Advocacy Groups

Black Queer & Intersectional Collective

Upcoming Events https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=lsofc3ipus8292bc8qifkik7tkgroup.calendar.google.com&ctz=AmericaNew_York "It is our duty to fight for our freedom! It is our duty to win! We must love each other and protect each other! We have nothing to lose but our chains!"Assata Shakur

Cincinnati Pride

Discover Cincinnati Pride's mission to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, support, and community through events, resources, and advocacy in Greater Cincinnati.

Equality Ohio

Building an Ohio where LGBTQ+ people thrive.

Equality Toledo

skip render: ucaddon_list_marquee Northwest Ohio · since 2005 Everyone deserves to belong. You belong here.Equality Toledo is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more inclusive Northwest Ohio. We connect people with resources, create spaces where community can thrive, and advocate for a future where every LGBTQ+ person can live openly, safely, and authentically. I […]

Glisten

Glisten: Championing LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.

Greater Dayton LGBT Center

The Greater Dayton LGBT Center strives to offer a comprehensive, community-based service organization to the gender and sexual minorities of the Dayton and Miami Valley area by providing event spaces, activities, and resources that encourage advocacy, education, and entertainment.

136 North Saint Clair Street
Dayton, OH 45402-1851

NCCJ of Greater Dayton

Since our founding in 1978, we have been successfully opposing bias, bigotry and discrimination wherever it occurs throughout the region.

Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce

Plexus LGBT + Allied Chamber of Commerce Supporting a Welcoming + Inclusive NEO LGBT BUSINESS OWNERS Get Certified     Read More BECOME A MEMBER Get connected with Plexus   Join Today EQUITY + INCLUSION Education + Training   Read More RE/source Real Estate Network   Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS View Calendar Welcome to Plexus…

Stonewall Columbus

Stonewall Columbus

Wicked Eden

Unique, luxurious, inclusive alternative lifestyle venue. LGBTQIA+ Kink and BDSM events, education, and empowerment in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH

Disability & Accessibility Resources

RAD

Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf presents a welcoming and informative platform for the Deaf LGBTIQA+ community.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resources

FORGE

FORGE builds strength and resilience in our transgender communities through training and technical assistance, resources and support.

NYC Anti-Violence Project

The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is the nation’s largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence

OhioHealth.com

OhioHealth Sexual Assault Response Network (SARNCO) provides advocacy and emotional support services, as well as medical and social services. Learn more.

YWCA Dayton

YWCA Dayton is the domestic violence shelter and 24/7 hotline for Montgomery and Preble County, Ohio. We offer youth programming through AMEND Together and Girls LEAD. We are on the front lines of ending homelessness through our four housing programs.

141 West Third Street
Dayton, OH, 45402
United States

YWCA of Northwest Ohio

Discover community innitiatives at YWCA of Northwest Ohio. Find transformative programs: Child Care, Family Support, Parenting Classes, Youth Development, and Survivor Services. Together, let's break barriers and build a brighter future. Take action now!

Faith & Spiritual Communities

Buddhist Temple of Toledo

The Buddhist Temple of Toledo is a not-for-profit organization fostering the teachings of Zen Buddhism as adapted to Western cultural forms and traditions by providing training in the disciplines, practices, and devotions of Zen Buddhism and by providing suitable surroundings, instruction, and support for the teaching and practice of Zen Buddhism.

3902 Emmajean Road
Toledo, OH, 43607
United States

Christ Church Cathedral

You are welcome here. No matter who you are, where you’re from — you are welcome at Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati.

Cleveland Jewish Collective

Co-creating intentionally inclusive Jewish community where we can wrestle with big questions, care for each other, and pursue justice.

First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

Welcome No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Worship Sundays at 9 & 11 a.m. Plan your Visit About First Church Enter to Worship Depart to Serve These inscribed words on the facade above the front doors have welcomed members and visitors into our Church at 444 […]

First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church is a vibrant congregation in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio located on the streetcar line directly across from Washington Park.

1208 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7109

Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati

Compassion. Integrity. Excellence.  At Jewish Family Service, we enrich our Cincinnati community every day by providing high – quality services to individuals and families who need them. Guided by our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence-we help people from all walks of life move through the challenges and complexities of modern life in a way […]

Keshet

Transform Jewish life with Keshet! Access LGBTQ+ resources, request trainings, and support full equality for all Jewish families. Get involved today!

King Avenue UMC

King Avenue UMC

LOVEboldly

LOVEboldly exists to create more spaces where LGBTQIA+ people can flourish in Christianity.

