LGBT Emergency Services

Today I would like to offer some links that focus on the LGBT Emergency Services around the world. Police, Firemen, EMT's and Paramedics are just a few of the many people who help us every day. So today is for them.

Gay Officers Action League of New York (GOAL-NY)

http://www.goalny.org/Home.html

Gay Officers Action League Chicago

http://www.goalchicago.info/

Gay Officers Action League New England

http://goalne.org/

Michigan Gay Officers Action League  (MI-GOAL)

http://mi-goal.com/

Blue Pride is a LGBT Law Enforcement discussion board.

http://bluepride.org/

Protect and Defend

http://protectanddefend.org/

Gay Peace Officers Association of Southern California

http://www.gpoasc.org/

Florida Law Enforcement Gays and Lesbians (LEGAL)

http://www.fla-legal.com/

http://twitter.com/#!/flalegl

FireFlag/EMS is dedicated to serving the LGBT Firefighters , Fire Officers,  Emergency Medical Technicians, EMS Officers, and Paramedics. It is New York City based.

http://www.fireflag.org/


Law Enforcement Gays and Lesbians International

http://www.legalinternational.org/

Serving With Pride  (Canada)

http://www.servingwithpride.ca/

Gay Police Association  is still under construction so check back.  (UK)

http://www.gay.police.uk/contact.html

European Gay Police Association

http://www.eurogaycops.com/

Gay Cops Austria  (Austria)

http://www.gaycopsaustria.at/new/

Polis Aperta   (ITALY)  This site is in English and Italian.

http://www.polisaperta.it/

Pink Cop  (Switzerland)

http://de.pinkcop.ch/

VelsPol  (Germany)

http://www.velspol.de/

Queer Officers Switzerland  (Switzerland)

http://www.queer-officers.ch/



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An Eclectic Day

Today I have a variety of links. Since a little chaos now and then never hurts anyone, enjoy!

365 Gay is a news and information site.

http://www.365gay.com/

OUT is a magazine site covering cultural interests.

http://www.out.com/

The Advocate is a News and Information site.

http://www.advocate.com/home.aspx

GLBTQ is a online encyclopedia of our community. Its part news, part information, and part entertainment.

http://www.glbtq.com/

GLAD is an advocacy group based in New England.

http://www.glad.org./

In Our Own Voices serves the needs of LGBT people of color. They are based in New York.

http://www.inourownvoices.org/index_a.html

Global Gayz is an international travel and culture site. They have many links dealing with civil rights and social issues as well.

http://www.globalgayz.com/

The Estate Project helps Artist with AIDS through support and advocacy. They are based in New York.

http://www.artistswithaids.org/

The Michigan Womyn's Festival offers music and performing arts.

http://www.michfest.com/


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Gay New York IV

Today I am continuing my New York links with student resources. There will be no summations as normal so that I don't have to repeat the same things. Most student resources offer the same things. Those are education, support, and advocacy resources. A few will also offer social events and health resources.  There may be a future addition to this list. New York is unusual the way they work associations and schools. So as I further investigate it to determine its merits I will post them.

Vassar College has their LGBTQ Center

http://blegenhouse.vassar.edu/

New York University has three Resources. The first being their LGBTQ Student Center. Second is their law schools OUTLaw. Finally their Business school has OUTClass.

http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-student-services.html

http://www.law.nyu.edu/studentorganizations/outlaw/index.htm

http://nyustern.campusgroups.com/outclass/about/

Harvard has their Gay and Lesbian Caucus.

http://www.hglc.org/

Dartmouth has a LGBT Alumni Association.

http://www.alum.dartmouth.org/affiliated/dgala/

Syracuse University has two links but they seem to duplicate one another. I will list both anyways. This listing is their LGBT Resource Center.

http://lgbt.syr.edu/

http://students.syr.edu/lgbt/

Cornell University has an LGBT Resource Center and their business school has Out for Business.

http://lgbtrc.cornell.edu/dos/cms/lgbt/about.cfm

http://www.forum.johnson.cornell.edu/students/orgs/glib/

Columbia University has three resources. The first is their Queer Alliance. Next they have a Pride Blog. Finally their Law School has OUTLaws.

