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Salem Healthcare
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The Center for Hope and Safety provides 24 hour advocacy, safety planning, and shelter screening every day of the week through their hotline: 503-399-7722. Spanish-speaking advocates are available.
The Center for Hope & Safety, 605 Center St. is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Individuals can meet one-on-one with staff advocates to get support, safety plan, and get connected to other local resources.
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Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. They can provide emergency contraception, abortion services, STI services, and much more. You do not need to have insurance to access care, see Planned Parenthood's Salem page for more information.
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Sexual Assault Forensic Exam services are still available 24/7 through the hospital’s emergency department. Salem Health is enforcing a strict no visitor policy, however, so advocates and other support people are not allowed to accompany a survivor in the exam room. Support people can wait outside the hospital (in a car in the parking lot, for instance) and video/phone calls are allowed while the exam is taking place. The traditional protocol will be observed where an advocate (from the Center for Hope and Safety) will be contacted to conduct a follow-up with the survivor. As always, survivors are NOT required to file a police report to receive a sexual assault forensic exam. More information about SANE services at Salem Health can be found on the Salem Health ER webpage.
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Sexual Assault Forensic Exam services are available 24/7 at Sarah’s Place in Albany, OR. They are currently allowing one support person or advocate to attend the exam with the survivor. While Sarah’s Place is connected to Samaritan Health Hospital, patients are kept in a private area and not exposed to the emergency department waiting area. Sarah’s Place exam rooms are in a separate area, removed from the main hospital. The traditional protocol will be observed where an advocate (from the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence in Corvallis) will be contacted to conduct follow-up with the survivor. Learn more about Sarah’s Place services.
Campus Specific
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Bishop provides both medical and counseling services to Willamette students including STI testing services, birth control prescriptions and refills, treatment of sexual health concerns including urinary tract infections, and access to emergency contraception (Plan B). They also have free condoms, among other items, in the lobby. Schedule an appointment by calling the front desk at (503) 370-6062.
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Binders/Breast Forms 4 Bearcats (B4B) is a gender affirmation program offered through the Gender Resource and Advocacy Center that provides breast forms or chest binders and safe binding educational resources to Willamette University students looking to alleviate gender dysphoria and find gender euphoria. Our intention is to provide a healthy, safe, and private option at no cost for students in an effort to support self-determination and reduce common financial and/or social barriers. Funding has been provided by the Community Action Fund for Equity and Sustainability.
Email grac-info@willamette.edu for more information about the B4B program and check out this article about chest binding tips or this chest binding video for more tips and tricks about binding.
Safe Binding 101:
- binding is not risk-free
- never use ace bandages
- practice caution if you use Trans or KT Tape
- don’t bind for more than 8 hours, and take breaks during the day if you can
- never bind when you’re sleeping, napping or sick
- avoid binding if you’re doing physical activity (running, dancing, working out)
- If you wear it daily try to 1-2 days off each week
- listen to your body
Red Flag Feelings:
If you experience any of these, take a break! your body needs rest (or your binder’s too tight) -
- back/chest/shoulder pain
- tingling or numbness
- shortness of breath
- lightheadedness
- skin marks or irritation
If these feelings are persistent and/or concerning, please consult a medical provider:
- Bishop Wellness Center @ WU: (503) 370-6062
- Salem Urgent Care on Bellevue St.: (503) 814-5554
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Access the virtual campus map to locate all-gender restrooms on the Salem campus.
Virtual Campus Map -
Learn more about the sexual misconduct policy, Title IX, and submitting a report online.
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The Students Organizing for Access to Resources (SOAR) Center strives to create equitable access to food, professional clothes, commencement regalia, and scholarly resources, especially books, for WU students. In an effort to help all students succeed, the SOAR Center is available to all students with a Willamette ID number: College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), American Studies Program (ASP), graduate school, and Willamette Academy students. The SOAR Center is located in the University Center on the third floor and houses the Bearcat Pantry, Clothing Share, and First-Generation Book Drive and is maintained by committed students, staff, and faculty advisors. Learn more about the SOAR Center.
LGBTQ2S+
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This option allows students to change the first and/or last name in Willamette's information systems to a preferred name rather than the legal name. Includes instructions on how to make a preferred name change and more information on which systems reflect preferred name changes.
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New ID cards with updated photos can be issued by Campus Safety in the University Services Building. The new photo taken for an ID card does NOT automatically update across all systems.
To have your updated photo reflected across all university systems, email Chris Gramlich (cgramlic@willamette.edu) in User Services. Chris will change the photo and update it in the various systems around campus. It may take up to 24 hours for the update to occur.
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Below we have included a variety of links that offer career related advice and tools for the LGBTQ community. Included is information on knowing your rights, getting prepared for the workplace, profession specific resources, entrepreneurship, job/internship postings, and transgender specific career resources. We have also provided non-career related information followed after a variety of resources for LGBTQ people of color.
Knowing your rights:
- Know your rights: Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Trans Oregonians’ Rights
http://www.basicrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Know-Your-Rights-2011.pdf
Rights transgender, genderqueer and gender non-conforming Oregonians have. - American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/
Offers articles on the rights LGBT people have in different environments. - Human Rights Campaign
http://www.hrc.org/ - “Promotes public education and welfare for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.” Includes job and Internship opportunities
Getting prepared for the workplace:
- The National LGBTQ Taskforce
http://www.thetaskforce.org/get-trained/online-academy.html
Offers leadership development training and has some job postings accessible with an account. - Out for Undergrad
http://www.outforundergrad.org/
Provides yearly conferences for undergraduate students interested in business, marketing, engineering and technology where there you can be connected with employers in that field. - Out in the Workplace? A Guide from Career Services
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Includes resume writing, interview help and advice about coming out during the job search process and in the workplace. - LGBTQA Job Search & Workplace Advice
http://wheatoncollege.edu/career-services/internshipsjobs/diversity-resources/lgbtqa-jobsearch-workplace-advice/
Article with career advice from Wheaton College. - Career Development for LGBTQ students and alumni
http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/students/diversity/LGBTQ
Has answers to commonly asked questions about LGBTQ in the workplace. - “SexualOrientation, Gender Identity and Career Development”
http://www.swarthmore.edu/Documents/administration/careerservices/career_sexual_orienta tion.pdf
Includes things to consider when looking for a job and what steps to take and tips for professional development. - Navigating Disclosure Issues in Resume Writing
http://career.oregonstate.edu/files/resume_writing_for_lgtqqiia_students.pdf
Includes an example of resumes with different levels of disclosure to help you decide how (or if) to articulate your involvement with LGBT-related organizations or groups. - Human Rights Campaign “Guide to Entering the Workforce”
http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/geneq-guide-to-entering-the-workforce
Includes information on identifying potential employers, non-discrimination policies, benefits, getting the job, being out at work and a list of other resources they provide. - Gayellow pages
http://gayellowpages.com/
Directory of Gay owned businesses - Out for Work
“Holds an annual conference, internships, and a list of organizations who are partnered with them.
Profession Specific Resources:
- Human Rights Campaign list of LGBT Professional and Student Associations
http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/lgbt-professional-and-student-associations
Includes banking and finance, business, education, entertainment, government, health and medicine, law, media and literature, science, transportation and travel, and union members. - Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality
http://www.glma.org/
Provides resources for LGBT patients, professionals, and students. - Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
http://www.lgvma.org/
Includes a job board and internship opportunities. - Out in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
https://www.ostem.org/
Provides workshops, events, mentoring, recruiting and networking opportunities. - Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
http://www.glma.org/
Provides mentorship connections, networking opportunities, strategic collaborations, and professional/leadership development.” - Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Scientists
http://www.lagls.org/
“Our purpose is to provide a social setting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender scientists and technical professionals, and to increase the awareness of queers and non-queers to the presence of LGBT people in the scientific community.” - National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists
http://www.noglstp.org/
Provides networking, peer support, mentoring program and summit for LGBTQ+ People in STEM. Peer support and networking are available with a monthly $10 membership. - Consortium of Higher Education- LGBT Resource Professionals
http://www.lgbtcampus.org/about-us - “Our goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, program development, and establishment of LGBT Office/Centers.” Contains job listings. - National Gay Pilot Association: LGBT Resource
http://www.ngpa.org/
Events, magazine, scholarships for aspiring GLBT pilots. Provides outreach programs, and social events. - The Association of LGBT Journalists
http://www.nlgja.org/resources/
Includes stylebook of LGBT Terminology, has an annual National Convention and many other resources. With an annual student membership of $25 you will have access to a job board, scholarship and internship opportunities. - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Round Table of the American Library Association
http://www.ala.org/glbtrt/
Offers volunteering opportunities. - The LGBT Bar
http://lgbtbar.org/
Provides a job board, and law student resources such as career fairs and scholarships. - The LGBT Bar Association of Oregon
http://ogalla.org/
Free student membership. - Balif: An LGBT Bar Association ( Bay Area)
http://www.balif.org/
Funds scholarships for LGBT laws students and fellowships for public interest lawyers working on LGBT issues…” - Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund
https://victoryfund.org/ - “The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund provides strategic, technical and financial support to openly LGBT candidates and officials. “- Northwest State Community College Offers volunteering opportunities.
