Oakland County’s vision is to be a welcoming and thriving place where everyone is valued.
June gives us the opportunity to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969 and the first Pride marches that occurred nationwide the following year.
Throughout the summer, many Oakland County communities host Pride events to celebrate authenticity and acceptance, while raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or are a family member/ friend, the following organizations connect communities and provide support.
LGBTQ+ Resources
Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or are a family member/ friend, the following organizations connect communities and provide support.
Oakland County
Affirmations Ferndale
goaffirmations.org | 248-398-7105
Affirmations Community Center has been the hub for southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ communities and their allies for 30 years. The organization provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and cultures can learn, grow, socialize, and access the support they need!
Ruth Ellis Center
ruthelliscenter.org | 313-252-1950
The Ruth Ellis Center, in Highland Park, offers integrated primary health services, behavioral health services, and residential care facilities for insured and uninsured LGBTQ youth and young adults.
Stand with Trans
standwithtrans.org | 248-739-9254
Stand with Trans, in Farmington, provides resources and support for transgender/GNC/gender non-conforming youth and families. Resources include support groups, social events, empowerment workshops, skill-building, community education, and phone support via Ally Moms for transgender youth and parents/caregivers.
Michigan
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan
The ACLU of Michigan’s mission is to realize the promise of the Bill of Rights for all and expand its reach through public education, advocacy, organizing and litigation.
Corktown Health
corktownhealth.org | 313-832-3300
Corktown Health Center is the first medical center focused on serving the LGBTQ community in Southeastern Michigan. It offers primary care, behavioral health services, comprehensive HIV care and treatment, cancer screening, health insurance navigation and more.
Equality Michigan
Equality Michigan, in Kalamazoo, is Michigan’s statewide LGBTQ+ political advocacy organization. Formerly the Triangle Foundation, EQMI has been Michigan’s premier LGBTQ+ anti-violence and political advocacy organization for more than 25 years.
LGBT Detroit
lgbtdetroit.org | 313-397-2127
LGBT Detroit has been providing safe, brave spaces throughout southeast Michigan since 1994. Its mission is to activate, amplify, and sustain LGBT+ culture, education, advocacy, and human rights.
LGBT National Help Center
The LGBT National Help Center services the LGBTQ+ community by offering free and confidential support through peer support, a national hotline, a senior hotline and youth chatrooms:
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talk line: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
MiGen, the Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network
migenconnect.org | 313-241-8994
MiGen, the Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network, is the state’s only community-based organization for LGBTQ+ adults over the age of 45. MiGen provides a wide range of community-based support, including housing and homelessness, healthcare coordination, public benefits assistance, social programming, and state-wide training and education for organizations.
Transgender Michigan
transgendermichigan.org | 855-345-8464
Transgender Michigan’s primary mission is to provide advocacy, support and education for the transgender and gender non-conforming communities. There are six chapters:
Central Michigan | Lansing, Bay City, Jackson
North Michigan | Traverse City
Southeast Michigan | Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Port Huron, Adrian, Warren, Lenawee County,
Southwest Michigan | Trans Michiana, Holland, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo & Battle Creek
Upper Peninsula | Gogebic County, Saulte Ste. Marie, Iron Mountain
Outreach Chapters | Veterans, Rural Areas, Prisons, Older Adults, Youth, Allies & More
More community resources, such as food and housing assistance, are available on Oakland County’s website. Do you know of any other Pride events in the area? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or comment below.
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