The following LGBTQ information is provided as a resource for advocacy, outreach, and general knowledge/awareness, however no sponsors are officially linked to or financially supported by UA's LGBT Union


Transgender Information/Support


Transfamily Cleveland - transgender advocacy and support for NE Ohio

TransOhio - transgender advocacy, education and support for Ohioians

Transgender Care - education about transgendered persons and related medical information

Trans-Health - health and fitness information for transgendered persons




LGBT Equality/Advocacy Organizations


Equlity Ohio - advocates for equal rights for all Ohioans, including LGBT persons

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)- advocates nationally for LGBT rights



LGBT Legal Info/Support

Laws - LGBT legal news, directories and resources

Lambda Legal - LGBT legal news/updates

A Guide for LGBT Americans on Obtaining a Mortgage/Loan



LGBT Community Support & Networking


Affirmations - National LGBT helpline and referral resource

Medina County Gay Straight Alliance - helps bring together gay/straight persons in Medina County for discussion/support

Akron Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays - supports Akron-area LGBT persons through networking and support from parents and straight allies

Akron Pride Center - provides a location for LGBT discussions, social and community events

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland - provides a location for education, outreach and support for LGBT persons in NE Ohio



HIV/AIDS Education/Support


Violets Cupboard - helps support the mental, physical, and financial needs of persons with HIV/AIDS

Community AIDS Network (CAN)- provides HIV/AIDS education, housing, and social support for persons with HIV/AIDS

Akron AIDS Hotline
(330) 375-2000 (office number)
(330) 375-AIDS (24 hour hotline)

Ohio STD/AIDS Hotline (24 hours)
1-800-332-2437



LGBT Entertainment/News


Advocate.com - arts, entertainment and news about LGBT persons/issues

Out.com - LGBT related fashion, style, travel and news

Logo - LGBT related TV, movies, music

365 Gay News - LGBT related national news



Crisis Support Hotlines


Suicide Hotline for LGBT Youth
1-4UTREVOR (4887386) (24 hours)

National Gay and Lesbian Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
(Monday - Friday 4pm - midnight)

Safer Futures of Portage County Domestic Abuse Hotline (24 hours)
(330) 673-2500

Cleveland Rape Crisis Hotline (24 hours)
(216) 619-6192

National Hate Crime Hotline (24 hours)
(208) 246-2292

National Gay & Lesbian Youth Hotline
Monday - Saturday 6:30 - 9:30pm
(800) 347-8336

Cleveland LGBT Community Center Hotline
1-888-GAY-8761


National LGBT Resource Website


LGBT Resource Guide - includes links for LGBT news, organizations, legal help, and more...


Non-UA LGBT College/University Resources

Bowling Green University VISION

University of Toledo Spectrum

Baldwin-Wallace Allies

Case Western Reserve University Spectrum

PRIDE! Kent State University

Fusion Magazine (Kent State)

Ohio University LGBT