EMERGENCY TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR THOSE FRIENDS /
FAMILY MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.
RAINBOW RAILROAD USA
575 5th Ave. Unit 18-139
New York, NY 10017
Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that helps LGTBQI+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity & sex chara- cteristics. In a time when there are more displaced people than ever before, LGBTQI+ people are uniquely vulnerable due to systemic, state-enabled homophobia and trans- phobia. These factors either displace them in their own country or prevent them from escaping harm. As a result of Rainbow Railroad, more LGBTQI+ individuals will be able to access lives free from persecution.
Services include:
- Help determining effective routes to safety
- Assistance finding pre-travel and logistical support
- Funds for airfare, visa and passport fees
SUPPORT GROUPS
MEDIA RESOURCES
ADVOCATE
POZ Magazine
SMART + STRONG
157 Columbus Ave. Suite 525
New York, NY 10023-6082
Phone: 212-242-2163
Magazine about living with HIV. Read issues online!
PRIDE SOURCE
Michigan based LGBTQ Magazine and news organization serving the State of MI. Maintains an LGBTQ friendly resources phone book. Carried at Affirmations.
NATIONAL RESOURCES
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad St. 19th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212-549-2500
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ACLU of Michigan
2966 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-578-6800
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-3278
Phone: 202-628-4160 TTY: 202-216-1572 Toll-Free: 800-777-4723
Join us on the right side of history. We represent a force of over 3 million members
& supporters, brought together by our passion to realize a truly equal society. Our
strength reflects each individual’s personal commitment to helping the LGBTQ+ community in the ways they can, from marching to donating to voting.
The Transgender Law & Policy Institute / Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
Washington D.C.
Phone: 202-707-5000
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
520 8th Ave. Suite 2204
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 646-862-9396
Provides legal representation to transgender persons who are experiencing discrim- ination throughout the United States. Also provides legal representation for trans-
gender persons in need of a name change. For low-income transgender persons in need of a name changed living in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties.
TRANS RESOURCES
FOR TRANS YOUTH RESOURCES / Support Groups:
Please check towards the bottom of this page AND please look under both the
Trans-Voice Virtual Support Group
Phone: 248-661-7241
Voice is an important part of who we are. It’s the instrument through which we
communicate and express ourselves --including how we convey our personalities
& gender identities. For many transgender individuals, having a voice that corres- ponds with their gender identity can reduce stress and anxiety and assist in the transition process. We are offering a support group for the transgender community
to find your most authentic voices.
Join our virtual support community to:
1. Learn about your vocal well-being
2. Practice voice therapy techniques
3. Develop confidence in voice transition
4. Build a community and share experiences in a supportive space
with others who are working toward similar goals
TRANS LIFELINE
Phone: 877-565-8860 Crisis Line
Crisis line staff by trans-identified volunteers for transitioning or gender questioning callers.
Stand with Tranz
Mailing Address:
23332 Farmington #84
Farmington, MI 48336
Phone: 248-907-4853
Join a Trans-Affirming Support Group:
Whether you’re an adult caregiver of a trans/nonbinary individual, a young adult,
teen or tweenager, we have groups for you. No matter where you are from, you are welcome to join a group that meets your age range.
The LGBT National Help Center
This website includes hundreds of resources for self-help, accessing local services, confidential peer support for LGBT youth, as well as
phone, text and on-line chat options.
The Trevor Project
PO Box 69232
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 866-488-7386 Call or test SMART to 678678
Resources and crisis support for LGBT youth, featuring a 24/7 toll-free hotline,
website, and a text-based crisis service.
Transcend the Binary / Affirmations
290 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-533-0797
Transcend has joined forces with the University of MI, including access to Institute
for Social Research analysis tools. Team members are entrenched in public health, quality measures of health care systems, possess extensive clinical experience (pharmacy, therapy), as well as deep understanding of community needs. Trans-
cend follows a community participatory model of research design, where the com- munity is the driver, leading in the creation of, and implementation of our research.
Offers a wide variety of services!
Transgender Michigan
563 W. Nine Mile #309
Hazel Park, MI 48030
Phone: 800-842-2954 Help Line: 855-345-TGMI
Chapters located throughout Michigan!
