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Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois (TJLP) is a group of radical activists, social workers, and organizers who provide support, advocacy, and free, holistic advocacy and criminal legal services to poor and street-based transgender people in Illinois. The organization is composed of collective members, folks who receive services, attorneys, interns, volunteers, and advisers.
The Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, it employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
Equality Michigan (EQMI) is Michigan’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) political advocacy organization. EQMI also offers advocacy and support services that are tailored to the unique needs of each person and individual incidents of violence, from hate crimes to intimate partner violence, which can include (but isn't limited to) safety planning, advocacy and accompaniment throughout criminal and/or civil legal processes, getting referrals to other social service agencies, and more.
Abuse, Legal Aid, LGBTQ+, Support Groups / 780 views
Queer Teens Connect, a group within Jewish Child & Family Services, is for teens ages 15-17 who identify as LGBTQ+. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe and constructive space to explore the issues confronting teens in the context of healthy peer relationships. Queer Teens Connect will also work to help members identify and access crucial sources of support in their lives, especially since LGBTQ+ teens are at higher risk for anxiety, depression, social isolation and violence due to the negative attitudes of society.
Education, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups / 825 views
The Response Center for Teens, affiliated with Jewish Child & Family Services is offering a support group serving LGBTQ+ youth in grades 6-8. This group will focus on building community and supportive connections, as well as improving self-esteem and developing coping skills to manage the specific challenges LGBTQ+ youth face.
Education, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups / 754 views
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth.
Crisis, Education, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups / 720 views