LGBTQ+ Resources

Delta College offers a wide range of services and activities designed to support and foster an environment that is open, safe and inclusive for people from multicultural backgrounds and experiences, and of all sexualities and gender identities.

Support on campus

Unison

Unison is an organization that will amplify the voice of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies here at Delta College and will help to create education and awareness for the campus community.

For more information, contact Alison Ginter (alisonginter@delta.edu).

Delta Safe Space

Safe Space is a nationally recognized program in public schools, colleges and universities. It provides an avenue through which all people can actively show their support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) people.

Safe Space representatives (also commonly referred to as “Allies”) are identified by displaying the Delta Safe Space logo in the workplace (on a door, a notebook, coffee mug, computer, etc.). By displaying the Delta Safe Space logo, they are visually representing that they are committed to providing a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for anyone dealing with issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

Students will know that it is safe to be themselves and to talk about issues involving this aspect of their lives.  If you have any questions about Delta College Safe Space, please contact Karry Kiste-Toner at D112, 989-686-9434, karrykistetoner@delta.edu or Liz Ullrich at G114, 989-686-9103, elizabethullrich@delta.edu.

View a list of the Safe Space representatives (PDF) at Delta College with office numbers and phone extensions.

Delta Prism Alliance

Delta's Prism Alliance is a group of more than 50 faculty and staff members working toward improving conditions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and other gender non-conforming students and employees on campus.

This group's mission is to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues across campus through education and advocacy. Formed in 2006, the Prism Alliance is an important part of Delta's diverse community, directly contributing to Delta College's mission – “educating, enriching and empowering our diverse community of learners.”

To learn more about the PRISM Alliance's history and activities, please email prismalliance@delta.edu

All-gender bathrooms

Delta College is pleased to provide employees, students and visitors access to single occupancy and all-gender restrooms at the main campus and downtown centers. We are committed to providing the level of privacy and safety sought by our transgender students, employees and visitors. Any member of the campus community or campus guest is welcome to use the all-gender, single-occupancy restrooms.

Please see the list of campus resources for our main campus, downtown Bay City, downtown Midland and downtown Saginaw for locations of these restrooms.

Local community resources

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers HIV Services
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers HIV Services offers prevention, treatment and counseling for HIV. This includes medical care, an onsite laboratory, medication, insurance, testing, transportation assistance and other supportive services. Their Hearth Home location in Saginaw provides HIV support groups, food/household pantry for HIV-positive persons, anonymous/confidential HIV testing, condoms, education other related information.

Great Lakes Bay Pride
A non-profit community organization whose mission is to provide inclusive sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE) education, advocacy, networking, and resources to individuals and organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

PFLAG Great Lakes Bay Region
PFLAG offers support groups and a different speaker every month for family and friends of lesbians and gays.

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
For over 25 years, Sacred Heart has been providing free, confidential HIV/AIDS services, including health care coordination, prescription and dental assistance, housing assistance, patient navigation, client support groups, care outreach, HIV prevention education and free HIV testing. Sacred Heart hosts the annual 5K Run Walk 4 Recovery & Wellness in late September to raise funds to support the AIDS Care program. 

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center's HIV/AIDS Care Program is offers free, confidential HIV prevention information and HIV testing for Delta College students. Testing is conducted using a mouth swab called OraSure which is 99% accurate. The testing process take approximately 15 minutes. Interested students can contact Tom Brubaker at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center at 989-776-6000 extension 7514 to make an appointment.

The Advocate
An American LGBT magazine, printed bi-monthly and available by subscription. The Advocate brand also includes a website. Both magazine and website have an editorial focus on news, politics, opinion, and arts and entertainment of interest to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people.
www.theadvocate.com 

American Civil Liberties Union
This link, part of ACLU’s larger site, focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights. 
www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights  

American Library Association's Stonewall Book Awards Listings

Each year, the American Library Association publishes a list of books awarded the Stonewall Book Award, which is “presented to English language books that have exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience.” The awards list of titles is available at www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt/award/stonewall/honored. Also, Delta’s library has a listing showing the local libraries that own copies of these books, as well as a general list of LGBT books that can be found on the shelves of Delta’s library at  library.delta.edu/lgbtq-awareness

Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)
AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike. www.asexuality.org

Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride
The mission of Asian and Pacific Islander family pride is to end the isolation of Asian and Pacific Islander families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members though support, education, and dialog.
apifamilypride.org

Athlete Ally
Athlete Ally believes that everyone should have equal access, opportunity, and experience in sports — regardless of your sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Our mission is to end homophobia and transphobia in sport and to activate the athletic community to exercise their leadership to champion LGBTQI+ equality.
www.athleteally.org/

