Student Organizations
- LGBTQ+ Alumni AssociationThe IU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Others Alumni Association is an active and vibrant organization of IU alumni and friends that serves to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni of IU on all eight campuses.
- Nothing is BinaryA group for Luddy students, faculty, and staff who identify as GLBTQ or as allies.
- LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program (LGBTQ+ Culture Center)Through the LGBTQ+ Mentoring Program, the LGBTQ+ Culture Center recruits current students who are interested in providing guidance on these questions to incoming students. Mentors connect with new students during their first year on campus. The LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program is one of the best ways for incoming students to receive guidance, support, and friendship from peers who already have experience with LGBTQ+ life at Indiana University.
- OUTlawOUTlaw is a student alliance working to promote equal rights and protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender. OUTlaw promotes tolerance, visibility, and equality within Maurer School of Law on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ community. We also work with other student, alumni, and political organizations to advance equal rights. We host legislative leaders, legal scholars, and community activists to foster dialogue within the legal community.
- Pride in Chemistry at IUA social space and professional development group for Queer chemistry grad students at IU.
- Out at Kelley
Out at Kelley offers programming for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and allies to form a community, learn, and grow together. Through events like our book club, professional networking nights, social dinners, and more, we seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment in the Kelley School of Business and encourage our members to expand their personal and professional networks. We also seek to address diversity-related issues both within and beyond the business environment and hope to drive social impact in our current and future communities for queer people. - Queer Student Union
The Queer Student Union at Indiana University aims to empower LGBTQ+ students through community building and advocacy at IU. We are undergraduate & graduate students dedicated to the advancement of queer livelihood and intersectionality in all forms. - Allies at Indiana University
At Allies at IU, we strive to do just that: foster allyship for these groups at Indiana University and beyond. To achieve this goal, we aim to both support these groups across campus and hold a variety of events that create opportunities to discuss these issues and share experiences. - The Girls, Gays, and Theys Club at Indiana University
The purpose of The Girls, Gays, and Theys Club at Indiana University will be for female, LGBTQIA+, and differing gender conforming or non-gender conforming students at Indiana University Bloomington to form an organization in which one can express oneself’s unique identity through various mediums, one can meet people who share similar interests and experiences, and one can work alongside other group members to actively work against injustice, prejudice, and bias to form a better and more informed community. - People's Youth League Bloomington
People’s Youth League Bloomington is a socialist student organization dedicated to building a campus and broader society that meets the needs of all oppressed peoples of society, including people of color, women, queer people, disabled people, workers, unhoused people, and others. Through direct action, ideological agitation, and community building, we will work towards a world that benefits the masses. - Gender Affirming Closet (LGBTQ+ Culture Center)
The LGBTQ+ Culture Center offers a Gender Affirming Closet! People who are looking for clothing for everyday use or special occasions can browse the online inventory and/or request an appointment to select clothes. The closet provides free clothing for anyone who is interested. There are no requirements for gender identity/expresion, LGBTQ+ status, IU affiliation, or financial need. Clothes can be returned (washed and in good condition) if you don't need them, but you're also welcome to keep them.
Bloomington Organizations
LGBTQ+ in Bloomington (Visit Bloomington)
- Queer of Color AllianceThe Queer of Color Alliance is a social group for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying individuals living in the Bloomington area. The alliance is focused on building relationships, educating ourselves about QOC history and culture, and uplifting the community through civic engagement.
- Kaleidoscope Youth CommunityA youth-led organization that's dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ and allied youth aged 12-20 in Bloomington, Indiana. Our mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can be their authentic selves, free from judgment or discrimination. We host meetings monthly at the Bloomington Center for Connection with a variety of activities.
- Bloomington PRIDEWe serve the LGBTQ+ communities of Bloomington and South Central Indiana through advocacy, outreach, educational workshops, safe-space programs, and arts and culture events.
- Quarryland Men’s ChorusQuarryland Men’s Chorus is an established, respected partner in the region’s art scene. The Chorus offers two concerts each year and regularly performs at community events across the region. Its mixed repertoire of classical, traditional, and contemporary song appeals to a broad audience. The Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana.
- First United ChurchFirst United Church is an inclusive community of Christian faith.
- Trans & Allies Support Community (Bloomington PRIDE)
TASC is a Bloomington PRIDE program working to support and affirm transgender and nonbinary gender-diverse people in Central Indiana through support, advocacy, and social connection. The peer-facilitated group meets once per week. For more information, connect with TASC on Facebook or email tasc@bloomingtonpride.org. - Rainbow Elders (Bloomington PRIDE)
The Rainbow Elders (formerly LGBT Aging & Caring Network) is a Bloomington PRIDE program targeted toward aging populations and the issues that affect them. The group provides support, plans social activities, and creates educational opportunities for the community at-large.
Indiana Organizations
- TransIndyTransIndy is a peer-led social/support group for transgender and gender diverse people in central Indiana.
- Spencer PrideAt Spencer Pride, we operate the Spencer Pride commUnity center (including our popular retail shop), coordinate the annual Spencer Pride Festival (held on the first Saturday in October), offer a variety of health & wellness services and general programming, host the Iris Youth Group.
advocate for the rural LGBTQ+ community, and
perform community outreach. - Pride of IndyPride of Indy Bands is Indiana's first LGBTQ+ instrumental ensemble. We are comprised of musicians from all walks of life—those with 20+ years of experience to those who haven't played in 20+ years. We offer a welcoming and fun environment to continue your musical journey or to get back on the path.
- Iris Youth Group
Iris is the Spencer Pride Youth group intended for LGBTQ+ teens & allies ages 10-19. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 5-6 pm, at the Spencer Pride commUnity center. Our group has one adult coach, as well as several adult volunteers who help. - Indiana Youth Group
Supporting LGBTQ+ young people, building caring communities. IYG creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices.
National Organizations
- Refuge RestroomsRefuge Restrooms is a web application that seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals. Users can search for restrooms by proximity to a search location, add new restroom listings, as well as comment and rate existing listings. We’re trans led and seek to create a community focused not only on finding existing safe restroom access, but also advocating for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people’s safety.
- KeshetKeshet envisions a world in which all LGBTQ Jews and our families can live with full equality, justice, and dignity. By strengthening Jewish communities and equipping Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge they need to make all LGBTQ Jews feel welcome, we work to ensure the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We also create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
- TrevorSpace
TrevorSpace is an affirming, online social community for LGBTQ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With over 400,000 members across the globe, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support groups, and make friends in a moderated online safe space intentionally designed for you. - Safe Place
Safe Place is a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people under the age of 18 (up to 21 years of age in some communities) in need of immediate help and safety. As a collaborative community prevention initiative, Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations, making help readily available to youth in communities across the country. Safe Place locations include: libraries, YMCAs, fire stations, public buses, various businesses, and social service facilities. - Beyond these Walls
Beyond These Walls is a 501(c)3 organization based in the Pacific Northwest that works to achieve justice and liberation for LGBTQIA2S+ people incarcerated in the Pacific Northwest and the world through advocacy, service, and organizing.