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The links included here are primarily for organizations that focus on providing support and advocacy to the LGBT community and their families and friends. If you would like to see other links added please let us know.

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Madison Area Resources

• Gay / Bi Fathers Group
• Outreach, Inc.
• Perfect Harmony
• Teens Like Us
• Wisconsin Gay Hockey Association

Wisconsin Resources

• Fair Wisconsin
• GSA for Safe Schools
• Rainbow Families of Wisconsin
• Soulforce, Wisconsin

National Resources

• FamilyNet
• Family Pride Coalition
• Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
• Gay Men's Health Crisis
• Gay Health
• GLAAD
• GLSEN National
• Human Rights Campaign
• LAMDA
• National PFLAG
• PFLAG Talk
• Scouting for All
• Straight Spouse Network

Madison Area Resources and Links

• Madison Area Gay / Bi Fathers Group

The Gay/Bi Fathers Group has been active in Madison since 1984. Our membership represents a broad spectrum of gay and bisexual men who have children: some with young children, some with adult children, and some with grandchildren. Most of our members were married and divorced, and some have chosen to be parents within their existing gay relationship. Some of our members are openly gay in all aspects of their lives, and some have not yet come out to their children and/or others. Our group is useful to members for support and socializing. Our collective experiences help each other cope with being ourselves, coming-out, parenting, separation, divorce and many other issues.

Telephone	608-255-8582
Address	600 Williamson St., Suite P-1 Madison, WI 53705

• Outreach, Inc.

Madison's LGBT community center, located at 600 Williamson St. in the Gateway Center, provides support groups, a lending library and speakers bureau.

Telephone	608-255-8582
Address	600 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703-3588
E-Mail	outreach@outreachinc.com
Web site	http://www.outreachinc.com/indexnew.htm

• Perfect Harmony

Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus is Madison's men's chorus for gay, bisexual, and gay-friendly men. Now in its fifth year, the Mission of Perfect Harmony is to come together in song. Through music we strive to enrich our own lives, and those of our community. Furthermore, we endeavor to be a visible presence and a positive voice in and for the Madison gay and gay supportive community. Perfect Harmony is a male only voice chorus but is open to all LGBTQA in all non-singing roles.

Telephone	Lance Davis (Pres): 608-216-0378 Curtis Bloomberg (Cond.): 608-216-0102
Address	P.O. Box 14706 Madison, WI 53714-4706
E-Mail	info@perfectharmonychorus.org
Web Site	http://www.perfectharmonychorus.org/

• Teens Like Us

Teens Like Us (TLU) is a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and gay –friendly youth. We provide a safe place to meet and discuss issues that affect you. We also have several events through out the year. TLU is a great place to meet other youth that may be dealing with the same things you are. We meet every Tuesday at Youth Services of Southern WI (1955 Atwood Avenue Madison WI) on the 2nd floor of the Chase Bank Building.

Many of the youth that attend TLU are very different from one another and that’s what makes the group a great place. There is diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, and opinions. Everybody in group has had their first meeting and it can be scary to start, but the group provides a safe place for you to be who you are.

Youth Services of Southern WI is also now doing HIV Testing at the agency every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM or by appointment with youth ages 24 and under. Results are in two weeks and we do the OraSure testing which means no needles and no blood. If you would like more information you can always contact TLU.

Telephone	(608) 251-6211
Address	1955 Atwood Avenue Madison WI 53704
E-Mail	tlupride@yahoo.com
Web Site	http://www.myspace.com/58814213

 

• Madison Gay Hockey Association

We are proud to be the premier LGBT ice hockey league in Wisconsin and provide an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of our community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations. We are a comprehensive league that supports and encourages both beginners and seasoned players to interact, teach, learn and foster athletic development and social interaction.

Telephone
Address	Madison Gay Hockey Association c/o Outreach 600 Williamson Street Suite P-1 Madison, WI 53703-3588
E-Mail	MGHA Director
Web Site	http://www.madisongayhockey.org/

Wisconsin Area Organizations and Groups

• Fair Wisconsin

Help us continue the fight for fairness in 2007 by making a year end, tax-deductible contribution to the Fair Wisconsin Education Fund. With input from our statewide supporters, we are building a 100 Day Plan to capitalize on the achievements of the past year.

Telephone	608-441-0143
Address	122 State Street #309 Madison, WI 53701
E-Mail	info@fairwisconsin.com
Web site	http://www.fairwisconsin.com/

• GSA for Safe Schools

Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSA for Safe Schools) envisions educational systems where all students thrive regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

The GSA for Safe Schools is a public benefit organization committed to safe middle schools and high schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender youths and all students.

Telephone	608-661-4141
Fax	608-661-1360
Address	301 S. Bedford Street #1 Madison, Wisconsin • 53703
E-Mail	moreinfo@glsenscw.org
Web site	http://www.gsaforsafeschools.org/

• Rainbow Families of Wisconsin

Rainbow Families Wisconsin is a membership organization working to build a strong community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and our children. We serve the state of Wisconsin by providing support and information, and transform the institutions that affect our lives through advocacy and public education.

