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Annapolis Pride
Annapolis Pride celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, engaging local residents, businesses and groups to unite in welcoming and embracing diversity in Annapolis.
Unite with Annapolis Pride to End White Supremacy. Listen. Learn. Amplify Black voices.
Equality Maryland is now part of FreeState Justice. Tuesdays: 1pm to 4:30pm At our office: 231 E. Baltimore St Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202 Wednesday (after 2nd & 4th Friday): 3pm to 5pm At the GLCCB: 2530 N. Charles St 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21218
Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project's mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
According to the DHS youth census, 43% of Washington's homeless youth identify as LGBTQ. 330 homeless youth total were counted in this same census. Over the last year, SMYAL has provided shelter, food, case management services, crisis intervention, and community support for 13 LGBTQ youth ages 18-24. 85% of our youth are currently employed and/or attending school. Our Youth Housing program offers monthly life skills courses and community engagement opportunities including nutrition and cooking classes, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and communications, self-defense classes, and resume workshops. Entry into the program is a part of the District of Columbia coordinated entry for homeless persons.
Preventing suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Resources Following the US Election Results Blog Post by Evin C. Ziemer, November 15, 2016.
For gender-nonconforming clients, many brands have been making suits for years now. As queer style continues to become mainstream, and co-opted by non-LGBTQ+ designers for profit, it’s important to acknowledge the brands owned or run by queer designers who have, from the start, created gender-neutral suits.
Gender Neutral Clothing for Children.
clothing for non-binary, androgynous, and other trans and gender non-conforming.
GFW Clothing was founded in 2015 (part of Gender Free World Ltd) by a little group of like-minded individuals who passionately believe that what we have in our pants has disproportionately restricted the access to choice of clothing on the high street and online.
Clothes recognized for their quality, function and design. Our philosophy is warm, dry and happy children in all kinds of weather!
“Where can I buy men’s dress shoes that fit small feet?”
Here at Tomboy Toes we believe that the clothes you wear should make you feel great, should fill you with confidence and fit your body as well as fitting your ideal sense of self. When you invest in really nice shoes, those shoes should suit you and your style - regardless of the size of your feet.
Be your authentic self without apologies. Stay true.
LGBTQ youth are sitting in classrooms where their teachers and textbooks fail to appropriately address their identities, behaviors and experiences. Nowhere is this absence more clear, and potentially more damaging, than in sex education.
Sex education can be one of the few sources of reliable information on sexuality and sexual health for youth. Hundreds of studies have shown that well-designed and well-implemented sex education can reduce risk behavior and support positive sexual health outcomes among teens, such as reducing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates.
GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.
Despite the recent legalization of gay marriage, the LGBT youth of America still face unwanted discrimination in and out of school. Throughout primary school and college, students who identify as LGBTQ are more susceptible to bullying, social isolation, and even physical assault. In fact, according to the Human Rights Campaign, 92% of LGBT youth say they've heard negative messages about their sexuality. Another 42% say they live in a community intolerant of LGBTQ people. In light of these striking statistics, it's imperative that parents, teachers, and LGBT students themselves learn about the various resources available to better understand and support all students in the LGBT community.
Offers a step by step guide for schools to support trans and gender expansive children
The AACC Rainbow Network (ARN) is a community of administrators, faculty, and staff who advocate actively for LGBTQ+ equity and oppose homophobia on campus. All members of the network complete a training session. The ARN training sessions help members learn about LGBTQ+ identity, homophobia, and heterosexism. It provides strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ members of the campus community and for connecting with others who are committed to this cause. Upon completing the session, members receive an AACC Rainbow Network door sign that lets students and other members of the AACC community know that their office is a safe place for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Scholarships established for LGBT college students are available from several public and private organizations, as well as individual donors. Some welcome all LGBT applicants, while others may focus on specific subgroups. Check out our list of LGBT scholarships below for more details.
- A list of ten things to look for when searching for LGBTQ-friendly colleges
- Organizations, resources and legal rights information for LGBTQ students
- Six expert interviews with leading LGBTQ advocates in higher education
- Scholarships, grants and an in-depth guide on how to apply for financial aid
Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students.
Search our database of hundreds of LGBTQ-friendly campuses and what they have to offer.
Materials for students transitioning from home to college life. The article covers information on LGBTQ+ statistics, financial aid resources, legal rights, as well as mental health concerns the community may face.
Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.
Work-at-home tips for the LGBTQ+ community
Connecting, Supporting, & Empowering LGBTQ Families in the DMV
The Straight Spouse Network is a worldwide organization that provides personal, confidential support and information to heterosexual spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation or trans/non-trans couples.
