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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -- Promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, as well as their families and friends.
Lambda Legal -- National organization 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.
Pride Foundation -- Connects, inspires and strengthens the Pacific Northwest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in pursuit of equality.
National Coalition for LGBT Health -- Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy.
Safe Zone -- Provides safe spaces that are highly visible and easily identifiable to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, where support and understanding is the key and where bigotry and discrimination are not tolerated.
Community Standards of Practice for Provision of Quality Health Care Services for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Clients -- The GLBT Health Access Project is a community-based effort first funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in 1997.
Guidelines for Transgender Care -- From Vancouver Coastal Health.
Protocols for Hormonal Reassignment of Gender -- From the Tom Waddell Health Center.
(22-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Ten Things Gay Men Should Discuss with Their Health Care Providers -- From Gay and Lesbian Medical Association News Releases July 17, 2002.
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