University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Health Education

Providing tools for healthy choices

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally (LGBTA) Resources and Programs

Assistant Director for LGBTQA Programs and Services

Located in Student Involvement, the AD provides a "safe space" for LGBTA students, provides relevant resources & referrals, delivers educational "Safe Space" workshops & panels for the university community, supports & provides follow-up services to those who have experienced discrimination/harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Contact Pat Tetreault or 472-1752 Student Involvement LGBT Site

University Health Center Sexuality Education eXchange/PERSUNL/ALLY Program

Comprehensive, inclusive sexuality & sexual health information & promotion including education about sexual orientation & gender identity. Information, ALLY cards & magnets, workshops, resources, presentations, & referrals. Contact Pat Tetreault 472-7447 UHC Sexuality Education Program

UNL Committee on LGBT Concerns

Consisting of LGBTA students, faculty, and staff striving to create a campus environment supportive of LGBT people. We support the UNL non-discrimination policy and work to make it a reality; meeting bi-weekly throughout the academic year. For more information contact Jan Deeds at 472-2598. UNL Committee on LGBT Concerns

Queer Student Alliance: LGBTA Student Organization

Open to all UNL students, the office is located in the Nebraska Union, room 234. The office is staffed by student volunteers; provides a safe, informal gathering space; information about services, events, and current LGBT periodicals. Meetings are held during the academic year. Call 472-5644 or UNL Lambda.

Lesbian Bisexual & Question (LBQ) Women's Discussion Group

Confidential and informal group to talk about topics important to you, including coming out, family, relationships, school & work issues, & the impact of anti-LGBT laws. Contact the Women's Center @ 472-2597 for current meeting information. Non-UNL students are welcome.
Women's Center - 472-2597

LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies

A minor in LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies is available through the Women's and Gender Studies Program at UNL. Advisors are Barbara DiBernard, 472-1828; and Rose Holz, 472-9392, LGBTQ / Sexual Studies

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

EAP services are available to faculty, staff, and their domestic partners (living in the same household). EAP is located at 700 N. 16th Street, 472-3107; 1-800-755-2655 (for areas outside Lincoln) EAP

Counseling

Listserves

To join a listserv, contact the organization or program associated with the list for news, discussion, and event information.
  • Queer Student Alliance
  • Committee for LGBT Concerns
  • ALLY
  • PERSUNL-L

Education

  • Pat Tetreault, Sexuality Education Coordinator, Health Education Department, 472-7447 and Assistant Director for LGBT & ALLY Programs and Services Student Involvement, 472-1762, or ptetreault1@unl.edu
  • The Women's Center, 340 City Campus Union, 472-2597

Supportive Clergy:

  • Fr. Don Hanway, 421-3512.
  • Melissa Draper, Cornerstone-United Ministries in Higher Education, 476-0355
Community Services

PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

  • 434-9880 P.O. Box 30128 Lincoln, NE 68503-0128 Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each Month at the Unitarian Church - 63rd & A Street. PFLAG

Planned Parenthood

Ryan Sallans, LGBT Outreach, 441-3321, email

Transgender Support

FtMsupport@aol.com MtF: Gifty2@juno.com

KZUM Wimmins Show

89.3 FM Radio, Sundays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lincoln LPD Liaison

441-7211 or email

Rainbow AA group

Monday nights, St. Matthews, 24th & Sewell, 7:30 pm; non-smoking

NE Democrats LGBT Caucus

web site

Affirming/Welcoming Congregations in Lincoln:

  • Lincoln Unitarian Church, 6300 A St., 483-2213
  • Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A Street, 489-9618
  • First Plymouth Church, 2000 D St., 476-7565
  • First United Methodist Church, 50th & St. Paul Sts., 466-1906
  • Christ Unity Church, 135 N. 31st St., 476-6887
  • South Street Temple, 2061 S. 20th St., 435-8004
  • Lincoln Friends Meeting, 3319 South 46th, 488-4178
  • Cornerstone, UMHE, 640 N. 16th Street, 476-0355
  • St. Mark's on-the-campus, 1309 R Street, 474-1979
  • First Presbyterian Church, 840 South 17th St., 477-6037
  • Vine Congregation Church-United Church of Christ, 1800 Twin Ridge Rd., 483-4781
  • First Christian Church, 430 S. 16th St., 475-4289
  • Trinity United Methodist, 16th & A St., 435-2946
  • Order of the Red Grail: Full moon ritual once a month on the Sunday closest to the full moon, 63 & A Street.

Supportive Clergy

Omaha Resources

Rainbow Outreach Community Center (ROCC)

402/341-0330 P. O. Box 8583 1719 Leavenworth Street Omaha, Nebraska 68108 rocc.org

Citizens for Equal Protection

Web Site 402-398-3027

For additional information or resources, contact one of the resources listed on this handout including pflag-cornhusker.org or the PFLAG newsletter: SPECTRUM.