Name Change Program for Marylanders! This program is free to trans participants (nonbinary, binary, genderqueer, agender), and includes coverage of related costs for those in need. Assistance with gender marker changes is also offered. By trans folks, for trans folks.
This group is designed as a place for trans (binary and nonbinary) folks to exchange information about social, legal, and medical trans matters in Maryland. This is also a space to network amongst one another to make systemic changes to legislation and obtain direct access.
The families companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around parents with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender-expansive children. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
The partners and spouses companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around people with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive partners or spouses. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. THIS IS NOT A DATING GROUP, you will be removed & banned if you treat it as one. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
This video helps parents understand how to support the siblings of their trans child.
Name Change Program for Marylanders! This program is free to trans participants (nonbinary, binary, genderqueer, agender), and includes coverage of related costs for those in need. Assistance with gender marker changes is also offered. By trans folks, for trans folks.
This group is designed as a place for trans (binary and nonbinary) folks to exchange information about social, legal, and medical trans matters in Maryland. This is also a space to network amongst one another to make systemic changes to legislation and obtain direct access.
The families companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around parents with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender-expansive children. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
The partners and spouses companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around people with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive partners or spouses. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. THIS IS NOT A DATING GROUP, you will be removed & banned if you treat it as one. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
Annapolis Pride celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, engaging local residents, businesses and groups to unite in welcoming and embracing diversity in Annapolis.
Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project's mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
Preventing suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Resources Following the US Election Results Blog Post by Evin C. Ziemer, November 15, 2016.
Be your authentic self without apologies. Stay true.
Studies have proven that members of the LGBTQ+ community use drugs and alcohol more frequently than their heterosexual peers. Psychologists and scientists believe that this is mostly due to the unique challenges and pressures that homophobia, discrimination, and outdated legal, religious, and ethical practices put on members of the queer community.
ARG is dedicated to helping people overcome alcoholism and achieve long-term sobriety. Our team is made up of individuals who have personal experience with alcohol addiction, and understand the importance of delivering top-notch resources and information. That was our inspiration. ARG aims to educate people on the dangers of alcohol addiction and guide them or their loved one into a treatment program.
2024 West St, Ste 400
Annapolis MD 21401
Be the Person You Were Meant to Be.
Our staff is excited to bring our health care expertise to the expanding transgender community and to help our patients become who they were truly meant to be. It is a wonderful feeling to see the smiles on our patients’ faces after surgery. There are tears of joy on all sides. At the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery, we understand how emotionally and physically difficult this transition can be. We are dedicated to making this procedure as life-affirming as possible
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Drug Rehab Connections was founded by a group of individuals who know both sides of addiction. We know it from our personal lives as well as engaging and working with rehab and treatment centers. We are not a Treatment Center. We are a starting point to finding individuals and families help that are battling addiction. We are not afraid to call addiction what it is, a disease. We believe that we can’t help those who need help unless we are ready to call addiction what it truly is.
- Information
- Before someone can make a rational decision, they must have the facts. We aim to serve our audience in a manner that puts them first. We want to answer your questions so that you are able to make decisions that can ultimately save your life or someone you care about.
- Reality
- Sometimes we don’t realize we have a problem until we’ve hit rock bottom. That can be said about a lot of things in life and it absolutely reins true with addiction. Understanding and accepting the reality that you are suffering from an addiction is not easy, and we are here to help you understand what’s wrong and move forward.
- Action
- Once you have all the facts and you’ve come to terms with the issues you are struggling with, you can take action. There are others out there in this world who have struggled with addiction, sought out treatment and are now in recovery.
It’s our firm belief that everyone is capable of change for the better. We want to be a part of that change with you.
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GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.
Chase Counseling, LLC Heather has over 10 years of experience working with LGBTQ identifed adults. She has a special interest in work with gender identity and helping individuals to explore their identities and to navigate their transitions both physically and socially. Heather is also interested in providing supportive counseling to loved ones of LGBTQ identified individuals. Heather is in network with Cigna insurance.
LGBTQ+ and addiction: causes, resources, and treatment. Also we help people with mental health disorders and have a brand new page on bullying.
Washingtonian Plastic Surgery
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1710
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 244-0277
M-F / 9am-5pm7601 Lewinsville Rd, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 345-4377
M-F / 9am-5pm
Sean Lare, LCSW-C, is a therapist who specializes in gender therapy. He has 10+ years of experience helping LGBTQIA children, youth, adults, and their family members develop new identities, navigate their transitions and coming out process, and care for their mental health and relationship needs. He also has his own trans experience.
Transgender-friendly and affirming pediatric practice.
An educational resource guide that discusses substance abuse and mental health in the transgender community and includes national hotlines and organizations.
Serving the LGBT community in the District of Columbia with offices in Northwest and Southeast.
