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.
LGBTQIA2SA Resources: Snohomish County, WA
For youth under 25, families, and advocates
Last updated: May 2026. Always verify hours and availability before visiting
This listing covers Snohomish County resources, Seattle/King County supplemental resources, and national/statewide organizations. Resources are organized by function. Where a resource serves multiple functions, it is listed under its primary role.
Items marked [POC] center LGBTQ+ people of color. Crisis resources marked (24/7) are available around the clock.
Insurance & Cost: Many services in this list are free or low-cost. Youth on Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) are entitled to coverage for mental health services and medically necessary gender-affirming care. When calling providers, ask: “Do you accept Apple Health?” and “Do you offer a sliding scale?”
Confidentiality: Youth under 18 in Washington state have some rights to confidential care, particularly for mental health, sexual health, and substance use services. Ask a provider or advocate at GLOBE Northwest or U-Turn about your specific rights.
Verification: Hours, addresses, and contact information can change. Always call or check the organization’s website before making a trip, especially for community programs.
Shelter, food, mental health, counseling, crisis lines, peer support, drop-in centers, and service directories.
211 / Snohomish County 2-1-1
Phone: 2-1-1 (or 1-800-223-4853)
Washington state’s social services helpline. With them like are you? Connects you to local resources for housing, shelter, food, utilities, mental health, and more. Available by phone or online.
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline (24/7)
Phone/Text: 988
National mental health crisis line for anyone in emotional distress or crisis. Not LGBTQ+-specific, but available to everyone.
Black & Pink National [POC]
Phone: 531-466-3346
Address: 2406 Fowler Ave, Suite 316, Omaha, NE 68111
A prison abolitionist organization dedicated to liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are impacted by the criminal legal system. With over 20,000 incarcerated members nationwide, Black & Pink runs a pen pal program connecting incarcerated LGBTQ+ people with outside community members, distributes a prisoner-written newspaper, provides court accompaniment, and educates people on their rights. A key resource for LGBTQ+ youth who are incarcerated, have been incarcerated, or have loved ones inside.
Coccoon House: Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing
Phone: (425) 877-5171 (24/7 for emergencies)
Address: 2929 Pine St, Everett, WA 98201 (main office)
Email: info@cocoonhouse.org
Snohomish County’s primary resource exclusively serving homeless and at-risk youth. Nearly 40% of youth served identify as LGBTQ+, and staff are trained in LGBTQ+-inclusive care. Services include emergency shelter (ages 13–17), long-term transitional housing (ages 18–24), case management, and advocacy. Housing sites are located in Everett, Arlington, and Monroe.
Compass Health
Phone: (800) 457-9303
Everett (Marc Healing Center): 3322 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Lynnwood: 4807 196th St SW, Suite 220, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Crisis line: 1-800-584-3578, 24/7 (same VOA Western Washington line as ImHurting). See below.
A non-profit behavioral health organization serving Snohomish County with mental health treatment, crisis intervention, supportive housing, and children’s services. Accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) and most insurance. Serves all ages including youth. The Marc Healing Center in downtown Everett (opened 2025) includes a 16-bed crisis triage center, evaluation and treatment unit, and intensive outpatient services. Multiple Snohomish County locations.
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Text: HOME to 741741
Free, confidential text-based crisis support for anyone in crisis.
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS)
Phone: (425) 252-2873 (24/7 support line)
Address: 3010 Grand Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Email: info@dvs-snoco.org
A non-profit serving Snohomish County since 1976. Provides LGBTQ+-inclusive emergency shelter, a 24/7 support line, supportive housing, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse. Explicitly welcoming to survivors of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Offers LGBTQ+-specific Power and Control resources. The only emergency confidential DV shelter in Snohomish County.
Enter any zip code to find free or low-cost local resources, including food, housing, healthcare, and mental health services. Many listings are LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Gabriel Molinaro, MA, LMFT (they/them)
Phone: (425) 529-5599 x1 or (425) 405-0420
Address: 2230 Rucker Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
A licensed marriage and family therapist in downtown Everett with a specific focus on supporting gender diverse and queer individuals and families. Works with clients ages 12 and up on gender identity, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Offers in-person sessions in Everett and telehealth throughout Washington state.
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $145/session | Accepts Premera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Lifewise
Telehealth: Yes (statewide WA)
GenPride
Phone: (206) 393-3400
Address: 1521 Broadway, Suite A, Seattle, WA 98122 (inside Pride Place)
Email: info@genprideseattle.org
An LGBTQ+ community center for older adults located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, inside Pride Place. Free programming includes hot lunch, fitness classes, yoga, a game club, and peer-led grief support groups. A free social worker is available by appointment to help with community resources, benefit eligibility, food assistance, and medical programs – all confidential. Accessible from Snohomish County via transit.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 AM – 3 PM
Ages: Older adults (50+)
Cost: Free
Gay City: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Counseling Program
Phone: (206) 860-6969
Address: 400 E Pine St, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122
Offers up to 12 free or low-cost trauma-informed therapy sessions to LGBTQ+ individuals. Also provides Queer N’Teen mental health support meetings twice a month, and the Queer Peer Mentorship Program for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–24 (matched with a near-age peer mentor, includes a stipend during summer cohort).
Ages: Youth and adults; mentorship ages 12–24
Cost: Free/low-cost (up to 12 sessions)
GLOBE Northwest
Phone: (425) 280-2508 or (425) 263-2908
Location: Everett (confidential/youth-friendly location – contact for address)
A 2SLGBTQIA+ -led organization serving Snohomish County. Runs weekly in-person drop-in support groups for youth ages 14–21, peer mentoring, community events, education, and advocacy. Provides food and snacks at youth programming. Peer staff can give referrals to affirming mental health providers and other local resources – a good first call if you don’t know where to start. Not a licensed therapy service.
