LGBTQ+ Resources
Here is a list of LGBTQ resources for people in the Lower Columbia Region, including resources from Portland and Seattle that the local community can use to access various services for LGBTQ+ needs.
Astoria, Oregon
1. Lower Columbia Q Center
- Services: Social events, support groups, advocacy, and resources for the LGBTQ community.
- Contact: https://www.lcqcenter.org/ | (503) 468-5155
2. Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare
- Services: Mental health services, counseling, and support for LGBTQ individuals.
- Contact: https://www.clatsopbh.org/ | (503) 325-5722
3. Coast Community Radio - KMUN
- Services: LGBTQ programming and community announcements.
- Contact: https://coastradio.org/ | (503) 325-0010
4. The Harbor
- Services: Crisis intervention, support services, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including LGBTQ individuals.
- Contact: https://www.harbornw.org/ | (503) 325-3426
Portland, Oregon
1. Q Center
- Services: Community center, support groups, mental health services, events, and advocacy.
- Contact: https://www.pdxqcenter.org/ | (503) 234-7837
2. Cascade AIDS Project
- Services: HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, mental health services, support groups.
- Contact: https://www.capnw.org/ | (503) 223-5907
3. Bradley Angle
- Services: Domestic violence services, including shelter and support for LGBTQ survivors.
- Contact: https://bradleyangle.org/ | (503) 232-1528
4. Basic Rights Oregon
- Services: Advocacy, education, and policy work to support LGBTQ rights.
- Contact: https://www.basicrights.org/ | (503) 222-6151
5. TransActive Gender Project
- Services: Support and advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.
- Contact: https://transactiveonline.org/ | (503) 252-3000
Seattle, Washington
1. Seattle Counseling Service
- Services: Mental health and addiction services specifically for the LGBTQ community.
- Contact: https://seattlecounseling.org/ | (206) 323-1768
2. Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center
- Services: Community center, health services, arts programs, and advocacy.
- Contact: https://www.gaycity.org/ | (206) 860-6969
3. Lambert House
- Services: Youth support services, drop-in center, and social activities for LGBTQ youth.
- Contact: https://www.lamberthouse.org/ | (206) 322-2515
4. Ingersoll Gender Center
- Services: Support and advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
- Contact: https://ingersollgendercenter.org/ | (206) 849-7859
5. Lifelong
- Services: Health services, HIV/AIDS care, and support for people living with chronic illnesses.
- Contact: https://www.lifelong.org/ | (206) 957-1600
Additional Resources
1. The Trevor Project
- Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
- Contact: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ | 1-866-488-7386
2. Trans Lifeline
- Services: Crisis hotline and microgrants for transgender individuals.
- Contact: https://translifeline.org/ | 1-877-565-8860
3. National Center for Transgender Equality
- Services: Advocacy and policy work to advance transgender equality.
- Contact: https://transequality.org/ | (202) 642-4542
These resources provide a variety of support services, from mental health and counseling to advocacy and social support, catering to the diverse needs of the LGBTQ+ community in and around Astoria, Oregon. If you would like to suggest additional resources, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at hello@xanaudastoria.com.
