Where to go ON Campus
For support and information, regarding “coming out” and other Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ Transgendered/Queer/Questioning issues, for yourself or a friend:
University of Houston Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 713-743-5454, located in Student Services Center Rm. 226
CAPS provides quality mental health services to the UH campus community and helps clients develop the skills necessary for personal, academic, and social success. More info at http://www.caps.uh.edu/default.aspx
GLOBAL: GLOBAL is the LGBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer) and supporters student group at the University of Houston main campus. Everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is welcome to come to meetings and hang out. Email at queercoogs@gmail.com. Or visit on Facebook.
UH Office of Affirmative Action / EEOC: The OAA/EEO handles complaints of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Call (713) 743-8835 or visit online at www.uh.edu/ogc/oaa/index.html or visit their office in the Student Services Center 2, room 154A.
Where to go OFF Campus Locally
For information about support, social, religious & recreational groups and upcoming events in Houston, pick up a copy of one of the local LGBTQ publications:
OutSmart, Houston Voice, Houston Gay and Lesbian Yellow Pages
Copies are available at the University Center, Student Services Center and Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
Montrose Counseling Center - provides culturally affirming, quality and affordable services primarily for and about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals. Call (713) 529-0037 or visit www.montrosecounselingcenter.org.
Houston Area Transgender Community - support and services for the Houston transgender community. Contact at www.transhouston.org
Transgender Foundation of America, "The TG Center" - informational and educational resource, www.tgctr.org
Where to go on the Internet
The UH Cougar Ally program has selected the following as being informative. We can not verify everything stated on the websites, nor can we guarantee the current operation of the webpages.
Web Sites for General information on Homophobia and Heterosexism:
Sexual Prejudice - http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/homophobia.html
PFLAG National - support, education, advocacy: http://pflag.org/
Family Acceptance: http://www.familyacceptance.com
OutProud - The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth: http://www.outproud.org
Created by and for LGBTQ young people 13 to 24 years old. http://www.youthresource.com