State-wide Resources

Equality Michigan - https://www.equalitymi.org/resources/organizations#statewide

A statewide organization, Equality Michigan works with , , bisexual, , queer, HIV, and allied organizations across the state and around the nation. This website includes links which cover various segments of the state (Central, Northern, Southeast, Southwest) and National resources.

Michigan Pride - michiganpride.org Provides education, outreach, support and events for LGBT people

Michigan Project for Informed Public Policy - mpipp.org Science-based advocacy

Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion - miroundtable.org Working to overcome discrimination and racism

National Alliance on Mental Health - http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/LGBTQ dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. 866-488-7386

National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter - nasw-michigan.org Professional organization for social workers 517-487-1548

Transgender Michigan - transgendermichigan.org Transgender support and advocacy 517-420-1544

Unity Michigan - unitymichigan.org LGBT coalition working to advance nondiscrimination policies in Michigan

Davenport University Resources

Center for Campus Life - http://www.davenport.edu/campus-life 616-554-5095

LGBT Student Support Group Meets weekly on the Lettinga campus (can arrange on-line inclusion from other locations). For dates and times – contact Center for Campus Life 616-554-5095

Diversify – Available through https://orgsync.com/home/

Focused on furthering the education of our members as well as the community in regards to the inequalities and issues that the LGBT community faces. We are open to any and all Davenport students regardless of who they are or who they love. Everyone is treated equally and will be embraced with open arms, as well as heard with open ears and open minds. Through various discussions, activities, games, and small talk within our group, we become more than just a group of students, more than an organization, we become a community.

DU Emergency Fund Request (for LGBT students) - http://www.davenport.edu/alumni- development/employee-forms/emergency-fund-request Emergency Funds designated for students with an immediate need or financial hardship that falls outside the reach of financial aid. Any faculty or staff member working with a student in need may submit a request on behalf of the student.

WellConnect - https://www.davenport.edu/campus-life/health-wellness/WellConnect A confidential and voluntary counseling referral service provided free of charge to students. 24/7 1-855-DU-HELPS 1-855-384-3577

Grand Rapids/Southwest Michigan Resources

Battlecreek Pride - http://www.battlecreekpride.org/ Battle Creek –social interaction and activities

Gays in Faith Together (GIFT) - gaysinfaithtogether.org Grand Rapids - Spiritual support 616-774-0446

Holland is Ready - hollandisready.org Supporting a non-discrimination ordinance in Holland

Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality - kalamazooalliance.org Support & Advocacy

Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center - http://www.kglrc.org Community Center / Advocacy

Grand Rapids Pride Center - grlgbt.org Grand Rapids - Support and social organization 616-458-3511

OutCenter - outcenter.org Benton Harbor - Community Center 269-925-8330

PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore Holland - Support for LGBT individuals and their families & friends 616-399-2161 [email protected]

PFLAG Greater Lansing Lansing - Support for LGBT individuals and their families & friends [email protected]

Rainbow Families Great Lakes - rfgl.org Douglas - Family support organization