Information and Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Birmingham
Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.
PFLAG has over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas in all 50 states.
This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by PFLAG National, located in Washington, D.C., the National Board of Directors and 13 Regional Dire
ALGBTICAL (Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender issues in Counsling of Alabama)
The mission of the Association of Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling of Alabama (ALGBTICAL) is...
To promote greater awareness and understanding of sexual minority issues among members of the counseling profession and related helping occupations.
To develop, implement and foster interest in charitable, scientific and educational programs designed to further the human growth and development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clients and communities.
To protect from harm LGBT individuals by language, stereotypes, myths, misinformation, threats of expulsion from social and institutional structures and other entities, and from beliefs contrary to their identity.
To provide educational programs and resources to raise the standard of practice for all counselors who serve LGBT clients and communities.
The Alliance for LGBTQ Equality at UAB
The Alliance is an employee-resource group of The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the UAB Health System (UABHS), the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF), and the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. It exists to provide advocacy, support, and networking for faculty and staff members of UAB's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allies (LGBTQA) community. Membership is open to all such employees and retirees.
We maintain an open line of communication with UAB's administration regarding issues of concern to faculty and staff at UAB/UAHS/UAHSF.
Ongoing topics of discussion include:
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Creation of an LGBTQ services office for members of the UAB community
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Creating the option of indicating a "Preferred Pronoun" in UAB's student database
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Making Accessible Single-Use Restrooms available when required by building code.
Read about progress already made.
We have sponsored or co-sponsored several events, such as our recent Symposium on LGBT Health Concerns and our presentation "Legal Issues of Interest for the LGBT Community".
The Alliance holds monthly membership meetings and periodically hosts social events, such as dinners out at our favorite restaurants or potlucks as member's homes. These always offer a great opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with old friends.
The mission of BAO is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV / AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals, and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services.
The Mission of The Magic City Wellness Center is to provide wellness and medical care for the LGBTQ community in a safe, welcoming and affirming environment.
The Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) is an affirming space for LGBTQ youth and their allies, ages 13-24, where everyone is celebrated for who they are!
Central Alabama Pride, Inc. (CAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to spreading the message of equality each year with the production of our LGBT Pride events which also brings together all Alabama citizens. We also support HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout the year such as Birmingham AIDS Outreach, AIDS Alabama and the 1917 Clinic Patient Assistance Fund.
CAP is directed by an unpaid, volunteer Board of Directors. Board Members take on the responsibility for directing and overseeing the production of PRIDE each year. Whether as a Committee Chair or as a committee member, they are assisted by numerous event volunteers who are a valued and crucial piece of PRIDE.
Our events draw an estimated 40,000+ attendees, and we’re showing continued growth with each passing year. PrideFest is a free, outdoor festival that brings together the LGBT community with food, music, and live entertainment for an all-day and evening event. This event is the highlight of a week-long series of events in June that includes the Pride Parade. It is by far the largest Pride event held in the state.
PrideFest and the Pride Parade bring together the LGBT community, and their family and friends in celebration. These events provide attendees a fun and safe environment where they can be expressive while enjoying the entertainment, and experiencing all there will be to do. The night culminates with a showing of appreciation for all the supporters, and the introduction of our entertainment headliner.
Mobile Alabama Pride is a member of Interpride.org, an international association for organizations that produce pride events around the world. Its member organizations are dedicated to producing Pride events for the global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) community. Interpride chose this year's theme, which will be shared by organizations around the world.
Mobile Alabama Pride has made headlines in recent years in positive ways... securing a member of the Mobile City Council as a rider in the annual Pride procession, diplomatically restoring funding for our parade in the face of city wide budget cuts... in other words, making sure our celebration retains it's rightful place in Mobile's long list of community events. But the most important mission is involving Mobile's LGBT community in a display of camaraderie and purpose... and just plain fun!
You can help support Mobile Alabama Pride by making a donation, sponsoring an event or advertising in the annual Pride Program Directory. Watch our website for info on next year's Pride Festival and Parade and how you can be involved.
PRIDE is a COMMUNITY Event!! Mobile Alabama Pride invites you to give feedback and help shape the Pride Events for 2012's Pride Festival and Parade! We are seeking motivated people who are interested in being on the board as well as volunteering. Pride meetings are held at the Mobile Arts Council, 318 Dauphin Street, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.