Links and Resources

On this page, we will provide links and resources to information about LGBT organizations, related topics, or sources that simply provide entertainment.

Tucson GLBT Organizations

• Tucson Pride
• SAAF (Southern Arizona Aids Foundation)
• Tucson GLBT Chamber of Commerce

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Arizona GLBT Organizations

• Arizona Pride Guide
• Phoenix Pride Festival
• Arizona Gay Rodeo Association
• Bisbee Pride

National GLBT Organizations

• GLAD – Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
• HRC – Human Rights Campaign
• American Civil Liberties Union
• Bisexual Foundation-Official Site
• Children of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere
• The National Association of LGBT Community Centers

This list was compiled by Eon “Lounge” Youth Center, Tucson’s drop-in space and empowerment program for LGBTQI and straight-ally youth, ages 23 and under.  For information about Eon, call 620-6245, or check out our website: https://www.facebook.com/eonyouth/.  Eon is operated collaboratively by Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and Pima County Health Department.

Hot Lines

• The Trevor Helpline – 1-800-850-8078 (24 hours – 7 days): suicide hotline for LGBT youth
• LYRIC’s Youth Talkline – 1-800-96YOUTH (for queer youth) — Open: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. (est). Tuesday, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. (est).
• Gay and Lesbian National Hotline – 1-888-843-4564  /  Open: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. (est)
• Wingspan’s Anti-Violence Project – 24-hour hotline (bias violence & harassment as well as domestic violence in queer relationships) – (520) 624-0348 / 1-800-553-9387
• National Abortion Federation Hotline – 1-800-772-9100 – Info on local providers (and which are cheapest) and local funding to help in emergencies.  http://www.prochoice.org/
  National STD/HIV Hotline> – 1-800-227-8922, Open 24-hours.
• The Nine Line – information & support for homeless or runaway youth.  Also, crisis counseling for any youth that calls.  24-7, call 1-800-999-9999.

Queer Stuff

• http://www.outproud.org/  —  The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth
• http://www.nyacyouth.org/ — a great site for youth with lots of awesome info and links
• http://www.deafqueer.org — “the” place to find info on the deaf LGBTQ  community
• www.glsen.org — Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network — a website packed with helpful information for students (as well as educators), including how to start a GSA in your school
• www.lgbtcampus.org – to find a listing of schools with LGBTQ resource/community centers

Health/Sex-ed

• http://www.positive.org/  —  the Coalition for Positive Sexuality – more info on sex
• http://www.safepiercing.org  —  good info on body piercings + how to do it safely!
• http://www.adiosbarbie.com — great site on body image for guys and girls
• http://www.poz.com/ — a publication for HIV+  readers and their community

Trans Stuff

– Gender Education and Advocacy (news, info, and resources)

• http://www.ifge.org/ — The International Foundation for Gender Education

Intersex Stuff

• http://www.bodieslikeours.org/
• http://www.isna.org/ — the Intersex Society of North America

Grrrl Stuff

• http://www.guerrillagirls.com/ — radical feminists in the art world…
• http://www.chicanas.com — tons of awesome info for Chicanas and their allies
• http://www.prochoice.org/  — National Abortion Federation – info on local providers, finding emergency funding, etc.
• http://www.about-face.org  —  awesome website on girls’ & women’s body image and media

Activism / Community & Social Justice

• http://www.prisonactivist.org/ — information on activism around policing & imprisonment
• http://www.srlp.org/  — The Sylvia Rivera Law Project – protecting trans people and their rights
• http://www.freedomarchives.org/ — Freedom Archives – video clips of movements for social justice from the 1960s onward, including a pretty big La Raza collection
• http://www.crimethinc.com/  — social critique posters, stickers, etc you can print out and distribute…
• http://www.adbusters.org – Adbusters – cool counter-culture anti-advertising posters, etc.

Local Resources: Tucson, AZ

Testing & Health Resources

• Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona — STI testing, family planning, sexual health info.  Call 884-5562
• Theresa Lee Health Center – STI clinic, HIV testing, as well as family planning. Call for clinic hours or for an appt. — 791-7676
• Kino Teen Center – teen health clinic, job skills, and violence prevention.  740-4600
• Tucson Women’s Clinic – 1-866-653-6221 (toll-free) or 321-4345 – Suite #35 Medical Plaza on Tucson Blvd (between Grant + Speedway) – services include abortion providers
• Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF) – HIV testing (by appt.) and prevention programs, as well as services for HIV+ people — 1-800-771-9054 (toll-free)  or 628-7223
• SACASA  (Center Against Sexual Assault) — 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-400-1001 or 327-7273  (business line: 327-1171)
• Wingspan AVP (domestic violence and bias crimes—support, advocacy, and reporting) 624-0348 /1-800-553-9387 or go in person: 300 E 6^th St. (just off 4^th Ave), Tucson AZ
• Brewster Center (domestic violence shelter) 24-hour crisis line: 622-6347
• SAMHC (mental health crisis services) – call their 24-7 crisis line: 622-6000
• La Frontera – counseling and mental health services — 884-9920

Community Links and Resources – Queer Stuff

• Eon “Lounge” Youth Center — drop-in center and empowerment program for LGBTQ youth 23 and under.  620-6245
• Tucson Indian Center – Native LGBTQ Youth group – For information, call 884-7131 x25.
• GLSEN – Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (educators working for equality in the education system; also support Gay-Straight Alliances in schools) – 743-4800
• SAGA – Southern Arizona Gender Alliance – support group and advocates for the trans community, meets monthly. www.sagatucson.org or 867-0083.
• U of A – Pride Alliance (the university’s LGBT Resource Center) 621-7585
• Gay-Straight Alliances – At least 19 Tucson high schools have gay-straight alliances.  Call Eon Youth Lounge to find out which schools, and who to contact! 620-6245.

Housing Links and Resources

(also feel free to call 620-6245 or come into Eon to talk to our Homeless Youth Advocate)

• Our Town – runs a  youth shelter, transitional living apartments, services for youth on the street, and family counseling/preservation – call their 24-hour youth help-line: 323-1706 /    1-800-537-8696.
• Open Inn – temporary shelter and longer-term transitional living programs.  630 E 9^th St. — 670-9040
• Youth On Their Own  — http://www.yoto.org – The program supports young people (8-22) while they are in school. Living stipend, food + clothing, alternative housing.  293-1136
• Primavera Services – services for people 18 and up experiencing homelessness, including hygiene necessities, job training, and affordable housing – call 623-5111 for info.  Programs include shelter for men, call 623-4300.
• Information & Referral – Info about finding help in Tucson, M-F 8-5 call 881-1794.  Or call the 24-hour help-on-call crisis line: 323-9373.

Community Resources – Religious/Spiritual

• MCC Water of Life Metropolitan Church – Rev. Joyce Cook,3269 N. Mountain – 292-9151
• Cornerstone Fellowship – 2902 N Geronimo Ave —  622-4626
• St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church – 4440 N Campbell – 299-6421
• Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church – 1436 N Campbell – includes Grace Group (support group) and Tucson Catholic Gay & Lesbian Family Ministry – call 293-6624 or 325-0892.
• Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) – 492 N Alvernon – 299-6647