- Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging "Utica University’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Student Transitions works to create an equitable and inclusive Utica University community by engaging in long-term, ongoing antiracism and anti-discrimination work."
- The Q Center The Q Center at ACR Health is a safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies to gather, share, and receive support. Q Center programming promotes equality, celebrates diversity, provides resources that cultivate pride and leadership skills, and strives to create a safe and inclusive community for all.
History of National Coming Out Day
Organized by Jean O’Leary, Dr. Robert Eichberg and the National Coming Out Day organization, the first celebration was observed on October 11, 1988.
Which was the first anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
In 1993, the Human Rights Campaign merged with the National Coming Out Day organization and created the National Coming Out Project in 1996.
*from https://nationaltoday.com/national-coming-out-day/#faqs
Organizations
- The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) "Our vision is a society that understands and accepts the full range of differences in people’s sexual and romantic desires, attractions, behaviors, and orientations, and does not privilege any."
- Advocates for Trans Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice
- Bi-Pan Library "The Bi Pan Library is a physical archive and online directory of media created by and about bi, pan, and m-spec people. Our goals: Increase access to bi, pan, and m-spec media and history. Create resources suited to the needs of bi, pan, and m-spec people. Provide research assistance to students, educators, queer organizations, researchers, journalists, parents, and community-seeking bi, pan, and m-spec people."
- The Campus Pride Index "The Campus Pride Index sets the bar higher for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported under the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations."
- CenterLink "CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities. Our mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers. We currently have over 325 member LGBTQ centers worldwide providing essential services, promoting growth, wellness, and connectivity in their communities"
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (pronounced glisten) is an organization working to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and to prompt LGBT cultural inclusion and awareness in K-12 schools.
- GLAAD "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation(GLAAD) increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized."
- Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign Foundation supports LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and institutions with resources via a set of comprehensive programs.
- LGBT Foundation "established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us.’"
- Out & Equal "Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ+ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all."
- PFLAG *Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- Pride at Work "We seek full equality without restrictions or barriers for LGBTQIA+ individuals in our workplaces, unions, and communities, creating a Labor Movement that cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion, encourages openness, and ensures safety & dignity. We do this through education, alliances, and building solidarity across our large and diverse communities."- From Site
- Straight for Equality Straight for Equality is a national outreach and education program created in 2007 by PFLAG National to empower new allies who, unlike a more traditional PFLAG member, don’t necessarily have a family connection to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
- Transgender Law Center "is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people."
- The Trevor Project "is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors."
"For many people, coming out doesn’t just happen once. A lot of folks find themselves coming out at different times to different people: with a few friends online, with trusted family members, or just one person in their life."
"After thinking it through, you may decide to be out to yourself, but not to anyone else — and that’s okay. Many people choose not to come out to others for different reasons. You are valid and deserve support no matter what."
- The Trevor Project
Call the LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline at 888-688-5428
International Pronouns Day: October 16, 2024
Resources
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance and HRC Foundation's Coming Out as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans resource is designed to aid LGBTQ+ API Americans in navigating the intersectional challenges when coming out.
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People For those who identify as Black LGBTQ+ people, the coming out process can be complex to navigate. Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People is designed for those embarking on their own coming-out journey at the intersections of LGBTQ+ and Black identities.
- Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ+ Latine Americans HRC Foundation's Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ+ Latine Americans resource is designed to aid LGBTQ+ Latine Americans in navigating the intersectional challenges when coming out.
- Healthcare Equality Index 2024 "In its 16th edition, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. The HEI 2024 evaluates nearly 2,400 healthcare facilities nationwide."
- Coming Out as Bisexual to Your Doctor One of the keys to good health care is being open with your health care provider. Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your LGBTQ+ identity to give the best care possible. Yet surveys consistently show bisexual (or those with similar identities, including queer, pansexual or fluid) people are far less likely to disclose their sexual orientation to any medical professional. This guide is designed to help those who are bisexual, pansexual, queer, sexually fluid or similar in navigating complicated conversations in a medical setting."
- Healthcare Facility Search Use this tool to find healthcare facilities near you that are evaluated in the Healthcare Equality Index. The HEI 2024 features nearly 2400 healthcare facilities nationwide, including those that actively took the HEI 2024 survey as well as those that were researched by the HRC Foundation.
- Coming Out to Your Doctor Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.
- Health Disparities Among Bisexual People "Far too many LGBTQ+ people face bias and discrimination when seeking health care, and as we continue to work to address this critical issue, it’s imperative to address the specific needs of people who identify as bisexual (or something similar, including queer, pansexual or fluid)."
- Do Ask, Do Tell: Talking to your provider about being LGBTQ "was adapted for a youth audience in order to empower them to “come out” to their health care provider. Inside is information about health issues, as well as support and resources for LGBTQ youth. There is space on the brochure to add your organization’s logo. Thank you to Jeffrey Poirier, PhD for helping adapt the language for the youth update."
- How to Come Out: An Essential LGBTQ+ Guide for Feeling Safe and Supported When you’re first deciding how to come out, you might feel overwhelmed, anxious, or afraid. Or, you might feel excited at the prospect of what your life will be like when you can live as your most authentic self. No matter how you feel about coming out, it’s totally normal.
- HRC: Coming Out "The Human Rights Campaign has resources to help you come out and live openly at home, at work and in your community."
- Coming Out Handbook Trevor Project: Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
- How to Come Out on Campus Resource from the Campus Pride Index
Podcasts
- Bad Queers
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"This podcast is for people who feel like they came out of the closet and got placed in a box. It’s time to put the u-haul theory to bed, and connect over being Bad Queers. Join Kris and Shana, fellow Bad Queers, to discuss breaking stereotypes, owning your identity and their unpopular queer opinions. Bad Queers will leave you both offended and inspired by the news, stories and advice about the very fluid, very real LGBTQ+ experience."
- Bi+ Plus
Podcasting for the bi+ universe
- Gender Reveal
"Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast about nonbinary and transgender folks. Join us as we interview notable trans guests, analyze current events, answer advice questions and get a little bit closer to understanding what the heck gender is."
- History is Gay
"Two queer nerds share their love for the past, hijinks, and all things gay, sharing stories of those of us in the unexplored corners of history who have always been there."
- Inside the Closet
"You won't believe what NYC comedians Emma Willmann and Matteo Lane talk about Inside the Closet. Join Emma and Matteo as they share their experiences of being gay comics in mainstream culture."
- LGBTQ&A
*Nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the 2023 GLAAD Awards* Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the world. Recent guests include Laverne Cox, Janelle Monáe, Pete Buttigieg, Brandi Carlile, Alok Vaid-Menon, and Angela Davis. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters.
- Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being
"Named one of the 12 Best LGBTQ Podcasts of 2020 by “O: The Oprah Magazine.” How might we live better as queer people of faith? Matthias Roberts brings together theologians, psychologists, poets, thinkers, and change makers for conversations around belief and being."
- Queersplaining
True Stories of The Lives of Queer and Trans People
Videos
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