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Equality Illinois
Civil Rights & Advocacy
Equality Illinois mobilizes LGBTQ+ individuals from across Illinois to advocate for civil rights in the state government. Health care rights are prioritized, as well as equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals.
Mon - Fri
9 AM to 5 PM
Glen's Friends
Arlington Heights
Community & Events
Glen's Friends is a nonprofit group that brings LGBTQ+ pride to the northwest suburbs. They host pride events, as well as an annual gala, happy hours, and other fun events to build community and meet others.
Please email for office hours,
Kenneth Young Center | LGBTQ+ Center
Schaumburg
Community & Networking
The Kenneth Young LGBTQ+ Center allows queer people from the northwest suburbs to meet with others like them to build relationships and friendships. Youth programs, young adult programs, and professional adult programs are available and are free to participate in.
Please call or email for office hours.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
Inclusive Healthcare Locator
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory finds doctors, medical professionals, and healthcare providers knowledgeable on LGBTQ+ health.
Office hours may vary.
PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois
Community, Resources, & Scholarship
PFLAG offers events, including pride events, as well as resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. A scholarship opening February 1st is also available for those going into college.
Please call or email for office hours.
The Trevor Project
Resources, Community, and Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project includes resources for mental health and LGBTQ+ individuals, advocacy, an international community for LGBTQ+ youth, and suicide prevention resources.
Please call or email for office hours.
Transcend Palatine
Palatine
Community
Transcend Palatine is one of the drop-in centers affiliated with Youth Outlook, a LGBTQ+ group providing accessible and safe services/places for young people and their families. Transcend Palatine is mostly for transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth but are open to all.
Wed
6:30 to 9 PM
Youth Services
Community & Participation
The Pride Youth Program in Youth Services includes various programs for youth, including prideCONNECT, prideLEAD, and prideSUPPORT. Services also include an action camp.
Mon - Fri
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Programs may vary in start and end time.
