Resources

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

1-800-332-2437 The Ohio HIV/STI Hotline — aka OHIV — privately & anonymously provides information about HIV, STIs, sexual health, and testing/health resources through a live hotline, online chat, and web-based resource listings. The Hotline is also a resource for people living with HIV, and acts as an information and referral service to Ohio residents.

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Full Circle Recovery Services is dedicated to helping patients acquire and maintain sobriety by relearning positive, sober behavior patterns and life skills, while reclaiming the joy and meaning in their lives stolen by addiction. We believe each person is worthy of recovery and deserves freedom from the disease of addiction. We know that recovery is possible and believe that hope lies within the Full Circle Recovery Services model.

Inclusive Counseling is a private mental health practice rooted in the belief that everyone deserves care that sees them fully. We seek to be affirming to all; regardless of the challenges that have guided your journey. We know that you have a deep desire to grow—we welcome you. Here, therapy is more than treatment; it’s a practice of radical acceptance.

Uniting like-minded mental healthcare specialists to serve greater Dayton with compassion, experience and a fresh outlook on mental wellness

Let's be honest - it's not easy to find queer-friendly, non-Christian therapy in southwest Ohio! If this is what you're looking for, email me at ria@oakandwillowohio.com to see if we may be a good fit. Self-pay only (insurance does not pay for care with me); sliding scale available if needed.

Located at 224 N Wilkinson Street Dayton, OH 45402. Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio is the leading provider, educator, and protector of sexual and reproductive health care in the Southwest Ohio region, and beyond. Learn more about our services, upcoming events, and how to support our mission.

Established in 1984. Our full-service medical center provides top-quality care to the Greater Dayton area, whether you're looking for a primary care provider or specialized services for yourself or your loved ones. We believe in compassionate care, regardless of health status. In addition to primary care and wellness services, we also offer specialized care such as dentistry, gynecological care, counseling, and HIV and STD testing. Your health care is our moral imperative. Contact us today to learn more about the care we provide!

Public Health actively promotes policies, creates systems, and provides services, that help enable good health in Montgomery County, Ohio.

Sapphic Gems is a social group for Dayton sapphics to find community and friends.

Soaring Spirits builds community. We create, and maintain, innovative peer-based grief support programs for widowed men and women that serve a worldwide population. Based on the powerful connections created by shared experience, we endeavor to ensure that no one need grieve alone. Every Soaring Spirits program is designed to connect widowed people with each other. Exploring our site will introduce you to the variety of support opportunities available. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have, or provide additional information about any of our programs. Soaring Spirits is an inclusive, non-denominational organization focused on hope and healing through the grieving process. We are positive, and forward thinking, while focusing on offering our members the tools and resources they need to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or life partner. We believe that access to hope changes lives; we can prove that hope matters.

Dayton Sapphic Walking Club is a walking and hiking club for sapphics in the Dayton area

GDG host a monthly support group meeting, for Transgender, nonbinary and gender non conforming individuals.

Trans Collective 937 comes together monthly for sharing, socializing, and support.

Boonshoft Prides mission is to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) people by promoting awareness, providing education, and establishing an identifiable network of allies. This organization aims to extend our medical education to encompass health-related LGBTQIA topics through talks, panels, and community outreach.

At Inclusive Fairborn, we believe it’s our social responsibility to care for one another. We’re neighbors supporting neighbors. We meet urgent needs by fulfilling mutual aid requests—whether that’s helping with rent and utility bills, sharing groceries and baby items, or providing whatever else someone might need to get by. We also host monthly food distributions, put on Fairborn Pride, and hold community events to build inclusion and solidarity right here. We’ve served over 1,500 community members since 2020. This year alone, we’ve stopped evictions, cleared utility debt, and provided groceries and essentials to keep families stable. Our work is about meeting people’s immediate needs while we build a Fairborn where everyone has the tools to thrive. We’re building a just and inclusive future, together.

Helping Survivors is on a mission to help heal, educate, and empower people who have been impacted by sexual abuse, assault, or harassment.

TransOhio is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming people in Ohio

By empowering and mobilizing people at the grassroots level, HRC Greater Cincinnati aims to create impactful change, providing advocacy for HRC’s mission and work on the ground. HRC Greater Cincinnati is a dedicated team of volunteers who use their experience and talents to develop a more affirming, inclusive, and equitable community.

Abortion Forward was founded in 1979 as a 501(c)(4) non-profit pro-choice membership and lobbying organization.

Our mission is to help trans youth and adults access necessary, life-saving health and wellness services. Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Eugene, Oregon that serves the international transgender community. Our mission is to help the most vulnerable members of our community feel seen and supported through access to life-saving health and wellness services. To date, we have supported thousands of transgender youth and adults in all 50 states and around the world.

GEM Project Dayton is dedicated to fighting suicide in the Dayton area. GEM stands for Goal: Everyone Matters, and our current focus is to curb youth suicide through peer-to-peer education and support. The focus of GEM Project Dayton is to decrease suicide by promoting conversations about mental health through a peer-driven annual art contest for Grades 6 – 12 in the Greater Dayton Area.

The Thrive Youth Collective is here to co-create a transformational space where youth feel affirmed and engaged in activities that promote well-being. These statements guide our work each day—and they reflect exactly what we want young people to experience when they walk through the doors!

Our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming space for transgender and gender diverse youth to be themselves in a positive, supportive, youth-focused environment.

Dem Bois Inc. exists to help alleviate the overwhelming feelings of dysphoria experienced by trans men of color, who often face disproportionate barriers to quality healthcare and the financial means to obtain gender-affirming surgeries. We are led by trans men of color and their allies who deeply understand the critical need for access to medical transition-related care.

The mission of the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center (MVFHC) is to eliminate housing discrimination and ensure equal housing opportunities for all people in our region, the State of Ohio, and nationally. Specifically, the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center seeks to eliminate housing discrimination against all persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under state or local laws. In furthering this goal, MVFHC engages in activities designed to encourage fair housing practices through educational efforts; assists person who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination; identifies barriers to fair housing in order to help counteract and eliminate discriminatory housing practices; works with elected and government representatives to protect and improve fair housing laws; and takes all appropriate and necessary action to ensure that fair housing laws are properly and fairly enforced throughout our region, the State of Ohio, and nationally. If you think you are a victim of housing discrimination and/or if you want to know more about fair housing, visit www.mvfairhousing.com. Call us at 937-223-6035. Miami Valley Fair Housing Center is located at 505 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH 45405

Home Is The Foundation is a nonprofit serving Preble County with one simple belief: "Everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call HOME". We work alongside individuals and families facing housing instability by providing emergency shelter and homeless prevention services, affordable rental housing, and home repairs and modifications for seniors so they can safely age in place. Through compassionate support, strong partnerships, and practical solutions, we help our neighbors move from crisis to stability and build a stronger, healthier community.

Equality Ohio is Ohio's statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy and legal aid organization. We have 5 departments working to achieve lived and legal equality in Ohio.

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a nonprofit, unrestricted legal services law firm that provides representation to low-income and under-served individuals in Ohio.

The International Peace Museum is a unique institution dedicated to inspiring peace, understanding, and positive change through education, art, and community engagement. Located in Dayton, Ohio, our museum serves as a vibrant space where visitors of all ages can explore diverse perspectives on peace, social justice, and conflict resolution. Through compelling exhibits, community-driven events, and impactful programs like Peace 101, we provide the tools and knowledge for individuals to become active peacebuilders in their communities. As a nonprofit organization, we work closely with local partners to foster a culture of empathy, resilience, and solidarity, empowering everyone to contribute to a more peaceful world.

The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles and lived experiences

The DTA is an international collaboration among dozens of colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and private collections. By digitally localizing a wide range of trans-related materials, the DTA expands access to trans history for academics and independent researchers alike in order to foster education and dialog concerning trans history. The purpose of the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) is to increase the accessibility of transgender history by providing an online hub for digitized historical materials, born-digital materials, and information on archival holdings throughout the world.

We make it simple for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies to find businesses and organizations in their communities where they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

PFlag Dayton aims to provide LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, and support in Dayton, Miami County, and the surrounding Miami Valley area for all Q+ humans and their allies.

Gem City Action is a grassroots volunteer run organization dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable Dayton by advocating for human rights, supporting marginalized groups, promoting social justice, and creating safe spaces to strengthen and unite the community.

PROVIDING ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO THE ELDER LGBT COMMUNITY AND STRAIGHT ALLIES

The Greater Dayton LGBT Center creates programs and events that enhance the lives of sexual minorities in Dayton and the Miami Valley area.

Have a Gay Day is a non profit organization located at 1902 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH that has educational materials, food pantry and many other programs

The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ of Greater Dayton) builds a community dedicated to eliminating bias, bigotry and all forms of discrimination. For more than 40 years, NCCJ has been successfully opposing injustices wherever it occurs, including neighborhoods, schools, pulpits and workplaces across the Region.

Dayton Metro Library is a multi-branch library system serving 531,687 residents of the Dayton Metropolitan Area. It has 18 locations across the area.

The Bright Spot is a campground and marina nestled in the woods along the Muskingum River in McConnelsville, OH. We welcome tents, vans, pop-ups, & small RVs — however you camp, you'll find your people here. 🏳️‍🌈 Proudly women and LGBTQ+ owned | Open to all 🏳️‍🌈

Transmasc Alliance & Solidarity Collective Siblinghood • Community • Trans Joy Columbus, OH

One Small Act Miami County, OH is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in the belief that meaningful change begins with people showing up for one another. We bring together the citizens of Miami County to create systemic change through community building, mutual aid, and elevating the voices of marginalized communities. Founded on the idea that no act of kindness is too small, our work focuses on meeting immediate needs while also addressing the deeper issues that create them. From supporting neighbors facing food insecurity or isolation, to fostering connections that strengthen our community fabric, we believe compassion paired with action can change lives. At our core, we are neighbors helping neighbors—listening first, responding with dignity, and working collaboratively to ensure everyone in Miami County feels seen, supported, and valued. Through collective care and shared responsibility, One Small Act is building a more connected, equitable, and hopeful Miami County—one small act at a time

A safe, welcoming, inclusive place for LGBTQ+ residents and allies in and around Darke County to connect. The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Darke County is located at 5395 S. ST RT 49, Greenville, OH 45331. It’s a place in Darke County for LGBTQ+ people and allies to feel safe, welcome and at ease being their authentic selves. Where people can find inspiration, community and feel at home. At the Center, you can connect with community, make a friend, work on a puzzle with someone else or on your own, play a game, read a book, or just have a cup of coffee.

Extending the Branch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies through education, representation, and support. Founded in early 2022 in Logan County, the organization offers support groups, educational classes, and community outreach, including connections to LGBTQIA+-friendly resources and health clinic days. They also organize larger inclusive gatherings, such as the Bellefontaine PrideFest, to provide safe spaces for community members.

Transform Electrolysis in Dayton, Ohio, is operated by Cassandra Keil, a CT/Electrologist who provides medical-grade permanent hair removal. She received her training at the Ohio Medical Electrolysis Institute under experienced practitioners Jo Melching and Stacie Moore. The service is FDA-approved for permanent hair removal and is effective for all skin types, hair colors, and body areas. Transform Electrolysis specifically aims to assist various groups, including individuals with PCOS, post-menopausal women, men seeking simplified grooming, and members of the transgender community.

The Vocal Congruence Project (VCP) is a collection of free resources to help people find vocal congruence — the sense that their voice and speech accurately reflect who they are. This has a proven positive impact on mental wellbeing. VCP is a collaboration between voice-specialized speech-language pathologists Nora Mahon, MS, CCC-SLP and Leah B. Helou, PhD, CCC-SLP. Based in lived and professional experience, VCP was created for the transgender and gender diverse community, but can support anyone.

Joga Somatic Arts is a collaborative effort between experienced and knowledgeable professionals to help improve quality of life for anyone regardless of age, gender, ability or size. We are growing to offer an ever wider array of services to help you feel and function your very best. All of our professionals share knowledge and insight with each other to give you a more targeted (and less frustrating or redundant) approach to your care. As a Joga Somatic Arts client, you have the benefit of a community of knowledge and experience at your fingertips, offered by professionals who will make sure you are getting appropriate care by the professional who can help you the best, without sending all around town, having to repeat your story or try to remember what the last professional recommended for you. We promise that we will listen to you, care for you with compassion, and help you know yourself better, so you can take care of yourself better, so you can feel your very best.

Miranda is a LGBTQIA+ safe hair stylist located out of 112 Magnolia Lane, Beavercreek, OH

A clothing exchange affirming the transgender community of the Miami Valley. Free and by appointment only!

Located in the historic Oregon District on 5th street, we deliver a vibrant style of work in a clean comfortable environment. Tattooing being a lifelong commitment, we deliver the best product to our ability for you. We welcome anyone to enjoy our space and add to the positive community that is the Oregon District.

Miss Lilly‘s Electrolysis is permanent hair removal for all genders, hair, and skin types. Whether it is surgery prep or other unwanted hair needs, Electrolysis can effectively remove hairs in a comfortable space that is safe for everyone

A social hangout in downtown Dayton for drinks, games and fun events!

Lily's Dayton is a warm, welcoming, and quirky restaurant located at 329 E 5th Street in Dayton, Ohio's historic Oregon District. We are proud to feature an eclectic, elevated-but-casual global menu and a bar program that focuses on tiki-inspired cocktails.

MJ's on Jefferson is a gay owned and operated nightclub located in the gay entertainment district in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Open 7 days until 2:30 am with Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 3 to 9pm and Saturday 5 to 9pm. We feature entertainment every night ranging from Drag shows and male dancers to Karaoke.

Right Corner Bar in Dayton, Ohio is a lively gay bar that offers a welcoming atmosphere, great drinks, and a vibrant social scene perfect for tourists looking to enjoy the nightlife.

a small family-operated business that has established relationships with small family farms around the world. This is how we bring the best beans to you. We are able to roast fresh daily, in small batches so you always get the freshest coffee.

Yellow Cab is a tavern located in Dayton, Ohio. Formerly, the building was used by a taxi company but it is now home to one of Dayton's premiere gathering places! In addition to being a hangout spot to grab a beer, you can also experience live music performances, food truck rallies, art shows and more! We are located in Downtown Dayton right outside of the Historical Oregon District. We have a full bar offering craft brews from local breweries. We are open Tuesday through Sunday. Come hang out and enjoy the local Dayton scene!

We are a cozy little craft beer & wine bar and bottle shop in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Locally owned and operated, with an always fresh and rotating inventory of the best craft beer, wine, hard cider, hard seltzers, mead, and canned cocktails.

THE NEON is more than just a movie theater; it is a community asset utilized by numerous grassroots organizations, universities, businesses, churches, and artists – all harnessing the power of international and independent cinema. Open 365 days a year, we are here to serve the entire Greater Dayton community.

Founded in 2003, DGMC is committed to continually reaching for excellence in choral music, forging active community partnerships and educating others about the value of diversity. We offer a broad range of musical styles from serious to the sublime—heavy to hysterical. Our members have a dedication to the choral arts and the desire to become part of a singing, gay-affirming community—and, no, you don’t have to be gay to join us!

The mission of the Rubi Girls is to see an end to HIV/AIDS, an end to discrimination, and an end to intolerance and injustice while looking forward to a day when everyone can live a more fulfilling life while being the person they were born to be. Help us make a difference.

Harmony Creek Church is a United Church of Christ community. We are a ministry-led church and focus on fellowship and community. Harmony Creek Church embarked on an intentional process to arrive at a personal declaration of full inclusion. Within Harmony Creek Church, LGBTQIAP+ people are welcome at the table—to share in full communion, to have a voice, to join in making choices, and to have equal opportunities to share in the leadership of the church. We do this in the spirit of Extravagant Welcome and Radical Hospitality, which are valued principles of the biblical traditions and important elements of the United Church of Christ tradition.

We're a community in Ohio for Queer Muslims. We aim to be a safe space for Queer Muslims to worship fully and find friends and community with people like them.

Our mission is to develop inclusive communities where people discover sacred worth and calling.

Eternal Joy has been a beacon of hope and inclusion in the Dayton community since 1979. As an All-Inclusive Church, we proudly serve a predominantly LGBT congregation while welcoming individuals from all walks of life. Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging and acceptance for everyone, creating a vibrant community where love and joy flourish. Join us as we celebrate diversity and embrace the unique journey of each person in our church family.