes how to find a transgender-friendly college and provides a directory for additional resources to help with academic and extracurricular success.

Resources and Expert Advice for LGBTQ College Students

A comprehensive guide created for LGBTQ students, allies, and other community members. It offers tips for knowing if a college student is LGBTQ friendly and highlights the schools going above and beyond to welcome these students. It also explains the Campus Pride Index and includes an interview with Gary Howell, a staff member at Argosy

The Human Rights Campaign

“As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality. HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are embraced

New Hope Recovery Center

“New Hope Recovery Center is an alcohol and drug rehab treatment center located in Chicago, IL. We provide Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Aftercare. We also have a LGBTQI specific addiction treatment program entitled “New Hope With Pride.” We offer personalized, holistic treatment by examining the whole person: mind, body and spirit. Our small intimate

PRIDE Institute

“Exclusive support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people facing addiction, mental or sexual health concerns.” “PRIDE Institute strengthens resiliency and enhances the wellness of LGBT people through treatment programs grounded in the traditions of recovery while incorporating current evidence-based practices.”

Free Your Mind: The Book for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth and Their Allies

“Free Your Mind is the definitive practical guide for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth — and their families, teachers, counselors and friends. For too long, gay youth have wanted to be themselves and to feel good about it, but most have been isolated, afraid, harassed, or worse. Their very existence has been ignored, whispered about, or

Always My Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Child

“The first book to focus on the day-to-day experiences of adolescents dealing with sexual identity issues, Always My Child provides the insights and practical strategies parents need to support their kids and cope themselves. Parents whose children are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or who are going through a ‘questioning phase’ are often in the dark about what

Beyond Acceptance: Parents of Lesbians & Gays Talk About Their Experiences

” ‘Mom, Dad, I’m gay.’ When a parent hears these words, the initial shock is often followed by feelings ranging from anger and denial to fear and guilt. It’s also the beginning of a difficult journey that, with understanding and emotional support, can lead to acceptance and beyond. Now fully revised and updated, Beyond Acceptance is a

Know Gay Chicago – ChicagoPride.com

“Serving the Chicago gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.”