TOOLKIT: Useful Websites
Resources for everything from job help to eliminating racism!
Note: Links with an asterisk(*) specifically state a commitment to serving the LGBTQ+ community. Other links are also well-respected nationally but may not explicitly serve queer folks. If you encounter discrimination of any kind when utilizing any of these resources please don’t hesitate to let us know so we can remove them from the list!
211- A free, confidential service to help people find local resources
9to5 Job Survival Helpline- A hotline folks can call for help with workplace concerns
Al-Anon- Support groups for those concerned about a loved one with alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous- 12-step program for people dealing with alcoholism
allgo* A statewide queer people of color organization based in Austin, TX
All-Options- A resource center for experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion & adoption
Ally Moms* Moms of trans and enby children here to listen to & support all trans kids
American Cancer Society- Resources & support around all kinds of cancer
American Civil Liberties Union* Works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States
American Institute of Bisexuality* Dedicated to the support of the bisexual community and the education of the public at large about the bisexual community
Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line- 800-514-0301 (voice) / 800-514-0383 (TTY)
ANAD- Support for people with eating disorders
Anti-Defamation League (Austin & Central TX)- ADL’s Central Texas region hosts the No Place for Hate® program, fighting hatred and encouraging diversity in schools K-12
Anti-Defamation League (Dallas, North TX & OK)- ADL’s North Texas Region (including Dallas, Fort Worth, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Temple, Waco, Tyler, Marshall and all of Oklahoma) works to fight hatred and encourage diversity throughout North Texas and Oklahoma
Anti-Defamation League (Houston & South TX)- ADL’s Southwest Region (including Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, El Paso, and Beaumont) hosts the No Place for Hate® program, fighting hatred and encouraging diversity in schools K-12
Asexual Visibility and Education Network* Strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike
Aunt Bertha- Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, etc.
Autism Now- Resources & information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders & other developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and professionals
Bedsider- Free, comprehensive information about birth control & an app with reminders
BiNet USA* America’s oldest advocacy organization for bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer-identified and unlabeled people
Bi.org* A project designed to introduce faces and voices of the bi community to the world, share accurate information, answer questions & provide resources
Bisexual Organizing Project* Committed to building the bi+ community through regular events and the yearly national BECAUSE conference
Bisexual Resource Center* Committed to providing support to the bisexual community and raising public awareness about bisexuality and bisexual people
Brave New Films- Championing social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference; check out their free movie screening options for your GSA!
Career Gear- Provides professional clothing, mentoring & life-skills, including financial literacy training, to help men in poverty
CDV- Resources & information for people who grew up witnessing domestic violence
CenterLink* Strengthens, supports, and connects LGBTQ community centers
Childcare Aware- Resources and referrals for childcare nationwide
Childhelp- The National Child Abuse Hotline, for all ages of people abused by a parent or guardian
Circle of 6- An app to help keep folks safe by alerting chosen people of safety concerns
Crisis Text Line- Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis support in the US and check out their extensive resource list covering gender & sexuality and many different mental health concerns
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative- Resources & support for victims of cyber crimes & a free 24/7 hotline for victims of nonconsensual pornography (revenge porn) in the US
Disaster Distress Helpline- A free, 24/7, multilingual hotline providing crisis counseling for people in distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
DONA International- Find a local birth and/or postpartum doula
Dress for Success- An international organization that provides a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive at work
Equality Texas* Works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & queer Texans through political action, education, community organizing & collaboration
Exhale Pro-Voice Hotline- After-abortion support hotline & resource referrals
Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement* The only national organization that addresses, organizes, educates, and advocates for the issues most important to our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) and Latino communities
Faith Aloud- Religious and spiritual support for abortion & pregnancy options
Find a Healthcare Center- Find local doctors, hospitals & other healthcare providers
FORGE Forward* A national transgender anti-violence organization providing training for organizations about, and direct services to, trans & enby survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence & stalking
Homeless Shelter Directory- A national directory of homeless shelters & resources
Job Corps- Job skills training for income-eligible 16-24-year-olds able to work in the US
LGBTQ Youth Talkline* Free phone, chat & email support for LGBTQ folks up to age 25
loveisrespect* Free 24/7 chat, phone & text support for questions about romantic relationships, including dating abuse, stalking & intimate-partner violence
Gamblers Anonymous- 12-step program for people with a gambling addiction
GCF LearnFree- Free online courses in everything from computers to finances to food
Gender Spectrum* Helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens
GLAAD* As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change, they also offer a Media Guide for Reporting on LGBTQ+ Athletes
GLSEN* Working to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression
GSA Network* Fighting for educational justice by working with grassroots, youth-led groups & GSAs, empowering them to educate their schools & communities, advocate for just policies that protect LGBTQ youth from harassment & violence & organize in coalition with other youth groups across identity lines to address issues of oppression
GoodTherapy- Search for a local therapist by specialization, language, type of service and more, and blog posts on a wide range of mental health topics
GMHC* The world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care & advocacy
Greater Than- Resources for testing, PrEP and treatment of HIV/AIDS