Entrepreneurship:
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
http://nglcc.org/
Promoting the inclusion of LGBT in businesses, and dedicated to “expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people.”
Job/internship opportunities:
- Out and Equal: Workplace Advocates
http://www.outandequal.org/ - You can post your resume and look for jobs on their online job board. - Astraea: Lesbian Foundation for Justice
http://www.astraeafoundation.org/who-we-are/job-and-volunteer-postings
Job, internship and volunteering opportunities at Astraea - National Center for Lesbian Rights
http://www.nclrights.org/about-us/jobs-fellowships/
Job and fellowship opportunities at NCLR - Out Professionals
http://www.outprofessionals.org/ - Provides job postings, events, professional development for a yearly membership of $35 - Immigration Equality
http://www.immigrationequality.org/about-us/jobs-internships/
Internship and job opportunities at Immigration Equality. - LGBT Connect
http://lgbtconnect.com/
Contains an online job board and you can post your resume on there as well. - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
http://www.glsen.org/connect/careers
Job postings in a “National organization that aims to educate individuals to make schools safe for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.” - American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/careers
Job, internship and fellowship postings with the American Civil Liberties Union.Diversity Search https://www.diversitysearch.com/ Online job search - PFLAG
http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=261
“The PFLAG National Office has graduate and undergraduate full-time and part-time internships available each school semester, and summer, for college and university students or recent graduates.” - GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
http://www.glaad.org/careers
Job postings for GLADD, the nation's lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization. - Human Rights Campaign
http://www.hrc.org/the-hrc-story/internships
Fall, Spring and Summer internships in Washington, DC, Birmingham, AL, Little Rock, AR and Jackson, MS. - LGBT Friendly Workplaces
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/special-searches/glbt-friendly
Online job search - Q Center
http://www.pdxqcenter.org/
“The center provides a safe space to support and celebrate LGBTQ diversity, equity, visibility and community building.” There are education programs and trainings, volunteering, employment and internship opportunities.
Transgender Specific Resources
- The National Center for Transgender Equality
http://transequality.org/about/jobs/general-intern
Internship opportunities at the National Center for Transgender Equality - Center for Gender Sanity
http://www.gendersanity.com/
“The Center for Gender Sanity helps transgender individuals plan a successful transition. Information on how to find a support group, preparing for the transition on the job coming out letters, laws and policies among many other resources." - Trans*workplace
http://transworkplace.ning.com/
Networking site with job listings, resources, news and discussion about transgender employment. - Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative
http://www.teeisf.org/
“TEEI is designed to aid you in your search for meaningful employment by providing job search support, mentorship, networking opportunities, and legal services.” - Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
http://tldef.org/page.php?id=4
Contains legal resources along with job, internship and fellowship opportunities
- Know your rights: Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Trans Oregonians’ Rights
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The resources below contain career related and non-career related information. Once the list gets to specific groups, the career related information is listed first at the beginning of each.
Career related:
- The pipeline project
http://lgbtpipeline.org/
“The initiative’s goals are to produce programs and engage in activities that together represent a long-term effort to increase the number of people of color working within the nation’s LGBT rights, service and advocacy sector…”
Also provides a listing of jobs in organizations that promote diversity. - The Audre Lorde Project
http://alp.org/
“The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender NonConforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area.” Includes a list of resources for LGBT people of color in New York City along with job and internship postings. - Brown Boi Project
http://www.brownboiproject.org/getintouch
“The Brown Boi Project works to build leadership, economic self-sufficiency, and health of young masculine of center womyn, trans men, and queer/straight men of color--pipelining them into the social justice movement. “Provides leadership and work retreat opportunities.