Rainbow Families is working to create a safe, just and affirming world for our children.

Address	3019 Lineville Rd Green Bay, WI 54313
E-Mail	PJM8356@aol.com
Web site	http://www.geocities.com/rainbowfamilieswisconsin/index.html

• Soulforce, Wisconsin

Soulforce Wisconsin is an interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

We are an Ecumenical, Interfaith network of friends committed to teaching and applying the principles of Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Soulforce Wisconsin is an independent local group modeled after the national organization Soulforce, Inc.

Telephone	608-833-1992
Address	212 Grand Canyon Drive Madison, WI 53705
E-Mail	SoulforceWI@aol.com
Web site	http://soulforcewi.tripod.com/

National Organizations and Groups

• FamilyNet

Covering relationships, parenting and home life for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their families.

Telephone	202-628-4160
Fax	202-347-5323
Address	919 18th St., N.W., Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20006
E-Mail	familynet@hrc.org
Web site	http://www.hrc.org/familynet/

• Family Pride Coalition

The mission of the Family Pride Coalition is to advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered parents and their families through mutual support, community collaboration, and public understanding.

Telephone	202-331-5015
Fax	202-331-0080
Address	P.O. Box 65327 Washington, DC 20035-5327
E-Mail	info@familypride.org
Website	http://www.familypride.org/

• Gay Men's Health Crisis

Gay Men's Health Crisis, founded in 1981, is a model for AIDS care, education and advocacy worldwide.

Telephone	800-243-7692
Address	The Tisch Building 119 West 24th Street New York, NY 10011
E-Mail	hotline@gmhc.org
Web site	http://www.gmhc.org/

 

• Gay Health

The first health and wellness site dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men and women. Staffed by professionals from within our own community, the site provides easy access to accurate, current and vital health information. Your privacy is our priority.

E-Mail	contactus@gayhealth.com
Web site	http://www.gayhealth.com/templates/10462791548206982119000001//index.html

 

• GLAAD

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

• Telephone	212-629-3322
  Fax	212-629-3225
  Address	248 West 35th Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10001
  E-Mail	http://www.glaad.org/contact.php?PHPSESSID=d91f32897c5bb84fdec6c0dc74d5decc
  Web site	http://www.glaad.org/index.php

• GLSEN National

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities and we support schools in seeking to redress all such inequities. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or occupation, who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.

Telephone	(212) 727-0135
Fax	(212) 727-0254
Address	121 West 27th Street Suite 804 New York, New York 10001-6207
E-Mail	glsen@glsen.org
Web site	http://www.glsen.org/templates/index.html

 

• Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign, the largest national lesbian and gay political organization, envisions an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. HRC has more than 500,000 members, both gay and non-gay, all committed to making this vision of equality a reality.

Telephone	202-628-4160
Fax	202-347-5323
Address	919 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
E-Mail	hrc@hrc.org
Web site	http://www.hrc.org/

 

• LAMDA

LAMBDA is a non-profit, gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence.

Telephone	208-246-2292
Fax	208-246-2292
Address	P.O. Box 31321 El Paso, TX 79931-0321
E-Mail	admin@hate-crime.website-works.com
Web site	http://www.lambda.org/

 

• National PFLAG

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 80,000 members and supporters and more than 460 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC, the national Board of Directors and 14 Regional Directors.

Telephone	202-467-8180
Fax	202.467.8194
Address	1726 M Street NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036
E-Mail	info@pflag.org
Web site	http://www.pflag.org/

 

• PFLAG Talk

This Web site offers links to PFLAG chapters and lots of resource and other information of interest to the LGBT community and their friends.

Web site

http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/index.html

 

• Scouting For All

THE MISSION of Scouting For All is to advocate on behalf of its members and supporters for the restoration of the traditionally unbiased values of Scouting as expressed and embodied in the Scout Oath & the Scout Law, and to influence the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to serve and include as participating members ALL youth and adult leaders, regardless of their spiritual belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

Telephone	707-778-0564
Address	PO Box 2832 Petaluma, CA 94953-2832
E-Mail	info@scoutingforall.org
Web site	http://scoutingforall.org/

• Straight Spouse Network

Straight Spouse Network (SSN) is an international organization that provides personal, confidential support and information to heterosexual spouses/partners, current or former, of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation couples for constructively resolving coming-out problems. SSN also offers research-based information about spouse, couple, and family issues and resources to other family members, professionals, community organizations, and the public. SSN is the only support network of its kind in the world.

• Telephone	510-595-1005
  Address	33 Linda Ave, #2607 Oakland, CA 94611-482
  E-Mail	Executive Director
  Web site	http://www.straightspouse.org/index.shtml