LGBTQ+
Vancouver's LGBTQ+ community can access inclusive resources providing support, healthcare, legal assistance, and social connection.
These organizations offer safe spaces, specialized medical services, advocacy, and events celebrating diversity and ensuring equitable access to community services.
These organizations offer safe spaces, specialized medical services, advocacy, and events celebrating diversity and ensuring equitable access to community services.
Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC): A safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 24 can connect, grow, and access the support they deserve. This grassroots nonprofit offers vital services including free HIV and STI testing, PrEP navigation, mental health resources, and community-building events. Whether you're looking for a welcoming place to hang out or need help navigating gender-affirming care, QYRC is a trusted hub for queer youth in Southwest Washington.
PFLAG Vancouver/Southwest Washington: A beloved community resource providing peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families across Southwest Washington. Through monthly support meetings, public education efforts, and inclusive outreach, PFLAG helps foster understanding and acceptance in homes, schools, and communities. It's a heartfelt place where parents, allies, and LGBTQ+ folks can come together to find solidarity and hope.
Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary: More than just a cozy teahouse in downtown Vancouver, Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary is a vibrant community gathering space with a special love for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Known for its soothing teas, locally made goods, and herbal remedies, Dandelion also hosts queer-focused events like board game nights, poetry readings, and meetups for families with trans or nonbinary kids. It’s a magical spot where everyone is welcome—and where the tea is always steeped in community.
Clark County Pride: A proudly local organization working to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals across rural Southwest Washington. With a strong focus on advocacy, representation, and intersectional inclusion, Clark County Pride hosts events, promotes local resources, and provides vital visibility to queer voices in the community. Their work creates safer, more supportive spaces for everyone—whether you’re attending Pride in the Park or just looking to connect with affirming folks close to home.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP): A trusted nonprofit offering comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention services in Vancouver, Washington. Their local clinic provides free rapid HIV testing, STI screening, PrEP and PEP support, and case management tailored for LGBTQ+ community members. CAP is committed to reducing health disparities and helping people access the care they need with dignity, respect, and zero judgment.
Synergy Society SW WA: A community-driven organization dedicated to fostering mutual aid and solidarity in Southwest Washington. They organize events like mutual aid fairs, connecting local groups and individuals to share resources and support on social media, emphasizing collective care and community resilience.
Northwest Gender Alliance (NWGA): One of the oldest continuously operating transgender and gender-variant organizations in the country. Serving the greater Portland-Vancouver area, NWGA offers support groups, social activities, and educational services aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive environment for transgender individuals.
Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC): A safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 24 can connect, grow, and access the support they deserve. This grassroots nonprofit offers vital services including free HIV and STI testing, PrEP navigation, mental health resources, and community-building events. Whether you're looking for a welcoming place to hang out or need help navigating gender-affirming care, QYRC is a trusted hub for queer youth in Southwest Washington.
PFLAG Vancouver/Southwest Washington: A beloved community resource providing peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families across Southwest Washington. Through monthly support meetings, public education efforts, and inclusive outreach, PFLAG helps foster understanding and acceptance in homes, schools, and communities. It's a heartfelt place where parents, allies, and LGBTQ+ folks can come together to find solidarity and hope.
Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary: More than just a cozy teahouse in downtown Vancouver, Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary is a vibrant community gathering space with a special love for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Known for its soothing teas, locally made goods, and herbal remedies, Dandelion also hosts queer-focused events like board game nights, poetry readings, and meetups for families with trans or nonbinary kids. It’s a magical spot where everyone is welcome—and where the tea is always steeped in community.
Clark County Pride: A proudly local organization working to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals across rural Southwest Washington. With a strong focus on advocacy, representation, and intersectional inclusion, Clark County Pride hosts events, promotes local resources, and provides vital visibility to queer voices in the community. Their work creates safer, more supportive spaces for everyone—whether you’re attending Pride in the Park or just looking to connect with affirming folks close to home.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP): A trusted nonprofit offering comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention services in Vancouver, Washington. Their local clinic provides free rapid HIV testing, STI screening, PrEP and PEP support, and case management tailored for LGBTQ+ community members. CAP is committed to reducing health disparities and helping people access the care they need with dignity, respect, and zero judgment.
Synergy Society SW WA: A community-driven organization dedicated to fostering mutual aid and solidarity in Southwest Washington. They organize events like mutual aid fairs, connecting local groups and individuals to share resources and support on social media, emphasizing collective care and community resilience.
Northwest Gender Alliance (NWGA): One of the oldest continuously operating transgender and gender-variant organizations in the country. Serving the greater Portland-Vancouver area, NWGA offers support groups, social activities, and educational services aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive environment for transgender individuals.
Queer Youth Resource Center (QYRC): A safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 to 24 can connect, grow, and access the support they deserve. This grassroots nonprofit offers vital services including free HIV and STI testing, PrEP navigation, mental health resources, and community-building events. Whether you're looking for a welcoming place to hang out or need help navigating gender-affirming care, QYRC is a trusted hub for queer youth in Southwest Washington.
PFLAG Vancouver/Southwest Washington: A beloved community resource providing peer support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families across Southwest Washington. Through monthly support meetings, public education efforts, and inclusive outreach, PFLAG helps foster understanding and acceptance in homes, schools, and communities. It's a heartfelt place where parents, allies, and LGBTQ+ folks can come together to find solidarity and hope.
Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary: More than just a cozy teahouse in downtown Vancouver, Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary is a vibrant community gathering space with a special love for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Known for its soothing teas, locally made goods, and herbal remedies, Dandelion also hosts queer-focused events like board game nights, poetry readings, and meetups for families with trans or nonbinary kids. It’s a magical spot where everyone is welcome—and where the tea is always steeped in community.
Clark County Pride: A proudly local organization working to uplift LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals across rural Southwest Washington. With a strong focus on advocacy, representation, and intersectional inclusion, Clark County Pride hosts events, promotes local resources, and provides vital visibility to queer voices in the community. Their work creates safer, more supportive spaces for everyone—whether you’re attending Pride in the Park or just looking to connect with affirming folks close to home.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP): A trusted nonprofit offering comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention services in Vancouver, Washington. Their local clinic provides free rapid HIV testing, STI screening, PrEP and PEP support, and case management tailored for LGBTQ+ community members. CAP is committed to reducing health disparities and helping people access the care they need with dignity, respect, and zero judgment.
Synergy Society SW WA: A community-driven organization dedicated to fostering mutual aid and solidarity in Southwest Washington. They organize events like mutual aid fairs, connecting local groups and individuals to share resources and support on social media, emphasizing collective care and community resilience.
Northwest Gender Alliance (NWGA): One of the oldest continuously operating transgender and gender-variant organizations in the country. Serving the greater Portland-Vancouver area, NWGA offers support groups, social activities, and educational services aimed at fostering a safe and inclusive environment for transgender individuals.
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