Transgender and LGBTQ+ Support Organizations in Michigan
Below is an alphabetical list of Michigan-based organizations that offer support, advocacy, and resources for transgender and LGBTQ+ individuals and communities:
Affirmations
A community center serving Metro Detroit’s LGBTQ+ population.
Equality Michigan
Statewide LGBTQ+ political advocacy and anti-violence support organization.
Great Lakes Bay Pride
Provides education, advocacy, and connection for the LGBTQ+ community in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Offers peer support groups, education, and advocacy in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
Assists trans individuals in Grand Rapids with legal name changes and educational funding.
Gender Identity Network Alliance (GNA)
Supports gender-diverse individuals and their families through advocacy, support groups, and education.
LGBT Detroit
Focuses on advocacy, health, and education for LGBTQ+ Detroiters.
OutCenter Southwest Michigan
Provides resources and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in SW Michigan.
OutFront Kalamazoo
Offers programming and support for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and allies.
Out On The Lakeshore (Holland)
Supports and empowers the LGBTQ+ community in the Holland area through advocacy, education, and events.
PFLAG Chapters in Michigan
National site to locate local PFLAG chapters, including Detroit, Plymouth-Canton, and Grosse Pointe.
Ruth Ellis Center
Provides housing and support services to LGBTQ+ youth in Detroit.
Salus Center (Lansing)
Community center focused on serving LGBTQIA+ people in Lansing.
Stand with Trans
Empowers and supports transgender youth and their families through education and resources.
Transgender Michigan
Provides advocacy, support, and an annual transgender resource guide.
Up North Pride (Traverse City)
Organizes LGBTQ+ inclusive events and community engagement in northern Michigan.