GLBT National Help Center
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| GLBT National Help Center | |
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| Name | GLBT National Help Center |
| Formation | 1996 |
GLBT National Help Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by LGBT activists, including Troy Perry, Phyllis Lyon, and Del Martin, with the goal of providing vital services to the LGBT community, particularly youth, in the United States. The organization has been supported by various LGBT rights groups, such as the Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Over the years, the GLBT National Help Center has collaborated with other organizations, including the Trevor Project, PFLAG, and the National Coalition for LGBT Health, to promote LGBT health and well-being.
● History
The GLBT National Help Center was established in response to the growing need for LGBT support services, as highlighted by the Stonewall riots and the AIDS epidemic. The organization's early work was influenced by LGBT activists such as Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Marsha P. Johnson, who fought for LGBT rights and visibility. The GLBT National Help Center has also been shaped by the work of LGBT organizations like the Mattachine Society, the Daughters of Bilitis, and the Gay Liberation Front. Throughout its history, the organization has received support from LGBT-friendly politicians, including Barney Frank, Tammy Baldwin, and Jared Polis.
● Services
The GLBT National Help Center provides a range of services, including counseling, support groups, and referral services, to LGBT individuals and their families. These services are often provided in partnership with other LGBT organizations, such as the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the San Francisco LGBT Community Center, and the New York City LGBT Community Center. The organization also offers training and education programs for healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals who work with LGBT populations, in collaboration with institutions like the American Psychological Association, the National Association of Social Workers, and the American Medical Association. Additionally, the GLBT National Help Center has worked with LGBT media outlets, such as The Advocate, Out Magazine, and Gay City News, to promote LGBT awareness and visibility.
● Hotlines
The GLBT National Help Center operates a national hotline that provides crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services to LGBT individuals in need. This hotline is staffed by trained volunteers who are knowledgeable about LGBT issues and resources, and who have received training from organizations like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line. The hotline is available 24/7 and is free and confidential, with support from LGBT organizations like the Trevor Project and the National Center for Transgender Equality. The GLBT National Help Center also partners with other hotline services, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Dating Abuse Helpline, to provide comprehensive support to LGBT survivors of domestic violence and dating abuse.
● Online Resources
The GLBT National Help Center offers a range of online resources, including fact sheets, brochures, and webinars, on topics such as LGBT health, LGBT rights, and LGBT youth. These resources are often developed in collaboration with other LGBT organizations, such as the Human Rights Campaign, GLAAD, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. The organization also maintains a comprehensive directory of LGBT resources, which includes listings for LGBT support groups, LGBT community centers, and LGBT-friendly healthcare providers, with support from LGBT organizations like the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Additionally, the GLBT National Help Center has partnered with LGBT online communities, such as Facebook's LGBTQ@Facebook group and Twitter's #LGBT hashtag, to promote LGBT awareness and visibility.
● Community Outreach
The GLBT National Help Center engages in community outreach efforts to promote LGBT awareness and visibility, and to provide LGBT support services to underserved populations. These efforts include partnerships with LGBT organizations, such as the National Black Justice Coalition, the National Latina/o LGBT Organization, and the Asian Pacific Islander Pride, to reach LGBT communities of color. The organization also participates in LGBT events, such as Pride parades and LGBT film festivals, to promote LGBT visibility and awareness, with support from LGBT organizations like the InterPride and the LGBT Film Festival.
● Organization
The GLBT National Help Center is a non-profit organization that is governed by a board of directors composed of LGBT activists and community leaders, including Kate Kendell, Rea Carey, and Earl Fowlkes. The organization is funded by donations from individuals and foundations, such as the Arcus Foundation, the Gill Foundation, and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, as well as by grants from government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. The GLBT National Help Center is also a member of LGBT coalitions, such as the National LGBT Task Force and the LGBT Equality Caucus, which work to promote LGBT rights and LGBT equality at the local, state, and federal levels, with support from LGBT organizations like the Human Rights Campaign and the National Center for Lesbian Rights.