LGBTQ RESOURCE GUIDE
FOR YOUTH IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND
This resource guide is the work of the Prince George’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Task Force. The task force is a coalition of more than 20 community groups and government agencies and was formed in 2006. The task force recently shortened its name and is now known as the Youth Equality Project.
Our mission is to provide support and services to foster youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning. We advocate on their behalf, connect them with resources and host educational and social events to help them further develop life skills and establish and reach their career and personal goals. The Youth Equality Project seeks to make life better for LGBTQ youth in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Gay teens are routinely bullied at school, neglected or abused at home and can face isolation and abandonment by their families. Foster children who identify themselves as gay face especially difficult circumstances.
The Youth Equality Project is sending the message to the LGBTQ youth in our community – especially to our foster youth – that their lives will get better…that they have bright futures ahead of them…that there are people – and allies– in prominent positions with amazingly successful careers who are willing to help. In sum, their lives will absolutely get better.
There are very few resources for LGBTQ youth in Prince George’s County so we have included resources in Washington, DC as well as surrounding counties. As individuals begin to grow and learn more about the needs of LBGTQ youth, we are hopeful that more resources will be available in the future.
A PROJECT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY LGBTQ TASK FORCE, 2015
YOUTH EQUALITY PROJECT
What is the Prince George’s County YOUTH EQUALITY PROJECT (YEP)? A community task force comprised of state and local government personnel, youth advocates, and private citizens committed to establishing a c spectrum of services necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth in Prince George’s County. The Task Force was created in 2007 as a result of a need observed by Prince George’s County Department of Social Services and Prince George’s County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
Vision: The vision of the Youth Equality Project is to ensure that all LGBTQ youth have safe and nurturing homes, schools, and community environments in which to achieve their full potential.
Our Collaborative Work: As a coalition of public and private citizens, the YEP works to improve community planning, coordinate strategies and expand advocacy to ensure positive outcomes for LGBTQ youth. Our on-going work plan to facilitate coordination between several entities includes representatives from County child welfare, juvenile justice, schools, non-profit organizations, and legal advocacy systems.
Achieving Positive Impacts and Outcomes to Support LGBTQ Youth in Prince George’s County: since its inception, YEP has achieved:
Creation of a Group Home Bill of Rights which has been proposed as a state wide initiative; Published an LGBTQ specific Resource Guide of for the greater Washington DC metropolitan area; Hosted focus groups and listening sessions for and about Prince George's County LGBTQ youth; Hosted a dance for LGBTQ youth; Provided training and technical assistance to youth service professionals as well as law enforcement professionals about LGBTQ youth; and Hosted BRIDGES TO POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES: SUPPORTING LGBTQ YOUTH Conference.
YOUR INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
Get Involved: As a community coalition, our sustainment and community involvement dedicated to creating change is dependent on volunteer efforts. To offer your time and assistance, please contact Anne Marie Binsner at CASA – (301) 209-0491 or [email protected].
Invest! Our efforts to create a safe and social space for LGBTQ youth, collect information, disseminate resources, and offer professional training requires financial support. Contributions to YEP through CASA are tax-deductible. If your organization would like to host a fundraiser for our organization, we are happy to assist in the planning and preparation of the event.
