LGBT Resources
Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) –http://www.glma.org
Comprehensive listing of healthcare resources for LGBT patients, as well as for physicians seeking additional information on the care of LGBT patients
Howard Brown Health Center – http://www.howardbrown.org
Chicago based LGBT health organization offering health care services to the LGBT community as well as information regarding services available throughout the the Chicago area
The Body – The Complete HIV/AIDS Resources –
Extensive database on HIV/AIDS treatment, research, and educational material for both patients and providers
The Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center – http://www.corecenter.org
Integrated HIV/AIDS center in Chicago (Cook County Hospital/Rush Hospital) offering medical treatment as well as social services
Illinois Dept. of Public Health AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) – http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/aids/adap.htm
Center on Halsted – http://www.centeronhalsted.org
Large Chicago-based LGBT community center offering a wide variety of social activities, as well as multiple support group meetings. Notably, http://www.centeronhalsted.org/cohsage.html which focuses on LGBT activities for individuals 55 or older.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging – http://www.lgbtagingcenter.org/
Relatively new website still in progress which will address issues specific to geriatric LGBT populations
Chicago House – http://www.chicagohouse.org
Organization devoted to providing housing and support to HIV positive patients who may be also impacted by poverty, homelessness, mental illness, or substance abuse
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) – http://www.pflagillinois.org/
National organization formed by LGBT allies with multiple resources regarding issues such as coming out or accepting a newly out family member
Gaychurch.org – http://www.gaychurch.org/Find_a_Church/united_states/us_illinois.htm
Comprehensive listing of gay friendly churches (Christian/Catholic) in the Chicago land area, organized by location and denomination
Hebrew Union College / Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation – http://huc.edu/ijso/SynOrg/LGBT/list/
National listing of gay friendly synagogues
Lambda Legal – http://www.lambdalegal.org
National organization with numerous resources including information regarding LGBT specific medical-legal issues such as visitation rights, POA, and discrimination
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago – http://www.aidslegal.com/
Provides legal assistance and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS on issues such as access to care
Created by Charles Rhee, MD – February 2011