Ages: 14–21 (drop-in); referrals for all ages under 25
ImHurting Crisis Chat
Volunteers of America Western Washington (24/7).
Phone: 1-800-584-3578
Live Chat Available.
A local crisis chat and call service. Note, this is the same VOA Western Washington crisis line listed under Compass Health above.
NOTE: Inclusive Therapists also lists providers who offer FREE pro-bono gender-affirming care letters for trans people. Lynnwood & Seattle.
Iridescence Counseling
Address: Seattle, WA 98115 (NE Seattle)
A Seattle-based practice offering individual, family, and group counseling specifically for queer, transgender, and nonbinary children, youth, and adults, as well as parents and families of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. In-person and virtual outdoor appointments available. Sliding scale offered on a case-by-case basis.
Cost: $180/individual session; sliding scale available
Ages: Children, youth, and adults
Telehealth: Yes (virtual appointments available)
Lambert House: LGBTQ+ Youth Community Center
Phone: (206) 322-2515
Address: 1229 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 (temporary location)
A drop-in center for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 10–22. Programs include social connection, peer support, case management, meals (dinner served Mon–Fri at 6 PM), clothing, hygiene items, housing referrals, mentoring, HIV prevention education, and leadership development. Currently at a temporary location on the Saint Mark’s Cathedral campus.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Case Mgmt: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 PM
Lambert House LGBTQ Youth Resource List
A list of regional and national LGBTQ+ youth resources compiled by Lambert House and the Seattle LGBTQ Commission.
Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) [POC]
Founded to protect and defend the human rights of Black transgender people through organizing, advocacy, community healing, leadership development, and collective power. Named after the trans activist and Stonewall veteran. Maintains a national resource directory and supports Black trans communities.
NW LGBTQ+ Senior Care Network
Phone: 206-849-3511
An informal coalition of senior care providers – including senior centers, home care agencies, housing providers, attorneys, and community organizations – working together to improve the quality of care for LGBTQ+ seniors across Washington state. Holds monthly meetings with guest speakers focused on LGBTQ+ elder issues, open to anyone who shares their goals. Also offers Aging with Pride: IDEA, a free nine-session coaching program for people with memory loss and their caregivers (either party must be LGBTQ+).
Peer Seattle
Phone: (206) 322-2437
Free peer emotional support and development services for LGBTQ+ adults affected by addiction, mental health challenges, or HIV. Offers peer support groups, voucher programs, anonymous HIV testing, and connection to community resources.
Perfectly Queer Counseling
Phone: (206) 537-0362 (free 15-min consultation)
Email: support@perfectlyqueercounseling.com
An LGBTQ+ therapist-led practice offering individual therapy for teens and adults throughout Washington via telehealth. Specialties include gender identity, coming out, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships. Offers low-cost sessions starting at $55 on a sliding scale.
Ages: Teens and adults
Cost: Sliding scale from $55/session
Telehealth: Yes (statewide WA; limited in-person in West Seattle)
Pride Place
Address: 1521 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Washington’s first LGBTQ+-affirming affordable senior housing community, on Capitol Hill in Seattle. An eight-story building with 118 income-controlled apartments. The GenPride Community Center operates on the ground floor with programming open to LGBTQ+ older adults throughout the region – not just residents. See GenPride above for center hours and program details.
Protea Wellness
Phone: (206) 207-5395
Address: 4219 SW Juneau St, Seattle, WA 98136
Email: info@proteawellness.org
A group practice in West Seattle with multiple LGBTQ+-affirming therapists who work with children, teens, and adults. Specialties include gender identity, trauma, LGBTQ+ youth, autism, anxiety, and grief. Telehealth is available statewide.
Hours: Sunday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Ages: Children, teens, and adults
Telehealth: Yes (statewide WA)
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists, Snohomish County Search by specialty (transgender, gender identity, youth) and filter by insurance or sliding scale availability.
Sage National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline (24/7)
Phone: 1-877-360-5428 (1-877-360-LGBT)
Free, confidential hotline for LGBTQ+ elders and those who care for them. Responders are certified in crisis response and can provide support, answer questions, and connect callers to community resources including healthcare, transportation, counseling, and legal services. Available around the clock in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.
Queer-led telehealth therapy serving individuals, youth, and families across Washington. Works with clients outside dominant norms for gender and sexuality. Sessions by video – no in-person office.
Ages: Youth, parents, and families
Telehealth: Yes (statewide WA; no in-person)
SNOCO Connect
Phone: (425) 374-8351
Support services connecting youth ages 14–24 to education, employment, community resources, and essential needs, including food assistance. Can help navigate local food programs.
Snohomish County Food Pantry Directory
A broad directory of local food pantries serving Snohomish County. While not LGBTQ+-specific, many pantries are welcoming to all. For youth who are unsure, contacting a youth advocate at U-Turn or GLOBE first can help identify the most affirming options. Also try: findhelp.org (search your zip code for food resources).
Therapeutic Health Services (THS)
Phone: 1-833-278-HELP (1-833-278-4357)
LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Provides LGBTQ+-affirming youth mental health services with queer therapists who understand the specific challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. Offers outpatient substance use treatment and mental health counseling in Snohomish County. When contacting, indicate if you have a preference for a queer provider.
Therapy Den: Everett | Lynwood
LGBTQ+ Therapists in Everett/Snohomish County. Filter by LGBTQ+ affirming, age group, sliding scale, and insurance type.
Trans Lifeline (24/7)
Phone: 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.)
