wnc lgbtq+ resources + community info
REGIONAL (WESTERN NC)campaign for southern equality
trans in the south: an resource online guide
lgbtqia friendly counseling resourses
lgbtqia friendly nc attorneys
lgbtqia youth resources and crisis prevention
Poly & Trans/NB/Genderqueer Group Meetup | Asheville
Every first Sunday since June 2019 Meetup for folks who identify as Poly and Trans, NB, and/or Genderqueer, to provide mutual support, discussion of current issues affecting us, art projects, and planning for future group activities. Firestorm Bookstore Haywood Rd. Asheville Queer Writing Group | Asheville
Every second and fourth Friday since January 2019 Firestorm Bookstore Haywood Rd. Asheville Queer Night Out | Asheville
Queer Night Out is a monthly get together for pie, or ice cream or even a movie. ResourcesNorth Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC)
a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to the implementation of harm reduction interventions, public health strategies, drug policy transformation, and justice reform in North Carolina and throughout the American South. [link DATAWhere We Call Home: LGBT People In Rural America
movement advancement project [report link] SECTION 1: RURAL AMERICA: WHERE MANY LGBT PEOPLE CALL HOME SECTION 2: STRENGTHS, STRUCTURES, AND CHALLENGES: HOW RURAL LIFE AMPLIFIES THE IMPACT OF ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION SECTION 3: SOCIAL AND POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: LGBT PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO DISCRIMINATION Cornbread Communism
The Cornbread Communism Manifesto [link] American Psychological Assoc. 2015
Non-Binary Gender Fact Sheet [link] |
LOCAL (FOOTHILLS AREA)Marion, NCMcDowell SAGE
[sexuality and gender equality] Monthly-ish meet-ups, community events, social gatherings, service projects, advocacy, and increasing visibility in McDowell County. Visit the Events Tab above for upcoming events. Morganton, NCFoothills Pride
Is Foothills Pride is a newly formed Morganton-based organization aiming to provide opportunities to celebrate diversity, love, and fellowship within our community through cultural, artistic, social, and educational events which affirm the lives of the LGBTTQQIAAP community. Wisdom Path First Friday Social
First Friday of every month (check here for event / schedule changes) 220 W. Union St., Morganton, NC 28655 - This is a free, safe, supportive, alcohol-free space for adults who identify as LGBTQA+ to gather and meet other people. You can’t have too many friends!
Hickory / Lenoir, NCPFLAG Hickory and Catawba Valley Area
People who are LGBTQ and their families deserve to be safe and secure, no matter where they live, work, study, pray or play. Meet every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the OutRight Youth building at 748 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602. Call 828-612-8943 to speak to Millie if you have any questions. Hickory, NC
Catawba Valley Pride Saturday Sept. 21 2019 from 11-3pm Lenoir, NC
PFLAG – Lenoir Chapter The mission of the PFLAG – Lenoir Chapter is to provide support, education, and advocacy for the people of Caldwell County in order to promote the well-being of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and to promote a society respectful of diversity. Hendersonville, NCHendersonville Pride
The purpose of Hendersonville Pride is to promote unity, visibility, self-esteem and a positive image of and among the LGBTQIA+ community of Hendersonville, North Carolina. Goals include activities which enhance mental and physical health, provide social support, and foster an awareness of the past and present contributions of LGBTQIA+ persons including an annual PRIDE event. | ||||