Bi.org
Bi.org is a project of the Bi Foundation, also known as The American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB), a 501(c)(3) private foundation that supports and sponsors projects likely to promote bi visibility and improved understanding bisexuality through education, research, training, and outreach.
bi.org/en

Bisexual Resource Center
News and information about bisexuality, articles, and a regularly updated collection of resources.
www.biresource.org

Black Transmen Inc
Black Transmen Inc. sponsors a new black trans equality movement, that includes the power and admiration of black transmen living life in spite of societal and/or traditional expectations of gender identity. They affirm and celebrate the beauty, strength and uniqueness of the transmasculine community.
blacktransmen.org

CampusPride.org
Serves as a national network for LGBTQ student leaders.
www.campuspride.org

CenterLink (formerly known as The National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Centers)
www.lgbtcenters.org

COLAGE
COLAGE (originally Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) stands as the only national organization dedicated to the empowerment of youth in LGBTQ+ families, and celebrates thirty years of this work.
colage.org

The Community of LGBT Centers
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. We currently have over 325 member LGBTQ centers worldwide providing essential services, promoting growth, wellness, and connectivity in their communities.
www.lgbtqcenters.org

Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resources Professionals
This site was created by university and college professionals who work in offices servicing LGBTQ populations.
www.lgbtcampus.org

Delta Lambda Phi
Founded by Gay men for all men, the mission of Delta Lambda Phi is to enhance the quality of life among men irrespective of sexual orientation or gender expression by providing dignified and purposeful social, service and recreational activities.
dlp.org

Deaf Queer Resource Center
The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities.
www.deafqueer.org

Drug Rehab USA
USA Rehabs with dedicated programs to better help LGBTQ+ members
drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/lgbtqa
Michigan Rehabs with same dedicated programs
drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/lgbtqa/united-states/michigan 

Equality Michigan (formerly called Triangle Foundation)
Equality Michigan is Michigan’s foremost statewide, civil rights organization and is a leader in effective, innovative and visionary grassroots organizing and advocacy for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. For reporting hate crimes and discrimination, the Equality Michigan Reporting Line is available at 313-537-7000 or toll-free at 866-962-1147.
equalitymi.org

Familia TQLM
Advocates for trans, queer, and gender non-conforming Latinx people.
familiatqlm.org

Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL) National Sorority
Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL) National Sorority is dedicated to providing a social support system for young college students. GRL has been referred to as the first national lesbian sorority, however they strive to be inclusive of all members, whether they identify as lesbian, bisexual, ally, transgender, questioning, straight, or with no label.
gammarholambda.org

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (LGBT Legal Advocates)

Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
www.glad.org

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
A national gay and lesbian multimedia watchdog dedicated to “promoting fair, accurate, and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.”
www.glaad.org

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educators Network)
A national organization of parents, educators, students, and concerned citizens working to end homophobia in K-12 schools, and to ensure all students of all sexual orientations are valued and respected.
www.glsen.org

GSA Network
Trans and queer youth uniting for racial and gender justice.
gsanetwork.org
 
Here Media
A commercial site that publishes The Advocate and Out (magazines which are also available in the Delta College library) and hosts various LGBTQ-related websites (which are not being endorsed by Delta College).
www.heremedia.com

Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a site dedicated to LGBTQ resources.
www.hud.gov/LGBT_resources

Human Rights Campaign
The United States’ largest gay and lesbian national lobbying organization centers on comprehensive lesbian and gay rights and HIV/AIDS issues.
www.hrc.org

InterACT Advocates for Intersex Youth
InterACT uses innovative legal and other strategies to advocate for the human rights of children born with differences in their genitals, chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive anatomy.
interactadvocates.org

International Foundation of Gender Education

An advocate and educational organization for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity.
www.ifge.org


International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
A worldwide federation of 1100 member organizations from 110 countries campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights.
ilga.org

Intersex Society of North America
Devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with anatomy that someone decides is not standard for male or female.
www.isna.org


It Takes a Team

In 2000, The Women’s Sport Foundation and tennis great Martina Navratilova teamed up with six other organizations to create the Homophobia in Sports Project. In October 2002, the project began distributing an anti-homophobia educational kit, consisting of a curriculum guide, video and posters. A comprehensive guidebook is available free on the Web site.
www.womenssportsfoundation.org

It’s Pronounced Metrosexual
It's Pronounced Metrosexual is your free online resource for learning & teaching about gender, sexuality, & social justice created by Sam Killermann.
www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction
kiweb.iu.edu

