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LGBTQ+ resources

In the Quad Cities

Quad Cities Affirming Diversity Out for Good (QCAD Out For Good)

Youth Drop in Center; Support groups for youth, young adults, seniors, men coming out, and transgender individuals; Social events (e.g. Gay Prom, Film Fest, etc.); Community outreach and advocacy; Speakers Bureau.

The Project of the Quad Cities

HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and treatment (PrEP/PEP); counseling and support groups; domestic violence and interpersonal violence services; outreach and prevention services.

Augustana Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing

Transgender people's voices don't always match their desired gender presentation. Fiona Briggs of the Augustana Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing developed a voice modification program to help transgender clients develop their desired voice in a healthy way.

Family Resources

Counseling for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes; legal advocacy; medical advocacy; prevention education; sheltering and housing

University of Iowa Health Care LGBTQ Clinic

Chronic disease management (including anxiety and depression), contraceptive management, gynecological services, HIV testing and prevention, hormone therapy, immunizations, post-surgical care for those who have undergone gender-affirming surgery, routine physical exams and wellness, sexual transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment

National resources

LGBTQ+ churches

The Trevor Project

GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)

National Center for Transgender Equality

It Gets Better Project

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)