HOTLINES
YOUTH IN OUT-OF HOME CARE PROJECT (LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATION FUND)
For young people in foster care who have questions about LGBT-related discrimination or abuse. 1-866-LGBTEEN (542-8336)
GAY, LESBIAN BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER HELPLINE Information & Crisis Intervention Monday-Friday 6pm – 11pm, Saturday 6pm -10pm 1-888-340-4528
GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE (A PROGRAM OF THE GLBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER)
An e-mail and telephone hotline program specifically for youth, staffed by volunteers under age 25. Monday- Saturday 9:30pm-12am eastern time 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
GAY AND LESBIAN NATIONAL HOTLINE A peer counseling and information hotline for all ages. Monday-Friday 10pm-12am; Saturday 12pm-5pm 1-888-843-4564
THE PEER LISTENING LINE
Youth support and information line staffed by trained GLTB volunteers age 25 and under. Monday-Friday 6pm – 10pm eastern time. 1-800-399-peer (7337)
VICTIMS OF CRIME 1-800-394-2255
ADVOCACY/LEGAL SERVICES
ACLU’S LGBT PROJECT: YOUTH & SCHOOL LAMBDA LEGAL This Project strives to make schools safe and Lambda Legal works to achieve full recognition bias-free for LGBT students, defending their of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, free speech in school, and working to help bisexuals, transgender people and those with students start gay-straight alliance clubs. HIV; through impact litigation, education and 212-549-2673 public policy work. th www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/lgbt-youth-schools 120 Wall St., 19 Floor New York, NY 10005 ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH 212-809-8585 Dedicated to creating programs and policies www.lambdalegal.org that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Includes information for HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is GLBT youth. organized for the charitable and educational 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 750 purposes of promoting public education and Washington, DC 20036 welfare for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and 202-419-3420 transgender community. www.advocatesforyouth.org 1640 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036-3278 EQUALITY MARYLAND 202-628-4160 Works to secure and protect the rights of LGBT www.hrc.org Marylanders by promoting legislative initiatives on the state, county and municipal levels. 1201 S. Sharp St., Suite 109 NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION Baltimore, MD 21230 The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a 410-685-6576 civil rights organization dedicated to www.equalitymaryland.org empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. NBJC addresses the BINET USA problem of gay inequality in America with a goal BiNet USA facilitates the development of to increase African American support for gay bisexual communities, promotes bisexual and lesbian equality. visibility, advocates for bisexual community 1630 R St NW, Suite 300 interests and collects and distributes Washington, DC 20009 educational information regarding bisexuality. 202-319-1552 4201 Wilson Blvd. #110-311 www.nbjcoalition.org Arlington, VA 22203 1-800-585-9368 www.binetusa.org
NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END NATIONAL NETWORK FOR YOUTH HOMELESSNESS National, non-profit organization that provides A nonprofit organization dedicated to education, networking, training, materials, and promoting research, best practices, and public policy work with lawmakers. Focus on needs of policy to end homelessness. The Alliance disconnected youth through advocacy, established the National Advisory Council on innovation, and services. LGBTQ Homeless Youth in 2006 and works to 741 8th Street SE further legislative reform and policy Washington DC 20003 formation to benefit and support LGBTQ 202-734-3545 homeless youth in America. www.nn4youth.org 1518 K Street, N.W., Suite 410 Washington, DC 20005 SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND 202-638-1526 EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE UNITED www.endhomelessness.org STATES (SIECUS) Details: SIECUS has served as the national NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS voice for sexuality education, sexual health, A National legal organization that litigates and sexual rights for over 40 years. They precedent-setting cases at the trial and advocate for the right of all people to accurate appellate court levels; advocates for equitable information, comprehensive education about public policies affecting the LGBT community; sexuality, and sexual health services. provides free legal assistance to LGBT people 1706 R Street, NW and their legal advocates; and conducts Washington, DC community education on LGBT issues 20009 Washington Regional Office 202-265-2405 1100 H Street NW Suite 450 www.siecus.org Washington, DC 20005 202-734-3545 THE TREVOR PROJECT NATIONAL www.nclrights.org HELPLINE Details: 24/7 toll-free crisis and suicide prevention help-line for GLBTQ youth. 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) www.thetrevorproject.org
CENTERS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
THE CENTER: A HOME FOR GLBT IN SMYAL (SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH METRO DC ASSISTANCE LEAGUE) The DC LGBT Center educates, empowers, SMYAL’s mission is to promote and support celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, self-confident, healthy, productive lives for bisexual, and transgender communities by LGBTQ youth as they journey from focusing on health and wellness, arts & culture, adolescence into adulthood. To fulfill their social & support services, and advocacy and mission, SMYAL concentrates their community building commitment and energy on five focus areas: 2000 14th Street NW Suite 105 (1) Life Skills & Leadership Development, (2) Washington DC 20009 Counseling & Support, (3) Health & Wellness 202-682-2245 Education, (4) Safe Social Activities, and (5) www.thedccenter.org Community Outreach and Education. 410 7th Street SE THE DIGNITY CENTER Washington DC 20003 Dignity/Washington is a community of Lesbian, 202.546.5940 Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Catholics and TTY: 202.464.4548 other Christians, families and friends. www.smyal.org 721 8th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-546-2235 www.dignitywashington.org