Crisis and peer support line staffed entirely by transgender people, for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals of all ages.
Translatin@ Coalition [POC]
Phone: (213) 553-1848
Address: 2975 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90010
A grassroots organization founded in 2009 and led by Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Latina immigrant women. Advocates for TGI Latin@ communities across the U.S. and provides direct services including case management, peer counseling, legal services, mental health support, HIV education and prevention, workforce development, ESL classes, drop-in center services with daily food and clothing, and transitional housing. Has chapters in 10 states. A key resource for LGBTQ+ Latinx youth, including those who are undocumented.
Trevor Project, The (24/7)
Phone: 1-866-488-7386 (TrevorLifeline)
Text: Text START to 678-678 (TrevorText), Chat
The leading LGBTQ+ youth crisis and suicide prevention organization in the U.S. For LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Note: The 988 Lifeline’s dedicated LGBTQ+ youth option (“press 3”) was defunded and shut down in July 2025. The Trevor Project’s independent line above remains fully operational.
Utopia Washington
Email: mail@utopiawa.org
A Queer and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI)-led grassroots organization serving communities in the greater Seattle/King County area. Programs include the Mapu Maia Clinic (no-cost sexual health services, hormone therapy, physician referrals, and support letters), peer support groups (Real Talk and Warriors of Wisdom), case management, workforce development, and community events celebrating Pacific Islander culture and queer identity. A key resource for LGBTQ+ Pacific Islander adults.
U-Turn Outreach Center (Part of Cocoon House)
Phone: (425) 259-5802
Address: 3530 Colby Ave, Everett, WA
A drop-in center for youth ages 12–24. Provides meals during drop-in hours, plus access to showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, clothing, a legal clinic, substance use support, on-site mental health counselors, housing referrals, and case management. No appointment needed. No cost.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Washington State LGBTQ Commission – 2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults
A resource hub for LGBTQ+ older adults, their loved ones, and service providers. Includes guides and tools for supporting LGBTQ+ older adults, links to local and national organizations dedicated to improving LGBTQ+ elder lives, and relevant state agency resources.
Washington State LGBTQ Commission Resource Directory
Phone: 206-467-9976 (office) | 1-877-922-4292 (helpline)
State-maintained database of LGBTQ+ affirming services, organized by county.
Wayfinder Counseling
Phone: (206) 558-4488
Email: info@wayfindercounseling.com
Mukilteo: 12221 Village Center Place, Suite 203, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Lynnwood: 2027 196th St SW, Suite 205, Lynnwood, WA 98036
A group practice with offices in Mukilteo and Lynnwood, with therapists experienced in LGBTQIA+ issues, autism spectrum, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics. Serves clients from youth through adulthood. In-person and telehealth options available.
Ages: All ages (youth through adult)
Telehealth: Yes (statewide WA)
Notable therapist: Taylor Saunders, LSWAIC (she/her) – a queer-identified, trans-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming clinician at the Lynnwood office. Works with teens ages 16+ and adults on eating disorders, body image, trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment, from a feminist, anti-oppressive lens.
Youth Eastside Services (YES) BGLAD Drop-In Group
A free LGBTQ+ drop-in support group for youth ages 13–19, including those who are questioning or exploring their identity. Based on the Eastside (Bellevue area).
Name changes, gender marker updates, rights information, and legal advocacy.
Know-your-rights information for transgender people in Washington, including guidance on name changes, ID updates, and school rights for trans youth.
Free legal clinics for trans and gender diverse people seeking help with name changes and gender marker updates on ID documents. Check their website for upcoming clinic dates and locations in King and Snohomish County. (See also Allyship section for full Gender Justice League entry.)
Lavender Rights Project [POC]
Phone: (253) 325-1416
Address: 911 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
An advocacy and legal services organization working at the intersection of housing justice, gender-based violence prevention, and legal support for Black, trans, and gender-expansive people in Washington state. Provides free affirming legal services for Black and Indigenous communities, including direct representation, consultations, and legal clinics for criminal, housing, and civil matters. Also operates the Wellness Nexus, a permanent supportive housing facility for trans and gender-expansive people.
Legal Council for Youth and Children (LCYCWA)
Web: Search “Legal Counsel for Youth and Children Washington” for current contacts
Assists LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 18–24 in King County with legal name change petitions, including fee waivers and court accompaniment.
Pride Law PLLC
Phone: (206) 395-5578
Address: 5600 Rainier Ave S, Suite C206, Seattle, WA 98118
Email: info@pridelawpllc.com
A queer-founded law firm in Seattle specializing in LGBTQ+-affirming estate planning and civil legal services. Offers wills, revocable living trusts, advance healthcare directives, powers of attorney, transfer-on-death deeds, and business formation. Particularly useful for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples whose wishes may not be protected without formal legal documentation. Offers a free 15-minute intro consultation and sliding-scale advice sessions ($75–$200). Note: Appointments must be scheduled online; they cannot be taken by phone.
QLAW Foundation of Washington
Free or low-cost legal help for LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. Runs clinics across the state for name changes, gender marker updates, and other LGBTQ+ legal needs.
Salish Elder Law
Phone: (425) 492-7212
Address: 51 W Dayton St, Suite 204, Edmonds, WA 98020
An elder law and estate planning firm based in Edmonds, in Snohomish County. Attorney Kristi L. Richards is a member of QLaw (the LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Washington) and specifically includes LGBTQ+ legal issues as part of her practice. Services include estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, probate and trust administration, and Medicaid planning.
