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Inner Wisdom LLC

Website: https://soulpioneer.com
Phone: (864) 648-9476
Email: rachel@soulpioneer.com
Description: Rachel Strivelli provides individual psychic reading, dream interpretation, and intuitive coaching. Prefers to work with LGBTQ affirming and anti-racist clients. Provides a 10% discount to LGBTQ clients for single sessions and coaching packages. Virtual only.

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AID Upstate

Website: https://www.aidupstate.org/
Address: Upstate, SC
Phone: (864) 250-0607
Description: AID Upstate is the only provider of comprehensive HIV care, prevention, and supportive services in the service area. Care services include HIV specialty and primary care, medical case management, referrals/payment for medical care, health insurance premiums and copayment costs, food pantry, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance, mental health, addictions counseling, short-term rent, mortgage, utilities, long-term group housing, adherence and treatment education, and risk reduction counseling.

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Youth OUTLOUD

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/youthoutloud
Address: 1108 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC, 29205
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: A group for LGBTQ+ youth in grades 6-12. They aim to promote open discussion and dialogue in a space where experiences can be shared and meaningful connections can be developed. Their vision is to transform safe spaces of support into brave spaces for action. By developing youth leadership and creating opportunities for youth-led initiatives, they aim to empower young leaders to build a strong community for themselves and for others in the Midlands and beyond. Middle school meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 5-7pm. High school meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 6-8pm. Dinner is always provided.

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Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Address: 1332 Main Street, Unit #120, Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: This group is a peer-support group for all caregivers/parents of LGBTQ+ youth. The group aims to provide an environment to learn about the unique experience of caring for someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and how to better support/affirm them. This group meets during the first Youth OUTLOUD meeting (the 2nd Sunday of the month) at Queer Haven Books from 5-7 PM. No registration required.

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Queer x Disabled

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Address: 1108 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC, 29205
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: The group aims to provide information, opportunities, and support for queer disabled folx by giving everyone the chance to make social connections and discuss experiences being both LGBTQIA+ and disabled in the area. We welcome everyone no matter the disability. Open to anyone with visible and non-visible disabilities, mental health and neurodivergent needs, and friends/family of those who may need assistance. This group is held every first Wednesday from 6-8pm. Ages 18+, no registration required.

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Queer Wellness Center

Website: https://www.queerwellnesscenter.org/
Location: 30 Pointe Circle, Greenville, SC 29615
Contact: info@queerwellnesscenter.org | (864) 655-5193
Description: Provides a safe, affirming environment in Upstate SC with programs like BLOOM (LGBTQ+ competency training and free therapy for youth/families), LEAP (peer support for trans community), AFFIRM SC (professional training), and Project HEART (affirming medical care). Offers scholarships for medical visits and housing.

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The Ladies Room SC

Website: https://www.theladiesroomsc.org/home
Location: Upstate, SC
Contact: ebonisims14@gmail.com
Description: The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Upstate SC serving primarily Black and Brown trans and nonbinary people. Offers skill programs, HRT and name change assistance, STD/STI/HIV services, addiction support, holistic healthcare, emergency housing, food assistance, and more.

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Lowcountry Pink Pistols

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcountrypinkpistols
Location: Lowcountry areas of Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties (open to others)
Description: A shooting group honoring diversity and open to all skill levels. They build bridges between the shooting and LGBTQ+ communities, advocating lawful concealed carry for self-defense of sexual minorities.

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Camp Lightbulb

Website: https://www.camplightbulb.org/
Location: New York City or Los Angeles
Contact: info@camplightbulb.org | (323) 484-7993
Description: LGBTQ+ summer camp for youth ages 14 to 18. Since 2011, they have welcomed over 2,500 youth nationally and internationally. Camps incorporate principles of art, community, fun, learning, outdoors, service, and wellness. Financial assistance and pay-what-you-can payment plans are available.

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Give Us The Floor

Website: https://giveusthefloor.org/
Description: A US-based nonprofit providing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across the US with a supportive, safe, and anonymous online community via a free mobile app. Trained youth facilitate group chats that help break cycles of isolation and shame, addressing mental health and social issues such as depression, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image. While specializing in Queer and Trans youth support, all allies are welcome to join.

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Uplift Outreach Center

Website: https://upliftoutreachcenter.org/
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Contact: upliftoutreachcenter@gmail.com | (864) 381-7234
Description: Providing a safe space where youth are accepted and partnering with local organizations to provide LGBTQ+ specific resources to our community. They offer support, increase self-advocacy and culturally competent services to decrease suicide and suicidality. They promote tolerance and acceptance while welcoming and encouraging other community members and organizations to participate in their mission of supporting LGBTQ+ youth and their straight allies. Uplift Outreach Center is located behind Fernwood Baptist Church off of Greengate Lane. They are within walking distance of the SPARTA Hillcrest bus route. The Center is now open a few afternoons a week to youth up to age 23. Please call for current open hours.

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Lambert House

Website: https://www.lamberthouse.org/
Description: Lambert House’s programs and services are evidence-based and informed by Positive Youth Development Theory and Minority Stress Theory. Their work spans eight categories:

  1. Social Connection, Peer Support, Resilience, and Self-Esteem Building;

  2. Family Success, Bullying Resistance and School Retention;

  3. Mentoring;

  4. Homeless Services including Meals, Clothing, Personal Hygiene Items, and LGBTQ-Competent Housing, Medical, and Mental Health Referrals;

  5. HIV and STI Prevention Education, and Violence Prevention through Healthy Relationships Education;

  6. Culture, Sports, and Outdoor Recreation;

  7. Youth Leadership, Workplace Skills Development, and Academic Internships;

  8. Systems Advocacy and Training for Professionals.

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