Resources

Crisis Care

  • Coos Health & Wellness

    541-266-6800
    https://cooshealthandwellness.org

    Coos Health & Wellness promotes and provides innovative quality health services, prevention, and education for our communities. We provide behavioral health, public health, and health education services to residents and visitors of Coos County.

  • LGBT National Help Center

    877-565-8860
    http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org

    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 to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

  • Oregon YouthLine

    877-968-8491
    https://oregonyouthline.org

    YouthLine is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line.

  • Safe Project

    541-756-7000
    http://stopabusecoos.org

    The SAFE Project is a non-profit organization that provides emergency services to women, men, and children throughout the community who are or who have been victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • The Trevor Project

    866-488-7386
    https://www.thetrevorproject.org

    The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

  • Trans Lifeline

    877-565-8860
    https://translifeline.org

    Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

Health

  • Bay Area First Step

    541-756-3111
    https://www.bayareafirststep.org

    Providing person centered, peer run and peer delivered addiction and recovery services on Oregon’s South Coast.

  • Cascade AIDS Project

    503-223-5907
    https://www.capnw.org

    We promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care.

  • HIV Alliance

    541-342-5088
    https://hivalliance.org

    HIV Alliance was founded in 1994 to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and prevent new HIV infections.

  • Quest Center for Integrative Health

    503-238-5203
    https://quest-center.org/

    We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living.

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    WPATH Standards of Care Version 8

    https://www.wpath.org/publications/soc

    While this is primarily a document for health care professionals, individuals, their families, and social institutions may also use the SOC-8 to understand how it can assist with promoting optimal health for members of this diverse population.

Advocacy

  • Basic Rights Oregon

    503-222-6151
    http://www.basicrights.org

    Basic Rights Oregon will ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

    541-435-7103
    https://www.orcca.us/casa

    CASA of Coos and Curry Counties' mission is to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

  • Human Rights Campaign

    800-777-4723
    https://www.hrc.org

    The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    503-230-8009
    https://namior.org

    NAMI Oregon is the state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We are a statewide grassroots organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, as well as their families and loved ones.

  • OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon

    info@ogalla.org
    https://www.ogalla.org

    OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon, is an association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lawyers, judges, legal workers, law students, and others who support the association’s purposes.

  • Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition

    info@oregonsafeschools.org
    https://www.oregonsafeschools.org

    Our work supports community efforts to reduce youth suicide and other risk behaviors in the often hidden and historically underserved gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth population.

  • United Way of Southwestern Oregon

    https://unitedwayswo.org

    United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Coos and Curry Counties.

Education

  • Libraries

    Coos Bay Public Library
    https://www.coosbaylibrary.org

    North Bend Public Library
    https://www.northbendoregon.us/library

  • The Gender Dysphoria Bible

    https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en/

    The purpose of this site is to document the many ways that Gender Dysphoria can manifest, as well as other aspects of gender transition, in order to provide a guide for those who are questioning, those who are starting their transgender journey, those already on their path, and those who simply wish to be better allies.

  • Coupon Follow Logo

    Guide for LGBTQ Students

    https://couponfollow.com/research/resources-guide-for-lgbtq-students

    To make college a little easier, we’ve created this ultimate guide of resources for LGBTQ+ students in higher education, including scholarships, resources, clubs, anti-bullying hotlines and more.

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    Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER)

    https://transstudent.org

    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.

  • Pronoun Dressing Room

    Pronoun Dressing Room

    http://www.pronouns.failedslacker.com

    This website asks you to choose a name and pronouns and plugs them into little stories made by users. It's a great way to try out possible new names and pronouns.

  • Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication

    https://onlinespeechpathologyprograms.org/gender-affirming-verbal-communication/

    This article discusses what gender-affirming verbal communication is, offers self evaluation tools, and directs folx to related resources.

Housing

  • Curry Homeless Coalition

    541-425-0426
    https://curryhomelesscoalition.org

    In respecting the innate dignity of all; the Curry Homeless Coalition provides education, advocacy, and coordinates supportive services for people with housing needs.

  • New Avenues for Youth

    503-224-4339
    https://newavenues.org

    Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to prevent youth homelessness and provide young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives.

Support