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LGBTQ
LGBTQ Rights
Every person in the U.S. has basic rights. Learn about LGBTQ Rights from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). To learn more about rights as a Transgender Migrants click here.
Local Resources for LGBTQ+ Refugees
- LGBTQ Centers and Resources (Maricopa)
LGBTQ Centers and Resources
Drug Rehab – LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have rates of substance abuse higher than those of the general population. Their daily battles with discrimination and stigma cause high levels of stress that may push them toward drug and alcohol use. This website has information about LGBTQ+ communities and how/why they struggle with substance abuse and resources to prevent and treat substance abuse.
Click here for more information.Essay On Time – LGBTQ Help and Support: Resources for Students
A list of helpful and supportive resources for LGBTQ students. Resources listed include LGBTQ-friendly colleges, scholarships for LGBTQ students, resources for friends and family of LGBTQ youth, and resources for educators and school/college administrators.
Click here for more information.Heartland Alliance’s Rainbow Welcome Initiative
The Rainbow Welcome Initiative supports the resettlement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) refugees and asylees by offering technical assistance to service providers and disseminating critical resources relevant to both resettlement staff and refugees and asylees. The Rainbow Welcome Initiative is committed to ensuring the successful integration of LGBT refugees and asylees as they establish new lives in this country and pursue new possibilities. Check out he resources available for both LGBTQ refugees and service providers by clicking here.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arizona
The Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ equality in Arizona alongside state and local groups and lawmakers.
hrc.org/local-issues/arizonaMulligan’s Manor – Tempe
Mulligan’s Manor is a group home for at-risk LGBTQ youth in crisis. The organization provides therapy, psychiatric services, developmental disability evaluations and house parents who are on site 24/7.
4701 S. Lakeshore #1, Tempe AZ 85282
480-831-8727
info@mulligansmanor.org
mulligansmanor.com/about-usOne N Ten
One N Ten is dedicated to serving LGBTQ youth through youth centers, Q High (online high school diploma program), trans group, job preparation and much more.
1101 N. Central Ave. #202, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5pm
Friday: 9:30-4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
(602) 400-2601
info@onenten.org
onenten.orgParents, Families, and Friends of LGBTQ (PFLAG) Phoenix
This is an all-volunteer organization comprised of parents, family members and friends of LGBTQ people to provide support, education, and advocacy.
2942 N. 24th St., Suite 114-310, Phoenix, AZ 85016
pflagphoenix.orgPhoenix Pride LGBT Center
The main purpose of Phoenix Pride is to promote unity, visibility, and self-esteem among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer persons; and to promote a positive image in the Valley of the Sun and throughout Arizona through community activities and services. The links below lead to different resources around Arizona for the LGBTQ+ community and social/support groups.
1430 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
http://phoenixpridelgbtcenter.org/ or https://phoenixpride.org/resources/The Recovery Village – LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
No one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at risk to fall victim to drug and/or alcohol addiction than others. Unfortunately, this is true for the LGBTQ community. This is mainly because of the mental health disorders that develop in this community as a result of abuse, discrimination, rejection and ostracism that they undergo. The good news, however, is that many resources are available to help members of this community conquer substance abuse.
If you or someone you love is a member of the LGBTQ community and is also suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction, this website page may address many of the questions that you have.
Click here for more information.Trans Spectrum of Arizona
This organization works to cultivate a safe and welcoming community for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming individuals and allies. Peer support groups are available.
1407 North 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 313-0440
info@56o.069.myftpupload.com
tsaz.org or https://www.facebook.com/transspectrumazTrans Queer Pueblo
Trans Queer Pueblo is a local grassroots group working for the liberation of trans/queer migrant community of color in Phoenix, creating cycles of mutual support that cultivate leadership.
(480) 849-3797
trans.queer.pueblo@gmail.com
tqpueblo.org - LGBTQ Centers and Resources (Pima)
LGBTQ Centers and Resources
Drug Rehab – LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have rates of substance abuse higher than those of the general population. Their daily battles with discrimination and stigma cause high levels of stress that may push them toward drug and alcohol use. This website has information about LGBTQ+ communities and how/why they struggle with substance abuse and resources to prevent and treat substance abuse.