Lambda 10 Project
National Clearinghouse for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Fraternity & Sorority Issues which works to heighten the visibility of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of college fraternity and sororities by serving as a clearinghouse for educational resources and educational materials related to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression as it pertains to the fraternity/sorority experience. 
www.campuspride.org/lambda10

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
This organization works to secure civil rights for LGBTQ people and person with HIV via education, public policy work, and litigation, addressing discrimination in employment, housing, and the military; AIDS and HIV-related policy and health care reform; parenting and relationship issues; challenging anti-gay ballot initiatives and sodomy laws; and immigration.
www.lambdalegal.org

Learning for Justice
www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/publications/speak-up

LGBT Communities, Smoking and General Health
LGBT HealthLink (a community-driven network of advocates and professionals looking to enhance LGBT health by eliminating tobacco use, and other health disparities within our communities.
www.lgbthealthlink.org/

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
A government site that explains the nation’s new 10-year goals and objectives for health promotion and disease prevention; this link is for LGBT health).
health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/lgbt 

LGBT National Help Center
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information. Our services focus on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression.
www.lgbthotline.org 

LGBTQ Addiction & Mental Health Support Resources
Substance abuse and addiction rates in the LGBTQ+ community are higher than in any other sector of society. Societal stigma, discrimination, mental and physical abuse, and and co-occurring mental health disorders are just a few of the unique substance abuse triggers among this population. The good news, however, is that LGBTQ+ resources for addiction and mental health are readily available to help members of this community conquer substance abuse.
www.addictions.com/lgbtq-addiction-mental-health-resources/ 

Live Out Loud
Live Out Loud cultivates safe, inclusive, and affirming educational environments for LGBTQ+ youth by connecting them to positive role models, resources, and opportunities in the LGBTQ+ community. By empowering today’s youth, we are cultivating tomorrow’s leaders of change.
liveoutloud.org

Mama Bears
Provides a private, online community for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Send care packages to LGBTQ+ community members who have lost family members, stand in at weddings and other special events, and organize in-person community gatherings.
realmamabears.org

Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH)
Works to mobilize youth voices, engage community partners and inform decision-makers to advance sexual health, identities and rights.
www.moash.org

MiGen (Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network)
Formerly SAGE Metro Detroit, MiGen provides services, advocacy, fun, and connection to LGBTQ+ folks ages 45+. At MiGen, we believe in vibrant, authentic lives at any age, safe spaces and connected communities.
migenconnect.org

Modern Military Association of America 
The largest organization in the US that represents LGBTQ+ military service members, military spouses, veterans, their families, and allies. MMAA works to uphold and expand LGBTQ+ civil rights progress through education, advocacy, support networks, and discrimination tracking.
modernmilitary.org 

National Black Justice Coalition
NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ/SGL bias and stigma.
nbjc.org

National Center for Black Equity
The National Center for Black Equity's mission is to promote a multinational LGBTQ+ network dedicated to improving health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights while promoting individual and collective work, responsibility, and self-determination.
centerforblackequity.org

National Center for Transgender Equality
Works on changing laws, policies and society to improve the lives of transgender Americans.  
transequality.org

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Self-described as the “frontline activist organization and national resource center for grassroots lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations.”
www.thetaskforce.org

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
nglcc.org

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
Founded in 2005, the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through community capacity building, policy advocacy, and  resource development.
www.nqapia.org

Native Justice Coalition, Two-Spirit Program
A platform for healing, social, and racial justice for all Native American people.
www.nativejustice.org/programs/twospirit

oSTEM
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
ostem.org

OutRight Action InternationalOutRight Action International fights for the human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere. OutRight works at the international, regional and national levels to research, document, defend and advance human rights for LGBTIQ people around the world.
www.outrightinternational.org/ 

PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 
This national non-profit grassroots organization promotes well being of LGBTQ people, their families, and friends through education and advocacy.
www.pflag.org

Point Foundation
This is the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. Point promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training.
pointfoundation.org/

Pride Guide USA
Explore and find LGBTQ friendly business listings.
www.prideguideusa.com/listing/

Sage: Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
We make aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide. How? We show up and speak out for the issues that matter to us. We teach. We answer your calls. We connect—generations, each other, allies. We win. And together, we celebrate. 
www.sageusa.org

Special Concerns of LGBTQ+ Caregivers
The Family Caregiver Alliance has created a landing page full of information for LGBT caregivers of older adults and caring for senior members of the LGBT community to ensure that everybody is given quality care in their twilight years.
www.caregiver.org/resource/special-concerns-lgbt-caregivers

Stop The Hate
Stop The Hate is an educational initiative of Campus Pride and supports colleges and universities in preventing and combating hate on campus as well as fostering the development of community. The national program serves as the premiere source of anti-hate educational resources for higher education institutions and campus communities.
www.campuspride.org/stop-the-hate

