This organization empowers LGBTQ+ API members and is a federation of small, volunteer-run groups across the country. They provide capacity building, advocacy, convenings, and representation pledges. They also have social media accounts to connect with their community (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and are based in New York.
This organization offers a safe space where API LGBTQ+ youth (ages 16-25) can unite to find support and make friends. They have drop-in centers, peer events, resources, and animal-assisted therapy. They collaborate with programs and organizations with similar objectives — school and university resource centers, health centers, and local businesses.
This non-profit organization serves the South Asian LGBTQ+ community by promoting awareness, acceptance and empowerment through social, educational and advocacy-related events. They encourage volunteering for, donating for, and attending their advocacy and social events.
This is a volunteer-based non-profit organization for LGBTQ+ South Asians. Their mission is to unite people and affirm their South Asian identity and sexual orientation. Their site features their Desi LGBTQ Helpline, additional resources, and events.
This all-volunteer community organization was founded in 1990 to empower queer Asian and Pacific Islanders. They provide various programs and collaborate with other organizations to educate and promote dialogue about race, sexuality, gender, and health.
This organization celebrates LGBTQ+ and API families and communities through artforms (writing, films, photography). They tell the stories of LGBTQ+ triumphs and struggles in the API community. This is a great resource for both the Asian American and LGBTQ+ community.
The Genders & Sexualities Alliances (GSAs)serves LGBTQ+ youth in their local communities. GSAs clubs are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ youth and allies to fight for racial and gender justice. On the website, you can find Their website features additional resources, the national GSA network, and information about their work.
This organization serves LGBTQ+ youth in learning institutions. GLSEN works to activate supportive educators, uplift student-led movements, conduct extensive research, provide resources for educators, and advocate for policies. There are 43 chapters in 30 states and their website features their work, recent news, and blog posts.
The LGBT National Help Center serves LGBTQ+ folks who need free and confidential peer support and local resources. Their page features hotlines, an online peer support chat, weekly youth chat rooms, and a list of resources that are available throughout the country.
The LGBT National Youth Talkline is for LGBT youth (age 25 and younger) who need free and confidential peer support. Their webpage features their Talkline, available hours, and information about what to expect on a call.
