Research Guides: Pride Month 2022: Other Resources

TCC Organizations

Most TCC campuses have an LGBTQ+ student organization. Contact Student Activities on your campus or check out the links below for more information.

Northeast Campus - LGBTQ+ Pride Club
The LGBTQ+ Pride Club strives to provide a safe social space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. We exist to uplift, support, and empower our current and future LGBTQ+ and ally student leaders. Through our meetings and activities, we strive to be inclusive of all sexual orientations, genders, races, abilities, religious and social backgrounds, and economic classes.

Advisor: Andee Rodriguez, andrew.rodriguez@tccd.edu, 817-515-6272
Northwest Campus - SAGE Club
We are dedicated to uniting people of varied backgrounds to create an environment of acceptance and diversity.

Advisors:
Elizabeth Gabhart, elizabeth.gabhart@tccd.edu
Cindy Allen, cindy.allen@tccd.edu
Sarah Schrantz, sarah.schrantz@tccd.edu
Carmen Wise, carmen.wise@tccd.edu
South Campus - Prism
We educate about and advocate for sexual orientation and gender identity factors applicable to the LGBTQQIA community.

Advisor: Andrew Hill, andrew.hill2@tccd.edu
Southeast Campus - Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Our club facilitates awareness and acceptance of the diversity of students, bringing together gay students and their straight allies to raise awareness of issues impacting the gay community.

Advisor: Carol White, carol.white@my.tccd.edu, 817-515-3627
Trinity River Campus
None at this time. Find out how to start a new organization by contacting your Student Activities office!

Counseling

In addition to academic advisement, TCC counselors are available to help students with personal and career concerns.

Mission Statement

The mission of Tarrant County College’s Advising and Counseling Centers is to provide professional advising and counseling service to support our diverse student population in achieving their educational, career and life goals.

Contact

Advising and Counseling Centers
Hours and Locations
817-515-4ADV (4238)

Call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Online Resources

My Health My Resources of Tarrant County (MHMRTC)
Tarrant County local resources for life issues, stress, child care, parenting, alcohol, drugs, mental health, disabilities and more.
The Parenting Center
Providing families with the tools to succeed.
WebTribes
Online community support site for people who suffer from addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD and HIV/Aids.
ULifeline
Resource for suicide prevention, drugs, and mental health.

Get Help Now

GET HELP NOW

If you are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or click the link below to connect to a counselor through chat.

TrevorChat

Contact the Trans Lifeline for help and resources at 877-565-8860

Tarrant County Resources

Agape Metropolitan Community Church
Our Mission- with open hearts, open minds and open arms, Agape MCC is a nurturing faith community seeking God’s will by celebrating inclusive worship, redefining family and providing a voice for justice.
Celebration Community Church
With an outreach to the GLBT community, Celebration Community Church is a church for all people. Everyone is welcome here.
Coalition for Aging LGBT
Our mission is to promote personal well-being, dignity and autonomy through the delivery of high quality, affordable and culturally competent home and community-based care from our affiliate organizations.
LGBTQ Saves
Our mission is to provide safe and brave spaces for social and personal development of LGBTQ youth. Our physical and virtual programs offer hope in the lives of each youth served.
Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association
Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association is a not-for-profit 501(c) organization, and is organized to produce and facilitate a family friendly, safe environment.
Tarrant County Lesbian & Gay Alliance (Facebook Page)
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, "Where the West Begins," fighting for equal rights for gay men and lesbians since 1980. You can access the nonprofit via Facebook.
Tarrant County Premiere LGBT Group (Meetup Page)
An ALL inclusive (gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, single, or coupled) social group of people living in Tarrant County.
Trans-Cendence International
Trans-Cendence offers peer led support for transgender/gender diverse individuals as well as peer support for those surrounding them.

Texas Resources

Equality Texas
Equality Texas advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
My Resource Center - Youth Programs
Youth First is one of the only LGBTQ-focused programs in North Texas that addresses the challenges LGBTQ teens face at home, school and in the community.

Youth First serves LGBTQ and allied youth, ages 12-18 and equips them with the tools and resources they need to live an authentic life through year-round, free programming that decreases high-risk behaviors, reduces social isolation, and increases self-esteem.
North Texas Gay and Lesbian Alliance
North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce
The North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce fosters an inclusive business community that promotes economic vitality, connects members, and advocates on their behalf.
Out Youth
Silver Pride Project
The Silver Pride Project was established in 2017 to support and meet the growing needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied senior community in the Dallas/Ft Worth area through outreach and programming delivered with knowledge, sensitivity, pride and a strong commitment to promoting social justice and equality.
Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)
TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas. We work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums. Through our efforts we strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.
TX LGBTQ Caucus
Texas's House LGBTQ Caucus was formed January 2019 to create a forum for Texas Legislators to discuss issues that affect LGBTQ Texans and to further the goal of equality and justice for all. The caucus exists to create awareness and advocate for LGBTQ Texans while employing an intersectional lens in our march towards social equity and justice.

National Resources

The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP)
Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)
Best Colleges - LGBTQ Student Guide
Bisexual Resource Center
Campus Pride Index
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
Choosing an LGBTQ-Friendly College
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
Drug and Alcohol Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
GLAAD
Human Rights Campaign
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges & Student Resources
LGBTQ Student Resources & Support
LGBTQ Youth Guidebook
Matthew's Place
Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) The Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) is the nation’s largest organization of LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans, their families and allies. We also provide free, direct legal services for the LGBTQ and HIV+ military and veteran community.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
National Center for Transgender Equality
National LGBTQ Task Force
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
PFLAG
Tips for Finding a Transgender-Friendly College
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
Trans Lifeline
TransYouth Family Allies
The Trevor Project