Pacific Inland
Northwest
RESOURCES
GLBTQA / friendly
non-profit
organizations
Spokane Area
BiNet
Spokane
A social support group
for bisexual men and women.
Call: (509) 217-1271
Eastern Washington University
(Updated Dec 2008)
EAGLE
Pride
A group for LGBT men
and women and their allies at Eastern Washington
University.
Weekly meetings: Thursday at 3:30 at the Women's and
Gender Studies Lounge, 207 Monroe Hall
Call: (509) 359-6429
EMCC –
(Updated Oct 2008)
Emmanuel Metropolitan Community Church
Christian church with
outreach to the GLBT community.
Call: (509) 838-0085
Web site:
www.emccspokane.org
Friends of SAN
Fundraising
organization for people living with HIV/AIDS to improve
the quality of their lives.
Write: 1212 E. Front
Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Gay/Lesbian Info Line
Call: (509) 489-2266
Immediate Crisis: (509)
838-4428
GLBT Book Group
(Updated Oct 2008)
Discusses selected
works at Auntie’s Bookstore at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday
each month.
Call: (509) 838-0206
Web site:
www.auntiesbooks.com
Gonzaga University
GLBT Resource Center
For information and to
contact resource organizations on the GU campus,
September-May.
HERO
(Helping Educate Regarding Orientation) gay-straight
alliance.
SODA
(Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance) law school
support group.
Call: (509) 323-5847
Hospice of Spokane
Physical, emotional and
spiritual care for the terminally ill and loved ones;
bereavement support and HIV/AIDS counseling services.
Call: (509) 456-0438
ISCS –
(Updated Nov 2008)
Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane
The Imperial Sovereign
Court of Spokane (ISCS) and Eastern Washington is a
non-profit and the oldest organization of its
kind in the Spokane area to provide support for the Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning
communities of Eastern Washington. A variety of shows,
drag shows, fundraisers, outings, camping trips, raffles
and auctions are used to promote unity as well as
scholarships and other financial assistance.
PO Box 65, Spokane, WA
99210-0065
Web site:
www.easternwashingtoncourt.com
INBA –
Inland Northwest
Business Alliance
A Professional
GLBTQ/Allied Business Alliance. Monthly luncheon
meetings and annual community resource directory.
PO Box 20163, Spokane,
WA 99204
Voice mail: (509)
455-3699
E-mail:
info@inbaspokane.org
Web site:
www.inbaspokane.org
Inland Northwest LGBT Center
Center. Support
services for LGBT community and individuals exploring
their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Web site:
www.thelgbtcenter.org
Inland Northwest Men’s Experience (INMX)
(Updated Jan 2009)
The
Inland Northwest Men's Experience (INMX for short) is a
social group for young gay & bi men 18-29 in the Spokane
and surrounding area. INMX provides weekly activities
ranging from parties to camping trips to personal
wellness discussions and service projects. INMX focuses
on promoting sexual health along with healthy
relationships, and free condoms, lube, and other
supplies are always available at the INMX lounge. INMX
meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7p.m. at
Spokane's INMX Lounge at 928 W. Spofford on the corner
of Monroe & Spofford just a few blocks north of
downtown.
928 W Spofford,
Spokane, WA 99201
Call: (509)
455-8993 ext 231
E-mail:
SpokaneINMX@yahoo.com
Web site:
www.myspace.com/theinmx
Integrity
Gay and lesbian
Episcopalians meet monthly for communion and simple
meal.
Call: Chuck: (509)
326-7707 or Ann: (509) 624-6671
Lutheran Communtiy Services-
SafeT Response Center
Call: (509) 747-8224
Crisis line (509)
624-7273
Odyssey Youth Center
Our mission is to work
with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning
youth and their allies to provide a safe place,
education and advocacy to promote positive growth and
self empowerment.
1121 S Perry, Spokane
WA 99202
Call: (509) 325-3637
Web site:
www.odysseyyouth.org
Outreach Center
(added Dec 2008)
Spokane Regional
Health District
We offer 1 for 1
needle exchange, condoms, lube, bad trick lists, referrals and more. All
are welcome to use our services.
1101 W College
(please use southwest entrance), Spokane, WA 99201
Open: M-T-Th-F from
3-5 pm and Wednesday from 3-7 pm
Call: (509)
324-1686
OutSpokane
Web site:
www.OutSpokane.com
Papillon
Social support group
for the transgender community.
Call: (509) 292-8852
PFLAG - Spokane
(Removed Jan 2009)
PJALS –
(Updated Oct 2008)
Peace and Justice
Action
League of Spokane
Independent, membership
organization building foundations for a just and
nonviolent world.
Call: (509) 838-7870
Web site:
www.pjals.net
Planned Parenthood of
The
Inland Northwest
HIV antibody testing
and counseling.
Call: Clinic for Appt.:
(800) 788-9128
Administration: (509)
326-6292
Pride
Foundation/Inland Northwest
The Pride Foundation
connects, inspires and strengthens the Pacific Northwest
GLBTQ community in pursuit of equality by awarding
grants and scholarships and cultivating leaders.
Call: Spokane office
(509) 327-8377 or (888) 575-7717
E-mail:
outreach@pridefoundation.org
Website:
www.pridefoundation.org
Ryan
White CARE Consortium
HIV care education and
planning group.
Call: (509) 444-8200
SAN –
(Updated Oct 2008)
Spokane AIDS Network
905 S Monroe St,
Spokane, WA
Call: (509) 455-8993
Web site:
www.san-nw.org
Spokane County Domestic
Violence Consortium
A private, nonprofit
organization with members from a variety of professions
who have come together to end intimate partner violence.
Call: (509) 487-6783
Spokane Falls Community College
- The
Alliance
GLBT and allies group
to provide a safe space; to educate our community.
Call: (509) 533-4507
Spokane Human Rights Commission
Call: Equity Office:
(509) 625-6263
Spokane Regional Health District
(Updated Oct 2008)
Providing health
services and referrals for the public. HIV testing.
Call: (509) 324-1542 or
1-800-456-3236
Web site:
www.srhd.org/
Unitarian
Universalist Church of Spokane
(Updated Feb 2009)
A GLBT Welcoming
Congregation
Sunday Worship Services
at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. Please call for summer worship
times.
4340 W Ft Wright Dr
Spokane WA 99224
Call: (509) 325-6383
Web site:
www.uuspokane.org
Westminster
Congregational UCC (Updated
Oct 2008)
An Open and Affirming
Congregation of faith in downtown Spokane. Informal
worship at 8:30am, traditional worship at 10:30am.
411 S Washington St,
Spokane, WA
Call: (509) 624-1366
Web site:
http://wcunited.qwestoffice.net
Idaho
Idaho
for Basic Rights
Citizen action group to
work for civil and legal equality on basis of sexual
orientation.
Call: (208) 343-7402
NIAC –
(Updated Oct 2008)
North
Idaho AIDS Coalition
HIV/AIDS prevention,
education and assistance for people infected with,
affected by HIV.
410 Sherman Avenue
Suite 215, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Call: (208) 665-1448 or
(866) 609-1774
Web site:
www.northidahoaidscoalition.org
NIGMA -
North
Idaho Gay Men’s Association
Creating community by
providing real time social activities for gay men in the
Moscow/Pullman area, visitors, and allies.
E-mail:
NIGMA@yahoogroups.com
Panhandle Health District
STD/HIV testing,
condoms, and other methods of birth control, physical
exams, shots, cancer screening, resource nurse voucher
program, referrals to area resources and education. All
services are confidential.
• Kootenai County Call:
(208) 667-3481
• Boundary County Call:
(208) 267-5558
• Shoshone County Call:
(208) 786-7474
• Bonner County Call:
(208) 263-5159
• Benewah County Call:
(208) 245-4556
PFLAG
- Sandpoint
Support, education and
advocacy group for Sandpoint gay people, parents, family
and friends.
Call: (208) 263-6699
Planned Parenthood of The Inland Northwest
HIV antibody testing
and counseling.
Call: Clinic for Appt.:
(800) 788-9128
Administration: (509)
326-6292
Lewiston/Clarkston
PFLAG
- Lewis-Clark
Support, education and
advocacy group for Lewis-Clark gay people, parents,
family and friends. Meets in Lewiston.
Call: (509) 758-6437
Moses Lake
AACW
– Alternative Alliance of Central Washington
A social and support
group to help bring together people in the GLBT
community.
Write: P.O. Box 1282,
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Pullman/Moscow
Associated Students of Washington State University GLBTA
(Updated Oct 2008)
Socializing and
educational outreach for WSU students.
Call: (509) 335-4311
E-mail: glbta.aswsu@wsu.edu
Web site:
http://glbta.wsu.edu
Inland Oasis
Inland Oasis organizes
many social events on the Palouse including such as
Palouse Pride and Community Thanksgiving. Inland Oasis
provides free HIV testing on a regular basis, and is
working to form a community center in Moscow’s 1912
Center.
P.O. Box 8205
Moscow, ID 83843
E-mail:
info@inlandoasis.org
Web site:
www.inlandoasis.org
Out There
(Updated Oct 2008)
Sponsored by Whitman
County Health and WSU, Out There is a social and
educational program for college-aged men who have sex
with men.
Call: (509) 335-6428
Planned Parenthood of The Inland Northwest
HIV antibody testing
and counseling.
