Community Resources
At the Arkansas Black Gay Men's Forum, we believe that access to supportive resources—education, health services, advocacy, and community care—helps individuals thrive and strengthens our entire state.
Our collective efforts connect you to trusted organizations and partners serving LGBTQ+ communities across Arkansas and beyond.
🌍 Statewide & National Support
- PFLAG Little Rock – Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies.
- The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
- GLAAD – Promotes fair and accurate representation of LGBTQ people in media.
- GLSEN – Creates safer and more inclusive school environments.
- Transgender Law Center – Legal and policy support for transgender and gender-diverse people.
- The Task Force – Builds community power and leadership for LGBTQ liberation.
- National Center for Transgender Equality – Advocates for safety and equality for trans people nationwide.
- It Gets Better Project – Inspires LGBTQ youth with stories of hope and resilience.
- FORGE – Peer support and training for trans people and allies.
🏳️🌈 Arkansas-Based Community Organizations
- Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum – Utopia Empowerment Center – Little Rock hub offering health and wellness services, support groups, and empowerment programs for Black LGBTQ+ men.
- The Pride Alliance – Heber Springs & North Central AR. Harm reduction, HIV testing, safe-zone training, and community resources.
- Rainbow Health Alliance (UAMS) – Promotes LGBTQ health education and inclusion at UAMS.
- Northwest Arkansas Equality (NWA Equality) – Advocacy, education, and support services in Northwest Arkansas.
- Arkansas RAPPS – Community-based HIV prevention, testing, and linkage-to-care program.
- Be YoUUU – Supports BIPOC trans-masculine and gender-diverse individuals through peer advocacy and holistic care.
- InTransitive – Trans-led organization advocating for trans safety and empowerment across Arkansas.
- Central Arkansas Queer Collective – Connects LGBTQ+ families for mutual support and community events. Email: QueerCollectiveAR@gmail.com.
- Reel Queer Film Festival – Showcasing LGBTQ+ filmmakers and stories in Arkansas arts and culture.
- Lucie’s Place – Transitional housing and resources for LGBTQ young adults in Central Arkansas.
💡 Quick Access Tips
- Need help now? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or reach out to The Trevor Project.
- Facing discrimination? Contact Transgender Law Center for legal support.
- Looking for community? Attend a PFLAG Little Rock or Pride Alliance meeting.
- Interested in health programs? Visit the Utopia Empowerment Center in Little Rock for culturally focused wellness and care.