LGBTQIA2S+ Community Support Page
Campus Supports
Staff/Faculty Resources
Queer Folks & Friends Staff/Faculty Affinity Group
To provide a brave space for Queer folx and allies of Shoreline Community College to build and foster community. We aim to create an environment where folx feel empowered to show up as their truest and most authentic selves and further serve the institution’s mission, values, and goals of inclusive excellence. For questions or participation contact Roberto Lopez rlopez@shoreline.edu to join the Teams group and chat.
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports public employees and/or family members to help identify and resolve personal concerns that may affect job performance. EAP provides services that ultimately promote individual and workplace wellbeing. Services available to all covered employees and/or family members include counseling, work/life, 24/7 support and awareness, education and resources - all described below.
Website : Employees | Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
Call: 877-313-4455
Student Resources
Q-Collective
Student club for students that are LGBTQIA2S+ and their allies. To join email queercollectivescc@gmail.com or follow on Instagram Shoreline CC Queer Collective (@qcollectivescc) for events.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides free, confidential and professional mental health counseling services, resources, and referral to support the academic and personal success, health, and well-being of our students and campus community.
Website: Counseling Center Home | Shoreline Community College
Call: 206-546-4594
Safe Zone Committee
Committee staffed by SCC staff, faculty, and students to promote education and advocacy for LGBTQIA2S+ students. For questions or participation contact Brian Ramos VP of DEIA at bramos@shoreline.edu
Gender Equity Center
The Gender Equity Center is a friendly, supportive environment for people of all gender identities to explore, celebrate, and educate the campus community about gender issues, including Title IX, LGBTQ+ and women's rights. The center works to disrupt cycles of oppression and break down gender-based barriers through education, leadership development, and advocacy. For questions contact genderequity@shoreline.edu
Website: Gender Equity Center | Shoreline Community College
Call: 206- 546-4715
Community Support
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Organization |
Support Provided |
Description & Contact |
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WA State LGBTQ Commission |
Advocacy |
The Washington State LGBTQ Commission works to improve the state’s interface with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, and intersex community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government. Home | Washington State LGBTQ Commission |
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TRACTION |
Community & Mutual Aid |
TRACTION is a trans-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Washington state. Our mission is to cultivate connection and visibility for transgender and gender-diverse people through service in support of underserved communities. Home Page - TRACTION |
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PFLAG Seattle |
Education Materials and Peer Support |
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG Seattle |
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GenPride |
Community, Service Referral, Affordable Housing |
GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County LGBTQIA+ seniors' unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging. GenPride |
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Gender Justice League |
Advocacy & Community |
Gender Justice League (GJL) is a civil & human rights organization that focuses on elevating the rights of TwoSpirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse (2STGD) communities in Washington State & beyond through advocacy efforts, direct services, shared leadership development. Home - Gender Justice League |
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Entre Hermanos |
Community, Service Referral |
Enter Hermanos works to promote the health and well-being of the Latino Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning community in a culturally appropriate environment
through disease prevention, education, support services, advocacy and community building.
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Alphabet Alliance of Color |
Community, Mutual Aid, Advocacy |
Alphabet Alliance of Color (AAoC) is an organization by and for queer and trans Black, Indigenous and other people of color (QTBIPOC). We serve local QTBIPOC in a variety of ways — all grounded in mutual aid, transformative justice and community connection. |
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API Chaya |
Direct Services, Support Group, Advocacy |
API Chaya is an agency created by survivors and for survivors from marginalized communities. |
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UTOPIA Washington |
Peer Support, Direct Services, Advocacy |
United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Washington (UTOPIA Washington) is a queer and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Queer and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI – “Q-T-pie”) communities. UTOPIA Washington |
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POCCAAN |
Direct Services, HIV Prevention |
POCAAN is committed to providing comprehensive, multicultural awareness and prevention programs aimed at addressing health disparities experienced in marginalized communities Home | POCAAN - BIPOC Social Service Agency - Seattle
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Lavender Rights Project |
Direct Services, Legal, Advocacy |
Lavender Rights Project (LRP) elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination. |
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QLaw |
Legal, Advocacy |
The QLaw Foundation of Washington promotes the dignity and respect of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians within the legal system through advocacy, education, and legal assistance. |
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Trans Lifeline |
Crisis Line, Service Referral |
Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis 501 non-profit organization offering phone support to transgender people. Call: 877-565-8860 |
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Trevor Project |
Crisis Line |
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ Youth - We’re here for you Now |
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LGBT National Help Center |
Service Referral, Crisis Line, Peer Support |
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms. |
Veteran & Military Supports
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Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) |
Education, Advocacy |
Repository of resources for LGBTQ+ servicemembers, but also veteran LGBTQ+ and HIV Resources – Modern Military Association of America |
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WDVA LGBTQ+ Veterans Outreach |
Service Referral, Community |
State-level support for LGBTQ+ veterans in Washington LGBTQ+ Veterans | WDVA |
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DAV |
Education |
Disability assistance VA LGBTQ+ veterans |
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American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER |
Legal, Advocacy |
AVER Veterans Affairs is dedicated to advocating and serving the needs of America’s LGBT armed forces veterans with information, referral, and limited legal consultation regarding VA benefits claims. Veteran Resources - American Veterans for Equal Rights. We Are You! |
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PFLAG At Ease |
Peer Support |
Support for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Children and Teens At Ease: Support for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Children and Teens - PFLAG |