Transgender Law Center [POC]
Phone: 510-587-9696 (English) | 415-296-2029 (Spanish)
Prison/Detention collect line: 510-380-8229
The largest national trans-led legal organization in the U.S. Provides a Legal Help Desk for questions about name and gender changes, employment discrimination, healthcare access, and public accommodations. Also maintains a calendar of free legal clinics nationwide, and has a dedicated collect line for people who are incarcerated.
Washington State LGBTQ Commission – Changing ID Documents
A step-by-step guide for updating your name and gender marker on Washington state documents, including driver’s license, birth certificate, and social security records.
Free legal information on changing your gender on a WA driver’s license or state ID, and a plain-language explanation of legal gender in Washington.
Gender-affirming medical care, clinics, and healthcare navigation.
NOTE: Snohomish County has fewer LGBTQ+-specific medical providers than Seattle/King County. Youth needing gender-affirming care (hormone therapy, mental health letters, etc.) may need to access Seattle-based providers listed below. GLOBE Northwest and Ingersoll Gender Center can help with referrals and navigation.
A nationwide LGBTQ+-centered telehealth provider offering gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT) for trans masc, trans femme, nonbinary, and menopausal individuals, along with primary care, mental health care, therapy, sexual and reproductive health, and fertility and family-building support. Washington state is among the states served. Over 81% of FOLX clinicians identify as LGBTQIA+. Adults only (18+). Appointments typically available within a few days. Membership starts at $25/month (paid annually) or $39.99/month (paid monthly); accepts insurance through Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield MN, Wellfleet, Evernorth, and others. An HRT Care Fund is available for those who cannot afford care. Also offers peer community support groups and educational resources. No physical locations – all care is delivered via telehealth.
GLMA – Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
A national association of LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals, founded in 1981. Maintains a free, searchable provider directory connecting patients with LGBTQ+-affirming providers across the U.S. and Canada. Health providers of all disciplines are listed – primary care, mental health, ob/gyn, pediatrics, dentistry, and more. Searchable by location, specialty, and insurance.
Ingersoll Gender Center
Phone: (206) 849-7859
Address: 911 E Pike St, Suite 221, Seattle, WA 98122
Provider Database
A trans and gender-nonconforming-led organization based in Seattle. Runs peer-led support groups for trans folks, GNC and questioning folks, families, and community allies. Provides resource navigation, advocacy, and education. Maintains a specific resource guide for trans and gender-nonconforming people navigating healthcare and legal needs in Snohomish County – contact them directly to request the current guide or to get referrals to vetted local providers. Also maintains a statewide searchable database of gender-affirming healthcare providers, filterable by city, specialty, and insurance accepted.
Neighborcare Health: Youth Clinics (Seattle)
45th Street Clinic (Wallingford):
1629 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 633-7650
Hours: Wednesday evenings
Pike Place Market Clinic (Downtown Seattle):
Pike Place Market
Hours: Thursday afternoons
Healthcare for youth ages 12–26 who are experiencing or have recently experienced homelessness or unstable housing. Services include general medical care, gender-affirming care, HIV/STI testing, mental health counseling, birth control, and pregnancy testing. Sliding scale / low-cost. LGBTQ+-welcoming.
Optum Care Washington: Pride+Care
Everett: 1-425-358-8547 (TTY 711)
Seattle: 1-206-410-6082 (TTY 711)
Locations: Visit optum.com/wa for current clinic addresses and hours
A dedicated LGBTQ+ care program within Optum Care Washington, with a location in Everett. Providers are trained and experienced in LGBTQ+ healthcare and offer a full range of services in a judgment-free environment: primary care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, ob/gyn, behavioral health, sexual health care, and care coordination. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.
Outcare Health: Outlist Directory
A free, searchable national directory of LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare providers. Search by location, specialty (primary care, mental health, gender-affirming care, pediatrics, and more), language, and insurance. Many listed providers offer telehealth throughout Washington state. Also offers free care navigation support for help finding and accessing the right provider.
Planned Parenthood Everett Health Center
Phone: (800) 769-0045
Address: 1509 32nd St, Everett, WA 98201
Provides gender-affirming hormone care to adults (ages 18+) in Snohomish County. No therapy participation or mental health provider letter required to begin hormone therapy. Also offers general reproductive and sexual health services, HIV/STI testing, and wellness care. Accepts many insurance plans. For youth under 18 needing gender-affirming care, see Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic below.
Hours: Mon & Thu 10 AM–6 PM | Tue, Wed & Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Planned Parenthood: WA State Gender Affirming Care Resources
Search “Washington gender-affirming care resources”
A resource guide for gender-affirming care in Washington state, including provider lists and insurance navigation information.
Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic
Phone (with referral): (206) 987-2028
Phone (without referral): (206) 987-5768
Location: Off Sand Point Way NE, northeast Seattle (between NE 45th & NE 50th St)
The first major interdisciplinary gender clinic for youth in the Pacific Northwest. Serves adolescents ages 9–17 years and 9 months. A referral from a primary care provider is required. If you don’t have a PCP or are having difficulty getting a referral, call the second number below.
Snohomish County Official LGBTQ+ Resource List
Helpline: 1-877-922-4292
The county’s official list includes healthcare providers identified as LGBTQ+ inclusive in the Snohomish County area.
UW Medicine: Transgender and Gender Non-binary Health Program
Gender-affirming care through UW Medicine, including hormone management, surgical services, mental health, and primary care. No referral needed to begin primary care. For specialty care, a referral from a primary care provider is required.
Washington State Gender Affirming Care Protections
Washington state law protects access to gender-affirming care. Apple Health (Medicaid) is required to cover medically necessary gender-affirming care for both minors and adults. For youth under 18, parental/guardian consent is generally required for most medical care under state law.
Community organizations, advocacy groups, Pride events, and spaces for LGBTQ+ connection and solidarity.