Trans Sistas of Color Project-Detroit
19641 W. Seven Mile
Detroit, MI 48219
Trans Sistas of Color Project aims to uplift, influence and impact the lives and well-being of trans women of color in Metro Detroit.
HELPFUL LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS
Agency on Aging (Detroit Area)
1333 Brewery Park Blvd. Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-4444
We strive to ensure that we are providing tools and resources to advance the
support of LGBT older adults by providing resources to inclusive providers.
AFFIRMATIONS
290 W. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 249-398-7105 800-398-GAYS (4297)
Affirmations is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving people of all sexual orien- tations and gender identities. We are housed in a state-of-the-art, multi-use facility
in the heart of downtown Ferndale, at the Northern border of the City of Detroit. We invite you to explore this site and learn more about us & then come and visit us in
our 17,000- square-foot home. Offers a wide variety of services!
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MiGEN (formerly known as SAGE)
Phone: 734-681-0854
A special index for LGBTQ+ older adults, service providers, and allies that include LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, organizations, and service providers. This resource resource guide contains information about non-discrimination policies and pieces
of training that will help LGBTQ+ consumers make informed decisions about which
service provider or business to use.
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It’s here! Michigan’s FIRST LGBTQ+ senior center is now open! Located downstairs
at Affirmations in Ferndale, MiGen’s new office space will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting January 16, 2024. Make sure you stop by and say hi!
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MiGEN HOTLINE
Phone: 877-369-LGBT (5428)
The MiGEN Hotline is here if you need support. This service is available 24/7 in English and Spanish, is free and available to all!
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MiGEN Detroit has a Resource Guide!
We're partnering with the folks at Fair Michigan to offer residents of Oakland,
Macomb or Wayne County an option to receive assistance with the name change process. Legal services are available to you through the Fair Michigan Foundation. Restrictions apply and proof of eligibility will be required.
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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging:
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only tech-
nical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults.
DANI WOODS: DETROIT POLICE LGBTQ LIAISON OFFICER
1301 Third Ave. Suite 7
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-596-2520
Officer Dani Woods serves as the liaison from the Detroit Police Department to
the LGBTQ community.
Disability Network Oakland & Macomb
1709 John R
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 586-268-4160 800-284-2457
1. Do you need assistance in becoming financially self-sufficient & independent?
2. Need support in gaining access to needed human services?
3. Need help working with multiple agencies?
Then DNOM Disability Guide Program is for you!
This program offers assistance to SSI Youth and Families, SDA Recipients barriers early, so they can access and navigate state systems, including public assistance
and other needed services, to become financially self-sufficient. All persons with a disability will be assigned a Disability Guide that will provide movement toward a seamless system of accessing assistance with personalized supports.
SERVING: HURON, LAPEER, MACOMB, OAKLAND, SANILAC, ST. CLAIR AND TUSCOLA COUNTIES
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Mobile Outreach
Phone: 586-268-4160 #6627
Providing Information & Referrals On:
- Medicaid & social Security
- Medicare Part B---Medicare Savings Program
- Medicare Part D---Extra Help Program
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Assistive Technology
Phone: 586-268-4160
The Assistive Technology Program at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb offers
a myriad of equipment, demonstration & training opportunities. We provide in-depth evaluations designed to assess a person’s capacity for independent living with assis- tive devices. Our AT Classroom contains numerous low & high tech items that fac-
ilitate communication, activities of daily living, computer access, mobility assistance, environmental, and more.
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LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ Program is a safe place for those who live with labels like LGBTQ+ & disabilities. Topics like the use of labels, building support circles, transitioning, & other diverse topics will be dis- cussed through a lens of LGBTQ+. Please contact
EQUALITY MICHIGAN
19641 W. 7 Mile
Detroit, MI 48219
Phone: 313-537-7000
The Department of Victim Services (DVS) at EQMI provides dedicated survivor-centered services to LGBTQ+, SGL, & individuals living with HIV who have exper- ienced violence, discrimination, & harassment. EQMI DVS works to increase self-determination, safety, & power for people who have been harmed.
