Alternative Access

11/06/2024

Inclusive Therapists Thank you for putting together a list of Crisis services.

If you or others are looking for further support today or place to donate, please look into these crisis agencies.

Crisis services: WARM LINES do not use police intervention
The warm-lines below offer transparency about their reporting and tracing policies:

Blackline: Peer support and counseling prioritizing BIPOC, with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."
Call or text: 1-800-604-5841

Trans Lifeline (English, español): Trans peer support for Trans community that’s been "divested from police since day one. Run by and for Trans people." Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
US: 1-877-565-8860
Canada: 1-877-330-6366

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: Warmline answered by a trained peer supporters. "We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."
1-888-407-4515

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 24/7 confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic and s*xual violence helpline for Native Americans. "advocates do not request or record the contact’s identification and/or address."
Call 24/7: 1-844-762-8483 or chat online

Thrive Lifeline
Thrive Lifeline (24/7): Trans-led and operated, focusing on people with intersecting marginalized identities. Does not "engage in non-consensual active rescue".
Text 24/7: 1-313-662-8209

LGBT National Help Center: free and confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people and those with questions about s*xual orientation and/or gender identity. "We will not contact any authorities or other services or programs on your behalf."
National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243

Crisis Services
Some crisis line workers below are mandated to report calls regarding su***de to the police (i.e. "active rescue"). If this is a concern, we encourage you to first ask about their reporting policies before sharing.

The Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth (mandated reporters):
866-488-7386
Text "START" to 678678
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

NAMI Helpline 24/7 (mandated reporters) to talk to a trained crisis counselor 24/7
Text "NAMI" TO 741741

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (mandated reporters)
(800) 273-8255
(800) 799-4889 Deaf or hard of hearing
(800) 273-8255 Video relay service and voice/ caption
(888) 628-9454 Red de prevención de suicidio en Español

National Domestic Violence Hotline (mandated reporters)
(800) 799-7233

R**e, Abuse and In**st National Network (RAINN) (mandated reporters)
(800) 656- 4673

Veterans Crisis Line (mandated reporters)
(800) 273-8255

National S*xual Assault Telephone Hotline (mandated reporters)
(800) 656-4673

Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line (mandated reporters)
(800) 622-2255

Lines For Life (mandated reporters) talk to a su***de or substance use specialist. They also offer support for: military & family, senior loneliness, teen-to-teen crisis help, and racial equity support.
800-273-8255

11/06/2024

08/13/2024

I was outreached for another survey opportunity for ethical / consensual non-monogamous individuals. This is an opportunity for those who want to contribute to the limited research that is out their for their identity and relationship dynamics!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=1MIDJ5tw0VK5aSWlEtVuFu3oDpk2XpfWMDR_2FBHkPlaxAZUi_2FVMA_2BssoH5dtIqfIM

"Consent and Boundaries in Ethically Non-Monogamous Relationships
Hello,
I located your information through a Kink Aware Professionals directory. My name is Steve Taylor. I have been in the lifestyle for about two years, trying a few different approaches but mainly landing on hierarchical poly. It has been a truly great experience. I am also a criminology professor with a focus on victimology and violence against women. I have started a new project recently that focuses on consent and boundaries in ENM settings. I would like to share this information with you in hopes that you may pass it on to anyone who might be interested. The first stage is an online survey. My Institutional Review Board has approved the use of snowball sampling. (Think of a small snowball rolling down a mountain getting bigger and bigger as it goes.) The more people it reaches, the better understanding we can have of the complexities of boundary pushing and consent violations in ENM settings.
I understand the reluctance of many people in the community to participate in research and concerns of confidentiality. It is completely anonymous.
I can provide you with the IRB approval letter, recruitment flier, and a copy of the survey, if you would like. I can be reached at stevetaylor.research@gmail.com . Please let me know if there is anything else you need. I am willing to answer any questions you may have.
Thanks, Steve

Steve Taylor, PhD (he/him/his)
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Division of Social Sciences
St. Xavier University
3700 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60655"

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07/18/2024

Hey Everyone, please share & come join us!

FREE EVENT FOR PARENTS

Navigating S*x and Dating Conversations as Parents of LGBTQIA+ T(w)eens with Quinten Foster

📅 July 25, 2024
⏰ 12:30 pm PT (3:30pm ET)
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/QuintenFoster

Join us for this talk focused on ensuring parents have up-to-date information and best practice tips to facilitate smooth s*xual health and relationship discussions with their tweens and teens. The discussion will include information about LGBTQIA+ healthcare and s*xual health, as well as both the opportunities and challenges parents face when adapting to their t(w)eens’ evolving senses of identity.

About Quinten Foster
Quinten Foster (he/they), is a self-described “neurospicy” transmasculine JEDI facilitator. They are the founder and director of a holistic LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Program in Rhode Island. Their passion is bringing back the humanity to complex discussions, and they are a strong believer in the power of storytelling. They provide professional development, training, and technical assistance around a variety of JEDI topics, including LGBTQIA+ Healthcare, Neuro-inclusive Workplaces, and Burnout Prevention.

07/18/2024

At our GLO Market this Saturday (7/20), we're excited to once again offer free chest binders to those in need of their first binder or a replacement! For those who need help with sizing, we will have a person taking measurements to ensure a perfect fit.

Event Details:
🗓️ Saturday, July 20, 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 The GLO Center, 518 E Commercial St

07/18/2024

Helpful info for anyone needing it this week with the heat 😊

07/04/2024

In Kansas, a new law -SB 394, went into effect June 27, 2024.
https://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/sb394/

Here are some TLDR clips from a KC article:
https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article289410424.html =cpy

“Did you know that your government wants you to give your driver’s license before you can access Pornhub? As crazy as that sounds, it’s true. You’ll be required to prove you are 18 years or older such as by uploading your government ID for every adult content website you’d like to access.”

"Aylo [owns Pornhub] has cut off access to its websites in seven states: Arkansas, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. It plans to do the same in Kansas over concerns with privacy around the new laws. “Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in (these states),” the company said in a statement."

“[Consumers have] just migrated to darker corners of the internet that don’t ask users to verify age, that don’t follow the law, that don’t take user safety seriously and that often don’t even moderate content,” Aylo said. “In practice, the laws have just made the internet more dangerous for adults and children.”

06/28/2024

You are worth the effort from others to learn how to communicate with you in the most effective way possible.

06/15/2024

Last chance to RSVP for today's 3pm CDT Free workshop: Introduction to !

06/12/2024

An annual survey by and for the ace community