We know that coming out is difficult and we want you to feel welcome and supported by the University of Oregon and the greater science community. We have compiled a list of resources that may be relevant to the LGBT+ in STEM community. While this is in no way a complete list of resources, it is a great place to begin. If you have any questions or think we should add something to this list, please contact us.
University of Oregon LGBTQ+ Resources:
UO Health Center: http://health.uoregon.edu/
UO Health Center Sexual Health: http://health.uoregon.edu/sexual-health
UO Counseling Center/Mental Health: https://counseling.uoregon.edu/
UO LGBTQIA Page: http://dos.uoregon.edu/lgbt
UO DuckOUT LGBQIA+ Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Mixer Email Sign-up: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vzHpUhAbLY1Q57
UO GTFF Queer Caucus: http://gtff3544.net/home-page/leadership/caucus-council/queer-caucus/
UO’s HR Page on Gender Identity, Transition, and Expression in the Workplace: https://hr.uoregon.edu/hr-programs-services/work-life-resources/navigating-work-and-life/gender-identity-expression-and
University of Oregon LGBTQ+ Ally-focused Resources:
UO’s How-to on Respecting Transgender (or any gender!) Persons in the Workplace: https://hr.uoregon.edu/employee-labor-relations/life-events/gender-identification-expression-and-transition-workplace-3
UO’s Queer Glossary 101: https://hr.uoregon.edu/hr-programs-services/work-life-resources/navigating-work-and-life/gender-identity-expression-and-0
Eugene Area Resources:
Trans*Ponder (Trans/gender diverse support group/non-profit): http://transponder.community/
The Wayward Lamb (LGBT+ friendly cafe/bar with weekly LGBT+ events): http://www.thewaywardlamb.com/
Eugene Pride Festival: http://eugene-pride.org/
UO LGBTQ Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Facebook Page (private group, must request to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/uolgbtqfacgrad/
Eugene Trans-Gender Support Group: https://www.meetup.com/Eugene-Transgender-Support-Group/
Eugene LGBTQ Ladies’ Happy Hour: https://www.meetup.com/Eugene-LGBTQ-LHH/
Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (online chat available) or CALL 1-800-273-8255 (Trained specialists, all confidential, no additional charges)
The Trevor Project (LGBT+ suicide prevention/crisis hotline): http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (online chat available) or CALL 1-866-488-7386 or TEXT “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200 (Trained specialists, all confidential, no additional charges)
Crisis Textline: Text 741741 to text with a trained specialist 24/7 (no additional charges, all confidential)
Please note that UO LGBT+ in STEM is not formally affiliated with any of these links/resources.