Click here for more information.
Essay On Time – LGBTQ Help and Support: Resources for Students
A list of helpful and supportive resources for LGBTQ students. Resources listed include LGBTQ-friendly colleges, scholarships for LGBTQ students, resources for friends and family of LGBTQ youth, and resources for educators and school/college administrators.
Click here for more information.
Heartland Alliance’s Rainbow Welcome Initiative
The Rainbow Welcome Initiative supports the resettlement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) refugees and asylees by offering technical assistance to service providers and disseminating critical resources relevant to both resettlement staff and refugees and asylees. The Rainbow Welcome Initiative is committed to ensuring the successful integration of LGBT refugees and asylees as they establish new lives in this country and pursue new possibilities. Check out he resources available for both LGBTQ refugees and service providers by clicking here.
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA)
The Southern Arizona Gender Alliance’s mission is to support, advocate, and promote justice for Southern Arizona’s transgender, non-binary, and gender-creative people. Follow the link below to find the support groups offered by SAGA.
197 E. Toole Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-345-4128
info@sagatucson.org
https://www.sagatucson.org/communityThe Recovery Village – LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse Prevention Resources
No one is immune to substance use disorder. It can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, class or sexual orientation. However, some groups are more at risk to fall victim to drug and/or alcohol addiction than others. Unfortunately, this is true for the LGBTQ community. This is mainly because of the mental health disorders that develop in this community as a result of abuse, discrimination, rejection and ostracism that they undergo. The good news, however, is that many resources are available to help members of this community conquer substance abuse.
If you or someone you love is a member of the LGBTQ community and is also suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction, this website page may address many of the questions that you have.
Click here for more information.
Resources for Service Providers
- Resettling LGBT Refugees and Asylees
Resettling LGBT Refugees and Asylees
Heartland Alliance, “Rainbow response: A practical guide to resettling LGBT refugees and asylees” Administration for Children and Families, October 12, 2012. https://switchboardta.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Rainbow-Response_Heartland-Alliance-Field-Manual.pdf
- A Community Guide to Rebuilding the Lives of LGBTI Refugees and Asylees
A Community Guide to Rebuilding the Lives of LGBTI Refugees and Asylees
ORAM — Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration — is the leading agency advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) refugees worldwide. Based in San Francisco, California, ORAM is the only international nongovernmental organization (NGO) that focuses exclusively on refugees and asylum seekers fleeing sexual and gender-based violence.
- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression - 5 Language Dictionary, Glossary, and Usage Guide
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression: Essential Terminology for the Humanitarian Sector
The Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration (ORAM) protects and empowers LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees globally, creating sustainability and systematic change. They created a five-language dictionary, glossary and usage guide to assist humanitarian professionals communicate effectively and respectfully with and about people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Includes definitions, transliterations and do’s and don’ts of usage. English, French, Turkish, Farsi and Arabic. Click here to read.
- Webinar Recording - In Search of Safety: LGBTQ+ Refugee Protection and HIAS
HIAS, In Search of Safety: LGBTQ+ Refugee Protection and HIAS (2020): This webinar recording discusses the unique needs and vulnerabilities of this population, and how HIAS and its U.S. and international partners have stepped up to advocate for the human rights of LGBTQI+ clients and provide lifesaving support. In this webinar, Heidi Lehmann, Senior Director of Gender and GBV Programs at HIAS; Blythe Raphael, Director of Refugee Services at HIAS resettlement partner Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay (Ca.); and Galo Quizanga, Director of Global Economic Inclusion at HIAS discuss the unique needs and vulnerabilities of this population, and how HIAS and its U.S. and international partners have stepped up to advocate for the human rights of our LGBTQ clients and provide lifesaving support. This webinar aligns with ORR’s mission to protect the human rights and safety of refugees. Click here to watch the webinar.