First World : Resources
a d v o c a t e s
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Below are some organizations which can provide varying degrees
of help / resources under a variety of circumstances. Unless otherwise noted, all
area codes are within the 419 Toledo boundaries. In some cases, appointments
may be needed, but walk-ins are no problem at all and will be okay.
Assistance
BG Link
What it is : Counseling
Thier hours : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Thier phone # : 352-1545
BGSU Women's Center
What it is : A great, multi-purpose resource area for all genders
Thier hours : 9 - 5, monday - friday
Thier website : is here.
People Called Womyn
What it is : A feminist bookstore
Thier hours : 9 - 5 , monday - friday
Thier phone # : 535-6455
Thier address : 3153 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio
P-FLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
What it is : A support group. Too many teenagers kill themselves each year
because of the lack of any support thier families show for thier lifestyle.
Thier hours : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Thier phone # : 244-4421
Toll-free Numbers
Offensive Advertising : 1-800-gay-media
Find an ad or something in the media
unjustly stereotypical or homophobic? You can let people know.
General G/L/B Resources : 1-800-259-1536
A source for general places to go, things to do,
organizations to join world-wide. Plus local and human rights news.
R.A.I.N.N. : Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network : 1-800-656-hope
A charity for people of all orientations. Tori Amos,
the singer, has begun her Rape Abuse & Incest National Network,
a program designed to stop rape, unfair abuse, and incest against
someone's consent. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day. If you
need help, please, don't wait any longer.
