As someone in the LGBTQ+ community, I know how important it is to have support readily available to you when you’re in need. This community faces a lot of unique challenges in day-to-day life. The following is a list of LGBTQ+ organizations ranging from here in Northwest Indiana to across the United States. They offer a variety of help for many different situations from health care to support groups.
Northwest Indiana:
PLAG Michigan City
Organization for LGBTQ+ people and allies
1200 Spring Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 561-0948 Email: mcpflag@gmail.com
The LGBTQ Center
Social/support groups and plans community events
251 East Sample Street, Suite 10
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 234-1411 Email: info@thelgbtqcenter.org
LGBTQ Northwest Indiana
Support groups, workshops, special topics and an online resource directory
10769 Broadway Avenue, Suite 136
Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219)895-6688 Email: info@lgbtq-nwi.org
General:
LGBT National Hotline
A safe space for all ages that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns
www.glbthotline.org
Phone: 888-843-4564 Email:help@LGBThotline.org
Monday through Friday from 3pm to 8pm CT
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Phone: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Transgender Health Care
Information on healthcare rights and discrimination
https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/health-care
American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu-in.org/
Legal help for the LGBTQ+ community
Other help can be found at https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist.