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Chicago-Based ResourcesCHICAGOLAND LGBTQ SERVICESDIRECTORYwww.chicagolgbtservices.orgAdler School of Professional Psychologyrelationships with the young people who stay atThe Crib and provide links to daytime supportiveservices. For many of our guests, theserelationships are often the only healthy, supportiverelationships they have with adults.CHICAGO LGBT ASYLUM SUPPORTEach night at The Crib begins with "gratitudes,"PROGRAM (CLASP), CHICAGO, ILwhere guests, staff and volunteers can choose toA Partnership of LGBT-Faith & Asylum Network,share things they’re proud of or grateful for, and aCenter for Integration & Courageous Living, andnutritious dinner is served at 9:30 pm. After dinnerBroadway United Methodist Church, CLASP is athe youth finish their homework, meet with staff,ChicagoLand organization founded to help people participate in activities, listen to music, takewho are seeking safety in the US because ofshowers, and do laundry until “lights out” atpersecution or threat based on sexual orientationmidnight. In the morning, guests leave by 9 am toor gender identify in their home countries (possible begin their day. “It’s like a family,” explainsin over 75 countries worldwide).William, who frequently spends the night at TheCLASP aims to provide direct living support andCrib. “I have been homeless since I was 16. Iwelcoming environments to asylum seekers.was always trying to find a way to eat and stayCLASP is engaged in networking, partnerships,warm. At The Crib, we have events like talentand exploring future projects of collaboration andshows, yoga, and meditation. The staff cares andsupport.they help me out a lot. Now I’m blessed withCLASP’s goal is to mobilize open & affirming faith everything I have.” To volunteer, provide a meal,communities to provide funding and support foror to learn more: http://www.thenightministry.org/housing, transportation, food, spiritual and001 programs/040 youth services/community support, and other direct services.030 youth housing/040 the crib/A Speaker’s Bureau is available if you’d like toschedule a faith leaders, asylum-seeker, personGENDERNAUTS (Beverly)who has already gained asylum, or an LGBTQFree Group for transgender youth 14-21rights activist.Bonn Wade, convenorFor more information, to volunteer, to assist in2nd Sundays, 5-7pmnetworking, or to schedule a speaker, please10725 S. Western (2nd floor)contact Dennis Ojiyoma Akpona mor see http://www.lgbt-fan.org/community-support/To donate, please designate a gift throughGERBER/HART LIBRARY AND ARCHIVESBroadway atwas founded in 1981 to be a depository for s of lesbian, gay, bisexual, andtransgendered (LGBT) individuals andTHE CRIB (THE NIGHT MINISTRY)organizations, and for other resources bearing“A First Step Into Housing”upon their lives and experiences in AmericanThe Crib is open seven nights a week, 365 days a society. Gerber/Hart Library and Archives hasyear, from 9pm until 9am. We are housed in thesince grown into being the Midwest's largestbasement of LakeView Lutheran Church in theLGBT circulating library with over 14,000 volumes,Lakeview neighborhood, located on Chicago’s800 periodical titles, and 100 archival collections.northside. The program accepts up to 20 youth,Hosting various programs and events that supportages 18-24, each night. The City of Chicago’sits beliefs that knowledge is the key to dispellingmobile outreach team is present to bring anyhomophobia and that affirming information aboutyoung people who cannot access The Crib tolesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered personsanother age-appropriate shelter program in theis critical to fostering pride and self-confidence,city. At least two staff members are awake and on Gerber/Hart Library and Archives seeks to not onlyduty at all times. Trained volunteers from thepreserve and protect items of LGBT individualscommunity help staff the program during theand organizations, but to be a conduit for change.evening and morning hours when guests areawake. Our staff and volunteers build6

Chicago-Based Resources (con’t)Recently re-located in the Rogers Parkneighborhood of Chicago, Gerber/Hart Library andArchives serves the research and recreationalreading needs of the Chicago metro-area and theMidwest, and through participation in theInterlibrary Loan program, people throughout theU.S.6500 N. Clark, Chicago, Il.773-381-8030 info@gerberhart.orgHealth Services Clinic: BYC-Wellington615 W. Wellington (at Broadway)With the Affordable Care Act, you may qualify forfree expanded healthcare! We can meet with youone-on-one to discuss your healthcare options.We will explain information in simple and plainlanguage, answer your questions and enroll you inhealthcare benefits that best fit your needs. TheBenefits Enrollment Counselor works with otherBYC and HBHC programs to provide resourcesHOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER/and referrals for healthcare specifically tailored forBROADWAY YOUTH CENTERyouth and transgender individuals. For questionsabout ACA and assistance enrolling in healthcareBYC - Wellington Avenue United Church ofbenefits, contact our Benefits EnrollmentChrist (WAUCC)Counselor, Cassie Warren at 773-299-7617Services at this location include drop-in, medicalor CassieW@howardbrown.org.and free HIV/STI testing, and HBHC's GEDMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3-7pmProgram.Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.615 W. Wellington (at Broadway)Offers treatment for Syphilis, Chlamydia,Transit: CTA-36 Broadway bus, Belmont Red Line, Gonorrhea, Trichomaniasis (Trich), BacterialWellington Brown LineVaginosis (BV), Yeast infections, HPV (warts), andBYC-LakeviewHSV (herpes). Provides pregnancy tests/options,Services at this location include Behavorial Health birth control options and basic medication and flu/Services.cold season care. No appointments necessary,3837 N. Broadway (at Sheridan, above Starbucks) walk-in only. Last appointment made at 7:00 p.m.Transit: CTA-36 Broadway bus or Sheridan RedLineResource Advocacy: BYC-WellingtonAccessibility615 W. Wellington (at Broadway)As of October 14, we are proud to announce atProvides referrals for housing/shelter,services at BYC-Wellington are wheelchairemployment, vocational/educational, mentalaccessible. However, Howard Brown Healthhealth, medical services, lost identification, andCenter-Lakeview location is not wheelchairbasic needs. This program can be accessedaccessible and individuals must ascend a full flight through Drop In Services or by appointment. For aof stairs. Please call Imani Rupert, Director of thereferral to one of the Resource Advocates,Broadway Youth Center, at 773-299-7622 orcontact Kylon Hooks at 773-299-7624email ImaniR@howardbrown.org to strategize and or KylonH@howardbrown.org.explore accessibility, which includes access atPlease see below for a full list of ResourceBYC-Wellington or Howard Brown Health Center’s Advocates: Sadie Baker at 773-299-76154025 N. Sheridan Road (at Irving Park) location.or SadieB@howardbrown.org Emjee Gree at773-299-7609HIV/STI Testing: BYC-Wellington615 W. Wellington (at Broadway)or EmjeeG@howardbrown.orgMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3-7pmWednesday: 10 am - 7 pmDrop In Services: BYC-WellingtonOffers confidential HIV testing (mouth swab) and615 W. Wellington (At Broadway)STI screenings for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea (urineOffers a safe space for LGBTQA and youthtest) with results in one week. Syphilis testingexperiencing homelessness to access: A place to hang out with your friends,provided during Health Services Clinichours. Need your testing results or want to find outdance and listen to music, make someif they’re in? Contact one of our health educatorsphone calls, pick up some supplies, andat 773-299-7621. No appointments necessary,get something to eatwalk-in only. Last appointment made at 7 pmMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:Noon-3:00 pm7

Chicago-Based Resources (con’t) For more info, contact Kylon Hooks at773-299-7624 orKylonH@howardbrown.orgClothing VouchersWednesday, 11 a.m.Limited slots available and must bescheduled in advance with a resourceadvocate. For house/furnishing needs,contact a resource advocate for anindividual visit.LaundryFriday, 1:30 p.m.Meet at Wellington Ave UCC.Youth Food BankBy appointment with a resource advocateor during Drop In hours.RAWRMonday: 2:30-4:00 p.m.Amazing space for sharing and developingpoetry and writing skills. For more info,contact Maya Patitucci-Cruz at773-299-7626ormayadetpc@howardbrown.orgPeer Advocate ProjectProject for and by youth of color that buildsyouth leadership through harm reduction,anti-violence, and anti-oppressionframeworks. For more info, contact KylonHooks at 773-299-7624or KylonH@howardbrown.org.Community Meetings and Youth-LedWorkshopsFor more info, contact Mayadet PatitucciCruz at 773-299-7616orMayadetPC@howardbrown.org.Eban means love, safety, and security. This weeklygroup by and for black gay/bisexual/same-genderloving young men 12-24, strives to empower youththrough sexual health education, culturalunderstanding and community building. For moreinfo, contact Edwin Ervin at 773-299-7606or EdwinE@howardbrown.org.F@B: BYC Wellington1st and 3rd Thursdays: 5:00 - 7:00 p.mF@B is an open-minded group for anybody 12-24to talk about sexuality, gender, protectingourselves, self-love, healthy relationships, dating,sex positivity, ending stigma, and much more. It’s agreat place to have some food, make friends, andlearn about services for young people. For moreinfo, contact Femmily Robison at 773-299-7611 orfemmilyr@howardbrown.org.TYRA: BYC-WellingtonWednesday: 5:00-7:00 p.m.TYRA is a fabulous group for transgender andgender nonconforming youth 12-24 to share ameal and talk about issues affecting ourcommunity. For more info, contact Baylie Blue at773-299-7604 or BaylieR@howardbrown.org.Workshops and PresentationsBYC offers workshops and presentations with the goal of HIV/STI prevention for young people.These workshops include topics of sexual/reproductive health, safer sex, healthyrelationships, self-esteem, transgender 101, howto be an ally and more. These workshops areinclusive of all genders and can be tailored toCounseling: BYC-Lakeviewyouth, service providers, and adult ally audiences.3837 N. Broadway (at Sheridan, above Starbucks) If you are interested in more information aboutTo schedule an appointment, contact Cullenpresentations, contact Latonya MaleySprague at 773-299-7605 orat utreach Tabling and TestingEducation/Vocational Services: BYC-Lakeview BYC is happy to support partners in events that3837 N. Broadway (at Sheridan, above Starbucks) promote the health and wellbeing of youth andTo schedule an appointment for the GED program, LGBTQ folks. In addition to HIV/STI testing, wehigh school and college tutoring, or collegeprovide informatin on BYC services, educationalapplication and scholarship assistance, contactmaterials and free safer-sex materials including aAdrianna Collis at 773-299-7601variety of condoms, latex and non-latex barriersor AdriannaC@howardbrown.org.(dental dams, finger cots, gloves), and lubricants.If you are interested in partnering with the BYC forProgramming:Ebanyour event, contact Latonya MaleyWellington Ave UCCat LatonyaM@howardbrown.org.Monday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.8

Chicago-Based Resources (con’t)THE ILLINOIS SAFE SCHOOLS ALLIANCEThe Alliance promotes safety, support and healthydevelopment for lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender and questioning youth in Illinoisschools and communities through advocacy,education, youth organizing and research. Do yourlocal middle schools and high schools have aGSA (Gay Straight Alliance)? Does your schooldistrict have policies that assure safety andrespect for all students? The Safe Schools Allianceprovides high quality, accessible professionaldevelopment for school personnel, social serviceproviders and government officials, works with keypartners on policy advocacy initiatives, andconvenes young people from across the state totrain, equip and empower them to lead change.70 E. Lake St. Suite 900, Chicago, Il.312-368-9070 m/ProjectFierceChicagoPFC launched publicly with a fundraisingcampaign in April of 2013 and received anoverwhelming response from the community.Since the initial campaign, the collective hastripled in size, we have received our legal nonprofit status and we’ve successfully raised most ofthe money necessary for purchasing andrehabbing our first home!We are currently seeking purchase a foreclosed orotherwise forfeited building on the West or Southside that we will convert into transitional housingfor 10-12 LGBTQ-identified young adults.Q-YES: WESLEY UMC CICEROQ-YES provides a safe environment to LGBTQAyouth & encourages the open expression andexploration of one's spirituality. The LGBTQcommunity has, many times, found conflict withtheir identity as LGBTQ and their spiritual/religiousidentity. This organization's purpose is to helpLGBTQ youth find a place where they feel free toexpress themselves religiously and spiritualitywhile feeling safe and supported.On FB: 06?sk timelineFor more info, contact Alicia Vega ataliciatvega@yahoo.comLAMBDA LEGALThe nation's largest and oldest legal organizationworking for the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexualand transgender people through impact litigation,education and public policy work. If you or aparishioner needs legal assistance with marriage,second parent adoption, employmentdiscrimination, housing discrimination, bullying,etc., the Illinois chapter of Lambda should beconsulted.Midwest Regional OfficeRUTH M. ROTHSTEIN CORE CENTER105 W. Adams, 26th floor, Chicago, Il. 60603-6208 The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center is a clinic for312-663-4413 www.lambdalegal.orgthe prevention, care, and research of HIV/AIDSand other infectious diseases located in Chicago,LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GENDERIllinois. The Center uses a “one-stop-shopping”IDENTITY CLINICmodel to offer patients all the services they needunder one roof. Services include primary andThe first of its kind in the Midwest, and among only specialty medical care, dental care, social anda handful in the country, Lurie offers transgendersupport