Non- career related:
- Human Rights Campaign: Resources in Communities of Color
http://www.hrc.org/resources/category/coming-out-in-communities-of-color
Variety of resources for LGBTQ people of color - Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
http://www.nlgja.org/resources/longcope/
For undergraduates, a declared major in journalism and communications is desirable but not required. Non-journalism majors may demonstrate their commitment to a journalism career through work samples, internships and work on a school newspaper, online news service or broadcast affiliate.” - Colorlines
http://www.colorlines.com/categories/gender-sexuality
News about race, gender and sexuality. - Trans Women of Color Collective
https://twocc.org/
“TWOCC is a grass-roots funded global initiative created to offer opportunities for trans people of color, our families and our comrades to engage in healing, foster kinship, and build community. “
African American
- National Black Justice Coalition
http://nbjc.org/ - “is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.”
Offers volunteering opportunities. - Lavender Light- New York City
http://www.lavenderlight.com/index.html
“Black gospel music tradition in an environment supportive to lesbian and gay people”- Princeton - Black Light Online
http://www.blacklightonline.com/
“One of the first publications for African American Lesbians and Gay men in the United States.”
Asian American
- API Equality: Northern California
http://www.apiequalitync.org/
Organization offers volunteering, job opportunities, program for leadership development and The Dragon Fruit project, “an intergenerational oral history project that explores queer Asian Pacific Islanders and their experiences with love and activism in the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.” Also offers volunteering opportunities. - API Equality: Los Angeles
http://apiequalityla.org/
Organization offers volunteering and internship opportunities. Some of their resources include a toolkit for community outreach, education materials in English and Chinese (traditional and simplified), events and a list of civil rights groups. - Gay Asian Pacific Support Network
http://www.gapsn.org/home
“GAPSN is a brotherhood of gay and bisexual Asian Pacific Islander (API) men supporting and empowering each other. They provide a list of organizations that provide resources for LGBT Asian- Americans in Los Angeles." - Q-Wave
http://www.q-wave.org/
“Q-Wave is a community organization for people of Asian Pacific-Islander descent who identify as lesbian, female bisexual, and trans folks, or anyone who is questioning her identity or sexual orientation.”
Contains a list of a variety of organizations for LGBTQ. - South bay Queer and Asian
http://www.sbqa.com/index.html
“Provides a fun and safe environment for queer Asians and Pacific Islanders in the South Bay to come out and be comfortable with their sexual identity and ethnicity, as well as be vital and visible to the greater community.”
They offer a variety of social events and links to resources and organization for the LGBTQ Asian community. - National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
http://www.nqapia.org/
“The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander organizations. You can attend conferences, programs and campaigns they offer and even join their board of directors."
LatinX
- Bienestar-California
http://www.bienestar.org/eng/page/119/Social-Justice.html
Offers Proyecto Orgullo, which provides leadership and skills-building training. - Aguilas- El Ambiente Program-San Francisco California
http://sfaguilas.org/
Volunteer opportunities at Aguilas which is “dedicated to creating a supportive, culturally sensitive environment for gay/bisexual Latinos. - Association of Latino Men for Action
http://www.almachicago.org/index.php
“ALM mission is to empower Latino gay, bisexual, and questioning men by providing support, advocacy, and leadership opportunities.”
Provides scholarships and volunteering opportunities. - Hispanic Black Gay Coalition
http://www.hbgc-boston.org/#!get_involved/c8k2
Organizations in Boston dedicated to the unique and complex needs of the Black, Hispanic and Latin@ LGBTQ community. Has volunteering opportunities, guidance from LGBT mentor of color for students ages 16-21, leaderships development program, and training workshops. - Latino Pride Center
http://www.latinopridecenter.org/2015/08/01/latino-pride-center-announce-new-jobpostings/#more-13
“The mission of the LPC is to inspire, empower and support gay Latinos to build and pursue their lives to their full potential.”
