Health Services
Office: University Center 440
Phone: (859) 572-5650
Email: hcsw@nku.edu
Counseling Services
Office: University Center 440
Phone (859) 572-5650
Email: hcsw@nku.edu
Norse Violence Prevention
Office: Albright Health Center, Suite 246
Phone: (859) 572-5865
Email: nvp@nku.edu
Flex Housing
Office: University Housing Office is located in Norse Commons
For information, FAQ's, and important deadlines, visit: 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
https://www.glsen.org/
PFLAG
Support organization for LGBTQ individuals, family, and friends.
Phone: (513) 721-7900. Ask for the PFLAG contact number.
E-mail: info@pflagcinci.org
https://pflag.org/
Q Chat Space
Online discussion groups for LGBTQA+ teens (13-19) facilitated by staff from LGBTQA+ groups across the country.
Address: PO Box 24490, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307
Phone: (954) 765-6024
Website: https://www.qchatspace.org/
Trevor Space
An online support group through the Trevor Project for ages 13-24.
Website: https://www.trevorspace.org/
SAFE (Staff, Administrators, & Faculty for Equality)
Advocacy organization for LGBTQ and allied staff, administrators 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: 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: https://crc.ohio.gov/
Love Must Win
LMW helps spread love and acceptance to people by providing a safe haven for all.
Address: 187 Pavilion Pkwy, #244, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: (859) 903-5428
Website: https://www.lovemustwin.org/
Email: help@lovemustwin.org
Human Rights Campaign
National LGBTQ Task Force
The Task Force’s Advocacy and Action team identifies and takes action on advocacy opportunities to advance full freedom, justice, equality AND equity for LGBTQ people.
American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights
GLAAD
GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance.
GLAD Legal Advocates and Defenders
Phone: (617) 426-1350
Email: gladlaw@glad.org
https://www.glad.org/
Outright International
Together, for better LGBTIQ lives. Outright.
Phone: (212) 430-6054
Email: comms@outrightinternational.org
https://outrightinternational.org/
NKY Pride Center
The NKY Pride Center’s mission is to advance LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion efforts in the region by meeting the needs for community-based services and programs for LGBTQ+ Northern Kentuckians.
Address: 230 W. Pike St. Covington, KY 41011
Email: bonnie@nkypridecenter.org
https://nkypridecenter.org/
LGBTQA+ Health Guide
According to The National Alliance on Mental Health, LGBTQ individuals are 3 times more likely to experience mental health conditions. Click on the link below to find out more on how to prevent and recognize mental and physical illness, and how to receive/ask for help.
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/lgbtq/#mental-health-and-suicide
GLAST - Gays and Lesbians Achieving Sobriety Together
GLAST stands for Gays and Lesbians Achieving Sobriety Together. GLAST is the only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ substance use prevention and resource program in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. We are not affiliated with any 12-step group, religious organization, or medical group. However, we do work with these groups to help others recover from addiction. We are a tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Phone: (513) 334-6945
https://www.glast.org/
Lighthouse Youth Services
The mission of Lighthouse Youth and Family Services is to empower young people and families to succeed through a continuum of care that promotes healing and growth. They provide housing, support groups, outpatient mental health services, foster care and adoption, and much more.
Address: 401 E. McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 221-3350
https://www.lys.org/
The Pier Recovery Community Center
The Pier Recovery Community Center serves to light the way toward recovery for those with substance use and mental health disorders through education, advocacy, and the gift of hope.
Address: 1002 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 547-6539
Email: vlandrum@mhankyswoh.org; tspicer@mhankyswoh.org
https://www.pierrcc.org/
Cincinnati Alcoholics Anonymous - LGBT Specific Group
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholic Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism. Non alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
https://aacincinnati.org/meetings/queen-city-group-lgbt-2/
The Recovery Village and The Recovery Village: Palmer Lake
A free web resource that provides information about addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues. Studies have shown that individuals in the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to use and abuse alcohol and drugs and tend to continue abuse throughout their lives. We work to spread awareness and to be an informational resource for those impacted by alcohol and drug dependence.
The Recovery Village
Address: 633 Umatilla Blvd, Umatilla, FL 32784
Phone: (844) 877-6956
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/
Palmer Lake
Address: 443 S. Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Phone: (844) 877-6956
https://www.palmerlakerecovery.com/resources/lgbtq/
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project's mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
The Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati areas are home to many friendly and affirming institutions of faith for LGBTQ individuals, families, and allies. The places listed below have shown intentional inclusivity, and we invite you to explore their websites or email their faith leaders prior to attending a service if you have questions.
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/
All Saints Episcopal Church
Rev. Meredith Day Hearn
6301 Parkman Place, Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-6333
clergy@allsaintscincinnati.org
https://www.allsaintscincinnati.org/
The Community of the Good Shepherd: A Catholic Parish
Bishop Joe Binzer
8815 East Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 489-8815
gs.info@good-shepherd.org
https://good-shepherd.org/
LOVEboldly, Inc.
30 E. College Ave, Ste A, Westerville, OH 43081
(859) 904-8056
https://www.loveboldly.net/
admin@loveboldly.net
Buddhist Dharma Center of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
https://www.cincinnatidharma.org/
Temple Sholom
Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp
Cincinnati OH
https://templesholom.net
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a comprehensive 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.
Northern Kentucky University
Student Union 309
20 Kenton Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Local: +1 (859) 572-5835
