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Resources

This website provides trusted resources, support networks, and educational materials for LGBTQ+ youth, adolescents, and their families in the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan areas. Dr. Clark D. Ausloos offers access to affirming mental health services, community connection opportunities, and age-appropriate information to help navigate challenges and celebrate identities. Whether you're seeking guidance, looking for community, or supporting a loved one, these carefully curated resources are designed to empower and uplift during every step of your journey.

Queer and Trans Clients and Families

OHIO RESOURCES

  • Kaleidoscope Youth Center (Columbus)

    • Services: Drop-in center, support groups, mental health services, case management

    • Website: www.kycohio.org

    • Phone: (614) 294-7867

  • LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

    • Services: Youth programs, support groups, educational resources

    • Website: www.lgbtcleveland.org

    • Phone: (216) 651-5428

  • Equality Ohio

Regional/Local Organizations

Cincinnati Area:

Toledo Area:

Dayton Area:

Educational/School-Based Support

  • PFLAG Ohio Chapters (multiple locations)

  • Gay-Straight Alliance Network Ohio

    • School-based support for LGBTQ+ students

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MICHIGAN RESOURCES

  • Ruth Ellis Center (Highland Park/Detroit)

    • Services: Housing, mental health, case management for LGBTQ+ youth

    • Website: www.ruthelliscenter.org

    • Phone: (313) 252-1950

  • Affirmations Community Center (Ferndale)

    • Services: Youth programs, support groups, mental health services

    • Website: www.goaffirmations.org

    • Phone: (248) 398-7105

  • Equality Michigan

    • Services: Advocacy, education, policy work

    • Website: www.equalitymi.org

    • Phone: (313) 537-7000

Regional/Local Organizations

Detroit Metro Area:

Grand Rapids Area:

  • The Network (West Michigan)

Kalamazoo Area:

Lansing Area:

  • Lansing Association for Human Rights (LAHR)

Educational/School-Based Support

  • PFLAG Michigan Chapters (multiple locations)

  • Michigan Safe Schools Coalition

    • School-based advocacy and support

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CRISIS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

National Crisis Lines

Text/Chat Support

ONLINE RESOURCES

  • PFLAG National

  • GLAAD

  • Human Rights Campaign

    • Website: www.hrc.org

    • Youth resources and coming out guides

  • Gender Spectrum

HEALTHCARE RESOURCES

Ohio:

Michigan:

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