Has some job opportunities, and workshops. - Latin@ Services at the San Diego LGBT Community Center
http://www.thecentersd.org/programs/latino-services/
“Created in 2004, the mission of Latin@ Services is to provide a safe, welcoming and culturally and linguistically appropriate space that allows our community members to accept and embrace all of who they are, including their culture, traditions, language, spirituality and sexual and gender identities.”
Native Americans
- Career Resources for Native Americans
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~csrc/diversity/native_american.html
Provides a lot of links to career resources (not LGBT specific)
- The pipeline project
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Center for Hope & Safety
Dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking, the center aims to provide refuge for all survivors. LGBTQ+-related information is also available.
Human Rights Resources - City of Salem
If you have experienced discrimination, the Salem Human Rights Commission (HRC) may be able to help.
City of Salem
The Core Response Team of the City of Salem operates as a subcommittee of the Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission (HRRAC) to assist with concerns of hate or bias activity. Information about what constitutes a hate crime and how to report one is available.
Allies For Equality
"Marion Co., Oregon group of community services and local individuals focused on providing culturally competent services to the LGBTQ+ community." Allies for Equality meet monthly and can be contacted at allies4equality@gmail.com.
Basic Rights Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon ensures that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories. Basic Rights Oregon focuses on LGBTQ+ people of color, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and LGBTQ+ youth as priority communities.
Portland Q Center
Through giving a broadened perspective on LGBTQ+ individuals, the Q Center strives to support and celebrate each unique person by providing a community and increased visibility.
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First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ: An inclusive and affirming congregation welcoming of all people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, economic class, or physical/mental abilities. Location - 700 Marion St. NE Salem, OR 97301. Website
First United Methodist Church of Salem: In November of 2018 First United Methodist Church of Salem became a Reconciling Congregation. They are right down the street from campus within easy walking distance. Location - 600 State St. Salem, OR 97301. Website
Morningside United Methodist Church: A congregation which strongly believes that God loves all people. They are accepting of all persons of every nationality, age, race, gender, social condition, ability, and sexual orientation. Location - 3674 12th St. Salem, OR 97302. Website
Salem Spirit of Life Church: They extend a special welcome to LGBT persons. This church is a congregation of people who wish to worship the Lord and believe that God is inclusive of all people. The church’s worship services are Sunday at 10:00am. Location - 1775 32nd Place NE Salem, OR 97301. Website
St. Paul's Episcopal Church As followers of Christ, they strive to be an inclusive and affirming congregation. Everyone is welcome to participate fully in our community life, regardless of race or ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, political views, education, physical ability, economic or employment situation, relationship status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other markers of identity humans sometimes use to create division. Location: 1444 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97302. Website
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem: Identified as a non-creedal, liberal religion and a safe space, celebrating the participation and presence of all people, including LGBT. Location - 5090 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97301. Website
Unity of Salem: Unity recognizes and honors the Divine within each of us as the common denominator we share on our human journey. Unity of Salem strives to create a loving community where all are welcome. Location - 1777 Fabry Rd SE. Website
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Salem Pride
The Salem Pride website holds a variety of local resources ranging from LGBT events to specialized support groups. Information on the annual Capital Pride held in Salem can also be found here.
Lavender Womyn
Salem’s chapter of Lavender Womyn is a trans-inclusive, lesbian social support group that is part of a larger network of social support groups.
PFLAG Salem Chapter
PFLAG Salem is a chapter of the PFLAG National non-profit organization and serves the greater Salem, Oregon community. Contact:pflagsalemor@gmail.com.
T-Gather
In-Person and online support group for all transgender people in the mid-Willamette valley that organizes through Facebook. Find the group here: Transgender - T-Gather Support Group
Salem Rainbow Youth
The mission of Rainbow Youth is to serve the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth in Marion and Polk counties. Follow the Salem Rainbow Youth Facebook page for events and updates.
Transgender Oregon Network
Transgender Oregon Network is an online support group for transgender individuals that communicate via Facebook. It is closed, and anyone can request to join the group without knowing another member.
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GLAAD
Working through the media to provide powerful stories from the LGBTQ+ community. GLAAD is dedicated to spreading awareness of the barriers that LGBTQ+ people face in order to educate others and increase support.
