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REALbot Infographics

We developed a chatbot, called REALbot, to improve social media use and reduce social isolation among rural LGBTQ+ youth. Check out the infographics from REALbot below. 

Click here for "How Do You Renege Negativity on Social Media?"

Click here for "How Do You Engage in Equilibrium on Social Media?"

Click here for "How Do You Connect With Actual Allies on Social Media?" 

Click here for "How Do You Limit Platforms and Screentime on Social Media?"

Learn more about REALbot on our Projects page.

National & State Organizations

Below are curated lists of resources specific to every state in the US, that offer support to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. If you'd like to suggest an organization, email us at prideimlab@upmc.edu.

National LGBTQ Organizations

Talkline Resources

LGBT Near Me

The largest collection of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender resources on the web. Nation’s largest collection of over 15,000 resources. 

Trevor Project

The Trevor Project offers accredited lifesaving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project is committed to producing innovative research that brings new knowledge to the field of suicidology. 

Youth-Led Organizations

GSA Network

GSA clubs, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. All youth interested in creating or joining a virtual LGBTQ+ youth space may register to join their network and receive resources and news on training opportunities! You do not need to be part of a school GSA club to register with them. 

Policy Related

Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. 

CA LGBTQ Organizational Directory

Compiled by the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. The LGBTQ Caucus strives to advocate for diversity and inclusion of all people, including differently abled bodies. Our Caucus is working diligently to support LGBTQ leaders that represent our community at the local, state, and federal levels. 

National LGBTQ Task Force 

"The National LGBTQ Task Force is dedicated to achieving freedom and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people, and their families through proactive, targeted, change-inducing initiatives."

Pride at Work 

"We seek full equality without restrictions or barriers for LGBTQIA+ individuals in our workplaces, unions, and communities, creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity. We do this through education, alliances, and building solidarity across our large and diverse communities."

National Center for LGBTQ Rights

"We are a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community; provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBTQ issues."

 

National Coalitions

Centerlink

Centerlink is a member-based coalition to support the development of strong, sustainable, LGBTQ community centers. A fundamental goal of CenterLink’s work is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers, and to help build the capacity of these centers to address the social, cultural, health, and political advocacy needs of LGBTQ community members across the country. 

GLAAD

GLAAD is an American non-governmental monitoring organization, founded as a protest against defamatory coverage of LGBT people. Its agenda has since been extended to the entertainment industry and its portrayal of these groups. 

State Specific LGBTQ Resources

Ctrl+F to search for your state in this list. Don't see an organization that you think should be included? Email us! We'll make sure to add it.

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Alabama

Alaska

Arkansas

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

F-L

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

M-N

Massachusetts 

Maine

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Mississippi

Montana

Nevada

New York

New Mexico

New Jersey

New Hampshire

Nebraska

North Dakota

North Carolina

O-T

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

U-W

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming