October is National LGBTQ+ History Month and October 11 is national coming out day!
Local & National Resources
Voter Registration
Voting is important & easy. If you haven't registered to vote, get started here:
Blount Pride
Learn the who, what, when, & where regarding the fabulousness that is Blount Pride:
Tennessee Equality Project
Learn about the folks who are taking on the folks who make decisions about LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee:
Trevor Project
National LGBTQ+ crisis intervention & suicide prevention for youth & young adults:
Trans Empowerment Project
Local resource that is aimed at furthering the empowerment & progression of the transgender community:
Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF)
Welcoming, affirming, & inclusive congregation:
Psychotherapy & Forensic Services
LGBTQ+ safe & affirming mental health therapy by trained & knowledgeable LGBTQ+ therapists who are local:
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Rescuing Health
Rescuing Health seeks to financially aid individuals who do not qualify for any other type of public or private healthcare assistance in obtaining specific health treatments or surgeries.
Advocate Magazine
LGBTQ Magazine that provide news and information related to LGBTQ culture, politics, art and other media.
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Gay Parent Magazine
LGBTQ parenting resources & information magazine that empowers LGBTQ parents.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
LGBTQ+ organization that advocates for equality and advancement.
OutRight Action International
Human rights for LGBTQ people across the globe.
United Way Resource Guide
United Way of Blount County is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our goal is to create lasting changes in our community by addressing the root causes of Blount County’s problems. Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.
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Community Food Connection
The Community Food Connection of Blount County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity for citizens in Blount County and helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.
Smokieee's
Is an extension of GSMNP's Parks as Classrooms program in collaboration with Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, DLiA and GSMA, and in partnership with Friends of the Smokies.
Free Mom Hugs
Free Mom Hugs is a group of affirming parents and allies who love the LGBTQ+ community unconditionally. We are dedicated to educating families, church, and civic leaders encouraging them to not only affirm the LGBTQ+ community but to celebrate them.
Gay & Sober
Provides a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.
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GaL-AA
GaL-AA serves the LGBT+ members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our sole purpose for existing is to provide our experience, strength and hope to any arm of A.A. when called upon to do so, to work in the spirit of Unity and Service with A.A. as a whole.
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Scruffy Cafe
We are more than just a cafe.
We are people focused & cat obsessed. We want to help cats find loving homes & bring joy to all people. Community togetherness is our first mission with mental health being our second. If you have struggles, you can shed them here. Please talk to our staff and use the phrase "feeling blue" if you need us.
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Included Health
Included Health is the first comprehensive health platform partnering with employers to connect LGBTQ+ members to culturally competent, quality providers who understand the unique needs of the community.