Q Christian Fellowship

Q Christian Fellowship is cultivating radical belonging for LGBTQ+ Christians and allies. We are a diverse community with varied backgrounds, cultures, theologies and denominations, drawn together through our love of Christ and our belief that every person is a beloved child of God.

PO Box 21267
Denver, CO
United States

The Open Table

The Open Table is a progressive community where all are welcomed and celebrated. Whether you are doubting, discovering, questioning, deconstructing, LGBTQ or just don't feel like you fit the places you've tried before, this is a safe space. We get real about our stories, our doubts, our questions, and our struggles. We accept each other and do acts of love in the world.

Fetish Organizations

CLAW Corp.

Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend (CLAW) - a national leather charity.

Columbus Resource

We are a community group that runs a shared Google Calendar that focuses on alternative lifestyle events in the central Ohio and surrounding areas. We specifically focus on the intersection of the following groups: BDSM & kink, LGBTQIA+, Leather, and Polyamory & Consensual Non-Monogamy.

Leather Life Educational Series

Home page of Leather Life Educational Series. Educational series focused on promoting leather lifestyle and culture

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

Your Rights. Your Privacy. Your Freedom.

Wicked Eden

Unique, luxurious, inclusive alternative lifestyle venue. LGBTQIA+ Kink and BDSM events, education, and empowerment in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH

Healthcare Providers

Adolescent Young Adult Medicine

The adolescent young adult medicine division at Dayton Children’s is focused on reproductive health and gynecologic care, considering all aspects of development.

Central Outreach Wellness Center

Looking for HIV testing near you? Central Outreach Wellness Center offers inclusive care, HIV treatment, PrEP, and LGBTQ+ health services in Pennsylvania & Ohio.

127 Anderson Street, Suite 101 Timber Court Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Home

GLMA is the national association of LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals advancing health equity through inclusive care, education, research, and advocacy.

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory

The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database helping people find friendly and affirming doctors, medical professionals and providers.

MetroHealth

Inclusive healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients is available at MetroHealth in Cleveland. Access affirming primary and specialty care in a welcoming environment.

OutCare Health

OutCare Health, a 501c3 nonprofit, is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ health equity worldwide, empowering millions of LGBTQ+ individuals with comprehensive resources, support, and education. Our initiatives range from the OutList directory of affirming healthcare providers to mentorship, health equity training, community building, support groups, consulting services, and more. Our vision is to create a world where every LGBTQ+ person has access to quality healthcare and feels empowered to live their healthiest, most authentic life.

Kink

Wicked Eden

Unique, luxurious, inclusive alternative lifestyle venue. LGBTQIA+ Kink and BDSM events, education, and empowerment in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH

Legal Resources

ACLU of Ohio

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Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a non-profit regional law firms that provide high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.

Lambda Legal

We are a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.

National Center for LGBTQ Rights

National Center for LGBTQ Rights advances lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality through impact litigation, public policy, and public education.

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges, law students & activists. Connect, share, and succeed with us!

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Since 2002 we’ve been organizing, assisting, informing and empowering thousands of individual community members towards a long-term, national, trans-led movement for liberation. Spring Crowd Funder Join fellow supporters in a powerful demonstration of solidarity From Trans Day of […]

Mental Health & Counseling

Center for Greater Healing

Empowering Growth, Restoring Balance: Heal from Trauma

Harbor

Harbor is a leading mental health provider in Northwest Ohio offering behavioral health, vocational, primary care, and outpatient services. Day/evening appointments available. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most insurances, and private pay.

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

Unison Health

Unison Health is a trusted behavioral health center and mental health clinic serving Toledo, OH, Bowling Green, OH, and Perrysburg, OH with compassionate care.

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Queer Bars

AWOL Columbus

Gay Bar & Dance Club in Columbus Ohio.

Bloom OTR

Experience Cincinnati's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub, featuring world-class drag shows, private events in the Circuit Ultra Lounge, and an unforgettable nightlife.

Casey's Toledo

Looking for happy hour in Toledo? Visit Casey’s for affordable drinks, half-price appetizers, house-made food, a patio and weekly events.

O'Connors Club 20

O'Connors Club 20

Retail Store

Kinx Boutique

KINX Boutique a sex positive lingerie and intimacy shop that only sells body safe and non toxic products.

2413 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43204

Out of the Closet

Shop or donate at Out of the Closet - discover unique finds and support a great cause. Your purchases make a difference.

