A free platform and app help people find verified services for LGBTQ+ individuals who have faced persecution or discrimination. The service allows users to anonymously find safe housing, legal protection, medical care and psychological support in the US, Canada and Mexico. The catalogue contains only verified services that are prepared to work with people with refugee experience and those seeking asylum.
An organisation in San Francisco specialises in providing legal assistance to LGBTQ+ people with migration backgrounds who are seeking asylum in the US. The legal team provides representation for people fleeing persecution on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status. The project helps to competently prepare a case and apply for protection.
The centre provides comprehensive legal services to people with migration backgrounds and asylum seekers. The organisation protects the rights of those at risk of deportation and provides assistance with family reunification, citizenship procedures and protection against domestic violence. Through a dedicated LGBTQ+ programme, individuals can receive expert support when applying for asylum on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The service in the USA provides free and confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Help is available via a short phone number, SMS, and online chat on the website. For LGBTQ+ people under the age of 25, there is the option of receiving specialised support from people who have been trained to work with the community's inquiries.
The organisation operates in Israel and runs social programmes for LGBTQ+ young people. Its activities include support groups across the country, summer camps and leadership clubs. The organisation provides psychosocial support, including to transgender people and religious young people, helping them with self-acceptance and socialisation.
An organisation providing support to people living with HIV/AIDS in the Spokane area (Washington State). The team provides non-medical case management services, assists with finding housing through the HOPWA programme, and provides food through its own food bank (Market Pantry). Activities also include support groups, HIV prevention and testing, as well as assistance with navigating healthcare services.
The organisation provides free and anonymous support to LGBTQ+ people of all ages via a national helpline and an online chat service. There are also specialised services for young people under 25 and older adults. The platform offers peer-to-peer support on a wide range of issues, from coming out and relationships to health and safety.
A Swedish network of local groups provides practical and legal support to undocumented migrants and asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected. The network’s activists help people navigate immigration law, find legal representation and access healthcare. The organisation also works to protect the rights of those forced to hide from deportation, providing advice on safety and basic social support.
An organisation in Vienna that supports LGBTQ+ people with refugee backgrounds and asylum seekers by providing legal advice on residency matters and support throughout the asylum process. The team arranges safe housing, German language courses and social support, including help with coming out. The project holds regular community meetings and offers opportunities for socialising and integration.
The Swiss service that offers advice to LGBTQ+ people by phone, email and via online chat. The platform features a tool for safely reporting incidents of discrimination and hate-motivated violence. Volunteers provide assistance on an equal-to-equal basis and, where necessary, refer people to friendly legal and medical services or organisations that support people with migration experience.