Community Resources

Creating professional pathways for the LGBTQIA+ community

While Arizona State University has many resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual students, faculty, staff and their allies, there are many other organizations, resources and services that are available to you as part of the larger LGBTQIA+ community.

These lists may be helpful for individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community to find additional support, identify job or internship opportunities and other social services. Although these lists are updated frequently, they are not meant to be exhaustive. Please be aware, ASU does not endorse any organization or resource on these lists, regardless of their proximity to campus.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In addition to ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services, many local and national LGBTQIA+ groups offer advice on inclusive employers, coming out at work and the job search.

Career-related websites

Publications

Lavender Road to Success: The Career Guide for the Gay Community by Kirk Snyder
50 Fabulous Gay-Friendly Places to Live by Gregory A. Kompes
Straight Talk About Gays in the Workplace, 2nd ed. by Liz Winfeld & Susan Spielman

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and safety are issues of concern to many LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families and friends. The greater Phoenix metropolitan area offers a wide range of services, including health and safety outreach, that cater specifically to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

Provides LGBTQIA+ health, violence, career and advocacy support for the southern Arizona region, including the wingspan domestic violence program. Support is available in both English and Spanish. All calls are confidential, and callers may remain anonymous. 1-800-553-9387

Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS

Providing programs that target HIV prevention and services to those living with HIV/AIDS, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS offers information, testing, volunteer opportunities, support groups, wellness clinics and more.

Spectrum Medical Group

Offering primary, routine and specialty healthcare and wellness coaching, the professionals at Spectrum Medical Group understand and are sensitive to the healthcare concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community and offer a friendly and caring environment.

Stonewall Institute

The Stonewall Institute provides 100% supportive and affirmative substance abuse and behavioral health services to the LGBTQIA+ community, with staff members professionally trained in understanding of the stressors and challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals and families face.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

With its thriving LGBTQIA+ community, the greater Phoenix metropolitan area is home to many congregations that are welcoming regardless of sexuality or gender expression. This PDF has an extensive list of local and national congregations that support the LGBTQIA+ community.

ORGANIZATIONS

Whether you’re looking for resources within or outside the Phoenix metropolitan area, or interested in joining the larger conversation on LGBTQIA+ rights and issues, this PDF has an extensive list of available resources.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

The Phoenix metropolitan area has a thriving LGBTQIA+ recreational athletics community: