The Rainbow Coalition is an inclusive, student-led coalition that advocates for the rights, safety, and overall health of the 2SLGBTQ+ community at Arizona State University. We are working to create an ASU that celebrates individuality, connects intersectional communities, and enables people to thrive as they are.
Throughout the academic year, student organizations created events and activities to bring the community together and celebrate our rich backgrounds.
The Barrett LGBTQ+ Club is an academic, professional, and advocacy-based forum for LGBTQ+ students on Barrett’s Tempe campus. We want our members to be empowered in their sexuality and gender identity within their education, careers, and lives. We support students in this way by taking action in the face of institutional injustice, connecting them with LGBTQ+ ASU professionals, and creating networking and professional development events for LGBTQ+ students.
Rachel Bahadar
Licensed Professional Counselor
Rachel is a Clinical Director with ASU’s Counseling Services. Her professional interests and specialties include LGBTQIA population, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and complex trauma, student athlete development, sexual violence, identity development, anxiety and mood disorder, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and supervision and training. Rachel holds a Master of Counseling from the University of Phoenix, 2008 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2012.
Sanchi Patel – Facilitator of Design
Alana Boots – Facilitator of Programming
Parker Powley – Facilitator of Operations
To connect with one of our member organizations or any student organization at ASU, please log on to Sun Devil Central.
Below is a list of resources gathered by this coalition that may be helpful to you as a student. Organizations or resources listed not affiliated with Arizona State University are not endorsed by the university.
Safezone Workshop - Request a workshop by emailing [email protected]
For Emergencies call 9-1-1
Other Emergency Contact Options
ASU Police Department: 480-965-3456
ASU Counseling Services (students): 480-965-6146
ASU Health Services: 480-965-3349
Crisis Support is available for students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by contacting:
EMPACT Hotline: 480-921-1006
Crisis Support is available for employees 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by contacting:
Maricopa County Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314
Sun Devil Support Network
The Q-Line
24-hour local hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) youth, their families and straight allies. This resource is available for crisis situations as well as for information, referrals, services and resources. 480-736-4925 or 800-5-CRISIS (800-527-4747)
EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center
If you believe someone is in danger of committing suicide or has made a suicide attempt, refer them to our friends at EMPACT and their 24-hour, 7-day-a-week helpline. 480-784-1514
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860. A hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have.
The Trevor Project
Call: 866-488-7386 or Text:”Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200.
Online Chat available via the website.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Arizona State University is an institution measured by whom we include and how they succeed. If you feel you have been the victim of actions contrary to this principle, please connect with the Office of the Dean of Students or file a report with the appropriate resource.
