Resources
Resources available online and in your community for LGBTQ+ individuals with IBD
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Support Group for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Support Group for Gay and Bisexual Men
Color of Crohn’s and Chronic Illness: Support Group for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with IBD
SAIA/IBDesis: Support Network for South Asian People with IBD
Girls with Guts: Support Network for Girls and Women with IBD, Welcoming of the LGBTQ+ Community
Chronic Illness Queers: Not IBD Specific, but LGBTQ+ support group for those with Chronic Illnesses
LGBT Chronic Illness: Not IBD specific, but LGBTQ+ support group for those with Chronic Illnesses
The Cranky Queer Guide to Chronic Illness: Advice and toolkit for navigating life with a Chronic Illness & being LGBTQ+
Transgender Law Center Disability Project: Resource From the Transgender Law Center aimed at breaking down isolation, growing connection, builds leadership and infrastructure for trans and queer disabled communities, while increasing Disability Justice capacity in the movements that seek to serve them.
The Trevor Project: 24/7/365 peer support & crisis support services for LGBTQ young people
Immigration Equality: a resource that provides legal and material support for LGBTQ individuals seeking asylum and/or refugee status in the United States
Rainbow Railroad: helps LGBTQ individuals find safety through emergency relocation support, crisis response, financial assistance, and other forms of assistance
A list of LGBT Health Services and Clinics by state
GLMA– Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality