Illinois has a proud history of championing LGBTQ+ rights, standing as a beacon of progress and inclusivity. In 1961, Illinois became the first state to decriminalize homosexuality by repealing its sodomy laws, marking a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ equality in the United States. Today, Illinois continues to lead the way, offering comprehensive protections and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. The vibrant communities across the state, from the heart of Chicago to every corner of Illinois, exemplify the strength, resilience, and celebration of diversity. As we honor the past, Illinois stands as a testament to the power of advocacy and unity, reminding us that progress is always worth fighting for. 🌈✨

Carbondale

Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center

  • Website: https://www.rainbowcafe.org/
  • Address: 118 N Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
  • Phone: (618) 525-9922
  • Services: Provides a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, offering support groups, social events, and educational resources. Rainbow Cafe

Champaign

Uniting Pride (UP) Center of Champaign County

  • Website: https://www.unitingpride.org/
  • Address: 44 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820
  • Phone: (217) 722-2255
  • Services: A multi-service agency offering support and educational programs for youth and adults, aiming to further the well-being and development of the LGBTQ+ community in Champaign County. Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

Chicago

Brave Space Alliance

  • Website: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/
  • Address: 1515 E 52nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60615
  • Phone: (773) 373-3860
  • Services: A Black-led, trans-led center providing resources, support groups, and community programming for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Affinity Community Services

  • Website: https://affinity95.org/
  • Address: 2850 S Wabash Ave #108, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Phone: (773) 324-0377
  • Services: Focuses on health, wellness, and leadership development for Black LGBTQ+ women through support groups, educational programs, and advocacy.

Howard Brown Health

  • Website: https://howardbrown.org/
  • Address: Multiple locations in Chicago, IL
  • Phone: (773) 388-1600
  • Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services to the LGBTQ+ community, including primary care, behavioral health, and specialized services.

Center on Halsted

  • Website: https://www.centeronhalsted.org/
  • Address: 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • Phone: (773) 472-6469
  • Services: A comprehensive community center offering programs and services for LGBTQ+ individuals, including arts and cultural events, health and wellness programs, and educational workshops.

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives

  • Website: http://www.gerberhart.org/
  • Address: 6500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
  • Phone: (773) 381-8030
  • Services: The largest circulating library of gay and lesbian titles in the Midwest, offering a vast collection of LGBTQ+ literature and archival materials.

Naperville

Youth Outlook

  • Website: https://youth-outlook.org/
  • Address: 1828 Bay Scott Cir, Naperville, IL 60540
  • Phone: (815) 754-5331
  • Services: Illinois’ first and longest-running social service agency solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth, offering drop-in centers, youth leadership programs, and community education.

Peoria

Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center

Rock Island

Clock, Inc.

  • Website: https://clockinc.org/
  • Address: 4102 46th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
  • Phone: (309) 558-0956
  • Services: Provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals to express themselves, offering support groups, social events, and educational workshops.

Rockford

The LIAM Foundation

  • Website: https://theliamfoundation.org/
  • Address: 124 N Water St, Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: (815) 408-0902
  • Services: Offers support, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families in the Rockford area.

Springfield

Phoenix Center

  • Website: https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/
  • Address: 109 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62704
  • Phone: (217) 528-5253
  • Services: Provides support services, including HIV prevention, case management, and LGBTQ+ housing programs.

Additional Resources

National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

  • Website: https://lgbtagingcenter.org/
  • Phone: (212) 741-2247
  • Email: info@lgbtagingcenter.org
  • Services: The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, a program of SAGE, is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender older adults, their families, and caregivers. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the center provides training, technical assistance, and educational resources to aging providers, LGBTQ+ organizations, and LGBTQ+ older adults. National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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