Sex education in the U.S. is rarely LGBTQ+-inclusive. These sex educators want queer youth to be prepared. Even schools that don’t take an abstinence-only approach often forego queer and trans topics from their curriculum, leaving LGBTQ+ teens in the dark.Them asked experts to tell us the LGBTQ+ sex facts they think all queer teens should know, from the importance of masturbation to understanding consent. Read on for a list of nine LGBTQ+ sex ed facts for teens.
LGBTQ youth are sitting in classrooms where their teachers and textbooks fail to appropriately address their identities, behaviors and experiences. Nowhere is this absence more clear, and potentially more damaging, than in sex education.
Sex education can be one of the few sources of reliable information on sexuality and sexual health for youth. Hundreds of studies have shown that well-designed and well-implemented sex education can reduce risk behavior and support positive sexual health outcomes among teens, such as reducing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates.
A safe way to learn how to have sex with someone assigned female at birth as someone who is also assigned female at birth, without having to watch porn or be going to bed with someone and having to tell them you don't know much and they have to teach you.
Trans and nonbinary people are often left out of sex education and resources, and that can leave you fumbling when it comes to navigating sex. You're not alone if you experience gender dysphoria during sex, especially if you're transitioning or just had gender-affirming surgery. Fortunately, you can make sex not just manageable, but enjoyable and comfortable, both emotionally and physically.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth need and deserve to learn in settings that are inclusive of their experiences and that give them the education necessary to stay safe and healthy.
Educators can use the resources below to ensure that all students are seen and validated in their health and sexuality classes. If you’re a health and/or sexuality educator, you can share these resources with your administration and where relevant, use them in your classroom. If you’re a student, family member, or non-health educator, make sure that the health teachers at your school are aware of these resources so they can ensure all students, including LGBTQ students, are receiving the information they need to lead safe and healthy lives.
A safer sex guide that understands the true complexity and diversity across gender identities, sexual orientation, attractions, and experiences
Despite the increasing visibility of trans and non-binary folx in media, political representation, and popular culture, their sexual lives and erotic embodiments are woefully under-attended-to in both scholarship and clinical practice. The aim of this book is to equip providers with both conceptual frameworks and concrete tools for better engaging their trans, non-binary, and gender expansive clients in pleasure-centered discussions of sexual health.
The ACLU of Maryland is dedicated to making our state a place where LGBT+ people can live openly, where their identities, relationships, and families are respected and where there is fair treatment on the job and in schools, housing, public places, health care, and government programs.
Contact: Amy Cruice
Equality Maryland is now part of FreeState Justice. Tuesdays: 1pm to 4:30pm At our office: 231 E. Baltimore St Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202 Wednesday (after 2nd & 4th Friday): 3pm to 5pm At the GLCCB: 2530 N. Charles St 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21218
LAMBDA is a non-profit, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence.
Maryland Attorney General_s Office _ Advance Directives.
Silber, Perlman, Sigman and Tilev, is a Takoma Park, MD-based law firm that specializes in LGBT law.
Name Change Program for Marylanders! This program is free to trans participants (nonbinary, binary, genderqueer, agender), and includes coverage of related costs for those in need. Assistance with gender marker changes is also offered. By trans folks, for trans folks.
Premiere independent biweekly voice of the queer community of Baltimore, Maryland, Delaware, and Southern Pennsylvania.
Provides credible, relevant, current content of interest to the LGBTQ+ community.
Transgender issues can be complicated, but GLAAD staff are always available to answer questions, provide resources, and identify spokespeople. Below are some basic tips for writing fair and accurate stories about transgender people.
Teen and young adult book by Jeffrey Marsh, author and Vine star.
LGBTQ Nation is an online news magazine, reporting on issues relevant to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community.
Phillapina trans fashion model comes out.
Preventing suicide among LGBTQ youth.
If you are homeless or in need of shelter please contact the Crisis Response Warmline at 410-768-5522. Anne Arundel County has four shelters for homeless families and adults.
Individuals and families seeking shelter assistance may follow the instructions below on how to be screened for shelter in the Anne Arundel County Coordinated Entry screening process. Each of these agencies will be able to add the individual or family to the wait list for Sarah’s House, Light House, and Winter Relief* in Glen Burnie and Annapolis. The county has one wait list for all shelters. If you have any questions you can contact the Emergency Shelter Gatekeeper at (410) 269-4749.
*Winter Relief is open between October and April each year.
According to the DHS youth census, 43% of Washington's homeless youth identify as LGBTQ. 330 homeless youth total were counted in this same census. Over the last year, SMYAL has provided shelter, food, case management services, crisis intervention, and community support for 13 LGBTQ youth ages 18-24. 85% of our youth are currently employed and/or attending school. Our Youth Housing program offers monthly life skills courses and community engagement opportunities including nutrition and cooking classes, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and communications, self-defense classes, and resume workshops. Entry into the program is a part of the District of Columbia coordinated entry for homeless persons.