services, prevention and educationand variant children a range of supportive services programs, and opportunities to participate inincluding psychology, endocrinology, andresearch. The Center also has an onsite screeningpediatrics.clinic that offers confidential testing and treatmentDr. Robert Garofalofor sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, Il. 60611confidential counseling and testing for HIV, andtuberculosis (TB) screening.PROJECT FIERCE CHICAGOThe Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center wasStarted in response to an identified communityestablished as a partnership between the Cookneed, Project Fierce Chicago’s mission is toCounty Health and Hospitals System and Rushreduce LGBTQ youth homelessness in Chicago by University Medical Center. Since it opened itsproviding affirming transitional housing anddoors in 1998, the Center has remained one of thesupport services to homeless LGBTQ younglargest HIV/AIDS clinics in the United States.adults.2020 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60612www.projectfiercechicago.org(312) 572-4500 -core-center/9

Chicago-Based Resources (con’t)TRANSLIFE CENTER/CHICAGO HOUSEChicago House’s newest program, the TransLifeCenter (TLC), officially launched in 2013. The TLCprovides comprehensive programming andsupport to transgender individuals. Services ofthe TransLife Center include:TransHealthTransHealth provides a variety of resources andhealth information to transgender people impactedby HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, chronicillness, and/or mental health issues.TransHousingChicago House provides both on-site andscattered-site housing options for transgenderindividuals.TransLegalThe TransLegal Program provides holistic andaffirming legal services, self-help legal assistance,and legal education to transgender people tosupport the overall mission of the TransLife Center(TLC) and the personal success of its participants.TransWorksThe mission of TransWorks is to advanceemployment and work opportunities fortransgender individuals. TransWorks consists of a3-week skill-building workshop, career coaching,mentorship, and internship opportunities.Chicago House Mission:Chicago House and Social Service Agency servesindividuals and families who are disenfranchisedby HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ marginalization, poverty,homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity byproviding housing, employment services, medicallinkage and retention services, HIV preventionservices, legal services, and other supportiveprograms.To volunteer or donate, please make contactthrough the website athttp://www.chicagohouse.org/?post causes translife-centerYOUTH LOUNGE & YOUTH LOUNGE 101 BROADWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,CHICAGOYouth Lounge is a bi-monthly safe space forresilient youth of the Lakeview community andbeyond. Operating since March 2010 as a ministryof Broadway, Youth Lounge has grown andadapted to meet the needs of youth participantswho identify primarily as LGBTQ& Allies. Over 90percent of the young people are people of color; atleast half are experiencing home instability, homeinsecurity, or are surviving on the street. Youth10Lounge offers a home-cooked meal, a creativewriting and artistic center, games, dressing room(gently used clothing), beauty parlor (non-invasivemanicures & pedicures), conversation, andfriendship.Youth Lounge 101, born out of the relationshipsestablished at YL, offers a mentoring componentfor one-one focus on youth-driven and youthidentified needs (e.g., career counseling, earning aGED, college & scholarship applications, collegewriting, employment assistance, etc.). Resourcesand mentors work from a computer lab atBroadway.For more information, to donate, or to volunteer,please contact Vincent Wiggins at vincent@youthlounge.org ; or Rev. VerniceThorn at akatinyt@hotmail.com ; or call theBroadway office at 773-348-2679.For online giving, please visit the Youth Loungewebsite or the Broadway website (and designateyour gift “youth lounge”) – waychurchchicago.com/givecivilts and rehigrneaumabasic h ll persons. W ts andinatreahCre due ting those rig s ofasietliberpporrdlesd to su ersons rega ar issueetitmlell pcomfulsee a cs for alibertie ntation. We ting the right ltecorieteriasexual justice in pro e shared maleavof simp ere people h ns, guardian y,hionewclaims ources, pens wer of attorresicallyal pos, mutu ful claims typ s thatiphsnrelatio er such law relationshipand oth contractual ributions,nt tocontqualattenda volve shared bilities and e weainovernd liilities a e law. Moreeribsnopand othrese thercofnelebns,p viotionprotec fforts to sto inst all perso.gatesuppor of coercion a al orientationusxseforml

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