Half of Us- Articles and text & phone support for a wide range of mental health topics
HeartMob- Lets folks report and document online harassment across platforms and get the kind of help they want from the community
Helpguide- Articles on a wide range of topics from mental health to healthy living & more
HIPS* Resources, referrals & advocacy for people engaged in sex work (DC-based)
Hollaback- A global, people-powered movement to end harassment & build safe, inclusive public spaces
HUD Low Rent Apartment Search- Search for affordable apartments
Human Rights Campaign* America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ equality
Immi- Nonprofit legal experts to help immigrants understand their rights and options
Immigration Advocates Network- Connects the advocate community to trainings and materials from national experts and provides a directory for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility
Immigration Equality* Advocates for and represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV-positive immigrants seeking safety, fair treatment, and freedom
Immigrant Legal Resource Center- A national nonprofit resource center that provides legal trainings, technical assistance & educational materials to advance immigrant rights
interACT* A youth-led advocacy program for intersex teens and twenty-somethings to come together, share experiences and raise intersex awareness
JED Foundation- empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults with programs including Half of Us, JED Campus, Love is Louder, Set to Go, and U Lifeline
Keshet* The only organization in the U.S. that works for LGBTQ inclusion in all facets of Jewish life — synagogues, Hebrew schools, day schools, youth groups, summer camps, social-service organizations and other communal agencies
Kink Aware Professionals Directory* Search for professionals from doctors to web designers who understand the diversity of consensual, adult sexuality
Kitestring- A free, text-based safety net that doesn’t require a smartphone or app
Know Your IX- The best resource to understand Title IX, a survivor- and youth-led project that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools
Lambda Legal* A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work
Law Help- Helps people of low and moderate incomes find free legal aid programs in their communities
Legal Services Corporation- An independent nonprofit created to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans
LGBT Asylum Project* A nonprofit exclusively dedicated to providing pro-bono legal representation for LGBT immigrants who are fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the United States
Male Survivor- Resources and support for male survivors of all forms of sexual abuse
Migrant Clinicians Network- Provides case management, support, technical assistance, and professional development to clinicians to increase access and reduce disparities for migrant farmworkers and other mobile underserved populations
NAMI- The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness
Nar-Anon- Support groups for those concerned about a loved one with addiction
Narcotics Anonymous- 12-step program for people with substance/drug addiction
National Black Justice Coalition* A civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Works to raise the standard of care & increase access to services for children & families who experience or witness trauma
National Center for Lesbian Rights* A national legal organization advancing the civil & human rights of LGBT people through litigation, legislation, policy & public education
National Center for Transgender Equality* Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs* A coalition of local programs working to prevent, respond to and end all forms of violence against & within LGBTQ communities
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom* Committed to creating a political, legal & social environment in the US that advances equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual & relationship expressions by advancing the rights of & advocating for consenting adults in the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing & Polyamory Communities through direct services, education, advocacy, & outreach
National Gay & Lesbian Taskforce* Advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people
National Hunger Hotline- Find food programs across the US by phone, text or website
National Immigrant Justice Center- Dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees & asylum seekers
National Network of Abortion Funds- National search for organizations that help pay for and provide practical support (like transportation) for abortions
National Parent Helpline- Provides emotional support from a trained Advocate for callers to become empowered and stronger parents
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance* A network of Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQ organizations
National Runaway Safeline- Free 24/7 support by phone, chat & email for young people having problems with parents or guardians, even if running away isn’t a consideration, also provides folks age 12-21 needing transportation home with free bus tickets
National Safe Place- A national youth outreach and prevention program for young folks in need of immediate help and safety, to find a location text the word “safe” & current location (city/state/zip) to 44357
Native Youth Sexual Health Network* An organization by & for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual & reproductive health, rights & justice in the US & Canada
NEDA- the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, also offers affordable care options and scholarships for care related to eating disorders
NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse* Works to end violence & abuse by building loving & equitable relationships across the country
Online Safety- Feminist Frequency* Best security practices for social media, email, online gaming, website platforms & ensuring privacy of personal information online, the documentation & reporting of harassment, and self-care during an online attack
Our Family Coalition* Advances equity for the full and expanding spectrum of LGBTQ families and children through support, education, and advocacy
OUTWORDS* The first national effort to capture the stories of LGBTQ+ pioneers and elders all over America
Parents Anonymous- Operates a number of programs nationally to strengthen families & communities, including support groups for parents and programs for children & youth
Period Talk* A chapter-based initiative for youth around the world that aims to empower young menstruators to normalize periods and educate others in their respective communities
PFLAG* Committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy by uniting LGBTQ folks with families, friends & allies all across the US
Planned Parenthood* Delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide, provides answers about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs, and abortion by chat & text