Alphabet Alliance of Color (AAoC) [POC]
Email: info@alphabetalliance.org
An organizing alliance founded in 2017 by and for queer and trans Black, Indigenous, and people of color (QTBIPOC) in the Puget Sound region. Born from the struggle for dignity and self-determination within white-led nonprofits, AAoC builds interconnected networks of mutual aid, transformative justice, and community power. Programs include the Alphabet Institute – a leadership development cohort connecting QTBIPOC mentees with local organizers, healers, and community leaders – and a Community Care Fund providing direct financial support for transportation, medical care, mental health, food, and housing. All programs are by and for QTBIPOC. Based in Seattle; serves the broader Puget Sound region including Snohomish County.
Emerald City Pride/Seattle Pride
Organizes Seattle’s annual Pride celebration – one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest – including the Seattle Pride Parade and Pride in the Park festival at Volunteer Park each June, featuring live music, drag performances, food, and resource booths.
An advocacy and direct services organization for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse communities in Washington state. Provides housing support coordination, survivor resources, and flexible financial assistance for people experiencing gender-based violence. Also runs free legal clinics for name and gender marker changes – see Legal section for clinic details.
Muslim Alliance for Sexual & Gender Diversity (MASGD) [POC]
A Trans Muslim Global Majority organization founded in 2011 that supports, empowers, and connects trans and queer Muslims and values-aligned people across the country. Programs include Ramadan and Eid community gatherings, jummah prayers and community circles, organizing fellowships and political education for frontline organizers, and direct financial support distributed to trans and queer Muslims most impacted by violence and displacement. Has raised and distributed over $750,000 directly to trans and queer community members. Primarily virtual – a key national resource for LGBTQ+ Muslims throughout Washington state who may not have local TQM community nearby. Maintains an extensive resource library, organizational hub, and toolkit archive on their website.
A community-led hub of LGBTQ+ resources and connection for Snohomish County residents. Maintains an updated directory of local affirming resources, community events, and support options.
PFLAG Everett
Email: everett.wa.pflag@gmail.com
Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett
Family and ally support alongside LGBTQ+ community connection. Monthly meetings open to LGBTQ+ people, parents, friends, and allies. Part of the Globe Northwest family.
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 PM
PFLAG National Hotline
Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Support for LGBTQ+ people and their families seeking resources or just someone to talk to. Not a crisis line but a peer support helpline.
Seattle Trans Underground Film Festival (STUFF)
Email: info@seattletransfilmfest.org
Venue: Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
A dedicated trans film festival held each October at the Northwest Film Forum in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Features trans-made and trans-led films, shorts, and community programming. A newer festival, but growing.
Annual festival: typically held in October
SNO-ISLE Libraries
Locations: Multiple branches across Snohomish County (Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mukilteo, Monroe, and more)
Public libraries throughout Snohomish County maintain LGBTQIA+ resource lists, affirming book collections, and host community programming. Library branches are safe, free public spaces.
Somos Seattle [POC]
A grassroots organization founded in 2017, supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ Latinx communities in Seattle. Organizes Seattle Latinx Pride, Washington state’s only Latinx Pride festival, drawing 3,000+ community members annually for a free, bilingual celebration. A community hub for LGBTQ+ Latinx youth and adults.
The Black Trans Prayer Book [POC]
An organization whose mission is to disrupt violence against trans people through the creation of literature, film, community education, and healing spaces centered on Black trans people and their solidarity partners. Also offers consultations, workshops, keynotes, and performances for organizations, faith communities, K–12 schools, universities, and nonprofits. Beyond the anthology itself (listed in the Media section), TBTPB maintains an online community space and hosts events centering the spiritual lives and healing of Black trans, nonbinary, and intersex people.
Three Dollar Cinema: Queer & Trans Film Festival
Seattle’s 30-year-old queer film institution. One of the few dedicated queer film institutions in the region. Hosts the annual Queer & Trans Film Festival each summer (typically July), which in 2025 united the legacies of the Seattle Queer Film Festival and the TRANS|lations: Seattle Trans Film Festival into one combined event featuring short films, features, and trans-made narratives.
Annual festival: typically held in July
Washington State LGBTQ Commission
Phone: 206-467-9976 (office) | 1-877-922-4292 (helpline)
A state commission that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights in Washington. Maintains a county-by-county directory of affirming services, including healthcare, legal resources, and community organizations. Also publishes a guide for updating ID documents – see Legal section for that link.
This section is organized by age group, then by media type. Items marked with [POC] center LGBTQ+ people of color. Items marked [HISTORY] are especially relevant for learning LGBTQ+ history. Items marked [SELF-HELP] are guides, workbooks, or memoirs focused on identity and wellbeing.
NOTE: Age groupings are guidelines, not strict rules. Teens and young adults should use their own judgment and, when relevant, talk with a trusted adult.
AGES 10-13 (Middle Grade)
BOOKS: FICTION
“Ana on the Edge” by A.J. Sass
A figure skater grapples with a nonbinary identity in a sport with rigid gender rules. Quiet and a little searching.
“Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World” by Ashley Herring Blake
After a tornado destroys her home, Ivy discovers feelings for another girl. A tender story about identity and belonging.
“Lily and Dunkin” by Donna Gephart
Told from two perspectives – a trans girl and a boy with bipolar disorder – this story explores identity, friendship, and finding yourself.
“Melissa” by Alex Gino
A transgender girl navigates her identity, friendships, and family. One of the most-read trans stories for middle-grade readers. (Formerly published as “George.”)
“Rick” by Alex Gino
A boy questions his own identity while befriending kids in his school’s GSA. A companion to “Melissa,” great for kids exploring what labels mean to them.
