Community Resources
The following organizations offer support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
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2023 Bartholomew County Resources
Resource list from United Way of Bartholomew County for hot meals, housing, medical, mental health services, transportation, and so much more.
Youth and YOUNG Adult Resources
Indiana Youth Group
Indiana Youth Group (IYG) serves young people ages 12-24 who self-identify as LGBTQ+, as well as their ally peers. All programs and services are offered free of charge.
NEW Columbus location: 1531 13th St.
Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events.
The Trevor Project
Crisis counselors are available 24/7 100% free through chat, text, or call. They also offer a plethora of other LGBTQ+ youth educational and social resources.
Intelligent’s new College Student Guide provides prospective students and their families tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ+ students.
Intelligent
Welcoming religious organizations
First Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF COLUMBUS, IN (UUCCI)
Sandy Hook United Methodist Church
Caring.com’s article "LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options - The Comprehensive Guide" provides a range of LGBTQIA+-friendly senior housing options, legal rights and protections, and key factors to consider when assessing senior housing options for LGBTQIA+ individuals, such as location, cost, and community atmosphere.
Senior Resources
Caring.com
Housing Options
RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS EXPERIENCING LONELINESS AND ISOLATION
This guide provides inclusive information that will help seniors particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community get the support they need when they are feeling lonely and isolated.
Health and wellness
Groups Recover Together
Features abundant information including LGBTQ+ inclusive mental health and substance use resources.
This medically-reviewed resource covers the importance of specialized healthcare for LGBTQ+ folks, as well as tips on how to find safe and inclusive care, unique mental health risks and needs of LGBTQ+ people, specific health concerns for both cisgender and transgender people in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as other wellness resources.
The Checkup by SingleCare
PROFESSIONAL
Your Rights when coming out at work
A comprehensive guide about LGBT rights, especially on coming out at work. This resource discusses the possible challenges of coming out and provides valuable info on the legal steps they can take if their rights have been violated.