Queer Community Resources

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) – Free STI Testing

Website: https://www.aidshealth.org/

AHF provides free HIV and STI testing, including screening for gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. Rainbow Center hosts regular testing events, and additional mobile testing locations are available throughout the region.

Dignity for All: LGBTQI+ Assistance Program

Website: https://www.dignitylgbti.org/

Dignity for All provides assistance and advocacy for LGBTQI+ individuals facing discrimination, violence, or humanitarian challenges. The organization works internationally to support safety, dignity, and equal rights.

FindHelp.org

Website: https://www.findhelp.org/

FindHelp.org connects individuals with free and low-cost local services based on ZIP code, including housing assistance, food programs, healthcare, transportation, employment resources, and financial support.

GLBT National Youth Talkline

Phone: 1-800-246-PRIDE

The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides confidential peer support, information, and resources for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults seeking someone to talk with.

OutCare Health

Website: https://www.outcarehealth.org/

OutCare Health maintains a nationwide directory of LGBTQIA2S+-affirming healthcare providers, making it easier to locate physicians, mental health professionals, and other medical providers committed to inclusive care.

Queer Wedding Officiant

Website: Marriage License Information

For couples seeking an LGBTQIA2S+-affirming wedding officiant, Rainbow Center has information about local officiants and marriage licensing resources for Pierce and King counties.

RCW 4.24.670 – Volunteer Liability

Website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.670

Washington State law outlining legal protections and liability considerations for volunteers serving nonprofit and governmental organizations.

RCW 51.12.035 – Volunteer Workers

Website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=51.12.035

Information about Washington State laws related to volunteer workers and workers' compensation eligibility.

Strong Family Alliance

Website: https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/

Strong Family Alliance provides evidence-based guidance and encouragement for parents raising LGBTQIA2S+ children. The organization focuses on helping families build supportive, healthy relationships.

Tacoma Tool Library

Website: http://tacomatoollibrary.org/inventory

The Tacoma Tool Library allows community members to borrow tools for home improvement, gardening, and other projects, helping reduce costs while supporting self-sufficiency.

Trans Rescue

Website: https://transrescue.org/client-intake

Trans Rescue assists transgender individuals who need help relocating from dangerous environments to safer communities, providing support during emergency situations and international relocations.

Washington College Grant

Website: https://wagrant.org/

Washington College Grant helps eligible Washington residents pay for college, career training, apprenticeships, and certificate programs through one of the nation's most generous financial aid programs.

Washington State Department of Licensing

Website: Gender Designation

Learn how to update the gender designation on a Washington State driver's license, identification card, or permit. The Department of Licensing provides information about eligibility and application requirements.

Youth Runaway Safeline

Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/

The National Runaway Safeline offers crisis intervention, safety planning, and support for youth experiencing homelessness, family conflict, or unsafe situations.