International. 490 chapters worldwide. Founded 1981. Helps families understand and accept gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered family members. Offers help in strengthening families, support groups for families and friends, educational outreach, newsletter, chapter development guidelines, grassroots advocacy, information and referrals. Also has a Transgender Network (PFLAG TNET). For information about TNET call Karen Gross 216-691-4357.

Write:

PFLAG

1828 L St. NW, Ste. 660

Washington, DC 20036

Voice: 202-467-8180

Fax: 202-467-8194

Website: http://www.pflag.org

E-mail: info@pflag.org

Verified: 3/30/2012

National. Founded 1973. Advocates and organizes for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Technical assistance for state and local organizers. Publications, materials and newsletter.

Write:

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, # 600

Washington, DC 20005

Voice: 202-393-5177

Fax: 202-393-2241

Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org

E-mail: info@thetaskforce.org

Verified: 9/2/2011

Model. Founded 1979. Adult-facilitated support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth (ages 13-21). Provides a safe space for youth to talk about the issues that affect their daily lives.

Write:

Rainbow Room, c/o Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective

P.O. Box 2094

Hartford, CT 06145-2094

Voice: 860-278-4163

Fax: 860-278-5995

E-mail: info@hglhc.org

Verified: 8/22/2011

International. Founded 1978. Support and educational services for and about gender variant persons (including transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersex, androgynes, non-gendered and multi-gendered persons). Services include referrals to local support groups and to medical and psychological professionals. Speakers program, publication of 'Transgender Tapestry' magazine, Synchronicity Bookstore and national outreach.

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International Foundation for Gender Education

P.O. Box 43445

Washington, DC 20010

Voice: 781-899-2212

Website: http://www.ifge.org

E-mail: info@ifge.org

Verified: 3/30/2012

International. 13 affiliated chapters. Founded 1990. Mission is to connect and empower people to make the world better for children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents. Information and referrals, conferences, pen pals, literature, newsletter, leadership development, education and advocacy. Various online programs.

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COLAGE

1550 Bryant St., Suite 830

San Francisco, CA 94103

Voice: 415-861-5437

Fax: 415-255-8345

Website: http://www.colage.org

E-mail: colage@colage.org

Verified: 10/24/2011

National. 160+ local groups. Founded 1979. Support, education and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered parents, prospective parents and their families. Information and referrals, phone support, family events, literature and newsletter. Assistance in starting groups.

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Family Equality Council

P.O. Box 206

Boston, MA 02133

Voice: 617-502-8700

Fax: 617-502-8701

Website: http://www.familyequality.org

E-mail: info@familyequality.org

Verified: 8/22/2011

International network. 57 groups and 88 state/country contacts. Founded 1986. Confidential personal support network serving current or former heterosexual spouses or partners, of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation couples. Empowers straight spouses or partners to cope constructively and promotes understanding between spouses, within families and with the larger community through education and collaboration. Resource information, research-based publications, referrals, newsletter, reading and media references. Guideline available for starting new groups. Numerous confidential internet lists.

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Straight Spouse Network

P.O. Box 507

Mahwah, NJ 07430

Voice: 201-825-7763; Support media and research information call 510-595-1005.

Website: http://www.straightspouse.org

E-mail: dir@straightspouse.org or sssnnj@aol.com

Verified: 8/26/2011

Model. Several groups in Washington, DC. Founded 1990. Cancer support and survivorship groups for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women who partner with women (WPWs), their partners and caregivers. Bereavement support groups for WPWs who have lost a partner, friend or loved one. Smoking cessation groups for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Health self-empowerment groups for black WPWs. Provides phone and online support to WPWs outside the DC-Metro area. Provides LGBT cultural competency training to health care professionals and their staff members. Information and referrals, phone support, literature, newsletter and advocacy.

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Mautner Project

1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 710

Washington, DC 20009

Voice: 1-866-628-8637 or 202-332-5536 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm EST)

Fax: 202-332-0662

TDD: 202-332-5536

Website: http://www.mautnerproject.org

E-mail: info@mautnerproject.org

Verified: 9/6/2011

Online. Support for individuals born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female. Newsletter, reading materials, library, and weblinks.

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Intersex Society of North America

979 Golf Course Drive #282

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Website: http://www.isna.org/support

Verified: 6/28/2011

National. Founded 2010. Nonjudgemental support for parents/caregivers of children who question their gender. A place for parents/caregivers to be together in an accepting environment, explore a positive sense of self and build a supportive community for children. Write Cheyl Kilodavis c/o MyPrincessBoy, 10115 Greenwood Ave N, #273, Seattle, WA 98155.

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MyPrincessBoy

c/o Cheyl Kilodavis

10115 Greenwood Ave N, #273

Seattle, WA 98155

Website: http://www.myprincessboy.com/ag.asp

E-mail: cheryl@myprincessboy.com

Verified: 9/9/2011

(MULTILINGUAL) Online. Provides support for persons who are asexual, older asexual persons, demisexual persons, their partners, friends and family. Website has forums, chat, pen-pals, information and check for lical area meetups.

Website: http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/forum/41-asexuality or http://www.asexuality.org

E-mail: info@asexuality.org

Verified: 9/29/2011

Online. Founded 2004. Provides mutual support for disabled LBGT people. Offers information, advice, online support for members. Combats the social isolation through Regard Chat for discussion and more social contacts. Provides advocacy and campaigns on issues affecting disabled LBGT people. Provides online newsletters, news and notices.

Write:

BM Regard

London, UK WC1N 3XX

Website: http://www.regard.org.uk or http://facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=131451632773

E-mail: secretary@regard.org.uk

Verified: 10/19/2011

Online. Founded 1998. Provides support for those in the LBGTQI community who were mistreated during their attendance at any religious educational institution. Helps empower those who are still struggling to survive as well as those who have survived these institutions and who have come to love themselves in spite of their spiritual abuse and disciplinary actions taken against them. Those interested in participating in the HeartStrong Network project may register online.

Write:

HeartStrong

P.O. Box 2051

Seattle, WA 98111

Website: http://www.heartstrong.org/heartstrong/hsnetwork.html

E-mail: heartstrong@heartstrong.org

Verified: 3/7/2012

National. Provides support for Mormon families engaged in strengthening family ties with gay and lesbian members. Strives to become more understanding and appreciative of each other. Newsletter, annual conference, also offers help with starting local support groups and an online Yahoo group.

Website: http://www.ldsfamilyfellowship.org (link is under 'Get Involved')

E-mail: webguru@ldsfamilyfellowship.org

Verified: 3/28/2012