Polaris Project- Free 24/7 hotline for survivors and witnesses of human trafficking
Police-Free Schools Discussion Guide* GSA Network offers this collection of activities, resources, and experiences around the Trans and Queer experience with policing, with the intent to raise awareness of the specific issues facing the community, and to activate more people to organize and support ending policing in schools
Pregnancy Options Workbook- Accurate, unbiased information on pregnancy options, including abortion, decision-making, adoption, childbirth, parenting & more
PrEP Facts- Information about pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent contracting HIV
Project Hope Exchange- Messages of Hope—30-second audio messages of encouragement from adversity survivors to others facing adversities similar to their own
Q Chat Space* Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care
Q+ EDU* An interactive virtual experience imagining what the world would look like if schools actually met the needs of LGBTQIAP2+ students
Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf* A society of Deaf GLBT with over 20 chapters in the US & Canada
RAINN- Free 24/7 phone & chat support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse & incest
Red Rover- Temporary emergency sheltering, resources, financial assistance and emotional support when animals and people are in crisis
SAFE Alternatives- A nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base committed to ending self-harm
Safe Schools Coalition* A public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, queer and questioning youth
SAMHSA National Helpline- Free 24/7 referral and information hotline (in English & Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
Scarleteen* An independent, grassroots sexuality & relationships education and support organization and website with thousands of amazing articles on sex, sexuality & gender
Set to Go- A program to help teens prepare for life after high school by focusing on five key areas of knowledge and skill development
Sex Positive Families* Provides education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children using a shame-free, comprehensive, and pleasure-positive approach.
Sex Workers Outreach Project- A national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of people involved in the sex trade, focusing on ending violence & stigma through education and advocacy
Sex Workers Project- Provides client-centered legal & social services to individuals who engage in sex work, regardless of whether by choice, circumstance, or coercion
SFSI- Free, confidential, accurate & nonjudgmental info about sex via phone & email
Socialserve- Affordable housing locator also offering a bilingual call center
Southern Poverty Law Center* Dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society
The Stalking Resource Center- A clearinghouse for victims of stalking, including safety planning information & a stalking incident and behavior log template
Stop Street Harassment- A nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting and ending gender-based street harassment worldwide
Stories & Numbers* Helping students, parents and school personnel create safe and supportive schools for LGBTQ and all youth with recommendations based on data and research
The Suicide Lifeline* Free & confidential support 24/7 by phone & chat for people in distress, prevention & crisis resources those considering or affected by suicide & more
Sylvia Rivera Law Project* Works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity & expression regardless of income or race & without facing harassment, discrimination or violence
Tahirih Justice Center- Provides free immigration, family, and civil legal services for immigrants facing gender-based violence, and education for community partners
Teaching LGBTQ History* A comprehensive reference hub for information regarding California’s FAIR Education Act, as well as for History Framework and LGBTQ Lesson Plans and resources to support teachers as they work with the new content required by the FAIR Education Act
Teen Line- A nonprofit, community-based organization providing personal teen-to-teen education & support using a national hotline, technology & community outreach
Texas Trans Kids* Fighting for the rights of LGBTQ Texans in the courts, the legislature, local governments, and schools. Also offers a Know Your Rights toolkit!
Text4baby- Text BABY (BEBE for Spanish) to 511411 for free pregnancy & health-related text messages three times per week, timed to a due date or birth date, through pregnancy & the baby's 1st birthday
Trans Lifeline* A national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to critical needs with direct service, material support, advocacy, & education
Trans Student Educational Resources* A youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment
Transgender Education Network of Texas* TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas
Transgender Law Center* The largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people using a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender & gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation
The Trevor Project* The leading national organization providing crisis intervention & suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth with help via chat & text & a 24/7 phone line
Unchained At Last- The only nonprofit in the US dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid arranged/forced marriages & rebuild their lives, and creating social, policy and legal change to end forced and child marriage in America
United We Dream* The largest immigrant youth-led community in the country spearheads the Queer Undocumented Immigrant Project among many others
US Citizenship & Immigration Services Status Check- Check immigration case statuses
US Commission on Civil Rights- Objective & comprehensive investigation into alleged deprivations of voting rights & alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice
Victim Connect- Provides confidential resources & referrals via phone & chat in English & Spanish to empower crime victims to navigate their options & next steps
Warmlines for People in Recovery- A national directory of state & local warmlines
What is PrEP?- Resource about PrEP & a video to show how it works to prevent HIV
Without My Consent- Empowers victims of online privacy violations to lead the fight against online harassment, trains lawyers, law enforcement & advocates, and provides free online educational materials
Women on Web- An international collective of multilingual healthcare providers can answer questions & provide online referrals for medical abortion services
Workplace Fairness- A nonprofit working to preserve & promote employee rights
Your Life, Your Voice- Email, chat, and text, and 24/7 phone support from counselors
YWCA- Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women & promoting peace, justice, freedom & dignity for all
If you know of other websites we should include please send them to hello@txgsa.org!