GLMA
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association is driven to ensure equal healthcare for LGBT individuals and healthcare providers. The association has addressed a broad spectrum of health-related issues pertaining to the LGBT community.
MyTransHealth
A national database of trans-friendly health care providers, organized by city and health care needs. Currently serving Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle, and are working quickly to expand.
GLBT National Help Center
A non-profit organization focused on providing peer support, community connections, and resource information regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Trans Lifeline
"Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid."
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
"The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities. We believe that in order to create meaningful political participation and leadership, we must have access to basic means of survival and safety from violence."
Transgender Law Center
"Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender-nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation."
Lambda Legal
A "legal organizations whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work." Offers volunteering opportunities.
Immigration Equality
An organization that offers free legal resources for LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants.
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA)
"A worldwide federation of 1100 member organizations from 110 countries campaigning for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex rights."
National Center for Lesbian Rights
"NCLR's programs focus on employment, immigration, youth, elder law, transgender law, sports, marriage, relationship protections, reproductive rights, and family law to create safer homes, safer jobs, and a more just world."
Trans Women of Color Collective
"Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) was created to cultivate economic opportunities and affirming spaces for trans people of color and our families, to foster kinship, build community engage in healing and restorative justice through arts, culture, media, advocacy and activism."
Astraea Lesbian Foundation
Works to advance LGBTQI human rights globally, with a focus on reinforcing the political leadership of lesbians, women, transgender people, and people of color.
The Trevor Project
Offering free and confidential phone and instant/text messaging for crisis intervention, in addition to social networking opportunities with other LGBTQ+ youth.
Campus Pride
Campus Pride strives to create all-inclusive LGBTQ+ friendly campuses through working to develop student leaders, campus networks, and future positive actions for colleges/universities.
Human Rights Campaign
A civil rights organization dedicated to promoting the inclusion and embrace of LGBTQ+ people throughout society, whether at home, at work, or in any community setting.
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Planned Parenthood: Salem Health Center
Planned Parenthood in Salem now offers transgender health care, including hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, they use trans-inclusive language, and the staff are knowledgeable about trans issues and experiences. Many trans men in the community recommend Planned Parenthood for a variety of health needs, including those that are typically labeled “women’s health issues.”
Lancaster Family Health Center
Through the advocacy work of transgender patients at the Lancaster Family Health Center, the clinic has updated its policies around trans patients. They provide both hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and have psychiatrists on staff qualified and willing to provide the letters necessary to seek gender-affirming surgery.
Marion County Health Department HIV Program
HIV testing at the Marion County Health Department is available for people at high risk for HIV. Marion County Health Department is involved with Allies for
Equality and is committed to providing LGBTQ+-competent care.Outside In
Outside In works to break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the underserved. Their health clinic and young adult programs strive to meet people where they are and provide safe, affirming spaces for the community to receive judgment-free care and support.
Oregon Health Association's PrEP resource page
Oregon Health and Sciences University Transgender Health Program
Prism Health
Prism Health is dedicated to providing appropriate, specialized and affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community. From primary care to mental health counseling and our integrated pharmacy, they are a health center by and for LGBTQ+ individuals. They accept most private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and have a sliding-fee program if needed.
Kaiser Gender Pathways Clinic
For those with Kaiser Permanente insurance, the Gender Pathways Clinic in Portland "provides culturally competent care to transgender and gender-expansive patients. Gender Pathways is a unique place for Kaiser Permanente members to receive integrated care in a comfortable, supportive setting." The clinic provides hormone therapy, sexual and reproductive health care, mental health services, and surgical evaluations and procedures.
Cascade AIDS Project
Cascade AIDS Project serves communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington and has programming that specifically focuses on LGBTQ+ communities. Their mission is "to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people living with or affected by HIV, and eliminate HIV-related stigma and health disparities.”
Pregnant and Parenting Students
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Accommodations for pregnant students are available. Submit a CARE report online or contact the Office of the Dean of Students to arrange accommodations and support.
- Assistant Dean for Community Care and Inclusion: Justin Leibowitz
- Email: jleibowitz@willamette.edu
- Phone: 503-370-6813
Pregnant and parenting students have rights under Title IX to receive an education free of discrimination. If you have questions about your rights or are curious about your options for support on campus, contact the Director of the Gender Resource & Advocacy Center.
