LGBTQ+ Resources

Here is a list of LGBTQ resources for people in the Lower Columbia Region, including resources from Portland and Seattle that the local community can use to access various services for LGBTQ+ needs.

Astoria, Oregon

1. Lower Columbia Q Center

   - Services: Social events, support groups, advocacy, and resources for the LGBTQ community.

   - Contact: lcqcenter.org | (503) 468-5155

2. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare

   - Services: Mental health services, counseling, and support for LGBTQ individuals.

   - Contact: clatsopbh.org | (503) 325-5722

3. Coast Community Radio - KMUN

   - Services: LGBTQ programming and community announcements.

   - Contact: coastradio.org | (503) 325-0010

4. The Harbor

   - Services: Crisis intervention, support services, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including LGBTQ individuals.

   - Contact: harbornw.org | (503) 325-3426

5. Consejo Hispano

• Services: Advocacy, resources, and support for the Latinx community, with inclusive services for LGBTQ individuals.

• Contact: consejohispano.org | (503) 325-4547

6. Clatsop Community Action

• Services: Housing assistance, food bank, energy assistance, and community support services, LGBTQ-inclusive.

• Contact: ccaservices.org | (503) 325-1400

Portland, Oregon

1. Q Center

   - Services: Community center, support groups, mental health services, events, and advocacy.

   - Contact: pdxqcenter.org | (503) 234-7837

2. Cascade AIDS Project

   - Services: HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, mental health services, support groups.

   - Contact: capnw.org | (503) 223-5907

3. Bradley Angle

   - Services: Domestic violence services, including shelter and support for LGBTQ survivors.

   - Contact: bradleyangle.org | (503) 232-1528

4. Basic Rights Oregon

   - Services: Advocacy, education, and policy work to support LGBTQ rights.

   - Contact: basicrights.org | (503) 222-6151

5. TransActive Gender Project

   - Services: Support and advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.

   - Contact: transactiveonline.org | (503) 252-3000

Seattle, Washington

1. Seattle Counseling Service

   - Services: Mental health and addiction services specifically for the LGBTQ community.

   - Contact: seattlecounseling.org | (206) 323-1768

2. Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center

   - Services: Community center, health services, arts programs, and advocacy.

   - Contact: gaycity.org | (206) 860-6969

3. Lambert House

   - Services: Youth support services, drop-in center, and social activities for LGBTQ youth.

   - Contact: lamberthouse.org | (206) 322-2515

4. Ingersoll Gender Center

   - Services: Support and advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

   - Contact: ingersollgendercenter.org | (206) 849-7859

5. Lifelong

   - Services: Health services, HIV/AIDS care, and support for people living with chronic illnesses.

   - Contact: lifelong.org | (206) 957-1600

Additional Resources

1. The Trevor Project

   - Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.

   - Contact: thetrevorproject.org | 1-866-488-7386

2. Trans Lifeline

   - Services: Crisis hotline and microgrants for transgender individuals.

   - Contact: translifeline.org | 1-877-565-8860

3. National Center for Transgender Equality

   - Services: Advocacy and policy work to advance transgender equality.

   - Contact: transequality.org | (202) 642-4542

These resources provide a variety of support services, from mental health and counseling to advocacy and social support, catering to the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community in and around Astoria, Oregon. If you would like to suggest additional resources, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@xanaudastoria.com.