“When Aidan Became a Brother” by Kyle Lukoff
A picture-book story about a trans boy and his new baby sibling. Good for younger readers and families.
BOOKS: NON-FICTION
“Beyond Magenta” by Susan Kuklin [SELF-HELP]
Six transgender and nonbinary young adults share their stories in their own words. Honest, diverse, and affirming.
“This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids” by Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo
A Q&A guide for families with LGBTQ+ youth. Excellent for parents and guardians, and useful for youth to share with family members.
TV STREAMING: ANIMATED SERIES
“Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” (Netflix) [POC]
A post-apocalyptic animated series featuring LGBTQ+ characters including a gay Black teen.
“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” (Netflix)
Epic fantasy series centered on a lesbian couple with lots of LGBTQ+ characters throughout.
“Steven Universe” (Cartoon Network / HBO Max)
A gentle series that explores nonbinary identity, queer relationships, and found family in a fantasy world.
“The Owl House” (Disney+)
A bisexual teen girl and her found family in a fantasy world. A big deal for Disney at the time. Beloved by queer kids.
FILM
“Nimona” (Netflix, 2023) – Animated
A shape-shifting outcast and a disgraced knight take on a corrupt system. Themes of identity, found family, and not fitting in. Celebrated for its nonbinary representation.
“Strange World” (Disney+, 2022) – Animated
Disney’s first film with a gay teen lead character. An adventure story about family, legacy, and being yourself.
AGES 14-17 (Young Adult/Teens)
BOOKS: YA FICTION
“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz [POC]
Two Mexican-American boys in 1980s El Paso discover friendship and first love.A modern classic. Also a 2022 film.
“Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas [POC]
A Latinx gay brujo summons the wrong ghost and falls in love. A fun romantic fantasy with trans and queer Latinx characters at its center.
“Every Heart a Doorway” by Seanan McGuire
Fantasy novella featuring an asexual protagonist and trans side character at a school for children who’ve returned from magical worlds.
“Felix Ever After” by Kacen Callender [POC]
A Black trans gay boy navigates romance, identity, and an anonymous bully. One of the most-read recent YA novels centered on a trans teen of color.
“I Wish You All the Best” by Mason Deaver
A nonbinary teen comes out to their parents, gets kicked out, and moves in with an older sister they barely know. Honest and hopeful.
“Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo [POC]
A Chinese-American girl falls in love at a lesbian nightclub in 1950s San Francisco while McCarthyism looms. Well-researched historical fiction. [HISTORY]
“More Happy Than Not” by Adam Silvera [POC]
A Latinx gay teen in the Bronx considers a controversial memory-altering procedure to change who he is. Emotionally intense.
“None of the Above” by I.W. Gregorio
A teen discovers she is intersex after her first attempt at sex. One of the few YA novels to center an intersex experience.
“Pet” by Akwaeke Emezi [POC]
A Black trans girl and her best friend uncover a monster hiding in their seemingly perfect community. Short and sharp – under 200 pages.
“Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli
A gay teen navigates a coming-out story that spirals out of his control. Funny and sweet. Also the basis for the film “Love, Simon.”
“The Black Flamingo” by Dean Atta [POC]
Written entirely in verse, this novel follows a Black and Greek mixed-race gay teen who finds himself through drag. [HISTORY themes]
“The Stars and the Blackness Between Them” by Junauda Petrus [POC]
Two Black queer girls – one from Trinidad, one from Minneapolis – fall in love while navigating family, faith, and grief.
“They Both Die at the End” by Adam Silvera [POC]
Two strangers – both facing death – spend their last day together. A queer love story that reckons with mortality and connection.
“You Should See Me in a Crown” by Leah Johnson [POC]
A Black lesbian teen runs for prom queen in her small Indiana town. Warm and funny.
BOOKS: YA NON-FICTION & MEMOIR
“A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns” by Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson
A short comic guide to they/them pronouns. Useful for LGBTQ+ youth and the people in their lives.
“Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe
A graphic memoir about growing up nonbinary and asexual. One of the most challenged books in school libraries over the past few years. Mature themes – best for 15+.
“Queer: A Graphic History” by Meg-John Barker & Julia Scheele [SELF-HELP]
A comic-book introduction to queer and trans theory – readable and visual – good for curious teens.
“Redefining Realness” by Janet Mock [POC] [SELF-HELP]
A memoir by a Black trans woman about growing up in Honolulu and Harlem, navigating poverty, and finding herself. Honest and moving.
“This Book Is Gay” by Juno Dawson [SELF-HELP]
A frank guide to being LGBTQ+ – covers coming out, relationships, sex, identity, and community. Good starting point for ages 13+.
TV & STREAMING
“Heartstopper” (Netflix)
A gay teen romance between two British high schoolers. Based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman. Warm and widely loved by LGBTQ+ youth.
“One Day at a Time” (Netflix / Pop TV) [POC]
A Cuban-American family sitcom with a lesbian teen daughter. Tackles identity, culture, and family with real humor.
“Pose” (FX / Netflix) [POC] [HISTORY]
Black and Latinx trans women and gay men navigate the New York ballroom scene in the late 1980s during the AIDS crisis. Historically significant. (Some mature themes; fine for 15+.)
“Schitt’s Creek” (Netflix)
A formerly wealthy family rebuilds its life in a small town. Features a pansexual main character whose identity is accepted without drama.
“Sex Education” (Netflix)
British series about teens navigating relationships and identity, with strong LGBTQ+ representation. More mature themes – best for 15+.
“The Fosters” (Freeform, now streaming)
Two moms raise a blended family including foster kids. Includes gay, bisexual, and trans storylines and is generally appropriate for younger teens.
