LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning)

The following resources are geared toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning students as well as their friends and straight allies. 

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Student Groups

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (S.A.G.A.) is a student organization founded for the purpose of promoting equality at USI and the surrounding community. Meetings (Every other Wednesday at 4 p.m. - Student Life Lounge in UC East) are open to GLBTQ students and straight allies.

USI Resources

USI Diversity Resources

Go to USI's Diversity Resources page to find USI diversity statistics and information about campus and Evansville events and resources. This page also includes information about faculty and staff who have undergone Safe Zone training.

Local/Community Resources

The Tri-State Alliance serves the GLBT communities of Southwestern Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. They sponsor many events including the gay and lesbian youth prom, the summer pride picnic, the AIDS Art Auction and the AIDS Christmas Project.

Map Evansville aims to measure and document the existing resources and areas of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender inclusivity that currently exist in Evansville and the surrounding area.

Online Resources (for students, family, & friends):

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project has several excellent resources for LGBTQ youth, which include:

            •The Trevor Lifeline (866-488-7386). This is a free and confidential
                suicide prevention lifeline specifically designed for LGBTQ youth.
                Assistance is available 24/7.
            • TrevorChat & TrevorText provide professional one-on-one
                assistance to individuals not at risk for suicide.
            • Ask Trevor is an online question and answer forum for matters
                related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
            • TrevorSpace.org is a social networking site for individuals
                ages 13-24.

Am I Gay? A Guide for People who Question Their Sexual Orientation: This is an excellent resource to help you better understand why you might be questioning your sexual orientation and it will help give you the tools to better accept your particular orientation. Click here.

It Gets Better Project: The It Gets Better Project was started in 2010 when Dan Savage and his partner created a You Tube video to encourage and support LGBT youth who were coping with bullying and other difficulties. Go to this wonderful site to watch one of the 50,000 use-created videos or submit one of your own.

The Reformation Project: The Reformation Project is a Bible-based, Christian non-profit organization that offers an affirming perspective on what the scriptures have to say about homosexuality.

Lead with Love: This is a brief documentary (viewable online) that was created to "provide comfort, information, and guidance for parents who have recently learned that their son or daughter is lesbian, gay, or bisexual."

Think Before You Speak: This campaign encourages people to take a pledge to avoid saying "that's so gay" as part of a larger campaign against verbal bullying.

Everyone Is Gay: Everyone Is Gay is an affirming advice website for all, with an emphasis on LGBTQ youth. The site's founders use humor to create a supportive, open dialogue on issues of sexuality, relationships, and more.

 Organizations

Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): PFLAG is a national support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their families, friends and allies.

Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN): GLSEN is an advocacy organization that describes their mission as striving "to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression."

Human Rights Campaign (HRC):"The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all."

The Counseling Center is a SAFE ZONE for individuals of all ethnicities, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, physical appearances/sizes, and gender identities.