Organizations
MSU’s DISC compiled an excellent list of resources for LGBTQ+ people.
Here is the link: www.montana.edu/lgbtq/resources.html
Both local high schools have LGBTQ+ student clubs.
Montana Gender Alliance
The Montana Gender Alliance focuses on direct aid for the transgender community within Montana. Services offered include ally training, name change help, support group facilitation and much more.
Transgender support group: For anyone that identifies as transgender, non-binary, or two-spirit. Based out of Helena but currently being held via zoom. This group meets every 3rd Monday of the month from 6PM – 8PM.
Parent support group: This support group is offered to any parent of a transgender, non-binary, or two-spirit person. During this meeting we will discuss the issues, challenges and joys present while raising a gender-diverse child. This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30PM – 8:30PM and is currently meeting via Zoom.
Please email Paxton at paxton@mhrn.org for more information and for links to the meetings.
MSU Queer Straight Alliance
Student-led organization at Montana State University that focuses on developing community, fostering education, and empowering actions from and regarding LGBT+ persons. Open to all.
Meetings on Mondays at 7pm during the Fall and Spring semesters.
qsamsubozeman@gmail.com
Gender Equality Montana (GEM)
Gender Equality Montana – a new non-profit started by three healthcare professionals in Bozeman with the goal of raising community awareness about gender.
genderequalitymontana@gmail.com
genderequalitymontana.org (website currently in progress)
Human Rights Campaign
As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. They have many helpful online resource guides.
Gender Spectrum
Provides an array of services to help youth, families, organizations and institutions understand and address concepts of gender identity and gender expression.
TransVisible Montana
Promotes awareness and education within all Montana communities on issues affecting trans, two-spirit, and non-binary individuals.
www.facebook.com/TransVisibleMontana
TransVisibleMT@gmail.com.
Bozeman United for Racial Justice
Bozeman United is a group of young Bozemanites that believe in making our community a better place to live. They work towards racial justice, economic equality, and mutual aid. This is an all inclusive group, that is open to everyone!
Healthcare Resources
Bridgercare compiled an excellent list of healthcare, mental health, and community resources for LGBTQ+ people.
Here is the link: bridgercare.org/lgbtqia-resources
AIDS Outreach
HIV testing, direct outreach, referrals for PrEP, financial assistance, and support for HIV+ persons and their families/caregivers, support group for HIV+ persons.
601 Nikles Drive, Suite 2C, Bozeman, MT 59718
info@aidsoutreachmt.org
406-451-5718
Haven
Provides safe, LGBTQ+ friendly intervention for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, ongoing support, referrals, and education.
24/7 support line
406-586-4111
The Help Center
Sexual assault counseling, suicide intervention, appropriate referrals. Walk-in counseling 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.
421 E. Peach St,
Bozeman, MT 59715
24 Hour Crisis Line
406-586-3333
Gallatin Mental Health Center
Offers psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care on a sliding fee scale for children and adults. Our team can provide you with both a diagnosis and subsequent comprehensive therapy covering various types of psychological problems. Hope house is one of their programs.
699 Farmhouse Lane,
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-556-6500
Human Development Clinic
Low cost counseling by students of MSU’s graduate counseling program (overseen by licensed counselors) open to the community and MSU students alike. Sliding fee scale with services ranging from $5 to $30 per appointment. Offers evening hours.
1501 S. 3rd Ave, Bozeman, MT
(406) 994-4113
Big Sky Satellite Clinic
(406) 570-3907
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Suicide prevention hotline: (866) 488-7386
Text:
“Trevor” to (202) 304-1200
Counseling & Psychological Services at MSU
Free counseling services to students enrolled in 7 or more credits. Support groups vary year-to-year, but look for the “Interpersonal Process” group for LGBTQ+ support. Counselor Mariah Hill is head of diversity and Sandy Newton and Paige Vermatt have recent training in LGBTQ+ issues. It is limited to 10 sessions.
211 Swingle Building, MSU
(406) 994-4531
Legal Resources
Lambda Legal
Legal information and assistance with discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, HIV status. Understand Montana specific rights related to workplace, public accommodations, healthcare, and more.
www.lambdalegal.org/states-regions/montana
Legal help desk: 213-382-7600
ACLU
Works to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties. They also have online resource guides to help you learn more about your rights and what you can do to be an effective advocate for LGBT equality.
Web-Based Resources
GLBT Historical Society
Museum in San Francisco with interesting online exhibitions relating to the history of LGBTQ culture.
Advocates for Youth
Advocates for Youth advocates for young people’s rights to honest sexual health information; accessible, confidential, and affordable sexual health services; and the resources and opportunities necessary to create sexual health equity for all youth.
Sexplanations YouTube Channel
Lindsey Doe provides shame-free, comprehensive efforts to educate on everything sex.
WPATH
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Promotes evidence based care, education, research, advocacy, public policy, and respect in transgender health.
LGBTQ+ & Addiction: Causes, Resources, & Treatment
LGBTQ+ Drug & Alcohol Treatment Resources
“Understanding the Health Needs of LGBT People”
An academic paper from The National LGBT Health Education Center.
www.lgbthealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/LGBTHealthDisparitiesMar2016.pdf