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(707) 826-3236
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Mental Health
(707) 445-7203
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Crisis Line
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Sexual Identity
Sexual & Gender Identity (LGBTQI)
- Internet Resources
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- Books
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms at HSU & in the local Community
Internet Resources
For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered Identities
Alyson Books
One of the first LGBT publishing houses with works for all ages.
bisexual.org
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the bisexual community and educating the public about the bisexual community.
Bisexual Resource Center
An organization that educates the general public about bisexuality, provides a public forum for the discussion of bisexuality, and provides a support network for individuals and interested organizations to discuss and obtain information about bisexuality.
California Transgender Resources
Our goal is to provide the Transgender community with quality resources. We are committed to publishing the most comprehensive site of services and information, accurately representing the Transgendered community, in a positive manner.
DiversityInc
For information on pro-diversity oriented businesses and education about the business benefits of diversity.
Gay.com
International gay and lesbian lifestyle magazine
HSU Department of Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies (CRGS) is an undergraduate program focused on the critical examination of race, class, gender, sexuality, dis/ability and nation as intersecting categories of identity, oppression and resistance.
HSU Queer Student Union
Student club which aims to provide a safe and social space for people of all gender and sexual identities.
Human Rights Campaign
HRC is an advocacy group which fights for equal rights for the LGBT community. The website explores many aspects of being LGBT, from coming out to procreation to parenting.
Mission: to educate the public about issues concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and sexually ambiguous persons to eliminate discrimination and prejudice because of a person's sexual orienation or gender identity. Organizes Humboldt Gay Pride Festival, offers a calendar of activities, as well as other resources.
Ingersoll Gender Center
Ingersoll Center is able to offer a full range of services to gender dysphoric clients such as referrals to therapists, support and peer counseling pertaining to issues of daily living, changes in lifestyle, preparation for surgery, and post-operative care.
International Foundation for Gender Education
International Foundation for Gender Education IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. Promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, etc.
Intersex Society of North America
The ISNA is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.
Laws.com Legal Network
You can search this sight for LGBT rights information, news, and the applicable laws by using their search field for the topic of interest (e.g., gay adoption, etc.).
National Coalition of LGBT Health
Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.
National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education
The combined vision and mission on the Consortium is to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation
For legislative updates and build the political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community from the ground up.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
PlanetOut.com
For LGBT news, entertainment, travel, etc.
Queer Humboldt
Humboldt County's online resource for the LGBTI community
Queer Resources Directory
The Queer Resources Directory contains 25488+ files about everything queer.
Rainbow Network
All-encompassing gay and lesbian site with news, listings, and articles
Renaissance Transgender Association
Provides comprehensive education and caring support to Transgendered individuals and those close to them.
The World Professional Association For Transgender Health
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.
TransFamily
TransFamily is a support group for transgendered and transsexual people, their parents, partners, children, other family members, friends, and supportive others. We provide referrals, literature, and over-the-phone information on all transgender issues.
TYRA: Links for Gay Youth
Provides a variety of links geared to LGBT youth.
For Gender
Gender Education and Advocacy
National organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society.
International Foundation for Gender Education
International Foundation for Gender Education IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. Promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, etc.
The World Professional Association For Transgender Health
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.
Magazines & Journals
The Advocate
National magazine focusing on gay and lesbian culture.
Curve
National magazine with a focus on lesbian culture.
International Journal of Transgenderism
Electronic journal for the transmission of scholarly work in the area of transgenderism.
Out
Magazine with mostly gay-male oriented content.
Transgender Tapestry
A publication by, for, and about all things trans, including cross-dressing, transsexualism, intersexuality, FTM, MTF, butch, femme, drag kings, drag queens, androgyny, female and male impersonation, and more. Includes full listing of trans support groups.
Books
For Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities
Dew, Robb Forman. The Family Heart: A memoir of when our son came out. Fawcett Books; 1995.
Emmanuel S. Nelson, ed. Critical Essays: Gay and Lesbian Writers of Color. Harrington; 1994.
Firestein, Beth A. "Bisexuality: The Psychology and Politics of an Invisible Minority." Bisexual Resource Guide 2000; 2000.
Griffin, C, et al. Beyond Acceptance: Parents of Lesbians and Gays Talk About Their Experiences. St. Martins Press; 1996.
Moraga, Cherrie & Anzaldua, Gloria, eds. This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color. Persephone; 1981.
For Transgender Identities
Boenke, Mary. Transforming Families: Real stories about transgendered loved ones. Walter Trook Publishing; 1999.
Brown, M, and Rounsley, C. True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism for Famiiles, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals. Jossey-Bass; 1996.
Kirk, S. & Rothblatt, M. Medical, legal, and workplace issues for the transsexual. Together Lifeworks; 1995.
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