Resources

The following is an often-updated, non-exhaustive list of different resources for LGBTQ+ Oregonians. We welcome input and suggestions from community, especially from trans and queer folks outside of Portland and the I-5 Corridor.
Contact us to add to the list, or if you have updated information about a resource already listed.

  • A list of organizations serving LGBTQ+ folks across the state.

  • If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, here are some resources to help you in Oregon:

    • Crisis Text Line U.S. Text "OREGON" to 741741

    • Crisis Text Line: US texto con la palabra "AYUDA" to 741741

    • Crisis Text Line: US For those who are experiencing the trauma of racism text "CONNECT" to 741741

    • Native Crisis Text Line text "Native" to 741741

    • Deaf/Hard of Hearing text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

    • Lines for Life Text 4-10pm daily "teen2teen" to 839863

    • Spanish Speakers Text "Hablanos" to 66746

    • Trevor Project (LGBTQ) Text "START" to 678678

  • Healthcare is a basic right. Find our list of health and mental health resources here.

  • Are you moving to Oregon, or a recent transplant, because your current state doesn’t support LGBTQ+ rights? Check out some helpful resources.

  • Basic Rights Oregon fights for LGBTQ+ equality, but there may be another organization better able to help you with specific legal requests. Check out these resources.

  • Is your child in need of support at school or connection to LGBTQ+ community? Check out our youth and educational resources.

  • There are many culturally specific resources for BIPOC queer and trans Oregonians. Find them here.

  • Oregon is experiencing a housing crisis, but resources are available.

  • Intersex Oregonians have unique needs—find support and community with these resources.

  • Find community and get the support you need through these groups.

Before contacting us for legal help, please read this:

We are not a direct service organization, meaning we don’t provide legal advice, clinical services, or other direct service supports and we do not have legal professionals or case workers on staff. Basic Rights Oregon is an advocacy organization that can provide information and referrals to our partners. Contact info@basicrights.org for help finding the appropriate resource to meet your needs.