Resources
Welcome to our Crisis and Support Resources page—a carefully curated collection dedicated to empowering individuals facing life's challenges. Prioritizing inclusivity and individual autonomy, each resource creates a welcoming environment. Whether seeking peer support, social equity resources, or anti-racism education, our page is a safe space for relevant and compassionate assistance. Tailored to individual needs, our commitment respects diverse identities and experiences. Navigate confidently, knowing each option prioritizes assistance while upholding the importance of individual consent. Find solace, guidance, and empowerment in our carefully selected resources—remember, support is just a click or call away.
Crisis and Support Resources
Blackline: Peer support and counseling prioritizing BIPOC, with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Interventions do not occur without consent.
Trans Lifeline: Peer support for the trans community that’s always been divested from police. Run by and for trans people.
Trevor Hotline: Call, text or live chat support for LGBTQIA youth. Emergency services may be called in cases of imminent risk.
Wildflower Alliance: Warmline answered by a trained peer supporters. Interventions do not occur without consent.
Don’t Call The Police: Community based alternatives to calling the police in various cities across the United States- including Chicago.
Social Equity
LGBTQ Medication Prescription and Management
Rainbow Mental Health Services
Anti Racism Resources
Anti Racism With Rachel Ricketts
Supporting Marginalized Communities
What is White Privilege, Really?
Critically Exploring Whiteness
Juneteenth Resources
Asian and Pacific Islander Resources
National Queer Asian Pacific-Islander Alliance
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum-Chicago Chapter
LGBTQ College and Professional Resources
LGBTQ Scholarships and Financial Aid
Resources for Trans Job Seekers
Sexuality and Gender
Yoga and Meditation
Recommended TED Talks
Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Andy Puddicombe: All it Takes is Ten Mindful Minutes
Pico Iyer: The Beauty of What We’ll Never Know
BDSM/Kink
In case of emergency, please call 911. You can also call or text 988, or reach out to any of the hotlines listed under our resources page for support.