Straight for Equality
Provides interactive and engaging learning sessions, resources, programs, and more for allies committed to creating diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces and communities.
straightforequality.org

Trans Job Seeker Guide
https://www.zippia.com/job-search/lgbtq-jobs/trans-job-seeker-guide

Transgender Michigan
www.transgendermichigan.org

Trans Student Educational Resources
Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment. Founded in 2011, it is the only national organization led by trans youth.
transstudent.org

Trevor Space
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. Sign up and start a conversation now.
www.trevorspace.org

US Department of Veteran Affairs - Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Service Members and Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs is dedicated to serving all eligible service members, Veterans and their families. It also recognizes the existing diversity within this population, including the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. VA is committed to providing outreach to diverse service member and Veteran populations and has provided guidance on how under current Federal law VA may recognize marriage.
www.benefits.va.gov/persona/lgbt

Zuna Institute
National Advocacy Organization for Black Lesbians
www.zunainstitute.org

Delta College's Equity Complaint Procedures
www.delta.edu/equity/complaint-procedures.html

Gay Friendly Churches
Gay Church is a website dedicated to ministering to the gay and lesbian Christian community (GLBT) and friends.  The site features a "gay and lesbian welcoming Christian church directory" searchable by state.
www.gaychurch.org


Local churches

The churches listed below may not reflect the totality of local, LGBTQ+ friendly churches. Please contact our LGBTQ+ Liaison & Coordinator, Shelly Raube (michelleraube@delta.edu), if you are a leader or member of a congregation that would like to be included in this resource.

First Congregational Church of Saginaw
403 S. Jefferson Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-754-6565
fccsaginaw@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/fccsaginaw 
"We believe in God's extravagant welcome to all people, whoever you are, wherever you are in life's journey, you are welcome here!  Some places say that and then try to make you "repent" and conform to their image, rules, and laws - but we believe that you are made good and beautiful just as you are!"

Gospel of Jesus Christ Metropolitan Community Church
Rev. Beth Rakestraw
PO Box 2731
Midland, MI 48641
989-793-4400
gojcmcc@sbcglobal.net   
www.mccchurch.org 
"The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (national home church) is a Christian church with a special outreach to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities."

St. John's Episcopal
123 N. Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-793-9575
info@stjohns-saginaw.org
www.stjohns-saginaw.org 
"St. John's doesn't have any public statement or policy regarding ministering to the LGBT community but the Episcopal Church welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation to participate in the life and ministry of the church."

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland
6220 Jefferson Ave.
Midland MI 48640-2934
989-631-1162
uufom@uufom.org
www.uufom.org 
"On May 20, 2001, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland voted unanimously to become a Welcoming Congregation. A "Welcoming Congregation" is a congregation in the UUA that has chosen to join other congregations in publicly and successfully welcoming bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people into their communities."

United Church of Christ
4100 Chestnut Hill Dr.
Midland, MI 48642
989-631-1136
www.uccmidland.org 
“We are an Open and Affirming church with a strong sense of social justice that drives individuals to ministries of service and commitment to stewardship. Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ's (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.”

Unity of Bay City
3736 State Street Road
Bay City, MI 48706
989-686-0265
www.unityofbaycity.com 
"Unity believes that all people are created with sacred worth.  Therefore, we recognize the importance of serving all people within the Unity family in spiritually and emotionally caring ways.  We strive for our ministries, publications, and programs to reach out to all who seek Unity support and spiritual growth.  It is imperative that our ministries and outreaches be free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical disability, or sexual orientation.  Our sincere desire is to ensure that all Unity organizations are nondiscriminatory and support diversity."

Building a Movement for Michigan (BAMM) Pride Summit
www.moash.org/bamm-pride-summit

Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference
wccnet.edu/announcements/gender-and-sexuality-conference.php

Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Conference
mblgtacc.org

The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists, Online Referral System
An organization that represents LGBTQ+ members of the American Psychiatric Association. They hold conferences, publish newsletters & journals, and provide referral services for LGBTQ+ patients.
aglp.org

Call Blackline
Provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for individuals who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.
www.callblackline.com

DeHQ
A Desi LGBTQ+ helpline that offers culturally sensitive peer support information, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and families with South Asian heritage.
www.deqh.org

Delta College Counseling Services
Delta College has professionals counselors on staff, so you have someone to go to when you need it. It's part of how Delta supports its students and their success. Counseling services are voluntary, confidential and free to students.
www.delta.edu/students/counseling

