Resources
Whether you’re seeking affirming care, legal help, crisis support, or community connection—you’re not alone. These resources are here to uplift, inform, and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages.
Partners with young people, families, and the community to break the cycle of youth homelessness through outreach, housing, prevention, education, and employment support.
Provides trauma-informed, comprehensive supportive services—like safe spaces, housing, and counseling—to empower youth, young adults, and families facing homelessness, foster care, and behavioral health challenges across East King County.
The world’s largest 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ young people through confidential phone, text, and chat services.
Empowers LGBTQ+ youth and their allies by cultivating leadership, social connection, and life skills in a safe, affirming community.
Inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates visible pathways of support for trans and gender-diverse children, youth, and their families.
Works statewide to ensure every member of every school community is valued and respected—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression—through training and resources.
CARE Crisis Line – 425-258-4357 or 800-584-3578
A free, confidential, regional crisis line providing 24/7 support and connection to triage centers, voluntary and involuntary crisis services, and outpatient treatment.
A community-based behavioral healthcare agency integrating mental health and medical care to create hope and support pathways to recovery for clients and communities.
Center for Human Services (CHS)
Delivers behavioral health and family support services to help build stronger communities and improve overall well-being.
Crisis Connections – 866-427-4747
Connects people in physical, emotional, or financial crisis to trained counselors and local support resources, 24 hours a day.
A youth-answered hotline offering teens a safe place to talk about anything they’re dealing with, from stress to serious mental health concerns.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
A free, 24/7 national lifeline offering immediate mental health and suicide crisis support via trained counselors.
A local chapter providing support groups, education, advocacy, and community connection to LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies throughout Skagit County.
A regional PFLAG chapter offering safe, confidential monthly support meetings and educational events to uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and allies in the Stanwood‑Camano community.
A well-established, volunteer-driven chapter providing peer-to-peer support, advocacy, and free resources to foster an inclusive world for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies across Seattle and beyond.
A multidisciplinary, evidence-based program offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and supportive care — including hormone therapy, surgery, and voice services — for transgender and gender‑diverse adults at UCSF Medical Center .
As a regional health authority, Vancouver Coastal Health provides inclusive primary, mental health, surgical, and specialized supports—such as gender‑affirming surgery, STOP HIV outreach, and Prism Services—to care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community .
WPATH – World Professional Association for Transgender Health
An international, interdisciplinary nonprofit that advances evidence-based transgender health care worldwide by publishing the highly respected Standards of Care, conducting research, fostering education, and advocating for best practices .
We’re currently exploring community needs and new programs to support 2SLGBTQIA+ adults. Stay tuned!
These organizations provide a wide range of legal, social, medical, and community support:
A queer and trans People of Color–led grassroots organization cultivating safe, culturally aligned community, health care, mutual support, and advocacy for Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ folks.
A by-and-for transgender and gender‑nonconforming non-profit offering peer support groups, advocacy, resource navigation, and community organizing to promote collective self‑determination.
A Black intersex and gender‑diverse led organization providing life‑saving legal services, policy advocacy, and community organizing rooted in Black trans feminism to support Black trans and gender-diverse community members.
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
The nation’s first technical assistance center serving LGBTQ+ older adults, delivering training, resources, and support to providers to improve culturally competent aging services.
Washington State LGBTQ Commission
A state government advisory body that identifies LGBTQ+ community needs and advocates for equity and inclusive policy across Washington state agencies.
The premier civil liberties organization in Washington state, defending and expanding freedom, fairness, and justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
Education
Explore articles and resources designed to inform, support, and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and allies.
Why Pronouns Matter
Why Pronouns Matter—And How to Use Them Respectfully Using the correct pronouns is a simple way to show respect for someone’s identity—and it can make a huge difference in how seen and…
Peer Support for Trans & Nonbinary Adults: What Makes It Effective?
When navigating the complexities of gender identity, healthcare, family relationships, or simply everyday life, connection with others who share your lived experience can be transformative. For many trans and nonbinary adults, peer…
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