GLCCB - THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF BALTIMORE & CENTRAL MARYLAND The GLCCB provides support services, facilities, and professional resources for the development and well-being of Baltimore LGBTQ individuals and groups. rd 1000 Cathedral Street, 3 Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 410-777-8145 www.glccb.org
COUNSELING AND SUPPORT
BEFRIENDERS INTERNATIONAL HELPING INDIVIDUAL PROSTITUTES Listing of local suicide support services in over SURVIVE (HIPS) 40 countries and is translated into seven HIPS’ mission is to assist female, male, and languages. Not LGBTQ specific transgender individuals engaging in sex work in www.befrienders.org Washington, DC to lead healthy lives. Utilizing a harm reduction model, HIPS’ programs strive to DAMIEN MINISTRIES address the impact that HIV/AIDS, STDs, Damien Ministries seeks to reach out to those discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use people living with HIV and AIDS whose needs have on the lives of individuals engaging in sex are not met by other social service agencies work. Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive through its ministries of prayer, communal 1309 Rhode Island Ave, NE Suite 2B support, pastoral care, advocacy and direct Washington, DC 20015 services. 202-232-8150 2200 Rhode Island Avenue, NE www.hips.org Washington, DC 20018 202-526-3020 PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF www.damienministries.org LESBIANS AND GAYS DC (PFLAG-DC) Promotes equality and well-being of gay, DC COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, VIOLENCE their families and friends through support, The DCCADV is a Washington DC resource for education and advocacy. Support groups adults and children experiencing domestic offered in DC, Northern VA, and Montgomery violence with a specific GLBT outreach. County. 5 Thomas Circle, NW 1701 14th St, NW Washington, DC 20005 Washington, DC 20005 202-299-1181 PO Box 6085 http://www.dccadv.org Washington, DC 20005 202-638-3852 GLBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER www.pflagdc.org Free and confidential telephone and email peer counseling, info and local resources for gay, lesbian, bi- sexual, transgender and questioning callers throughout the country. Website also has an extensive searchable resource database. 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) Youth to Youth peer counseling (up to age 25) 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) www.glnh.org
SMYAL (SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE) Whitman-Walker health is a community health SMYAL’s mission is to promote and support self- center serving greater Washington DC, including confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ individuals who face barriers to accessing care, youth as they journey from adolescence into and with a special expertise in LGBT and HIV adulthood. To fulfill their mission, SMYAL care. concentrates their commitment and energy on Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center five focus areas: (1) Life Skills & Leader- ship 1701 14th St, NW Development, (2) Counseling & Support, (3) Washington, DC 20009 Health & Wellness Education, (4) Safe Social or Activities, and (5) Community Outreach and Max Robinson Center Education. 2301 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE 410 7th Street SE Washington, DC 20020 Washington DC 20003-2707 202.745.7000 202-546-5940 www.whitman-walker.org TTY: 202-464-4548 www.smyal.org
THE TREVOR PROJECT NATIONAL HELPLINE 24/7 toll-free crisis and suicide prevention help- line for GLBTQ youth. 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) www.thetrevorproject.org
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
ELIZABETH TAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER THE LAMBDA CENTER Medical care clinic with multiple departments Washington, D.C. based mental health, of GLBT health and mental health care. Includes substance abuse and addictions treatment HIV/AIDS testing, sexually transmitted disease center specifically designed for the gay, lesbian, (STD) testing at the Men’s Health and Wellness bisexual and transgender communities. Clinic, and the Lesbian Health Center. (Affiliated Provides inpatient care, partial hospitalization with Whitman-Walker Clinic) treatment program, and intensive group 1701 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 therapies. (Partnership of Whitman-Walker 202-745-7000 Clinic and the Psychiatric Institute of www.wwc.org Washington) 4228 Wisconsin Avenue GAY AND LESBIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION NW Washington, DC 20016 Mission is to ensure equality in healthcare for 202-885-5610 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender www.thelambdacenter.com individuals and healthcare providers. 1326 18th Street NW, Suite 22 LATINO SERVICES / WWC OF NORTHERN Washington, DC 20036 VIRGINIA 202-600-8037 Provides the Latino community with HIV/AIDS [email protected] programs and services. Also bridges the growing Latino community, the Clinic and other CARL VOGEL CENTER service providers throughout the greater Provides multidisciplinary and integrated health metropolitan Washington area. Spanish care that responds to existing and emerging language speakers. (Affiliated with Whitman- needs of people with HIV and AIDS. Walker Clinic) 1012 14th Street, NW Suite 700 5232 Lee Highway Washington, DC 20005 Arlington, VA 22207 202-638-0750 703- 237-4900 www.carlvogelcenter.org www.wwc.org
LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO METRO TEEN AIDS Bilingual health clinic provides free, culturally Metro TeenAIDS provides resources to help appropriate health services in the Latino young people fight AIDS and support each community including HIV/AIDS care, mental other. Unlike any other organization in the health, addiction, and social services including Washington, DC area, Metro TeenAIDS focuses housing assistance, food, clothing, medicine, all of its efforts on the special prevention, and medical equipment. education, and treatment needs of young 2831 15th Street people. (Affiliated with Whitman-Walker Clinic) NW Washington, DC 20009 651 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-462-4788 Washington DC 20003 www.lcdp.org 202-543-8246 www.metroteenaids.org
THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR LGBT HEALTH Focus on research, policy, programs and services, professional and cultural competency, and the diversity of the national LGBT community. 1325 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Ste 705 Washington, DC 20005 202-558-6828 www.lgbthealth.net
TEEN WIRE Planned Parenthood Federation of America site for teens addresses all kinds of sexual health issues. www.teenwire.org
TRANSGENDER CARE Thorough and professionally information on the medical and psychological aspects of transgender health care. www.transgendercare.com
WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC Community-based health organization serving the Washington, DC region. Established by and for the gay and lesbian community, it’s comprised of diverse volunteers and staff who provide or facilitate the delivery of high quality, comprehensive, accessible health care and community services. Multiple locations and multiple layers of service for GLBT people and people affected by HIV/AIDS. 1407 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-797-3500 www.wwc.org
SCHOLARSHIPS/HIGHER EDUCATION
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER The Center for Diversity and Inclusion works to The George Washington University Lesbian, strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource community that welcomes people of all sexual Center provides a comprehensive range of orientations and gender identities by providing education, support and advocacy services to support, educational resources, and advocacy. create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive Center for Diversity and Inclusion campus environment. 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW 2127 G Street NW Washington, DC 20016 Washington, DC 20052 202-885-3651 800-367-4776 www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/ 202-994-4568 www.gwired.gwu.edu/mssc/LGBT POINT FOUNDATION Point offers mentorship, leadership development and community service training to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) students 5055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 501 Los Angeles, CA 90036 LA Office: 323-933-1234 866-33-POINT (866-337-6468) WWW.PointFoundation.org
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SAFE ZONE LGBTQ Resource Center 325 Leavey Center 37th and O Streets, N.W. WashingtonD.C.20057 202-687-3546 www.lgbtq.georgetown.edu
PFLAG NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND’S OFFICE OF PROGRAM LGBT EQUITY Funds scholarships nationwide, as well as Connecting the needs of LGBT students, staff providing a listing of scholarships provided by and faculty with on and off campus resources. local chapters. University of MD also maintains an LGBT PFLAG National Resource Room with an extensive collection of 1726 M Street, NW, Ste 400 books, periodicals, video and sound recordings, Washington, DC 20036-4521 organization brochures, articles and newspaper 202-467-8180 clippings. www.community.pflag.org Cole Student Activities Building University of Maryland SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION College Park, MD 20742 Provides national support to reduce bias-based 301-405-8720 bullying and violence in schools and to help www.umd.edu/lgbt/ schools better meet the needs of sexual minority youth and children of sexual minority parents. The Coalition provides national support WANDA ALSTON AND CHRISTOPHER including: resources for schools, trainings for SALAZAR SCHOLARSHIPS educators, raising awareness, technical Scholarships open to all people at any advisement, and conducting and disseminating educational level and under the age of 25. research. Eligibility is restricted to those residing in the 206-632-0662 District of Columbia Metropolitan area. www.safeschoolscoalition.org www.youthpridedc.org
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND’S LGBT STUDIES PROGRAM The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies Program currently offers an undergraduate certificate. The certificate is a 21-credit interdisciplinary course of study comprised of 15 required and 6 elective credits designed to complement any student’s major field of study. 2212 Marie Mount Hall University of Maryland College Park, MD. 20742 301-405-LGBT (5428) www.lgbts.umd.edu
RELIGIOUS/SPRITIUAL (For an exhaustive List of LGBT welcoming religious and spiritual groups in the metro area, please visit http://www.metroweekly.com/community/ )
New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ 14301 Laurel-Bowie Road Oaklands Presbyterian Building Laurel, MD 20708 Mailing Address 150 Post Office Road Unit #921 Waldorf, MD. 20602 240-547-5054 www.newhopebucc.org
Hyattsville Mennonite Church 4217 East-West Highway Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-927-7327 www.hyattsvillemennonite.org/
St. George’s Episcopal Church 7010 Glenn Dale Rd. Glenn Dale, MD 20769 301-262-3285 http://www.stgeo.org/
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church 10110 Greenbelt Rd Lanham, MD 20706-2206 301-794-7300 www.goodsamaritanlutheran.org
Oakland Presbyterian Church 14301 Laurel Bowie Rd. Laurel, MD 20708 [email protected] 301-776-5833 www.oaklandspres.org