Call: Clinic for Appt.:
(800) 788-9128
Administration: (509)
326-6292
University of Idaho Gay-Straight Alliance
Promoting a fabulous,
positive and inclusive environment for all people on
campus and encouraging individual growth and
understanding by developing outreach programs, improving
visibility and recognition of queer issues and history.
Call: (208) 885-2691
Washington State
University
Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation
Resource Center
(Updated Oct 2008)
Provides education,
advocacy, and support for the WSU community.
Call: (509) 335-6388
E-mail: giesorc@wsu.edu
Web site:
www.thecenter.wsu.edu
Tri-Cities
Benton-Franklin District Health Department
Confidential and
anonymous HIV testing, case management, educational and
referral services.
Call: (Pasco) (509)
547-9737, ext. 234
Confidential voice mail
also.
River
of Life Metropolitan Community Church
(Updated Oct 2008)
Christian church
celebrating diversity and affirming GLBTQ people. Sunday
services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
2625 W Bruneau Pl,
Kennewick, WA
Call: (509) 628-4047
E-mail:
info@riveroflifemcc.org
Web site:
www.riveroflifemcc.org
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy/ Tri-Cities CARES
Columbia AIDS relief,
education and support. Survivor support group and
HIV/PWA support group.
Call: (509) 783-7416
Vista Youth Center
(Added Apr 2009)
LGBTIQQ Drop-In
Center
Hours: Tue 3-8,
Thurs 3-8, & Fri 3-9
Address: 2625 W.
Clearwater Ave, Ste E., Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 509.396.5198
Website URL:
www.vistayouthcenter.org
Myspace:
www.myspace.com/vistayouthcenter
Facebook:
vistayouthcenter
Walla Walla
Blue
Mountain Heart to Heart
AIDS prevention
education, support and services.
Call: (509) 529-4744
Toll Free: (888)
875-2233 (pin #4744)
Spanish: (509) 529-2174
PFLAG
– Walla Walla
Support, education and
advocacy group for parents, family, friends and members
of the GLBTQ community. Promoting the health and
well-being of GLBTQ individuals, their families and
friends.
Call: (509) 529-5320
Write: 527 E. Oak
Walla Walla, WA
99362-1248
E-mail:
pflag_walla2wash@hotmail.com
Wenatchee
SHYNE
(Added Jan 2009)
An
organization that strives to eliminate all forms of
prejudice and discrimination by promoting awareness,
education and self-empowerment through the use of the
arts. Offering workshops, volunteer opportunities and
live events.
Call: (509) 860-7354
1250 N Wenatchee Ave,
Ste H-131, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Web site:
www.hatefreeworld.org
Yakima
PFLAG - Yakima/Yakima
Valley
Promotes the health and
well-being of GLBT individuals, their families and
friends.
Call: (509) 576-9625
Rainbow Cathedral
Metropolitan Community Church
An MCC Seattle parish
extension.
Call: (509) 457-6454
Montana
Flathead Valley
Alliance
(Updated Oct 2008)
Northwest Montana
information and referral services.
PO Box 2815, Kalispell
MT
Call: (406) 758-6707
Web site:
www.flatheadvalleyalliance.org
Lesbian Avengers
A direct action group
focused on issues vital to lesbian survival and
visibility.
Call: (406) 523-6608
Pacific NW Gay Rodeo
Association
(Updated Oct 2008)
For people who enjoy
the country & western lifestyle.
1012 Four Mile Road •
St. Regis, MT
Call: (206) 428-7104
E-mail: info@PNWGRA.org
Web site:
www.pacificnwgra.org
PFLAG Billings
Meets monthly Sept. -
May.
Call: (406) 255-7609
PRIDE Celebration
Group in charge of
annual Montana June PRIDE celebrations.
Call: (406) 442-9322
Western Montana Gay &
Lesbian Community Center
(Updated Oct 2008)
127 North Higgins,
Suite 202
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 543-2224
E-mail:
wmglcc@gaymontana.org
Web:
www.gaymontana.org
Washington
Bi MEN Group
Bi and bi-curious men
and gay men who enjoy and support bisexual men.
Web site:
www.egroups.com/group/bi-men-west
Equal Rights Washington
Fighting for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender equality.
Call: (206) 324-2570
Web site:
www.equalrightswashington.org
GLSEN Washington State
The Gay, Lesbian and
Straight Education Network
E-mail:
mail@glsenwa.org
Web site:
www.glsenwa.org
Legal Marriage Alliance
Working to achieve the
right of same-sex couples to marry legally in
Washington.
Web site:
www.lmaw.org
PositiveVoice
Washington
Advocates for programs
and services needed by people with HIV. Offers
self-advocacy training.
Call: (888) 704-0099
Washington State GSA
Network
The Washington State
Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth-led
organization created to help connect public and private
GSA-based clubs and other community groups throughout
Washington State.
Call: (206) 330-2099
Web site:
www.wagsa.org
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