Annapolis Pride celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, engaging local residents, businesses and groups to unite in welcoming and embracing diversity in Annapolis.
An LGBT and LGBT-friendly group of people who get together for a monthly Happy Hour.
Offers everything from support groups to yoga classes.
Offers supportive documents and videos in many Asian and Pacific Island languages.
Registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people of South Asian descent, who trace their ethnicity to one of the following places: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet.
LGBTQ+-friendly church in Edgewater, Maryland.
LGBTQ+-friendly church in Annapolis, Maryland.
Meeting location for PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County.
The title for this piece began as “Essential Books for Parents of Transgender Children.” Then became “Essential Books for Parents of Gender Nonconforming Children.” Then “Essential Books for Parents of…Nonconforming Children,” which I shortened to, “Essential Books for Parents” because, let’s face it, no one’s children always conform. Then I realized the list wasn’t even necessarily about parenting and thought “Essential Books for Humans Who Have Ever Felt Different or Nonconforming Themselves or Loved Someone Who Did” about covered it. And since that’s everyone, it became just “Essential Books for Humans.”
A documentary, Becoming Me, that showcases eight transgender and gender nonconforming children.
Be the Person You Were Meant to Be.
Our staff is excited to bring our health care expertise to the expanding transgender community and to help our patients become who they were truly meant to be. It is a wonderful feeling to see the smiles on our patients’ faces after surgery. There are tears of joy on all sides. At the Advanced Center for Plastic Surgery, we understand how emotionally and physically difficult this transition can be. We are dedicated to making this procedure as life-affirming as possible
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Gender Odyssey is an annual international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender diverse people.
Resources and education for families and schools, including a national conference.
Transgender issues can be complicated, but GLAAD staff are always available to answer questions, provide resources, and identify spokespeople. Below are some basic tips for writing fair and accurate stories about transgender people.
Trans and nonbinary people are often left out of sex education and resources, and that can leave you fumbling when it comes to navigating sex. You're not alone if you experience gender dysphoria during sex, especially if you're transitioning or just had gender-affirming surgery. Fortunately, you can make sex not just manageable, but enjoyable and comfortable, both emotionally and physically.
Dr. Johanna Olson, of Children_s Hospital Los Angeles, created 24 wonderful videos about trans and gender non-conforming children. Great introduction and tips for a multitude of aspects of raising our magical kids. You have to sign in to watch, but so very worth it!
The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.
Helps shelters understand how to become trans competent.
Washingtonian Plastic Surgery
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1710
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 244-0277
M-F / 9am-5pm7601 Lewinsville Rd, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 345-4377
M-F / 9am-5pm
Offers a step by step guide for schools to support trans and gender expansive children
From HRC & Gender Spectrum.
Provides grants to transgender individuals who need, but cannot afford, gender-confirming surgeries.
Name Change Program for Marylanders! This program is free to trans participants (nonbinary, binary, genderqueer, agender), and includes coverage of related costs for those in need. Assistance with gender marker changes is also offered. By trans folks, for trans folks.
This group is designed as a place for trans (binary and nonbinary) folks to exchange information about social, legal, and medical trans matters in Maryland. This is also a space to network amongst one another to make systemic changes to legislation and obtain direct access.
The families companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around parents with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender-expansive children. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
The partners and spouses companion group to Trans Healthcare MD. This is a space centered around people with trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive partners or spouses. This group will focus on empathy, education and outreach and will be a place for growth, as well as a resource hub. THIS IS NOT A DATING GROUP, you will be removed & banned if you treat it as one. We're a project of Trans Healthcare MD.
Despite the increasing visibility of trans and non-binary folx in media, political representation, and popular culture, their sexual lives and erotic embodiments are woefully under-attended-to in both scholarship and clinical practice. The aim of this book is to equip providers with both conceptual frameworks and concrete tools for better engaging their trans, non-binary, and gender expansive clients in pleasure-centered discussions of sexual health.
Provides financial assistance towards transition costs for transgender individuals.
Resources for kids, families and schools.
Be your authentic self without apologies. Stay true.
2024 West St, Ste 400
Annapolis MD 21401
Families with LGBTQ+ parents
Olympian and U.S. Women_s National Team midfielder Megan Rapinoe published a touching _Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self_ on The Bleacher Report Friday, just 24 hours before her team took the field for their second match of the Olympic Games in Rio.
Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project's mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
Supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy.
Preventing suicide among LGBTQ youth.
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