http://www.cqanyc.com/

http://columbiaprideblog.wordpress.com/

http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/outlaws/

St. Johns University has two resources. They have a Gay Straight Alliance and their law school has a Gay and Lesbian Law Association

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=140618510590

http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/law/journals/overview/galla

Ithaca College has their Center of LGBT Center of Education, Outreach, & Services.

http://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/lgbt/

The Rochester Institute of Technology has two resources. The first is Their Gay Alliance. The second is their GLBT Center.

http://campuslife.rit.edu/main/clubs/details?clubId=186&clubName=RIT%20Gay%20Alliance%20%28RITGA%29

http://campuslife.rit.edu/GLBT/

Barnard College has Q.

http://eclipse.barnard.edu/~clubq/Welcome.html

Hofstra University has The Pride Network.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&ref=ts&gid=60773530209

Queens College has GLASA.

http://www.myspace.com/qcglasa

Brooklyn College has their LGBT Alliance.

http://www.brooklyncollegelgbta.com/

Binghamton University has their Rainbow Pride Union.

http://www.binghamtonrpu.com/viewpage.php?page_id=3

Hunter College has Queer Student Union.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2210206853

Baruch College has GLASS.

http://www.baruchglass.blogspot.com/

City College has an LGBTQ Alliance.

http://www.ccnysaga.webs.com/

Yeshiva University's law school has OUTLaw.

http://www.cardozo.yu.edu/MemberContentDisplay.aspx?ccmd=ContentDisplay&ucmd=UserDisplay&userid=196&contentid=

The Culinary Institute of America has a Gay Straight Alliance.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culinary-Institute-of-America-Gay-Straight-Alliance/120100994292


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Gay New York III

Today I continue my coverage of New York with equality sites.

The Long Island GLBT Community Center has a listing for a Marriage Coalition group. I can't seem to find out more about it online so if your local check with them directly.

http://www.liglbtcenter.org/content.php?pgID=25

The Campaign to End Homophobia

http://www.endhomophobia.org/

Equality Long Island

http://www.equalityli.org/

The East End Gay Organization

http://www.eego.org/

Empire State Pride Agenda

http://www.prideagenda.org/

Ithaca LGBT Task Force

http://www.ilgbttf.org/

BiasHelp is a advocacy group specifically focused for hate crimes, discrimination, and bullying.

http://www.biashelp.org/

Freedom to Marry

http://www.freedomtomarry.org/

Good as You

http://www.goodasyou.org/

Marriage Equality New York

http://www.meny.us/

Queer Rising

http://queerrising.wordpress.com/


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Gay New York: Transgender New York

Today I have more resources for the Trans members of our community. I debated adding them to the regular state listing but decided it's easier to find them if they are separate. I hope these help. I believe New York has the most Trans friendly resources I have found so far.

The Center, in New York City has CARE. (Counseling, Advocacy, Recovery, Education) It is not Trans exclusive but all help and information is useful.  They also have the Gender Identity Project.

http://www.gaycenter.org/node/245

http://www.gaycenter.org/gip

The Trans Solidarity Project has many resources available for whatever the need. I am listing their main page and their support group.

http://www.transsolidarity.org/

http://transsolidarity.org/transaffirmationsgroup.html

Spectrum is a Transgender education, advocacy, and support group for western New York.

http://www.spectrumwny.org/

Community Healthcare Network has a Transgender Program.

http://www.chnnyc.org/services/transgender-program/

The Mid Hudson Valley Transgender Association is a education and support group for the Trans community, their friends, and families.

http://www.ren.org/rafil/MHVTA/index.htm

Expressing our Nature is a support group in upstate New York.

http://www.eonsyr.net/

The Orange County Transgender Support group. This is a Yahoo group. You will have to sign in to access it.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oc_tg_group/

The Southern Tier Transgender Alliance is a support group for the Trans community, their friends, and family.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Tier-Gender-Alliance/121615841182103#!/pages/Southern-Tier-Gender-Alliance/121615841182103?v=info

The Transgender Law and Policy Institute is and advocacy group.

http://www.transgenderlaw.org/

The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is an advocacy group.

http://www.transgenderlegal.org/

The New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy. They do have a healthcare provider directory worth looking at.

http://www.nyagra.com/


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Gay New York II

Today I would like to continue the New York listings with community centers. They can provide many services to us in the LGBT community. Education, support, advocacy, social events, and sometimes health resources are all the hallmarks of a center. They are a great asset. Use them! There may be more out there but these are the ones with web pages.

Queens Pride House in Queens.

http://www.queenspridehouse.org/

The Staten Island LGBT Center

http://www.silgbtcenter.org/

Brooklyn Community Pride Center

http://www.lgbtbrooklyn.org/

Bronx Community Pride Center

http://www.bronxpride.org/

The Long Island GLBT Community Center

http://www.liglbtcenter.org/

The Center, LGBT Community Center, in New York City.

http://www.gaycenter.org/

Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center

http://www.lgbtqcenter.org/

The Loft covering the Lower Hudson Valley.

http://www.loftgaycenter.org/

The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley.

http://www.gayalliance.org/

The Pride Center of Western New York

http://www.pridecenterwny.org/site/

Pride Center of the Capital Region

http://www.capitalpridecenter.org/

The Cube in Binghampton

http://www.thecubebinghamton.org/

The Audre Lorde Project in New York City.

http://alp.org/


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Gay New York I

New York, the Empire State. Ever Upward is your motto. Noble words to live by. Please continue to forge a path of ever improving civil rights for all. Today is your day. Today's links are PFLAG sites. PFLAG offers many resources to the LGBT community. If you have a need please contact them.

Queens

http://www.pflag-queens.org/

Buffalo/Niagra

http://www.pflag-buffalo-niagara.org/

Canton/ St. Lawrence County - Only a listing.

http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?&pid=224&srcid=229&chid=253

Oneonta Otsego County - Only a listing.

http://www.learningtoflyoriginals.com/pflag/

Long Island

http://www.pflagli.org/

Ithaca-Cortland

http://www.pflagithacacortland.com/PFLAG_Ithaca_Cortland/Welcome.html

Syracuse

http://www.pflagsyracuse.org/

Westchester

http://www.pflagwestchester.org/

New York City

http://www.pflagnyc.org/

Families of Color and Allies New York City

http://www.pflagfamiliesofcolor.org/


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Good Will Toward All

Today I would like to highlight a couple of good causes. There are many others out there worldwide to local. I want to mention these though. They have struck a chord in me and I hope they will you.

My first cause is New Alternatives. I'll let Irene Monroe tell you more about it from the article I first read. The link to the site will be after.

http://www.bilerico.com/2010/12/remember_our_homeless_gay_youth_this_holiday.php

http://www.newalternativesnyc.org/

The other cause is Hike for Equality. Please read about their mission and support equality.

http://www.hikeforequality.com/


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Youth, Advocacy, & Bullying

Today I wanted to post some more resources to help those that need it most, our youth. Life can be hard enough in normal situations but toss in issues facing our youth and they need help. So here are some more links to help and hopefully make you thrive.

The Gay Youth Corner is a support group for LGBT youth where ever they live in the world.

http://www.thegyc.com/

The National Youth Advocacy Coalition fights to ensure LGBTQ youth are safe both physically and emotionally. Volunteer opportunities are available.

http://www.nyacyouth.org/index.php#

Advocates for Youth is a organization dedicated to improving youths sexual health and knowledge. They are not LGBT specific but have a lot of information for many levels from youth to educators.

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/

Reachout is a support group for bullying and other pressures youth must face. They have a hotline.

http://us.reachout.com/

Make it Better is a very nice support site for youth and adults. They have many links and videos. Check them out.

http://makeitbetterproject.org/

Fierce is a New York based advocacy and support group for LGBTQ youth of color.

http://www.fiercenyc.org/


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Sports

Keeping fit or just enjoying a spirited game can be an excellent way to improve life. Meet new people and get involved. If playing is not your choice be a fan and support your local teams. It's all about living life, having fun, and being healthy.

