Resources

The National LGBT Cancer Network is an organization deidcated to imporiving the lives of LGBTQ+ people with cancer. It has collected a list of LGBT safe cancer treatment providers that can be filtered by state.

Queering Cancer’s goal is to support the SDG community affected by cancer and transform the care that they receive. Their website houses research; information; education for healthcare professionals; and first-person accounts of sexual and gender diverse patients and caregivers.

CancerCare provides free emotional and practical support through their professional oncology social workers, including counseling, resource navigation, support groups, and other services. They have help and support groups specific to LGBTQ+ with cancer or LGBTQ+ caregivers.

The Family Caregiver Alliance offers a variety of services, resources, and support groups for caregivers of a loved one. They host an LGBTQ Caregiver Support Group amongst others.

Everywhere Is Queer is a public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world… even in your own neighborhood!

From Safehome.org this is a safety report on states based on hate crime statistics, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, etc.

OutCare Health, a 501c3 nonprofit, addresses LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, with comprehensive resources, support, and education. Their initiatives range from the OutList directory of affirming healthcare providers to mentorship, health equity training, community building, support groups, consulting services, and more. Their vision is to create a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality healthcare and feels empowered to live their healthiest, most authentic life.

SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers.

GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.