OUTSUPPORT AND COVID-19


Click here for virtual meetings & events.

Are you a parent seeking support?
Sandy is available
at 330-461-5545

(Voice messages are checked throughout the week.)

Transgender 101

Help your workplace, organization or church learn the basics
of what it means to be transgender!

OutSupport offers Transgender 101,
a free, one hour program taught by parents of young transgender adults. It is designed to help Northeast Ohio learn about topics including:

  • Trans lingo

  • Social, medical and legal issues
  • How to be an ally

  • Resources for transgender individuals

Email us or contact
Sandy at 330-461-5545
to schedule!

Local Help

MEDINA

Medina Alternative Paths 24/7
330-725-9195

Medina Police Department – 330-725-7777

AKRON
Portage Path Community, Mental Health Center
24 hours / 7 days
(330) 434-9144
(330)762-6110

CANTON
Crisis Intervention Center of Stark County
24 hours / 7 days
330-452-6000
800-956-6630

CLEVELAND

The Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland
Crisis Intervention & Referral Service
Open Every Night from 8pm to Midnight
216-721-1115

Free Crisis Services
Sunday-Thursday 6pm-2am
Friday-Saturday 8pm-4am
216-251-7722

Cleveland 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board
216-623-6888

National Help

National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Crisis Services 

800-273-TALK (8255)

S.A.F.E. – Self Abuse Finally Ends

The Trevor Project – Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention for LGBT Youth

866-488-7386

TransLifeline.org – Transgender Lifeline Suicide and Crisis Hotline (100% of operators are trans-identified)
facebook/translifelinenational
877-565-8860

GLBT Help Center – National Hotline for all ages
888-843-4564

GLBT National Youth Talkline – Serving youth through age 25
800-246-7743 (4:00pm-midnight, M-F and 12:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday)

* ALL IN PERSON MEETINGS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19. BE SAFE AND STAY HEALTHY! * Join us at our next OutSupport meeting!

Ongoing monthly support and informational meetings where you can share your unfolding stories, ask questions, meet new friends, enjoy ongoing personal support and lend your encouragement to others dealing with similar issues.

Fourth Monday
of the month
at 7:00 pm

Unity of Medina, Building D
787 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256
(at the rear of Williams on the Lake with plenty of free parking)

Our Mission

Promote the health and well-being
of LGBTQ persons
and their loved ones through support, education and advocacy.

Enlighten the public,
end discrimination,
and secure equal rights.