Campus & Community Resources
At UI, we value all forms of diversity, including students, faculty and staff who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, ally, or any other identity that falls under our rainbow alphabet.
On-Campus Resources
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) | alliance@uidaho.edu
GSA strives to encourage individual growth and understanding by improving visibility and providing support for LGBTQ people and their straight allies. - Counseling & Testing Center | (208) 885-6716
The Counseling and Testing Center offers inclusive counseling and other services for those struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity. - Diversity & Human Rights | (208) 885-4285
- Office of the Dean of Students | (208) 885-6757
- Violence Prevention Programs | (208) 885-0688
- Office of Multicultural Affairs | (208) 885-7716
- Women's Center | (208) 885-2777
Community Resources
- Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse (ATVP) | (208) 883-4357
If you need a confidential advocate to walk you through the process of getting you the help that you need regarding sexual assault, domestic violence or stalking, contact ATVP. - Inland Oasis | (208) 596-4449
This local nonprofit provides services for LGBTQA individuals, including free HIV testing and condoms, and gender-variant and youth support groups.
Other Resources
- Inland Oasis - Moscow-based LGBTQ non-profit
- The Inland Northwest LGBT Center - Spokane, Wash.,-based community center
- Pride Foundation - Northwest-based LGBTQ advocacy organization
- American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho - Civil rights advocacy organization localized to Idaho
- Power of One Conference - Northwest student leadership conference
- Vista Youth Center -Tri-Cities LGBTQA youth community center
- Washington Gender Alliance - Washington-based educational and support organization that advocates for transgender and gender issues
- Odyssey Youth Center - Spokane, Was.,-based LGBTQA youth center
- Northwest Network (http://nwnetwork.org/)- Seattle-based organization that contains resources and information for LGBTQ survivors of abuse and interpersonal violence.
- Human Rights Campaign - LGBTQA activist and advocacy organization with a variety of useful resources
- Lambda Legal - LGBTQ legal advocacy group
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - LGBTQA activist and advocacy organization
- Matthew Shepard Foundation - Organization honoring Matthew Shepard aimed to promote tolerance and diversity
- PFLAG -Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays LGBTQ and ally support network with community resources along with coming out resources and support. Includes Spanish language resources for LGBTQ people and supporters.
- Lambda 10 Project - National clearinghouse for LGBTQ fraternity and sorority issues
- Colage - Resources for people with LGBTQ parent(s)
- Recovery Connection - Resources and tips for seeking LGBTQ-friendly addiction treatment
- Everyone is Gay -Interactive LGBTQ advice and resource website
- GLAAD - LGBTQ media advocacy organization
- National Black Justice Coalition - Civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black LGBTQ people
- Xqsimagazine - Spanish language LGBTQ Latin multimedia publication
- Unidas - National Latina LGBT human rights organization
- GAPSN - Gay Asian Pacific Support Network
- Immigration Equality - National organization advocating for the rights of LGBTQ immigrants
- Gay Law Net - LGBTQ-themed law and civil rights resources
- GSA Network - Information and resources for LGBTQ youth and gay-straight alliances
- GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network with resources for LGBTQ youth and educators
- Bisexual Resource Center - National organization that advocates for the rights of bisexual community
- The Trevor Project - LGBTQ youth suicide prevention crisis intervention services
- Outserve Magazine - Magazine and resources related to LGBTQ armed service members
- Palm Center - Resources and information related to gender, sexuality and the military.
- AVER - American Veterans for Equal Rights
- SLDN - Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
- The Asexual Visibility & Education Network - Resources and information about asexuality and asexual identities
- AEVN Wiki - Informational wiki related to asexuality and asexual identities
- Asexual Awareness Week - Resources and information about asexuality and asexual identities
- NCTE - National Center for Transgender Equality works for the advancement of transgender people
- Transgender Health Program - Resource library from the Vancouver Coastal Health organization related to transgender health and safety
- Transgender Care - Gender information about transgender health and transition resources
- Transguys - Online resources for transgender men
- Transgender Law and Policy Center - Legal resources for transgender people
- Gender Spectrum - Resources and information for parents related to gender identity for children and teens
- Transfamily - General transgender resources
- GenderTalk - Radio program and information related to gender and transgender issues