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Page Contents: In Our Collections | From Our Research & Reference Library | Resources – Definitions | – Advocacy & Community Organizations | – Health & Safety

In Our Collections

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From Our Research & Reference Library

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Gale OneFile: Diversity Studies*
“Articles that explore cultural differences, influences in society, and more.”

GaleOneFile: Gender Studies*
“Articles on gender studies, family/marital issues, health, and more.”

Resources

Definitions

Ace & Aro Spectrum Definitions by Oxford LGBTQ+ Society 
Includes definitions about different identities, attractions & relationships, attitudes, concepts, and events.

“The Oxford LGBTQ+ Society is the largest higher education LGBTQ+ Society in the country, and with over 3000 members, the second largest society of its kind at the university.”

Identity Resources by Oxford LGBTQ+ Society
Includes resources for Ace/Aro, Bi/Pan, Trans, Intersex, and for people of faith, of racial and ethnic minorities, by class, and for women. (Please note: Some resources collated on this page are specific to Oxford University, so may not apply to you.)

​Terms & Definitions by Outright Vermont
“We offer these terms as a good place to start, and so that we have some shared understanding as you move through the toolkit. But! Your youth will always be the best source of information about their own experience. Listen for the ways they self-describe, encourage their self-expression, and stay curious and open to learning from them.”

Advocacy & Community Organizations

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
“Advocates for Trans Equality [(A4TE)] fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal.

“A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two [2] long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one [1] organization. A4TE builds on their successes to boldly imagine a world where trans people live our lives joyfully and without barriers.”

GLAAD
“Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Serving as a storyteller, media force, resource, and advocate, GLAAD tackles tough issues and provokes dialogue so that authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized. GLAAD strives to protect all that has been accomplished and helps create a world where everyone can live the life they love.

“As a dynamic media force, GLAAD ensures fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.”

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center
“The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms. Our services focus on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression. We are the oldest and most comprehensive national organization of its type and scope in the United States, providing critically needed services regardless of age or geographic location.

“We help youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems, and a lot more. The people who turn to us for help often live in rural and conservative parts of the country and are frequently feeling severely isolated, closeted and in despair, with literally no one else safe to talk to.

​”We care deeply about confidentiality. We understand that what is discussed with us is private.”

LGBT National Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243
“On the LGBT National Senior Hotline, we provide a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, elder abuse, family dynamics, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

“Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here. You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.

“We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.

• “Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
• “We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
• “We don’t report calls to outside organizations.
• “We answer all of our own calls, we don’t outsource.”

​National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR)
“NCLR is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education.”

Outright Vermont
“Building a Vermont where all LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power!”

​Pride Center of Vermont (PCVT)
“The mission of Pride Center of Vermont is to celebrate, educate, and advocate with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters.”

SPARTA Pride
“SPARTA Pride is a group of transgender people who currently serve or have served in the military. SPARTA Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization not affiliated with the Department of Defense. Membership is open to transgender (to include non-binary and gender-nonconforming) individuals currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We also offer smaller groups for families of transgender service members, veterans, and allies.”

​Spectrum Youth & Family Services
“Spectrum Youth and Family Services is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization with programs for youth and their families in the Burlington and St. Albans areas.

“Founded in 1970, Spectrum is a nationally recognized leader in helping youth ages 12-26* and their families turn their lives around. Each year, we serve 1,400 teenagers, young adults, and their family members.” *Please check individual programs for age ranges specific to them.

“Our mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services.”

Trans Youth Handbook
“Co-authored [by Harvard Law School’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic and] the National Center for [LGBTQ] Rights, the Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.”

Transgender Law Center (TLC)
“Transgender Law Center is the largest trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Since 2002 we’ve been organizing, assisting, informing, and empowering thousands of individual community members toward a long-term, national, trans-led movement for liberation.”

Health & Safety

Center for Transgender & Gender-Expansive Health by John Hopkins Medicine
“We are committed to serving gender diverse patients, whether transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, or questioning. Our team provides safe and affirming care that is evidence based, trauma informed, and sensitive to each patient’s health needs throughout their lifetime.”
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Gay & Sober
“Gay & Sober’s mission is simple–to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.”

Rainbow Youth Project USA
“Here at Rainbow Youth Project USA, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and despite being a new, spontaneous, and organic Organization, we pledge to be continuously driven by the same ideas we initially founded our Organization upon: Support. Empowerment. Progress.

“Dealing with the ever-evolving challenges facing LGBTQIA+ young people today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Rainbow Youth Project USA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.

“We are dedicated to walking the walk.”

SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program by PCVT | Survivor Support Line: (802) 863-0003* * Please see site page for hours.
“PCVT’s SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program works to transform harm with and for LGBTQ+ Vermonters.

“Through direct service advocacy, education, and community support, we provide comprehensive services to support LGBTQ+ survivors of hate, bias, harassment, discrimination, abuse, intimate partner violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, and other systemic and community harms.

“If you or someone you know has experienced violence, threats, or intimidation, we can work with you to address your safety and provide the support you need.”

Trevor Project
“The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.”
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Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) by PCVT
“The Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) exists to improve the health and wellness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters by building bridges between healthcare providers and LGBTQ people throughout the state. Our goal is to help patients identify safe, affirming, supportive, and effective healthcare providers, and offer trainings and other support to enhance providers’ skill in working with LGBTQ people.”