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Are you looking for other LGBTQ organizations? For support? For information? For a network, social contacts, political connection? Here we list some organizations that can help. (The views of these organizations do not necessarily reflect those of C.A.A.N., nor vice-versa; the links are provided to provide a cross-section of potential support within our community.)
- Advocacy Council for Human Rights: ACHR works toward the implementation of full civil rights protection for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered people.
- ACLU: The American Civil Liberties Union fights for individual rights of Americans, including GLBT citizens.
- Amnesty International OUTfront!:OUTfront! is the GLBT rights part of global human rights organization Amnesty International.
- Allied for Equality: alliedforequality.org For straight allies to advocate for LGBT rights in Illinois. A joint project of Equlity Illinois and Northern Illinois PFLAG.
- Brothers Uplifting Brothers, Inc.: The mission of Brothers Uplifting Brothers, Inc., is to provide HIV/AIDS and STD health education, programs and services to improve the quality of life within underserved communities.
- Canticle Ministries, Inc. canticleministries.org is committed to providing quality transitional housing and a well-integrated network HIV/AIDS supportive services that provide HOPE, GROWTH and OPPORTUNITY for people impacted by HIV/AIDS, in a compassionate environment that promotes wholeness of life within ourselves and the communities we serve .
- Chicago Gender Society: Chicago Gender Society is an educational, support and social organization for the Transgender and Transsexual Community.
- Church of St. Benedict: (Episcopal) www.stbenedict.ws 909 Lily Cache Lane, Bolingbrook, 630-759-5955, We seek to be a community of welcome for all people and families. You
will find a place of support (and fun!) in worship, education, and fellowship in the church community at St. Benedict.
- Dance! Restorative movement incorporates several dance disciplines but remains free form. You are gently guided into your unique body so that you become not only a spirit with a body but a spirit with control of your body. In Northwest Indiana. Experience the Freedom! call Delynn at 219-776-6898 for more information.
- Deerpath: Women
travelers choose this vacation spot in Saugatuck, MI Where the deer play for an ideal balance between nature
and night life. We are located on an enchanting, private country
estate overlooking the Kalamazoo River and 400- acre wetland preserve.
The land features secluded nature trails through sunny wildflower
meadows and cool fragrant ferns; a heated pool set in a perennial
garden, hot tub, dockage, and shady swings and benches.
- DignityUSA: DignityUSA is a resource for gay Catholics to find affirmation and support from others.
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: glma.org Founded in 1981 to help ensure equality in healthcare for the LGTB
community. We offer an online directory of non-judgmental and culturally
competent doctors, therapist, nurses, dentists and other providers that you can
trust. Find our online provider
directory at: www.glma.org/referrals For more information, contact: info@glma.org, or 415-255-4547
- GLAAD: The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
- Good Shepherd Church. www.welcome432.org We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation, part of the Lutherans Concerned/North America program. 25 Alexander Circle, Suite 1 Romeoville, IL 60446 815-886-4354
- Guardian Angel Home: Guardian Angel Home provides services for those who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We have established a collaboration with them to provide services to LGBT victims and work together as C.A.A.N.'s non-violence program is created and implemented.
- Human Rights Campaign: The Human Rights Campaign is the largest and most powerful gay rights organization in the U.S.
- Illinois NOW: The goal of Illinois NOW has been, since its founding in 1966, "to take action" to bring about equality for all women. Both the actions NOW takes and its position on the issues are principled, uncompromising and often ahead of their time; NOW is a leader, not a follower, of public opinion. Illinois NOW's five priority issues are: reproductive rights & women's health, economic justice, family law, civil rights for all people, and violence against women.
- Island Girls: Sometimes being Transgender is like being on an Island. In Blue Island meet The Island Girls, Chicagoland's premiere TG support and social group.
- Lavender Green Caucus: The Lavender Greens are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer Greens organized as a Caucus with the purpose of promoting LGBTIQ issues within the Green Party.
- LGBT Resource Clearinghouse: LGBT Resource Clearinghouse provides links to every imaginable type of resource or organization that provides support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community. Includes an extensive array of spiritual links.
- Linda Jo Martin, LCSW: A Licensed
Clinical Social Worker with vast experience working within the LGBTQ
community. Her private practice is dedicated to adults, adolescents,
families and couples. All facets of life difficulties explored:
relationships, coming out issues, self-esteem,
stress/depression/anxiety - just to name a few. Client
self-determination is always at the heart of our work together.
Confidential. Most insurances accepted.114 Church Street Suite 106 New Lenox, IL 60451 (773) 404-0168
- Log Cabin Republicans: The Log Cabin Republicans are the nation's leading voice for fairness, inclusion, and tolerance in the GOP.
