RESOURCES

Publications for you, your child, or your friends and family

PFLAG offers publications in English and Spanish, both for free download and for purchase. Check out the free digital copies here.

Local Resources

Local support for LGBTQ+ Individuals

ACLU of North Carolina

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 30,000 members and supporters across the state. It is also a state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union.

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Campaign for Southern Equality

Working to build a South where LGBTQ+ people are equal in every part of life.

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Charlotte Black Pride

Promoting LGBTQIA pride primarily for, but not limited to, members of the Black community while building social awareness, embracing spirituality, and celebrating the diversity that exists within our community.

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Charlotte Pride

Charlotte Pride offers programs, projects, and activities that enrich, empower, strengthen, and make visible the unique lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Charlotte and the Carolinas.

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Charlotte Trans Health

A compassionate collective of healthcare providers from diverse backgrounds committed to a mission centered on reducing health and healthcare disparities for those with diverse sexual and gender identities. The website includes Find a Provider tool.

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Equality NC

Equality NC is dedicated to securing rights and protections for the LGBTQ community.

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Gender Education Network

Providing community and support for families with trans and gender-diverse kids 12 and younger.

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Freedom Center for Social Justice

Creating culture shifts in social justice, civil rights, LGBTQ+ communities and spaces where people of low wealth and racial minorities dwell.

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LGBTQ+ Chamber of the Carolinas

Fostering equity, inclusion, and economic prosperity for the LGBTQ community through strategic policy, professional enrichment, ally partnerships, and economic development.

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PFLAG Charlotte

Uniting people who are LGBTQ+ with families, friends, and allies, we offer peer support, educational programming and outreach in our community to build a more safe, inclusive, and equitable future for all.

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Rainbow Foster Network

Providing support for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and all those who love & support them in foster community.

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Time Out Youth

Offering support, advocacy, and opportunities for personal development and social interaction LGBTQ youth ages 13-24.

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Transcend Charlotte (Carolinas Care Partnership)

Pursuing equity and social justice for transgender and gender-expansive communities through education, advocacy, mental health, and social support services.

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Legal Aid of North Carolina

A nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals on a variety of matter relating to security, safety, and stability.

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Hopeway

A voluntary residential and day treatment facility that now serves teens with mental health disorders and teens and young adults with eating disorders.

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New Leaf Voice Gender Affirming Voice Therapy

Gender-affirming voice and communication training is a service for clients of ALL gender identities (transgender, nonbinary, cisgender, etc) who wish to transition their sound and communication style to better align with their unique gender expression.

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RAIN's The Drop: Support Group for Trans & Non-Binary Adults

The group is free and open to anyone who identifies as trans or non-binary, regardless of HIV status. Transportation assistance is available, and no RSVP is required. Contact Paris Wiley directly at P.Wiley@carolinarain.org with questions about the group.

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National Resources

National support for LGBTQ+ Individuals

Family Acceptance Project

Family Acceptance Project® – a research, intervention, education, and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use, and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures, and faith communities.

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Gender Spectrum

Creating gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.

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GLAAD

Focusing on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change, GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.

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GLSEN

Every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. GLSEN is a  national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this right a reality.

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Lambda Legal

Fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ people and for people living with HIV.

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PFLAG National

Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the nation’s largest family and ally organization.

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Learning for Justice

Working with educators, students, caregivers, and communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.

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Transgender Law Center

Changing laws, policies, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

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The Trevor Project

Providing 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people.

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OurPath

Empowering Partners, Husbands, and Wives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans People to Find Their Own Path.

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Queer Camp Fair

An organization committed to simplifying your journey as a parent, connecting you with the very best and most affirming summer camps for your LGBTQ+ children and their allies.

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Gender Affirming Verbal Communication

A resource on how to shift one’s language and speech patterns that align with a person’s gender identity and expression, from Online Speech Pathology Programs.

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LGBT Online College Student Guide

Intelligent.com’s  free comprehensive guide aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ college students in their academic journey.

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Downloadable Resources

Below are just a few of our many publications in English and Spanish. See and download them all for free HERE.