Organization in Seattle, WA that provides support and advocacy for LBGT folks of all genders who are surviving abuse. Though located in Washington, NW Network advocates are sometimes available for counseling over the phone. Check out their website for more details.
Organization in Boston, MA that provides free services for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender folks who are experiencing abuse. Though in Boston, MA, The Network/La Red has a free, confidential hotline. Look at their website for more information.
Organization in New York City that provides free legal services to transgender, intersex and gender nonconforming low-income people and people of color. May be able to offer referrals to legal services providers in other states.
Survivor Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence through caring action, education and expanding access to resources and to opportunities for action. Though they are in Portland, OR and do not provide direct services, they offer referals nation-wide. The Survivor Project has conducted extensive research and materials related to intersex and trans survivors, all available on their website.
National legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. NCLR has a Legal Information Helpline that provides basic information about laws that affect LGBT people, including family law, and about resources available for people who are facing discrimination or other civil rights issues. Check out their website for more information.
Website specifically for teens to learn more about how they can prevent, diagnose and escape unhealthy relationships.
The NRCDV develops and disseminates information packets that address a range of domestic violence issues, including one titled “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Communities and Domestic Violence: Information and Resources”
WEAVE works closely with LGBTQ survivors of relationship violence and abuse, providing an innovative range of legal and counseling services that leads survivors to utilize their inner and community resources, achieve safety for themselves and their children and live empowered lives.
WEAVE’s LGBTQ Legal Program provides free assistance to LGBTQ survivors seeking civil protection orders, related family law (custody, child support, and divorce) and immigration remedies.
WEAVE hosts 3 weekly walk-in legal clinics that provide free legal advice on Tues, Weds, and Thurs with LGBTQ focus on Weds nights. Click here for hours and locations.
WEAVE also provides free individual counseling and referrals for additional services.
Organization addressing teen dating violence in DC and Nationally that provides legal assistance for victims of dating and domestic violence who are 12-24 including help with protection orders, family law (custody, child support, divorce), and social services referrals.
DASH works to provide safe housing for domestic violence victims and their families to ensure safety from violence and promote living without fear of abuse. DASH’s housing resource center includes an online guide, housing support and advocacy, and walk-in housing resource clinics. Check out their Housing Resource Center website for more information.
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