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Resource Links

 

Metropolitan Community Church & United Church of Christ connections

Founders MCC  Founders Metropolitan Community Church
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches  Denomination Site
United Church of Christ  Denomination Site

 

Support Groups

APLA (AIDS ProjectLos Angeles)  AIDS Prevention Training
Colage  A national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBTQ parents
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center  Our Local Gay and Lesbian Center
National Directory of Lesbian and Gay Community Centers  List of LGBTQ Community Centers
PFLAG  Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
The Pop Luck Club   Advancing the well being of gay prospective parents, gay parents and their children
The Trevor Project   Operates the nation’s only 24/7 crisis & suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth

 

Education

Hartford Institute of Religion – Homosexuality and Religion   Articles and research on the intersection of homosexuality and religion.
Intelligent.com’s LGBTG+ College Student Guide   Providing assistance in finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Colleges, Student Organizations and Resources Centers.
Religious Tolerance.org  Concern for the victims of religiously motivated hatred and oppression.
Taizé Community  A “parable of community” that wants its life to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples.
The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry  Advancing the well-being of LGBTQ people.
The Center for Progressive Christianity  Progressive Church Networking.
Veriditas  Centers around the Labyrinth Experience as a personal practice for healing and growth, a tool for community building, an agent for global peace and a metaphor for life

 

Advocacy

AFFA  A social justice organization achieving equality and acceptance for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people
American Lung Association  The leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research
Bread For The World  Urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad
Canyon Walker Connections  Repairing the breach between the Church and the LGBTQ Christian Community
Childhelp  A national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect, by focusing on prevention, intervention and treatment
Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services  The Mission of COLORS LGBTQ youth Counseling Services is to provide free and unlimited LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy to LGBTQ identified youth under 25, Their families and their partners
Drug Rehab Connections  Their goal is to help individuals with addictions and their loved ones by providing them with information and support on different addictions and recovery resources available to them
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation  Promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network  Working to ensure safe and effective schools for all students
Gender Justice L.A.  Building a strong grassroots multi-racial coalition of Transgender people and allies to advocate for Transgender rights
Gender Public Advocacy Coalition  Works to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes by changing public attitudes, educating elected officials and expanding legal rights
Human Rights Campaign  Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equal rights
Interfaith Youth Core  Helps people of all faiths and traditions work together to promote the common good for all
Lambda Legal  A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights LGBTQ people
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Project  Fights discrimination and moves public opinion on LGBTQ rights through the courts, legislatures and public education
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment
National Transgender Advocacy Coalition  Works for the advancement of and the attainment of full civil rights for all transgendered, intersexed and gender variant people
National Youth Advocacy Coalition   A social justice organization that advocates for and with LGBTQ Youth
One  A grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa
Operation Advocate Impact  Informal Advocacy Blog: Stories of how you can change the world one person at a time just by sharing the LGBTQ daily life
Our Family Coalition  SF Bay Area group that promotes the equality and well-being of LGBTQ families with children
QuitDay  Strives to inspire people to quit smoking, and have a positive impact on the lives of their loved ones and their children
SoulForce  Committed to freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people from religious and political oppression through relentless nonviolent resistance
The Village Family Services   Protecting children from abuse, preserving families and building a stronger safer community for all. Now with a new drop-in facility in North Hollywood serving at-risk; foster; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ); and homeless youth
Transgender Law Center  Legal Assistance for the Transgender Community
Truth Wins Out  A non-profit organization that fights “Ex-Gay” Myths, the anti-gay lies, and anti-gay religious extremism
RX Dangers  Our easy to navigate online database is constantly being updated with drug recall news, and provides comprehensive, unbiased information about serious side effects, complications, and interactions of commonly prescribed drugs

 

Other Links

Detox to Rehab  Our goal is to be the only place you need to go to find out everything you need to know regarding addiction and recovery. We’re not only here to be your encyclopedia, we can also help you to find the perfect place for you or your loved one to get clean and sober.
Drug Treatment Centers  Drug Treatment Center was founded by recovering addicts and health professionals to provide the most up-to-date information on various addictions and reviews of top treatment centers across the country. Drug Treatment Center guides addicts and their families toward the care they need, 100% free
Addiction Resource Center  Our goal is to make helpful and verifiable information available on substance abuse and addiction recovery as well as direct you to the best sources of help, including The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Equality California Healthcare Assistance Page  EQCA is committed to making sure that all LGBT Californians are connected with the health resources they need in order to obtain affordable and appropriate care
Jim Adler Law – Legal Resources for the LGBT Community  Jim Adler & Associates has provided a page of links to Legal resources and LGBT Rights information to assist the community
Mortgage Loan.com  A guide to help to explain the different approaches that same-sex couples can take to getting a mortgage and establishing ownership of a home
SoCal Sunrise  SoCal Sunrise is dedicated to raising awareness and prevention of addiction, and provides resources for Rehabilitation, Holistic Therapy and Medical Detox. Based in Orange County, they offer supportive services and resources specific to the LGBTQ Community

 

Local Businesses

Coral Café  A family restaurant, serving American, European and Mexican cuisine. Open 24 hours.
Rebel Belle Weddings  The place to call when you want to have a little fun with your wedding
The Bullet Bar  A “No Attitude” mens bar
The Magnolia Grille  A neighborhood restaurant that provides a venue for folks to gather around a common table