- Director of the Gender Resource & Advocacy Center: Lisa Jo Logan
- Email: ljlogan@willamette.edu
- Phone: 503-375-5361
Students can also contact the University Title IX Coordinator with questions about arranging accommodations, expressing concerns, or compliance-related matters.
- Title IX Coordinator: Amanda Hanincik
- Email: ahanincik@willamette.edu
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A lactation room is a private and comfortable space where a nursing parent can nurse their baby or pump their breast milk for a later feeding.
On-campus, lactation rooms are located in Bishop Wellness Center 124, Law Library 129, and the University Services Building 101. You can locate these rooms on the campus map.
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Pregnant and parenting students can build community in a variety of ways on campus. Student centers like the Gender Resource & Advocacy Center and the Student Center for Equity and Empowerment have comfortable open areas with couches, study space, wi-fi access and small refrigerator and microwave options that welcome children and families.
A formal student organization for parenting students in the Graduate School of Law has been created. Find out more information about Parents Attending Law School.
PFLAG Salem is a chapter of the PFLAG National non-profit organization and serves the greater Salem, Oregon community. PFLAG is the United States' first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. Contact: pflagsalemor@gmail.com.
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Dedicated to promoting the overall well-being of students at Willamette, Bishop offers both medical and counseling services. Pregnancy tests and referrals to prenatal care providers are available to students at Bishop. Managing the stress of being pregnant and/or parenting while attending school can be challenging at times. Bishop offers counseling appointments throughout the semester including same-day, walk-in appointments. Students covered by the Willamette Student Health Insurance plan can seek coverage for prenatal care and childbirth as well as coverage for dependents. For specific insurance questions, contact SaVannah Kraal: skraal@willamette.edu.
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At this time, family housing is not available on campus.
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- Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network
- Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
- Oregon Licensing Standards for Day Care
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- Salem Schools - Public and Private
- Salem-Keizer Public Schools, District 24J
- Oregon Department of Education
- Marion County Private Elementary Schools
Intimate Partner Violence
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Learn more about the sexual misconduct policy, Title IX, and submitting a report online.
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This is a helpful tool to understand behaviors of interpersonal violence that are rooted in power and control.
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This is a useful resource for anyone who is trans or gender non-conforming, or an ally or advocate, wanting to better understand the rates of violence, complexities of experiences, and opportunities for healing for trans survivors.
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Domestic Violence (DV) occurs among all races/ethnicities and socioeconomic classes. DV is a pattern of many behaviors directed at achieving and maintaining power and control over an intimate partner, such as physical violence, psychological aggression, stalking, and coercion.
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The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. This site contains helpful facts and myths to better understand those unique experiences.
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Learn how to be supportive, help them take the first steps, and know the limits of your personal advocacy skills.
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Learn about the sexual misconduct policy at WU and how to make a Title IX report.
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Learn about digital privacy and how to stop someone from accessing information through a cell phone.
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Seek Then Speak offers sexual assault survivors and support people a way to privately gather information and explore options for medical care, supportive services, and reporting to police (SEEK). If they choose, survivors can then begin the process of reporting to police by completing a detailed, self-guided interview (SPEAK).
Hotlines
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- After Silence: online chat forum for survivors (some forums are public, but survivors can create a username and post to private forums).
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: text, online chat, or phone options available
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (via RAINN): online chat or phone options, Spanish available
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- National Parent Helpline: available Monday-Friday 12PM-9AM CT, offers emotional support and advocacy for parents: 1-855-427-2736
- The Deaf Hotline: available 24/7 through video phone (1-855-812-1001), email and chat for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled survivors.
- The Steve Fund: Crisis text line for young People of Color. Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained crisis counselor will respond.
- Trans LifeLine: peer support specifically for trans people, available 9AM-3AM CT: 1-877-565-8860. This hotline is staffed exclusively by trans operators and is the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.
- Trevor Project: The Trevor Project has a call line as well as a text line for folx in the LGBTQ+ community. You can text START to 678678 and a Trevor counselor will respond or call 1-866-488-7386.
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: for domestic/sexual violence, available 7AM-10PM CT, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1-844-762-8483.