Resources
Crisis Care
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Coos Health & Wellness
541-266-6800
https://cooshealthandwellness.orgCoos 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.
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LGBT National Help Center
877-565-8860
http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.orgThe 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.
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Oregon YouthLine
877-968-8491
https://oregonyouthline.orgYouthLine is a free teen-to-teen crisis support and help line.
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Safe Project
541-756-7000
http://stopabusecoos.orgThe 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.
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The Trevor Project
866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.orgThe 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.
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Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
https://translifeline.orgTrans 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
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Bay Area First Step
541-756-3111
https://www.bayareafirststep.orgProviding person centered, peer run and peer delivered addiction and recovery services on Oregon’s South Coast.
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Cascade AIDS Project
503-223-5907
https://www.capnw.orgWe 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.
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HIV Alliance
541-342-5088
https://hivalliance.orgHIV Alliance was founded in 1994 to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and prevent new HIV infections.
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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
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Basic Rights Oregon
503-222-6151
http://www.basicrights.orgBasic 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.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
541-435-7103
https://www.orcca.us/casaCASA of Coos and Curry Counties' mission is to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.
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Human Rights Campaign
800-777-4723
https://www.hrc.orgThe 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.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
503-230-8009
https://namior.orgNAMI 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.
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OGALLA, the LGBT Bar Association of Oregon
info@ogalla.org
https://www.ogalla.orgOGALLA, 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.
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Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition
info@oregonsafeschools.org
https://www.oregonsafeschools.orgOur 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.
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United Way of Southwestern Oregon
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Coos and Curry Counties.
Education
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Libraries
Coos Bay Public Library
https://www.coosbaylibrary.orgNorth Bend Public Library
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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.
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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)
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.
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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.
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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
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Curry Homeless Coalition
541-425-0426
https://curryhomelesscoalition.orgIn respecting the innate dignity of all; the Curry Homeless Coalition provides education, advocacy, and coordinates supportive services for people with housing needs.
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New Avenues for Youth
503-224-4339
https://newavenues.orgOur 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
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Brave Space
503-486-8936
https://www.bravespacellc.com/groupsBrave Space creates community and facilitates access to expert and knowledgeable providers for transgender and non-binary children, youth, adults, and their families.
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Local PFLAG Chapters
PFLAG Florence
541-991-8550
http://www.pflagflorenceoregon.orgPFLAG Oregon Central Coast
541-265-7194
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Oregon Queer Youth Summit (OQYS)
oregonqueeryouthsummit@gmail.com
http://oqys.orgThe Oregon Queer Youth Summit (OQYS) is a conference held by and for queer & trans identified youth and their allies.
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Southern Oregon Coast Pride
socpcooscounty@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/socpcooscountySouthern Oregon Coast Pride exists to conduct events that foster hope and provide support for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults, educate about LGBTQIA+ issues and resources, and collaborate with allied individuals and community groups