- Loving More: Love More About polyamory. Romantic love with more than one person, honestly, ethically, and with the full knowledge and consent of all concerned.
- Marriage Dupage: The Equal Marriage DuPage yahoo group networking for equality in DuPage County.
- Meetup 4 Burbs: yahoo group This group is all about friendship and having some fun with new
friends. Were an LGBT group of mostly lesbian women but we
welcome all gay, bi, trans and open minded straights. Activities in Will and DuPage counties.
- National Center for Transgender Equality: The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy.
- Northwest Indiana: Become part of the team to make a community center possible.
NW Indiana Rainbow Days
P.O. Box 6374
Gary, Indiana 46406
- Open Door Clinic: The Open Door Clinic is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with HIV/AIDS & STI's and to the prevention of future transmissions. They provide sexual health and wellness services through a multi-discipline approach with medical, psychological and educational interventions that empower individuals to eliminate the transmission of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and their stigma.
- OutInTheSuburbs.Com: OutInTheSuburbs.Com is a website providing information on resources for LGBTs in the Chicago suburbs.
- People For the American Way Foundation: Over the past two decades, People For the American Way Foundation has worked to ensure that the promises enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are made real for all Americans.
- PFLAG Chapters:
PFLAG Dupage:PFLAG Dupage is a local chapter of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, a national, nonprofit organization that promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and their friends.
PFLAG Sauk Valley Chapter: The Sauk Velley Chapter of National PFLAG (email us) meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy and serves Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties in northern Illinois. The chapter serves parents, families, friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. In order to better serve the transgender community, the chapter now is affiliated with PFLAGTNET and has a transgender coordinator position as part of their organization. The goal for 2007 is to become more visible in the communities they serve and to become a vital part of the National PFLAG's project of Staight for Equality.
- Pink Pages:Pink Pages is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Directory.
- Plainfield Congregational Church. Open and Affirmining. 24020 Fraser Rd. Plainfield IL 60586
815-436-9441
- Questioning Youth Center:Question Youth Center provides social, educational, and recreational programming, including HIV prevention, speakers, discussions, and game nights.
- Rainbow Group of Alcoholics Anonymous: The Rainbow Group of A.A. is for anyone who wants to stop drinking, and meets Monday Nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Tower at St. Raymond's 608 N. Raynor Joliet, IL 60435.
- Rainbow Wedding Network: Since 2000. Rainbow Wedding Network is a lesbian owned LGBTQ wedding & family resource. Includes a nationwide directory of screened gay friendly businesses.
- Reconciling Ministries Network:Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice.
- Save our Sanity Group of AlAnon: This group of AlAnon, for friends and families of alcoholics, meets Monday Nights at 8:00 p.m. at the Joliet Alano Club (go in the back door, to the front room), 265 Republic Joliet, IL 60434.
- Southern Poverty Law Center: The Southern Poverty Law Center, founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm, is today internationally known for its tolerance education programs and its legal victories against, and its tracking of, hate groups.
- Stonewall Association of Illinois: The Stonewall Association of Illinois is an umbrella organization composed of men and women of all ages whose mission is to encourage a sense of community which promotes unity, self acceptance, support, the sharing of ideas and interests, and the building of a supportive network of friends though social activitIes.
- Stonewall Democrats: The National Stonewall Democrats is a grassroots force for social change within our movement and within the Democratic party.
Straight Spouse Support: Straight Spouse Network For Spouses/Partners, current or former, of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates. E-Mail june070158@att.net for more information about a group in the C.A.A.N. community area (Joliet and roughly the surrounding 30 miles). St. Michael’s United Church of Christ: stmichaelsucc.org. A progressive, open and affirming congregation in DuPage County.
- The Church of the Transfiguration: A progressive parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, The Church of the Transfiguration is located at 12219 S. 86th Ave., Palos Park, across the street from the Plush Horse ice cream parlor. Sunday services are at 8 and 10 a.m. All are welcome!
- United Church of Christ: The United Church of Christ is an Open and Affirming Christian Denomination, fully accepting GLBT people into their churches.
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- Universalist Unitarian: Universalist Unitarianism is another very pro-gay denomination that welcomes and supports GLBT people in their congregations.
- Wesley United Methodist Church Naperville: Wesley United Methodist Church Naperville, founded in 1832, is Naperville's church of longest record. All people of any race, ethnic identity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, economic status, or life situation are welcome here.
- Windows of Wonder Childcare: wowchildcare We believe that family is the biggest part of a child’s life and work
closely with each family to make sure that your child feels happy, safe
and loved while in our care. We serve ALL families.
If you know of other compatible organizations that should be listed here, please let us know!
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