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality (formerly known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association), Provider Directory
The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the United States and Canada. The directory, developed by Tegan and Sara Foundation, GLMA, and Cigna, will reach vital and diverse audiences of medical professionals and LGBTQ+ patients in need of care.
glma.org/find_a_provider.php

Matthew Shepard Foundation
Named for a young Wyoming man who was murdered for being gay, the Matthew Shepard Foundation highlights LGBTQ+ voices and advocates for equality and inclusion.
matthewshepard.org/

Mental Health America
Offers webinars, podcasts, and social media events designed to promote mental health needs and issues during Pride Month every year.
mhanational.org/lgbtq/pride

National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research.
healthlgbtq.org 

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Contact the hotline if you would like to discuss your situation with an advocate, access LGBTQ+ referrals to additional services, and identify available options to help you create a safety plan.
www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-lgbtq-communities/

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Providing educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority (LGBTQIA+) people.
lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
A directory of queer and trans therapists of color looking to promote mental health resources for the entire LGBTIA+ community.
nqttcn.com/en/

Network la Red
The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. They also offer information and support to friends, family, or co-workers on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities. All hotline staff are trained in domestic violence, peer counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
www.tnlr.org/en/24-hour-hotline/

OutCare Health Provider Directory 
The OutList® is an international provider directory that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit folks find LGBTQ+ affirming providers. 
outcarehealth.org/outlist/

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood provides gender-affirming care
www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/gender-affirming-care

Rainbow Health
Offers in-person and telehealth options for mental health and substance use support for people who are LGBTQ+ and people living with HIV.
rainbowhealth.org

Ruth Ellis Center
The Ruth Ellis Center has established a national reputation for quality and innovation in providing trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults, with an emphasis on young people of color, experiencing homelessness, involved in the child welfare system, and/or experiencing barriers to health and wellbeing. The Highland Park center offers youth between 13-20 a range of services, including general health checks, hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, safe sex supplies and many other resources.
ruthelliscenter.org/

Therapy for Queer People of Color
A group of psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and administrative specialists who provide mental healthcare exclusively to queer and trans people of color.
providers.therapyforqpoc.com

Trans Lifeline
You can call this confidential hotline to speak with other members of the transgender community and ask for help finding social services and other resources in your area.
translifeline.org/hotline/

Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts.
transgenderlegal.org/

True Colors United
True Colors United serves homeless LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth.
truecolorsunited.org

The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Scholarships
NLGJA offers both awards for excellent journalism and scholarships for communications students.
www.nlgja.org/scholarships

Colin Higgins Foundation Youth Courage Awards
For LGBTQ+ individuals who have “transformed their experiences with bigotry” into positive action, this award includes $10,000 and a paid trip to a major conference.
colinhiggins.org/yca

Gamma Mu Foundation
Offering funds and scholarships to the LGBTQ+ community, especially those in rural areas, this charitable organization also offers other kinds of direct services.
gammamufoundation.org

Great Lakes Bay Pride Scholarship
Great Lakes Bay Pride (formerly Perceptions) is the resource, education, advocacy, and networking organization serving the LGBTQ+ and ally community throughout Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. The scholarship will be awarded to a Michigan resident who has demonstrated a passion for promoting mutual respect and acceptance for all through engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
www.saginawfoundation.org/site/great-lakes-bay-pride-scholarship

The Human Rights Campaign's LGBTQ+ Scholarship Database
www.hrc.org/resources/scholarships

The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize
This prize is for students of queer anthropology who’ve written on the topic.
queeranthro.org/awards/the-kenneth-w-payne-student-prize

LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships
LEAGUE offers scholarships for LGBTQ+ students including the Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship.
www.leaguefoundation.org

National Women’s Studies Association
This organization offers funds for students who are LGBT, college grants for women of color, and much more within the field of women’s studies.
www.nwsa.org/page/student-awards

Out to Innovate Scholarships
Intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. 
outtoinnovate.org/scholarships

PFLAG Detroit Scholarship Program
PFLAG Detroit offers four $500 scholarships to college students who are connected directly with LGBTQ issues. Applicants need not identify as LGBTQ, but must work in areas that are related to the LGBTQ community. Applicants must complete an application form, the deadline for which is May 31st. Applications are screened by the Scholarship Committee and awards are made by July 31st.
pflagdetroit.org/programs

Point Foundation
This organization offers scholarships for LGBTQ+ college students as well as mentoring and training.
pointfoundation.org

Pride Foundation
Both allies and LGBTQ+ college students can apply for their numerous scholarships.
pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities

Stonewall Community Foundation Scholarships
www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships

Contact us
Make an appointment with student services departments.

1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
989–686–9000
info@delta.edu