Research Guides: LGBTQIA+ Resources: Home

Introduction

Here you will find resources for the LGBTQ+ community, from NAU Cline Library resources, to national resource, to resources on intersectional issues. Please note that this is a living document. If you see anything out of date or unclear on this guide, please contact the person listed as the contact for this guide so that the issue may be addressed.

Guide Orientation

What to Expect from this Guide

LGBTQ+ 101
In this section, you can find an overview of some basic definitions of the LGBTQ+ acronym.
LGBTQ+ Books, Articles, and Lists
This section lists some examples of books that are available on LGBTQ+ topics, both from NAU's Cline Library and from the web. This section also lists some recommended reading lists. Finally, this section discusses selection of resources and weeding, or removing books from a library collection.
NAU Resources
This section lists resources available to you through NAU, including counseling services, support groups, and healthcare.
Flagstaff and Surrounding Community Resources
This section provides information about resources available in Flagstaff and surrounding communities, including throughout the state of Arizona. Resources include the local pride organization and LGBTQ+ organizations with chapters in the state of Arizona.
National Resources
This page provides information about national LGBTQ+ organizations, such as the Human Right's Campaign and the Trevor Project.
Coming Out, Transition, and Safer Sex Resources
This page provides information about coming out, transitioning, and having safer sex from national LGBTQ+ organizations.
Know Your Rights
In this section you will learn about different legal issues in the LGBTQ+ community.
Intersectionality
This page provides information on the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities and other identities, such as race/ethnicity, disability, homelessness/hunger, and mental health.

Lifelines and Crisis Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8253). Veterans press 1.
Text TALK to 741741. Text with a trained counselor from the crisis text line for free 24/7.
The Trevor Project, Trevor lifeline available 24/7. 1-866-488-7386.
Trans Lifeline. Support for transgender people by transgender people. 1-877-565-8860.
SAGE LGBT Elder Care Hotline. Peer support and local resources for older adults. 1-888-843-LGBT (5428).
The LGBT National Hotline. Peer support and local resources for all ages. 1-888-843-4564.