LGBTQ+
Whether you’re looking for local events or want to explore organizations that support the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus community, the library has resources to point you in the right direction.
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Queer Family and Friends of Grants Pass
Queer Family and Friends of Grants Pass provides support and resources for parents, family, and friends of LGBTQ+ people.
Learn moreSouthern Oregon LGBTQ+
Find local news and events for the LGBTQ+ community in Southern Oregon.
Visit Southern Oregon LGBTQ+Connect
- Rogue Action Center
- The Rogue Action Center maps the assets, challenges, and resources needed in the LGBTQ+ community in Josephine and Jackson County.
- Lesbian Herstory Archives
- The Lesbian Herstory Archives exists to gather and preserve records of Lesbian lives and activities.
- Southern Oregon LGBTQ+ Pen Pal Project
- Get in touch and make new friends!
Youth and young adult resources
- The Rainbow Club
- RCC's LGBTQ+ club provides fun activities and support for the community.
- Collin Higgins Foundation
- Find support for LGBTQ+ youth in underserved communities.
- GLSEN
- GLSEN works to help LGBTQ+ students learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
JosephineLINK
Find up-to-date information for hundreds of community organizations — legal assistance, LGBTQ+ resources, volunteer opportunities, and more.
It Gets Better Project
Watch an endless stream of inspiring stories shared by people in the LGBTQ+ community, find local youth support services, and learn how to get involved.
learn moreThe Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people under age 25.
learn moreOther LGBTQ+ resources
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. Learn more
- Basic Rights Oregon
- Basic Rights Oregon aims to ensure that all LGBTQ+ Oregonians experience equality by building a politically powerful movement and achieving policy victories. Learn more
- El/La
- El/La provides aid, resources, and improve quality of life for trans-Latinas. Learn more