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Special Health Resources of East Texas “SHRET” is a very useful medical and HIV/AIDS support provider that offers free case management services, meaning they can actually assign a human to take on your “case” in receiving available services. They offer dental, counseling and some housing assistance, as well as medical and prescription assistance. |
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Resources vary so much from town to town — even within East Texas — that it would be impractical or even impossible to provide a comprehensive list. Instead, here are some of the resources I’ve found most valuable in East Texas. Some, such as Tyler AIDS Services and SHRET, have their own resource lists that are more comprehensive. Others, such as poz.com or gay.com, are not unique to Texas, and may be used by people who live anywhere. Here are some of the online resources I’ve found to be most useful: |
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“TAS” is also an excellent resource for HIV / AIDS support. Though some of its services, such as food bank and referral services, are available to anyone, many of the grants TAS administers are restricted to residents of Tyler. I do some volunteer work for them, and help with their newsletter. |
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You may have seen the print version of Poz magazine lying around in doctors’ offices, but you may not be aware of their website, which has an excellent “personals” resource for HIV+ people. I’ve met several new friends in the Tyler area through Poz Personals. |
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I met Equality Texas President Paul Scott during “Lobby Day, 2007,” which was expertly organized by this organization. We are lucky to have such a well-run group fighting for our rights as LGBT citizens in Texas. Sign up for their email alerts and keep informed about what’s going on and what you can do. |
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The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is another well-organized group that offers many online resources, including publications and even an online form to report harassment. |
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Using nonviolent protest methods championed by Gandhi and Martin Luther Kink, Jr (and probably some ideas from Henry David Thoreau) Soulforce seeks to reconcile the LGBT community with religion and religious leaders. This is of vital importance to us in East Texas because of the relationship between hate crimes and religious hate speech. The Soulforce website offers valuable informational resources to be sure, though I’ve found their “forums” section of incredible value in dealing with several local issues. These people can help your “wisdom” factor by helping you remain spiritually and emotionally centered during a crisis. |
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The leading HIV / AIDS information site. Probably the best place to learn ANYTHING about HIV / AIDS. |
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This link will take you to a page on this website where I’ve listed contact information and photos for our East Texas congressional representatives, both state and federal. |
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Gay dot com is put out by LPI Media, the same people who publish “The Advocate” and a host of other GLBT publications. I use this site primarily for news affecting the GLBT community. Many people (including me) also join as premium members for gay personals. Bonus! You can use tridd’s special promotional code: 51015AFF - to save an additional $5, $10, or $15, or use the link below to try out the service for free. |
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This is a great “newspaper-style” website out of NYC that does a good job of keeping up with national GLBT news items, along with great resources for those interested in the history of GLBT activism and human rights. |
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Click here for a list of resources for HIV in the Tyler, TX area. |
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The mission of The Houston Regional HIV/AIDS Resource Group is to maximize all possible medical, psychosocial and educational resources to help persons affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS nationally with primary focus in east and southeast Texas. |
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These folks specialize in legal assistance, and have help greatly with some landmark cases to propel the cause of GLBT rights and equality. Don’t be disappointed, therefore, if they can’t help with every case, since funds are limited. |
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Ever get in a debate about gay / lesbian issues, and wish you knew what to say? The library is full of quick, easy reference guides on all the hot topics, and new “volumes” will be added regularly! |
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Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network These guys are all about ending discrimination in schools by forging strong alliances between the gay & straight student populations. A good resource for any student interested in joining or starting a gay/straight alliance. |
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TCAC (Tyler Counseling & Assessment Center) provides sane, non-judgmental counseling for anyone who needs a little help along the way. Click the link to see their brochure, or call (903) 581-0933. Ron L. Roberts, M.S., P.C., Center Director |
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Great resource for college students. Includes the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index — the only online resource of its kind — that shows which schools have the best LGBT climate and assists colleges and universities in learning ways to improve their LGBT experience. |
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GLBT Nat’l Hotline: (888) 843-4564 Monday thru Friday from 2pm to 10pm, Central Time — Saturday from 10am to 3pm, Central Time GLBT Nat’l Youth Talk-Line (800) 246-7743 Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Pacific Time |
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The Trevor Project operates the nations only 24/7 crisis & suicide prevention helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help. 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) |
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The Pride Parents Association (PPA) is a not-for-profit group of citizens who seek to empower alternative families by facilitating a supportive social network and serving as a resource clearinghouse to meet the unique needs of current and future parents and children of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families |
Gay-friendly churches
Congregation Beth El (Reform Judaism) 1010 Charleston Dr Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 581-3764
First Presbyterian Church Phone: (903) 597-6317
The Little Green Church 2010 E. Cotton Street Longview, TX 75602 (903) 553-0288
Metropolitan Community Church 420 E Cotton St Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-1501
St. Gabriel Community Church 13904 County Road 193 Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 581-6923 http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_30khf
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St. Francis Episcopal Church 3232 Jan Avenue Tyler, Texas 75701
Tyler Unity Center of Practical Christianity 14024 Hwy. 155 South Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 509-1177 http://www.tylerunitycenter.com Unitarian Fellowship of Longview 2301 Alpine Road Longview, TX 75606 (903) 297-0228
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tyler 1629 Old Omen Rd Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 566-4259
Please contact troy@tridd.com if you know of other LGBT-friendly churches in East Texas. |
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"A man can do only what he can do. But if he does that each day he can sleep at night and do it again the next day." |
Links and Partners |
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Youth First Texas is committed to providing social services, education opportunities, and recreational activities to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning (GLBTQ) Youth through age 22. They provide group interaction and individual support for GLBTQ Youth by providing programs and resources that facilitate empowerment and self-acceptance. |
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Total Healthcare is the only Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Smith County, which means it is the only clinic that promises to see ALL patients, regardless of their ability to pay. All forms of insurance and even NO INSURANCE is accepted, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Generalized care and care for HIV/AIDS is also available. Call for an appointment: (903) 533-7400 928 N Glenwood Tyler, TX 75702
If you ever have difficulty, you can email me at troy@tridd.com |
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Gay-friendly counselor in Athens, Texas accepts Medicaid, private pay, chip, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AccessDirect, and HeathFirst. She is a native Californian, a free-lance cellist, involved in theatre and music, and has spiritual roots in an eclectic blend of Buddhism and Christianity. Most of all, she believes in the sacredness of human life, and the right to be fully and joyfully ourselves.
Dirje Smith, MS, LPC |
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