"The ACLU of Illinois firmly believes that rights should not be limited based on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. We stand in support of inclusive policies that strengthen rights for LGBT individuals. After securing the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois, the ACLU of Illinois has continued to protect gay and lesbian couples from discrimination by those who justify their actions based on religion. Our advocacy also supports people who are transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming, so that they are able to live their authentic lives, without discrimination in employment, access to accurate identity documents and public schools. And, the ACLU is continuing our historic work to resist and combat discrimination for those with HIV. "

We are an HIV and STI outreach prevention and support agency for 15 counties in Central Illinois - Henderson, Hancock, McDonough, Warren, Knox, Fulton, Stark, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell, Putnum, Marshall, Woodford, LaSalle, and McLean Counties. We also help people living with HIV access and stay in care through transportation and housing services.

Website references serving members of the "Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender" community, addressing "Needs related to sexual identity, such as affiliation, isolation, and confronting and coping with discrimination."

Professional counseling center with emphasis on LGBTQ+ issues. Also has offices in Aurora and Chicago.

"My flexible, individualized approach is based on current neurobiology (polyvagal theory) and depth psychology, & includes somatic, psychodynamic, cognitive, dream work, and EMDR. LGBTQ+ affirming, non-racist, non-misogynist, anti-colonial. Plus, I'm a veteran. "

SPEAK TO JILL WALDEN - She/Her, Executive Director (LGBTQIA Ally) THIS IS PRIMARILY A DAYCARE; large percentage LATINX. "The MCC welcomes all community members and celebrate diversity and differences in race, gender, social status, and ability status among others."

Specifically intended for students of Northern Illinois University

"The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer (LGBTQ) Resource Center, a unit of The Dean of Students, serves as a centrally located, safe campus space that provides educational outreach, referral information and advocacy services, which will add to an inclusive and diverse environment for LGBTQ students, faculty, staff, families, friends, alumni, and the greater community of Southern Illinois."

University of Illinois Springfield offers many groups, events and programs for the quer community--many open to all, not just students.

Volunteers are limited during day-time hours and *you must email to schedule an appointment. This is an LGBTQ+ hub located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign