RESOURCES

Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness 

Office: University Center 440 
Phone:  859-572-5650 
Email:  hcsw@nku.edu

Flex Housing

Office: NKU Housing Main Office is located in Norse Commons

For information, FAQ's, and important deadlines, visist: NKU
Flex Housing

Title IX  

Office: Student Union 301 
Phone: 859-572-5147 
https://inside.nku.edu/titleix.html

GLSEN 

Advocacy in schools for LGBTQ students. 
E-mail: info@glsencincinnati.org 
Phone: 866-934-9119

PFLAG

Support organization for LGBTQ individuals, family, and friends. 
Phone: (513)721-7900. Ask for the PFLAG contact number. 
E-mail: info@pflagcinci.org

SAFE (Staff, Administrators, & Faculty for Equality)

Advocacy organization for LGBTQ and allied staff, adminstrators and faculty
Website: http://safe.nku.edu

Department of Human Resources

Information and resources about benefits, policies, and services for LGBTQ employees.
Website: nku.edu/hr
Phone: (859) 572-5200
Email: hr@nku.edu

Gender Neutral Restrooms on NKU's Campus:

• Callahan Hall
• Campus Rec Center
• Griffin Hall
• Honors House
• Northern Terrace
• Welcome Center

Gender Neutral Housing:

NKU Housing implemented Flex Housing, which seeks to provide a living environment welcoming to all gender identities; one not limited by the traditional gender binary. Flex Housing allows for same-gender, opposite-gender, non-gender or other-gender identities to live together regardless of biological sex in a platonic environment in which they feel safe and supported. For more information please contact University Housing at 859-572-5676 or via email at housing@nku.edu. University Housing is located in Norse Commons 101. 

Guide for Name Change:

To change your name (MyNKU, Canvas, Email) visit the Office of LGBTQ Programs and Services, M-F 8:30a-4:30p, or email Bonnie Meyer at meyerb5@nku.edu.

Additonal Resources

Heartland Trans* Wellness Group:

Website: http://transwellness.org/

Diverse City Youth Chorus:

Website: http://diversecityyc.com/

GLBT National Hotline:

Website: http://www.glnh.org/hotline/

GLBT National Help Center:

Website: http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/

GLSEN:

Website: http://glsen.org/chapters/cincinnati/resourcebook

Living With Change: 

Website: http://livingwithchange.org/

PFLAG Cinci:

Website: http://www.pflagcinci.org/

TransOhio:

Website: http://www.transohio.org/

TransKentucky:

Website: http://www.transkentucky.com

NKY Fairness

NKY Fairness's goal is to support and empower the widely diverse people of the Northern Kentucky area to achieve civil and social equality for all by providing resources, support, and advocating for Northern Kentucky's diverse interests and promoting a sense of community. 
Facebook: NKY Fairness 

Equality Cincinnati

Independent local organization working towards full equality for LGBT people in Greater Cincinnati and to prevent discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
E-mail: mjaym@aol.com
Facebook: Equality Cincinnati

Kentucky Fairness Campaign

2263 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 893-0788
Website: Fairness@Fairness.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairnessCampaign
Twitter: twitter.com/FairnessCamp

Northern Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights enforces the Kentucky Civil Rights Act and the U.S. Civil Rights Act. 636 Madison Avenue, Suite 401
Covington, KY 41011-242
Phone: (859) 292-2935
Website: http://www.kchr.ky.gov/

Equality Ohio

Ohio’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization
61 Jefferson Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-0400
Website: www.equalityohio.org
Facebook: Equality Ohio

Ohio Commission on Civil Rights

Cincinnati- Satellite Office
Norman Gibson, Regional Director
7162 Reading Road, Suite 606
Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone:  (513) 351-2541
Website: http://crc.ohio.gov/

The Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati areas are home to many friendly and affirming instititions of faith for LGBTQ individuals, families, and allies. The places listed below have shown intentional inclusivity, and we invite you to explore their webistes or email their faith leaders prior to attending a service if you have questions.

Churches

Pastor David Meredith
Clifton United Methodist Church
3416 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, Oh 45220
Call Us: 513-961-2998
http://www.cliftonumc.com

Bishop Charles Smith
Our Lady of Peace  Ohio Orthodox Catholic Church
119 Wocher Ave off of River Rd near Anderson Ferry OHIO
http://www.ohioocc.org/olp/join.html
 
Pastor Keith Haithcock
St. John Church United Church of Christ
Bellevue KY
https://stjohnchurch.net
 
Pastor Vicki Garber
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Crestview Hills, KY
http://gloriadei-nky.org
 
Rev Matthew Young
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Newport KY
http://www.stpaulsnewport.org
 
Rev Peter D'Angio
Trinity Episcopal Church
Covington KY
http://www.trinitychurchcovky.com

Pastor Dexter Simpson
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Covington KY
http://firstchristiancovington.org

Rev David Bucey
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Cincinnati OH
www.pilgrim-ucc.org

Minister Sam Wyatt
Philippus United Church of Christ
106 W. McMicken Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-4916
http://www.philippusucc.org/

Dharma Centers

Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati
Cincinnati OH
http://www.cincinnatidharma.org/about

Synagogues

Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp
Temple Sholom
Cincinnati OH
http://templesholom.net

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a comprensive list. We recognize this list is predominately Christian, and it is our hope that we will be able to add mosques, temples, and other religious institutions and groups as we become aware of inclusivity within these places of faith. If you have a positive experience at a place of faith and would like it added to our list, please email lgbtq@nku.edu.