FAIR MICHIGAN
645 Griswold Ave. Suite 4300
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-556-2300
The Fair Michigan Foundation is fighting to end discrimination in MI and ensure everyone is treated fairly. Our vision is to create a state where the presence and contributions of everyone are welcomed & celebrated regardless of their gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation; where intolerance is challenged & def- eated; where justice prevails and where the civil rights of all people are valued & respected.
Great Lakes Bay Pride
P.O. Box 1525
Midland, MI 48641
Phone: 989-203-2472
Great Lakes Bay Pride's (formerly Perceptions) mission is to provide inclusive
sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE) education, advocacy,
networking, and resources for individuals and organization's in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Our service area includes the major cities of Bay City, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Saginaw, & others in Bay, Isabella, Midland & Saginaw counties.
JIM TOY COMMUNITY CENTER
P.O. Box 1152
319 Braun Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-995-9867 734-274-9551
The Jim Toy Community Center is a resource center that exists to provide infor-mation, education, social events, and advocacy by & for the Queer and Ally com- munity in the Washtenaw County area. JTCC welcomes all who support its mission
to participate in its activities.
LGBT DETROIT
20025 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-397-2127
The Together campaign recognizes the HIV/AIDS health crisis & addresses stigma
by the unpacking of untruths through open dialogue, the demystification of sex,
and the end of shaming & judgment based on one's sexual orientation, gender identity, or otherwise. Offers a variety of programs!
Macomb County Pride
Macomb County Pride has a mission to create a supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and to be a resource in Macomb County. MCP is an all-volun-
teer run organization. Volunteers plan our Fall into Pride Festival, Pride Picnic &
other outreach events throughout the year to create a better, brighter community
in Macomb County. LGBTQ+ and allies welcome.
Matrix Human Services Community Health
429 Livernois
Ferndale, MI
Phone: 888-226-6366 MAC Health Phone: 313-831-1000
Ryan White HIV/AIDS program offers testing, medical referrals, insurance assist-
ance, mental health services and primary care. Matrix MAC Health offers intensive, individualized counseling and HIV testing, safer sex trainings and patient support. HIV testing services available at Affirmations.
Ruth Ellis Center
77 Victor
Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-252-1950 (Administration)
Phone: 313-867-6936
Email: info@ruthelliscenter.org
Provides information & referrals, short-term & long-term residential safe space.
Second Stories Drop-in Center, low-barrier access to food, clothing, showers,
laundry, case management, outpatient mental health services and family group decision making.
BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH
CORKTOWN HEALTH
1726 Howard
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-832-3300
The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) program provides mental health support to
the Corktown community. Our team of therapy professionals specialize in serving clients with marginalized identities, including clients who identify as LGBTQ+ &
those who are HIV-positive. Services are available for individuals, couples & groups,
and are customized to address the unique needs of each client we serve.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Services Program
Washtenaw County Health Dep. / United Way of Washtenaw County
23332 Farmington #84
Farmington, MI 48336
Phone: 248-907-4853
Stand with Trans has available funding from the United Way of Washtenaw Co. to provide access to LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care for trans-gender and non- binary youth (and families when needed) who don’t have the funds to cover the session costs or do not have health insurance.
The person receiving services must live in Washtenaw County & be 13-24 years old.
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Fees or co-pays for services will be paid directly to the mental health provider with whom youth will be working. Fees will be provided for a predetermined number of sessions on a case-by-case basis and based on the individual needs of the youth.
The LGBT National Help Center
2261 Market Street #296
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: 888-234-7243
This website includes hundreds of resources for self-help, accessing local services, confidential peer support for LGBT youth, as well as phone, text and on-line chat options.
The Trevor Project
PO Box 69232
W. Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 866-488-7386 Call or test SMART to 678678
Resources and crisis support for LGBT youth, featuring a 24 / 7 toll-free hotline, website, and a text-based crisis service.
TRANS LIFELINE
548 Market PMB 15337
San Francisco, CA 94104-5401
Phone: 510-771-1417 Crisis Line: 877-565-8860
Crisis line staff by trans-identified volunteers for transitioning / gender questioning callers.