The Colorado Gay Ice Hockey Association.

http://www.cgiha.org/Pages/default.htm

Team Philadelphia is a group of sports teams in the Delaware Valley.

http://teamphiladelphia.org/

Team DC is a group of sports teams in the greater Washington DC area.

http://www.teamdc.org/

The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance is the organization responsible for the Gay Softball World Series. Check them out they have links to member teams.

http://www.nagaaasoftball.org/

West Hollywood Aquatics have teams in swimming and water polo.

http://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=wha

The San Franciso Fog is a rugby club.

http://www.sffog.org/

Boston Pride Hockey is a nice Hockey site with links to other teams.

http://www.bostonpridehockey.org/

Metro Wrestling is a New York wrestling club.

http://www.metrowrestling.org/

Gay Orlando Sports is listing of Gay sports teams in central Florida. It is hosted on Gay Orlando's site.

http://www.gayorlando.com/gosports/


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Lift Your Voice in a Joyous Melody

To put our voice to song is an excellent way to express our feelings and emotions. It creates joy and allows us to share our experiences with others. Today I salute Chorus's. They lift us when we are low, make us smile, and voice things we may not be able to. Enjoy and participate if you can.

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.

http://www.gmcla.org/

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.

https://www.sfgmc.org/index.shtml

The New York Gay Men's Chorus.

http://www.nycgmc.org/

The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus.

http://cgmc.org/

The Gay Men's chorus of Washington DC.

http://www.gmcw.org/

The Boston Gay Men's Chorus.

http://bgmc.org/

The Miami Gay Men's Chorus.

http://www.miamigaychorus.org/

The Twin Cities gay Men's Chorus.

http://tcgmc.org/

The Portland Gay Men's Chorus.

http://pdxgmc.org/

The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus.

http://www.cgmc.com/Columbus_Gay_Mens_Chorus_CGMC/Columbus_Gay_Mens_Chorus.html


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Live! Stop the Hate!

I began this humble project to offer resources to anyone in need, whatever the need. Hopefully to stop the suffering and death of so many of us in the LGBT community. In the wake of even more suicides this week it is disheartening but I shall redouble my efforts and strive to make more sources available to everyone. If you need help and can not find a link here to address your situation please leave a comment. You are important and worthy of love and dignity.

Project Life Vest is a group striving to create safe spaces for LGBT youth. It is a small group but sincere help is always welcome.

http://www.projectlifevest.org/

Welcoming Schools is a branch of the Human Rights Campaign. They seek to create LGBT inclusive schools and educating on equality and tolerance. Resources for educators are available.

http://www.welcomingschools.org/

Stop Bullying: Speak Up is a guide put out by the Cartoon Network. It is simple but a nice view of the basics.

http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/stopbullying/index.html

The Queer Youth Leadership Awards seeks to create positive role models for Queer youth and create more safe environments for better living.

http://www.qyla.org/

Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth is a New York based group covering Nassau and Suffolk counties. They offer support, education and advocacy to GLBT youth.

http://www.ligaly.org/

The Anti Violence Program is another New york based organization eliminating hate and violence toward the GLBT community. They offer counseling, education, and advocacy.

http://www.avp.org/ncavp.htm

Youth First Texas is a Dallas based group. Their mission is to offer education, support, and general service to LGBTQ youth.

http://youthfirsttexas.org/

Campus Progress seeks progressive change on many issues. They offer information on many topics and inform how to get involved and make positive changes.

http://www.campusprogress.org/

Safe Schools South Florida focus's on safe learning environments for all LGBTQ youth. Resources for educators are available.


http://www.safeschoolssouthflorida.org/


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Even More Support

I am always amazed the nice things you can find when you search through the internet clutter. Continuing yesterdays support list are some more nice resources. I hope you enjoy them.

EqualBeings.org is a wonderful LGBT guide to YouTube.

http://www.equalbeings.org/
http://www.youtube.com/user/EqualBeingsORG

The Gay Alliance of the Genesee valley is a group fostering safe and inclusive environments for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. The is a New York based site.

http://www.gayalliance.org/

The Deaf Queer Resource Center serves the deaf GLBT community by providing news and information of note. This is a volunteer run site.

http://www.deafqueer.org/

The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging offers resources and technical assistance to help improve the lives of our older population. They appear to be in the formation stages so keep an eye on them and let me know if they are helpful

http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/


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