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Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step Meetings with an LGBT focus in Central Jersey.

Churches, GLBTIQ-Friendly in Ocean County, as listed in the GABLES Rainbow Directory

COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy. North Jersey Chapter

Fortunate Families. Designed for Catholic parents of GLBT children, but open to all faiths, the website is a place for parents to share and value their own stories, find information regarding Church teaching and pastoral responses, and find information regarding Church teaching and pastoral responses.

GAYPASG. Gay & Lesbian Political Action & Support Group, and the Task Force for Same-Sex Civil Marriage. Organized in May 1993 to focus on grass roots organizing for action in support of basic civil and human rights for all citizens; and to establish and sponsor a standing Religious Concerns Committee to counter the efforts of the Radical Religious Right.

GAYPASG operates a news clipping list which delivers 5-6 emails a day on topics related to their mission. To subscribe, sign the petition for Same-Sex Civil Marriage. See also the petition for Safe Schools.

Garden State Equality. A LGBTI-rights advocacy organization with both political action and non-profit educational arms, GSE runs campaigns in favor of marriage equality and related issues.

GLSEN. GLSEN, The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, is gathering concerned teachers, administrators, students and parents to work together to end the destructive effects of anti-gay bias in schools.

Hi-TOPS. HiTOPS (Health Interested Teens' Own Program on Sexuality) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote adolescent health and well-being. They are based in Princeton, NJ, and provide clinical care and sexuality education for adolescents.

Jersey Shore Q-Spot. This program, of the Jersey Shore Community Center Project, was established to foster the health, well being and pride of Monmouth and Ocean County's GLBT community. The Jersey Shore Q Spot 'cares for individuals, groups and families in need and provides public education and outreach services that empower GLBT individuals and families to live their lives in freedom and dignity."

Lambda Legal. This national organization is committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. See also their page on New Jersey issues.

Nar-Anon Family Groups of New Jersey. New Meeting beginning March 1st, 2007. "Pride in Recovery," welcoming to Gays, Lesbians, Bisexual & Transgendered people with the problem of addiction in a partner, family member or friend. Freehold Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza, (Corner of Schanck Rd. & Stillwells Corner Rd.), Freehold, NJ 07728. Every Thursday, 7:30 pm. For more information and meeting room location contact: David at 732-740-2065 or info@naranonofnj.org. Hotline: 800-238-2333.

New Jersey Lesbian and Gay Coalition. This non-profit organization committed to Fighting discrimination and enhancing the quality of lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and intersexed people in New Jersey through public advocacy, education, political action, and legal reform. Their Youth Resource Guide can be downloaded (PDF files).

Ocean County Library System. The Library offers programming, books, videos/DVDs, and forum for the discussion of issues of all the diverse populations that make up Ocean County. See a List of Subjects you can search in the Library's online catalog.

PFLAG National Office. The official website of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. See the site for details of other New Jersey chapters, located in Atlantic County (Mays Landing), Bergen County (Ridgewood), Cape May County (Ocean City), Essex County (South Orange), Hunterdon County (Baptistown), Mercer County (Princeton), and Morris County (Brookside).

The Pride Center. The Pride Center provides comprehensive programming which fosters the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexed and questioning (LGBTIQ) community, and to increase public acceptance and champion social change for the LGBTIQ community through education and outreach.

SoulForce. SoulForce seeks "freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance." They have made several important pamphlets available for download:

Straight Spouse (and Significant Others) Network. Support group helping spouses/ significant others who are affected by the coming out process of their partners. advocate for the rights of gays/lesbians/transgendered. As a group, they believe if/when all members of society are accepted for who they are, rather than trying to conform to expectations, there would be no need for organizations such as theirs. In the meantime, they are there to help.

TransYouth Family Advocates TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. Their vision is of a society free of suicide and violence in which ALL children are respected and celebrated.

 

 

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