Research Guides: LGBTQ+ Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Support

Campus Resources

SUNY Schenectady Pride Alliance

The Pride Alliance was founded in 1996 with a purpose of providing a safe place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allies. The group strives to improve the quality of life and increase awareness, education, and support, by providing information, hosting social events, and sponsoring various campus activities.

For additional information, please contact Jacquie Keleher-Hughes at 518-381-1241 or kelehejs@sunysccc.edu.

24/7 Counseling Support
Wellness and Support Services, located in Elston Hall 222, has expanded by launching a new service called My SSP (Student Support Program) that provides SUNY Schenectady students with immediate, 24-hour counseling support, seven days a week, at no cost to the student, regardless of health insurance provider. Students can call, text or meet virtually with a licensed counselor directly from their cell phone, tablet or laptop from any location.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services is located in Elston Hall 222. Access services for emotional Support, stress reduction strategies, and referrals to off-campus agencies and services.

Gender Neutral Restrooms on Campus

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Gender neutral (single occupancy) restrooms are located at the following locations:

On the mezzanine level of Elston Hall, across from the Human Resource Office.
In the Computer, Science and Technology Building, on the ground floor near the elevator.
On the sixth floor of Elston Hall in the Biotech Lab.
To the left of the Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium, located in front of the the Begley Library & Learning Center.

Capital District Resources

Pride Center of the Capital Region
Promotes the well-being of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people and those affected by discrimination based on gender identity and expression.
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Programs Include:
Men's Pride Group: For gay, bisexual, transgender, same-gender-loving, queer, and questioning men ages 18+ and over to talk about coming out, dating, relationships, sex, religion, and other issues affecting men’s communities.
Trans* Pride Group: Promoting the well-being of the transgender, genderqueer, gender fluid, agender, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning community in a safe, empowering space. Trans Pride is dedicated to empowering transgender and gender-nonconforming people, and their allies through social opportunities, community building, resource sharing, and advocacy.
Women's Pride Group: Discussion & Peer Support Group. This is a great way to meet new people, socialize in a welcoming environment, and connect with friends.
Youth Groups:
- Albany Youth Drop-In Center: For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, and Allied Youth ages 13-17.
- Happiness Group: A support group for families of trans* youth/children that provides assistance and education in navigating the process and overcoming obstacles faced.
- Trans* Talk: This drop-in group is a safe and supportive environment for trans* and gender non-conforming youth ages 18 and under to discuss issues related to gender identity and expression. Open to youth who may identify as trans*, genderqueer, intersex, agender, bigender, gender non-conforming, or questioning.
Albany Damien Center
The Damien Center is a resource center designed to improve health, reduce stress and increase the quality of life in a supportive atmosphere for individuals & families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
In Our Own Voices
In Our Own Voices works for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of color communities. Services include Advocacy, Counselling & Emotional Support, Emergency Assistance (i.e. Food Pantry, Emergency Financial Assistance), Support Groups, Linkages and Referrals, and HIV & Hep C Testing.

National Resources

It Gets Better
The It Gets Better Project envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
Campus Pride
Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students. The organization is a volunteer-driven network “for” and “by” student leaders. The primary objective of Campus Pride is to develop necessary resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the United States.
SAGE
SAGE is dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) older adults.