On Campus:
ALLIES–
“Group formed by faculty, staff, and students with the intention of providing visible, tangible support for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, and questioning members of the TCU community. ”
Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services–
Office on campus dedicated to advocate and promote diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural awareness throughout the TCU community
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life–
offers resources and staff dedicated to supporting faith communities, religious expression and spiritual exploration throughout campus.
Disciples On Campus–
a progressive community of Christians exploring their faith through fellowship, socials, worship, spiritual growth, mission, service, Bible studies & discussion groups. We welcome all students to be part of our DOC family, just the way you are!
Brown-Lupton Health Center–
Promoting psychological health, well being, and resources for TCU students to cope with personal and academic challenges.
Our Friends:
Texas Wesleyan University- Our big sisters to the east, these people play no games when it comes to getting work done and helping to show the Fort Worth community that we are here!
Southern Methodist University–
SMU’s Spectrum provides a safe haven where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can openly express their experiences and thoughts about LGBT issues on campus and beyond.
University of Texas at Dallas–
UTD’s GLBT resources are also run through their Women’s Center
University of North Texas–
A strong Ally program at UNT, which also has a Study of Sexualities section.
Texas Tech University–
exists to form a partnership between the straight and queer communities at Texas Tech.
Sam Houston State University–
SHSU’s GLOBAL continues hosting events to build community and raise awareness for LGBT issues down in Huntsville.
University of Texas at Arlington–
an organization created to help promote the unity of the homosexual lifestyle with that our of heterosexual counterparts.
Local Dallas/ FortWorth Organizations:
PFLAG Fort Worth–
Local chapter of “Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays”.
AIDS Outreach Center–
they educate the public about HIV prevention while offering free and/or low-cost services to HIV+ individuals and their families.
AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK
AIDS SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS
YFT - Youth First Texas–
“Non-profit organization in Dallas exclusively committed to providing social services, education opportunities, and recreational activities to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning (GLBTQ) Youth through age 22.”
GLSEN–
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - “The leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.”
Queer LiberACTION–
Organization focused on direct, visible, public political activism.
Cathedral of Hope–
The world’s largest liberal Christian church with a primary outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, affiliated with the United Church of Christ denomination since 2006.
Resource Center of Dallas–
Offers a large number of volunteer-run services for the GLBT community, including social events, educational programs, employment/financial and health and medical aid.
Turtle Creek Chorale–
Celebrating a positive image of the gay community through a mission “to entertain, educate, unite and uplift our audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence.”
Resounding Harmony–
“A diverse group of men and women whose mission is to enrich and effect change in its listeners by sharing the gift of song through benefit performances for worthy causes and organizations; and by proclaiming the worth, dignity and equality of every human being through the harmony created.”
Oak Lawn Symphonic Band–
Founding member of Lesbian and Gay Band Association, an international organization of gay and lesbian community bands.
FTM DFW–
FtM DFW is an organization for the support of individuals in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, who were born female and experience GID, are transgender, transsexual, or plan to transition. This website lends general information and lists local resources.
Media
The Dallas Voice–
“Community newspaper for Gay and Lesbian Dallas”
The Advocate–
Award-winning LGBT news.
Out Magazine–
“Fashion, Style, Celebrity, Opinion for the Modern Gay Man”
National Organizations
PFLAG National–
“Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays”.
Lambda Legal–
“The nation’s oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS.”
HRC – Human Rights Campaign–
Founded in 1980, HRC is the largest national LGBT civil rights organization.
OUTFront – Amnesty International–
“to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.”
GLAAD–
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
The Trevor Project–
the nation’s only 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
Suicide.org–
mission is to prevent suicides, support suicide survivors, and educate the public about suicide.
GLBT National Youth Talkline–
provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
If you are feeling suicidal right now, call 911 and someone will help you.
