LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives: Resources

Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness 

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

Flex Housing

Office: University Housing 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

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: https://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: https://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

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

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

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

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

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

Dharma Centers

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

Synagogues

Temple Sholom
Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp
Cincinnati OH
https://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.