Queerencia

Queerencia is a Black & LGBTQ+ owned apparel and accessories brand that merges queer history and culture with trendy products to better educate, influence, and encourage all types of queer people and allies of our community.

the plant gays

the plant gays - come shop our live plants, concrete planters, and home accessories. handmade concrete wares in small batches, LGBTQIA+ owned. let the plant gays curate your house plants.

Torso Columbus

Founded in June 1998, TORSO has been a cornerstone of Columbus, Ohio’s vibrant fashion scene for nearly three decades.

772 North High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Sexual Health & Wellness

AHF

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ahfcares, and follow us on Twitter: @ahfcares and Instagram: @ahfcares.

Caracole

We are Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio provides sexual and reproductive health care and education to Ohioans including birth control, abortions, STD testing, primary care, and more.

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio is a trusted provider of high-quality sexual and reproductive health care services and sexual health and relationships education in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Sexual Health and Wellness Center

Serving men, women and teens. Offers women's annual exams, birth control and reproductive life planning for women and men, and STI testing, diagnosis, treatment, PrEP, and expedited partner therapy. Appointments preferred; limited walk-ins available. Interpreters available.

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland

Something new is happening at the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland Since the very beginnings of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland has been present as a compassionate, collaborative and comprehensive resource for those living with HIV, those at greatest risk for acquiring HIV and those who stand in support of continuing to…

Sober Spaces

Gay & Sober, Inc.

Gay & Sober is a community nonprofit organization that serves LGBTQ people in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. We host fun health and wellness events and offer free recovery resources 365 days a year. Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Queer affirming. AA, CMA, NA, Al-Anon, Peer Support

406 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036-2305

Social Groups

CLEVELAND AQUATIC TEAM

Cleveland Aquatic Team is a U.S. Masters Swimming team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The team is a member of the United States Masters Swimming (USMS) and the Lake Erie Local Masters Swimming Committee, and also has an affiliation with International Gay & L

Colors+ Youth Center

Join us at Colors+ Youth Center, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and families to enjoy programs, events, and support in Northeast Ohio. All activities are free.

Daybreak

WAYS WE HELP Seren Daybreak's Youth Champion 2025 Daybreak alumni, Seren, shares her story of courage, hope, and healing after she finds her way to Daybreak. She is joined by Katie, who provided encouragement and the resources needed

GayDayton

Your source for what's happening in the Dayton Queer community.

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KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER

Belonging begins here. KYC empowers LGBTQIA+ youth across Ohio with free programs, leadership opportunities, and affirming community support designed to help every young person stand confidently in who they are.

Lighthouse Youth Services

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

North Coast Men's Chorus

Holiday Road Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm Celebrate the season with Holiday Road, NCMC’s joyful musical road trip through Christmas. Featuring beloved holiday classics, heartwarming favorites, festive fun, and plenty of laughter, this concert celebrates the traditions,

PFLAG Cincinnati

PFLAG Cincinnati provides LGBTQ+ resources that build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ+ people.

103 William Howard Taft Road
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2191

PFLAG Cleveland

PFLAG is creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQIA+ people and those who love them. Our chapter has been active in this effort since 1985 by providing support, education, advocacy, community awards and scholarships.

PFLAG Columbus

Join our community at PFLAG Columbus and help support LGBTQ families together. Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.

PO Box 188
Worthington, OH 43085

PFLAG Columbus

Join our community at PFLAG Columbus and help support LGBTQ families together. Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.

PO Box 188
Worthington, OH 43085

Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton

Providing advocacy, educational resources, support and referral services to the elder LGBT community and straight allies

Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus

Windsong, Cleveland's Feminist Chorus, is a community of love, empowerment, inclusivity, and song.

Trans & Gender Affirming Resources

Black Transmen of Ohio

Black Transmen of Ohio provides community, resources, advocacy, events, and wellness programs for Black trans men and transmasculine and nonbinary people across Ohio.

1160 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43201-2411

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Caring for infants to adolescents, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is an international leader in pediatric medicine, research and education.

Trans Lifeline

Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for

Transform

Transform Charity Closet Cincinnati

TransHearts

A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the transgender community in Dayton, Ohio through resources, events, and a welcoming space for all.

Dayton, OH

TransOhio

TransOhio serves the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support, and advocacy, which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.

Play Spaces

Wicked Eden

Unique, luxurious, inclusive alternative lifestyle venue. LGBTQIA+ Kink and BDSM events, education, and empowerment in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH

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