Aromantic Resources

  • AUREA (Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy)
    Provides resources, news, and a global community for aromantic-spectrum people, including a glossary, articles, and educational tools.

  • TAAAP (The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project)
    Advocates for aromantic and asexual issues, offering resources, guides, and information on topics like mental health and representation.

  • Arocalypse
    An active forum for aromantic people to discuss experiences, share stories, and connect with a supportive online community.

Asexual Resources

  • AVEN (Asexual Visibility and Education Network)
    One of the largest and most established resources for asexual people, offering forums, FAQs, research, and educational resources.

  • Ace Week
    An annual event dedicated to promoting awareness and visibility of asexuality, featuring resources, toolkits, and event listings.

  • Asexual Outreach
    A non-profit organization working to increase asexual visibility and support asexual youth, providing educational resources, guides, and community connections.

General LGBTQIA+ Resources

  • LGBTQ+ National Help Center
    Offers free and confidential support for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including youth, teens, and seniors, through hotlines and online chat.

  • It Gets Better Project
    Provides inspiring stories from LGBTQIA+ individuals to offer hope and support to youth.

  • GLSEN
    Advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in K-12 schools, providing resources for educators, students, and families.

  • PFLAG
    Offers support and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families, fostering understanding and acceptance.

  • UW-Milwaukee LGBTQ+ Resource Center Glossary of Terms
    An extensive glossary of terms, including gender identity, forms of attraction, and microlabels.

Mental Health and Crisis Support

  • The Trevor Project
    Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth, including a 24/7 hotline, text, and chat support.

  • Trans Lifeline
    A peer-support hotline for trans people, by trans people, offering support across mental health, transition, and well-being.

  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
    Provides mental health resources specifically for queer and trans people of color, including a directory of affirming therapists.

  • The LGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline
    A peer support and resource hotline for LGBTQ youth, providing non-judgmental listening and help.

  • Social Media Victims Law Center
    A resource offering warning signs and ways to help teens struggling with the negative effects of social media

Advocacy and Legal Support

  • Lambda Legal
    Offers legal advocacy and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals, addressing issues such as discrimination, healthcare, and workplace equality.

  • Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
    Provides educational resources, policy information, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights.

  • ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)
    Works to defend and promote the rights of LGBTQIA+ people through advocacy and legal support.

  • Black and Pink National
    A prison abolitionist organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system and liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people.

  • Social Media Victims Law Center
    Up to date information regarding legal action and protections from social media companies, specifically Meta/Facebook

Youth and Family Support

  • Q Chat Space
    A digital, confidential space where LGBTQIA+ youth can chat with peers in a safe environment.

  • Gender Spectrum
    Provides resources and support for families, educators, and communities to help create inclusive environments for gender-diverse youth.

  • The Family Acceptance Project
    A research and resource center dedicated to helping families support their LGBTQIA+ children and reduce risk factors.

  • Cerebral Palsy Guide

    Resources for LGBTQ parents of children with special needs

  • Courage+

    A collaborative movement to provide housing, resources, and services needed for displaced and homeless LGBTQ+ youth in Milwaukee and beyond to thrive.

Educational Resources and Media Representation

  • GLAAD
    Offers guidelines for media representation, educational resources, and campaigns to increase awareness and inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ identities.

  • The Trevor Project’s Educational Resources
    Includes toolkits, research, and guides for supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in various settings.

  • LGBTQ Reads
    A site for discovering books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and authors, organized by identity and genre.