KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — No matter who you are, it is always comforting to know you are not alone.
Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally looking to learn more, there are resources available right here in East Tennessee.
Appalachian OUTreach is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to empower, connect, and support the East Tennessee lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people through the provision of safe and healthy, inclusively welcoming and affirming programs and respect for partnerships, which promote community building, resource development, and education for all.
Blount Pride is a group dedicated to uplifting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community of Blount County.
Bryant's Bridge is a new nonprofit in Knoxville working to get homeless LGBTQ+ youth off the streets and connect them with health insurance, mental health support and job training services.
Knox Pride is an open celebration of music, entertainment and speakers focused on promoting equality and inclusion for all. The group also has an extensive list of local organizations and activities for the LGBTQ+ community on its website.
Knoxville Cares is an LGBTQ+, HIV+ and supportive coalition made up of diverse concerned people and groups.
OUT LOUD KNOX through WUTK Radio is East Tennessee’s only radio show devoted to LGBTQ+ artists (and allies) along with news of interest, pop culture and special guests.
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
Positively Living & Choice Health Network is a 501(c)(3) public health nonprofit organization that provides supportive services for people struggling with HIV, homelessness, addiction, mental illness, discrimination and disabilities in East Tennessee.
SoKno Pride is the non-profit organization that produces the LGBTQIA+ event in South Knoxville’s Sevier Avenue community.
Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) engages state and local governments in Tennessee on behalf of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
UTK Pride Center is the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) resource center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Wanderlust Salon and Spa is a Sevierville salon offering members of the LGBTQ+ community a place where they can safely get waxes, get their hair done and be their most authentic selves with the Rainbow Package.
HOTLINES
If you have an immediate emergency, dial 911.
LGBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE: Toll-free 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Trevor Project: Teen Depression Help For LGBTQ+ A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. (866) 488-7386
Emotional Support Line: 888-642-7886, available from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. every day
State crisis line: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) or text "TN" to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Peer Recovery Call Center: 1-865-584-9125 between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lifeline Crisis Chat: Chat online with a specialist who can provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services www.crisischat.org/
Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda. Cuando usted llama al 1-888-628-9454, su llamada se dirige al centro de ayuda de nuestra red disponible más cercano.