Learning about LGBTQ Issues

There are many great resources that you can turn to if you are looking for information about LGBTQ issues.  Whether you are an open member of the LGBTQ community, someone who is hesitant to come forward to friends and family, or a family member or friend of someone who is LGBTQ, there are resources that are available for you.

LGBTQ Youth

PFLAG Resources:  Coming Out

Iowa SAFE Schools:  How to get involved

Human Rights Campaign:  Guide to Coming Out

One Iowa

LGBTQ Families

PFLAG Resources:  Coming Out for family and friends

Books for Parents of LGBTQ Children

BiSexual Topics

BiNet USA- Advocates for Bisexual Community

Other Resources

Where are you in the Straight-Ally Spectrum?

Iowa Pride Network

10 Ways to be a Good LGBTQ Ally

SAGE:  Services & Advocacy for Elderly LGBT

Facing Housing Discrimination Issues?

Transgender Issues

Human Rights Campaign:  Transgender Resources

GLAAD:  Transgender Resources

TransYouth Family Allies:  For Parents

PFLAG Resources: Publications

Becoming a Trans-Ally

Transgender Health

LGBTQ Medical Resources

The University of Iowa LGBTQ Clinic
​Iowa River Landing, 105 E. Ninth, St. Coralville, Iowa
319-384-7444

Dr. Joe Freund at the Franklin Family Practice
4908 Franklin Ave,  Des Moines, Iowa
515-280-4930

David Yurdin at the Project of
​Primary Health Care
1200 University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa
515-248-1500

LGBTQ & Addiction

​LGBTQ+ and Addiction
Causes, Resources and Treatments

How to recognize signs of addiction

Get Help Now! from Drugrehab.com

Find local resources at Rehab.com

Need help with withdrawl?  Withdrawl.net

AddictionCenter.com