Resources
Resources
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Local Resources
Aqua Foundation for Women
Serves as the funding catalyst for lesbian, bisexual and transgender wellness and equality in South Florida though grants, scholarships and initiatives
www.aquafoundation.org
Broward 2-1-1
Provides 24 hour comprehensive helpline and support services for individuals seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County
954.537.0211
Equality Florida
Statewide agency dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents. Regional representatives in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
www.eqfl.org
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG promotes the health and well being of LGBT persons, their families and friends through support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill informed public, and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Pride Center at Equality Park
Serves the lgbt community. Provides information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences and social opportunities
Safe Schools South Florida
Provides support education and advocacy for LGBT, questioning youth and their straight allies, especially through the network of school gay-straight alliance clubs and educator training programs
www.safeschoolssouthflorida.org
South Florida Family Pride
A membership group of LGBT families, parents and partners. The group provides social, advocacy and educational opportunities
www.southfloridafamilypride.org
Stonewall Library and Archives
Through its collections, programs, museum and services Stonewall documents, explores and honors the LGBT past while striving to inform, inspire and engage this and the next generation of our community leaders.
www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org
Sunserve
South Florida’s LGBT social service agency that provides clinical services to LGBT youth and adults. Also holds weekly LGBTQ youth group meetings in six locations in Broward County.
Palm Beach Resources
Compass, Inc. –West Palm Beach
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Palm Beach County.
Miami Resources
Pridelines Youth Services-Miami
Dedicated to educating youth in a safe and nurturing environment and to promote dialogue with results in a positive development
SAVE Dade-Miami –Dade
Advocacy and lobbying group working for equality for LGBT people in Miami-Dade County.
Switchboard GLBT Suicide Awareness
This hotline serves the LGBT community providing 24/7 access to suicide prevention, education, and intervention. At risk individuals and their friends may call for help.
Yes Institute-Miami
Strives to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of lesbian, gay, bisexual , transgender and all youth by initiating dialogue, providing education and creating support systems.