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Policy & Advocacy

From discrimination & bullying, to connecting you to LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers, we are here to advocate for you! We also strive for equity by fighting for inclusive policies.

Advocacy Case Files

We can help you navigate issues involving:

  • Workplace Discrimination

  • School Bullying

  • Unaccepting Family Members

  • Harassment & Domestic Violence

By being your advocate, we can stand beside you and help improve your situation. If applicable, we can also connect you to LGBTQ+ resources for your legal or healthcare needs. 

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If you are in need of advocacy services, contact us.

Policy

Our Policy Squad consists of LGBTQ+ policy experts and other volunteer activists throughout the state who take the lead on voter education and LGBTQ+ legislative issues at the local, state and federal level.  

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We also represent the needs of the LGBTQ+ community on several alliances, committees & councils.

 

Additionally, we work with churches/religious organizations and government institutions (including schools) to help navigate LGBTQ issues and implement inclusive policies. 

 

If you are interested in volunteering on our Policy Squad, sign up here.

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If you are a church/religious organization, government institution, or school looking for help navigating LGBTQ+ issues, contact us.

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Name Change Guide

Check Out Our Name Change Guide for information on navigating the name-change process in Michigan. 

After you've read the guide, you can find many of the court forms and other relevant links here.

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For many, changing their name is an important part of the gender affirmation process, which can also help lower suicide attempts. Additionally, changing a person's name to closer match their gender identity can reduce unintentional outing, reduce the risk of bullying and discrimination and more.

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What's the Tea on HIV?

Our HIV programing aims to destigmatize HIV/AIDs, while also working to prevent it's spread through education and health resources. 

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Referrals & LGBTQ+ Safe Space Resource Guide

We find and vet LGBTQ+ affirming services throughout the state to refer our clients to, including:

  • Mental Health Providers

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

  • Gender Affirmation Services

  • General Healthcare

  • Addiction Services

  • LGBTQ+ Youth & Adult Homeless Services

  • Food & Housing Services

  • Legal Services

 

To be connected to LGBTQ+ Resources and Safe Spaces, contact us.

To view the LGBTQ+ Safe Space Resource Guide, click here.

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To be added to our Safe Space Resource Guide, fill out this form. Following approval, information to process the initial $10 donation will be sent to the email on file. Annual renewals are a $5 donation. 

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