Directory 2019-2020

along with referrals to LGBT and LGBT-friendly professionals. Counseling, medical,
legal, home buying, financial planning, spiritual, and other referrals are available
upon request.
• Lending Library: The Earl Greely Memorial Library is the largest LGBT library in
Wisconsin. Over 6,000 books, current magazines and newsletters are available with
videos to be added soon. Books may be borrowed for up to 30 days.
• Meeting Space: LGBT organizations and allies are welcome to use the group meeting
room and meeting areas available at OutReach. Call (608) 255-8582 for scheduling
availability or check website.
• Peer Support: Stop by or call (608) 255-8582. Staff and trained volunteers provide
peer support, crisis intervention and support.
• Advocacy: Peer support, information and referrals to service professionals are
available to individuals who experience discrimination or harassment based on their
• Calendar and Guide: A monthly calendar of events and meetings, with organization
telephone numbers is available in print form at several local outlets and at
our new website, www.lgbtdirectory.com. The Calendar and Guide also includes a
resource guide to LGBT and LGBT-friendly businesses and organizations.
• The Directory: This popular annual publication of supportive organizations and
businesses, which you are now reading, is the 29th edition of The Directory. The
Directory has a separate website: www.lgbtdirectory.org.
• Seniors: LGBTQ 50+ Alliance offers several programs to the LGBT senior community,
including quarterly senior social dinners, and regular group meetings. We also
now have a LGBT Senior Advocate staff position that connects LGBT seniors with
existing social service agencies and works to make those agencies LGBT supportive.
The LGBTQ 50+ Alliance can be found on their own website at:
www.lgbtq50plusalliance.org.
• Trans Advocacy: Through our Trans Heath Advocate position we offer educational
services, peer support, and finding resources to help the Trans community. Our partnership
with the Madison Area Transgender Association provides a safe space for
people to come and be who they are, find support, and socialize.
• Educational Services: A tool for facilitating education and dialogue on issues relevant
to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. OutReach sends speakers to
a variety of audiences, including colleges, businesses, service agencies, religious/
spiritual organizations, etc.
• Willma’s Fund provides small grants to people over 18 in Dane County that experience
homelessness. Contact Angie at (608) 255 8582 for more information.
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