FILM
“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” (2022) [POC]
Film adaptation of the beloved novel. Two Mexican-American boys in 1980s El Paso discover love and identity.
“Booksmart” (2019)
Two overachieving best friends try to make up for four years of missed fun the night before graduation. One is a lesbian. Funny and affirming.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022) [POC]
A middle-aged Chinese-American laundromat owner discovers she can access parallel universes – and must confront her relationship with her gay daughter Joy (played by Stephanie Hsu) along the way. Underneath the multiverse chaos, it’s about a mother learning to accept her queer daughter. Won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Rated R; some intense and surreal content. Recommended ages 14+.
“Love, Simon” (2018)
A gay teen’s coming-out story is hijacked when a classmate threatens to out him. Sweet and accessible.
“The Half of It” (Netflix, 2020) [POC]
A Chinese-American queer teen helps a jock write love letters to the girl they’re both in love with. Quiet and funny.
“The Miseducation of Cameron Post” (2018)
A film about resistance and survival inside a conversion therapy camp. (Mature themes; ages 15+.)
AGES 18-24 (Young Adults)
BOOKS: FICTION
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara
A long, brutal novel about four friends in New York – trauma, abuse, love, and survival. Gay characters central. Not for everyone – contains graphic depictions of abuse and self-harm. (Ages 18+ only.)
“Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin [POC] [HISTORY]
A classic 1956 novel about an American man in Paris confronting his love for another man. Baldwin was a Black gay icon whose work shaped queer literature.
“In the Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado [SELF-HELP themes]
A memoir structured like a choose-your-own-adventure about surviving an abusive queer relationship. Not easy reading – but important.
“Juliet Takes a Breath” by Gabby Rivera [POC]
A Puerto Rican lesbian from the Bronx interns with a famous feminist author and discovers what her queerness means in a broader political world.
“On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong [POC]
A Vietnamese-American queer man writes a letter to his illiterate mother about their lives, their bodies, and America. Devastating.
“Stone Butch Blues” by Leslie Feinberg [HISTORY]
An influential novel about a butch factory worker navigating gender and class in 1970s America. Free to download at lesliefeinberg.net.
“Under the Udala Trees” by Chinelo Okparanta [POC]
A lesbian love story set during and after the Nigerian Civil War. One of the few novels centering queer identity in a non-Western setting.
BOOKS: NON-FICTION, HISTORY & MEMOIR
“Beyond Survival: Strategies and Stories from the Transformative Justice Movement”
Edited by Ejeris Dixon & Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha [POC]
Essays on community accountability and healing outside the prison system, centered on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
“Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity” by C. Riley Snorton [POC] [HISTORY]
Traces the historical connections between Blackness and transness in America – from slavery through the 20th century. Snorton shows how Black trans experience has been central to, yet erased from, dominant narratives of both race and gender.
“How to Survive a Plague” by David France [HISTORY]
Good background on ACT UP and the AIDS crisis.
“Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity” edited by Micah Rajunov & Scott Duane
Personal essays from 30 nonbinary contributors across backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities. A rich anthology for nonbinary readers seeking community.
“Redefining Realness” by Janet Mock [POC] [SELF-HELP]
(Also listed in the 14–17 section – equally important for young adults.)
The memoir of a Black trans woman coming of age in poverty and finding power.
“Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde [POC] [HISTORY]
Essays and speeches by a Black lesbian feminist poet. A foundational text in queer, feminist, and anti-racist thought.
“The Black Trans Prayer Book” edited by J Mase III & Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi [POC]
An interfaith and beyond-faith anthology of poems, spells, prayers, theology, and visual art by Black trans, nonbinary, and intersex people. For Black LGBTQ+ youth navigating faith and identity, this is one of the few resources that speaks to that experience directly. Web: theblacktransprayerbook.org
“The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook” by Anneliese Singh [SELF-HELP] [POC]
A workbook designed to help LGBTQ+ people build resilience in the face of discrimination and stress. Dr. Singh is a counseling psychologist and trans woman of color.
“The Stonewall Reader” edited by the New York Public Library [HISTORY]
Primary sources – journals, accounts, newspapers – from the Stonewall era.
Good context for understanding the Stonewall era and the movement that grew from it.
“Trans Bodies, Trans Selves” edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth [SELF-HELP]
A community-sourced health and resource guide for trans people. Covers health, relationships, mental health, legal matters, and more.
TV & STREAMING
“Euphoria” (HBO Max)
A visually intense drama about teens navigating addiction, trauma, and identity – includes a trans girl protagonist. Very mature. (Ages 18+.)
“Gentleman Jack” (HBO Max) [HISTORY]
Based on the diaries of Anne Lister, an early 19th-century English landowner who conducted covert relationships with women. A gripping historical drama.
“It’s a Sin” (HBO Max) [HISTORY]
Five gay friends navigate the AIDS crisis in 1980s London. Joyful and devastating in equal measure.
“Orange Is the New Black” (Netflix) [POC]
A women’s prison drama with an unusually diverse cast and rich portrayal of queer women of color, trans women, and lesbian relationships. [HISTORY of incarceration and trans rights woven throughout.]
“Pose” (FX / Netflix) [POC] [HISTORY]
(Also in the 14–17 section – worth repeating.) Black and Latinx trans women in the ballroom scene and the AIDS crisis.
“Queer as Folk” (Peacock, 2022 reboot) [POC]
A reimagining set in New Orleans after a mass shooting at a gay bar. Features a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters, including people of color and trans people.
