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LGBTQIA2S+ Resources

The CNM LGBTQIA2S+ Advisory Committee has compiled a list of organizations and online communities for you to learn about and explore gender and sexuality.

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Helpful Resources for the CNM LGBTQIA2S+ Community 

The CNM LGBTQIA2S+ Resources page is a curated selection of support, advocacy, educational, community, health, wellness, housing, and emergency services tailored for LGBTQIA2S+ students, staff, and faculty.

Our goal is to provide helpful information to assist you on your journey, but please note that this page is not a comprehensive source of all available resources. We strive to keep the information up-to-date and relevant, but we encourage you to explore additional resources and support networks as well.

Whether you need LGBTQIA2S+ education, legal advice, mental health support, or safe housing options, we hope these resources will be a valuable starting point for you.

Educational Resources
  • Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN): Hosts the world's largest online asexual community and provides a vast archive of resources on asexuality.
  • Bi.org: Offers accurate information, answers questions, and provides resources for further learning about bisexuality.
  • CNM Safe Zone Training: Educates CNM staff and faculty about LGBTQIA2S+ identities and providing inclusive spaces.
  • Everyday Feminism: Features articles on class, gender, LGBTQIA2s+ issues, and race, helping individuals heal from and stand up to everyday violence, discrimination, and marginalization.
  • It's Pronounced Metrosexual: Educates on issues of identity, sexuality, gender, privilege, and oppression in a fun, approachable way.
  • Planned Parenthood - Gender Identity: Provides comprehensive information on gender identity, the differences between sex and gender, and transgender identities.
Legal Support and Advocacy
  • Equality New Mexico: Implements advocacy campaigns and outreach programs to support systemic change.
  • New Mexico Legal Aid: Provides free legal services for LGBTQIA2S+ victims of violence.
  • NASW Resources: Includes a directory of LGBTQ+ healthcare providers and advocacy resources.
  • PFLAG Albuquerque: Promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families.
  • SAGE: Offers support and social programs for older LGBTQIA2S+ adults.
  • Transgender Law Center: Offers tools for transgender and gender-nonconforming people to address discrimination, providing legal options and resources to respond to harassment and discrimination.
  • Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico: Provides support, education, and assistance to the transgender population.
Health and Wellness
  • Bright Spaces, Welcome Places: Offers mental health resources and support specifically for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
  • HEAL Plus NM: Focuses on health equity for LGBTQIA2S+ New Mexicans through community art and collaboration. 
  • Peer-to-Peer Warmline: A free statewide program offering non-crisis support from trained peer support workers.
  • Wellness CNM: Provides access to mental health support, wellness services, and community resources, including free or low-cost counseling, food pantry services, and student well-being workshops.
Housing and Emergency Services
  • Agora Crisis Center: Provides emotional support through a help-line, information and referrals, and community training workshops.
  • Casa Q: Provides safe living options for LGBTQIA2S+ youth at risk of homelessness.
  • CNM Security: Provides prevention and deterrence as the first line of defense for protection for life, property, and general public safety.
  • Crisis Text Line: Offers free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by trained volunteers.
Community and Networking