“Sense8” (Netflix) [POC]
Eight strangers around the world share a psychic connection. Features LGBTQ+ characters from multiple countries and backgrounds, including trans and gay characters of color.
“The L Word: Generation Q” (Paramount+)
A continuation of the original L Word series, following a new generation of queer women and trans men in Los Angeles. More racially diverse than the original.
FILM
“All of Us Strangers” (2023)
A screenwriter living alone in London begins a relationship with his neighbor while also reconnecting with the ghosts of his parents. Moving.
“Boy Erased” (2018)
A gay teen is sent to conversion therapy by his Baptist preacher father. Based on a memoir. Important viewing given ongoing political debates. (Ages 18+.)
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005)
Two cowboys in Wyoming fall in love across decades they can’t be together. A film about the cost of living in the closet across decades. [HISTORY themes]
“Brother to Brother” (2004) [POC] [HISTORY]
A young Black gay man in New York befriends an elderly man who turns out to be Bruce Nugent, a survivor of the Harlem Renaissance – one of the few movements in American history where Black queer voices flourished openly. The film weaves between present-day struggles and 1920s Harlem, connecting generations of Black queer experience. Directed by Rodney Evans.
“Carol” (2015)
A 1950s lesbian romance between a young photographer and an older socialite. Adapted from the novel by Patricia Highsmith. Melancholic.
“Disclosure” (Netflix, 2020) [POC] [HISTORY]
A documentary hosted by Laverne Cox examining how Hollywood has portrayed trans people throughout its history. One of the best starting points for understanding trans representation in Hollywood.
“How to Survive a Plague” (2012) [HISTORY]
Documentary about ACT UP and TAG, the activist groups that helped force the government and pharmaceutical industry to respond to the AIDS crisis.
“Kiki” (2016) [POC] [HISTORY]
A documentary following young Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ youth in New York’s kiki ballroom scene. A direct update and response to Paris Is Burning.
“Milk” (2008) [HISTORY]
The story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected to public office in California, and his assassination. A good entry point into LGBTQ+ political history.
“Moonlight” (2016) [POC]
A Black gay man’s coming-of-age story told in three chapters. Won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Quiet and precise.
“Paris Is Burning” (1990) [POC] [HISTORY]
Documentary about the Black and Latinx ballroom culture in late 1980s New York – the origin of much of today’s queer culture, language, and identity.
“Pariah” (2011) [POC]
A Black teen girl in Brooklyn navigates her lesbian identity with a religious mother and an indifferent father. Intimate and carefully made.
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019)
A French period film about a forbidden romance between a painter and the woman she’s commissioned to paint. Slow and gorgeous.
“Saving Face” (2004) [POC]
A Chinese-American lesbian surgeon navigates her relationship and her mother’s unexpected pregnancy. One of the rare romcoms centering queer women of color.
“Tangerine” (2015) [POC]
Two Black and Latinx trans sex workers search for a cheating boyfriend on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles. Shot entirely on an iPhone. Energetic and real.
“The Watermelon Woman” (1996) [POC] [HISTORY]
A Black lesbian filmmaker researches the forgotten Black actress known as “The Watermelon Woman.” A landmark in Black queer cinema.
PODCASTS
“Bad Gays” [HISTORY]
Two historians examine queer villains, criminals, and morally complicated figures from history – a fun spin on LGBTQ+ history.
“Gender Reveal”
Hosted by a trans journalist, this podcast explores trans and nonbinary identities through interviews and storytelling
“Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness”
The Queer Eye star interviews experts on everything – including LGBTQ+ history, health, and culture. Enthusiastic – and actually educational.
“Keep It!” [POC]
Weekly pop culture and politics commentary co-hosted by Black queer writers. Funny and sharp.
“LGBTQ&A”
In-depth interviews with LGBTQ+ people – activists, artists, athletes, and everyday people – about their lives and identities.
“Nancy” (WNYC) [POC]
Hosted by two queer journalists of color, this celebrated podcast explored LGBTQ+ culture, history, and personal stories. The archive is worth digging into.
“Outward” (Slate)
A podcast about LGBTQ+ life, culture, and politics. Smart and accessible.
“TransLash” [POC]
Hosted by Imara Jones, a Black trans journalist. Covers trans news, policy, and stories. One of the best trans media outlets running right now.
“Yo Soy Queer” [POC]
A podcast exploring Latinx LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and community.
Web: Search “Yo Soy Queer podcast” on podcast apps.
The following websites, directories, and databases were consulted in compiling this resource list. All information was verified as of March 2026. Always check directly with organizations for the most current details.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY & WASHINGTON STATE
Snohomish County Official LGBTQ+ Inclusive Resource List
Washington State LGBTQ Commission – Snohomish County Resources
Washington State LGBTQ Commission – Gender-Affirming Care
Washington State LGBTQ Commission – Changing ID Documents
Out in Snohomish – Community Resource Hub
Sno-Isle Libraries – LGBTQIA+ Resources
Ingersoll Gender Center – Snohomish County Trans & GNC Resource Guide
THERAPIST DIRECTORIES
Inclusive Therapists – Washington State
TherapyDen – LGBTQ+ Therapists, Everett WA
TherapyDen – LGBTQ+ Therapists, Lynnwood WA
Psychology Today – LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists, Snohomish County
Psychology Today – Transgender Therapists, Snohomish County
Wayfinder Counseling (Mukilteo & Lynnwood)
Iridescence Counseling (Seattle)
SEATTLE / KING COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Lambert House LGBTQ Youth Center
Ingersoll Gender Center (Seattle)
Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center
Neighborcare Health Youth Clinics
Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic
UW Medicine Transgender & Gender Non-Binary Health Program
Emerald City Pride / Seattle Pride
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