Legal stuff: The Stanislaus PRIDE Center provides these links for informational purposes only. The SPC is not responsible for the content of any site linked to. Links do not imply endorsement or recommendation by the SPC.

Activism

Equality California, Statewide GLBT civil rights and advocacy group, with a Modesto-based chapter.
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Group working for fair, accurate and inclusive media representations of GLBT people.
Gender Public Advocacy Coalition (GPAC), Organization working to end discrimination and violence caused by gender stereotypes.
Human Rights Campaign, Political organization working to ensure GLBT rights and equality.
Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies, Research, data and info on policy questions affecting GLBT lives.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the oldest national GLBT civil rights and advocacy group.
Soulforce, Working for freedom for LGBTs from religious and political oppression via nonviolent resistance.

Communities of Color

Gay Asian Pacific Alliance, SF/Bay Area organization for gay and bisexual Asian/Pacific Islander men.
The Blackstripe, Online news, info and cultural resources for GLBT people of African descent.
Trikone (South Asians), SF-based organization for GLBT South Asians.

Culture

CA LGBT Arts Alliance, Organization for LGBT arts groups and artists in California.
Gay Gender Research, Dedicated to the research of socio-cultural and health related issues impacting the GLBT communities.
GLBT Historical Society, Resources on GLBT history, including Virtual Museum exhibits online.

Dis/Ability

BFLAG, Support and resources for blind/visually-impaired GLBTs and their allies.
Deaf Queer Resource Center, Information and resources for the Deaf GLBT, Intersex and Questioning communities.
Passing Twice, Informal network of GLBT stutterers and their friends.

Families/Parenting

Colage, Empowering people to make the world a better place for children of GLBT parents and families.
Family Pride, Nonprofit organization supporting GLBT parents and their families.
The Rainbow Babies, Info on GLBT pregnancies and parenting.

Health

Gay Health, Health information and resources for GLBTs.
Negative or Positive, Stanislaus County Health Department HIV Information Page.
Meghan's Place, individual, family, and group therapy for women and men, of all ages, with disordered eating and related issues.

Legal

Lambda Legal, National organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
National Center for Lesbian Rights, Legal resource center for lesbians and their families.
Service Members Legal Defense Network, Lesbian and gay military resources and information.

Local

CAUSE, GLBT-centered group at CSU Stanislaus.
Central Valley Stonewall Democratic Club, Local chapter of national GLBT political group.
Haven Women's Center, Support and services for women and children impacted by domestic and/or sexual violence.
Modesto LGBT Online Group, Yahoo group for discussion of LGBT events and issues in and around Stanislaus County.
MOFest, Homepage of Modesto's GLBT film festival.
Owl Empire of Stanislaus Co., Nonprofit social and charitable organization, part of the International Court System.
QueerModesto.com, a blog dedicated to the education, awareness, and visibility of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, pansexual, and questioning communities in Modesto and surrounding cities.
Stanislaus Community Assistance Project (SCAP), HIV/AIDS/STD/HEP-C outreach and client services.
Stanislaus PRIDE Center MySpace page, pop in and look for your friends!

More Local Resources

Spiritual Groups (National)

Dignity USA, National organization with local chapters for GLBT Catholics.
World Congress of GLBT Jews, Organization supporting GLBT Jews worldwide.
Lutherans Concerned/North America, GLBT supportive Lutheran ministry.
Metropolitan Community Churches, MCC National Site.
More Light Presbyterians, Presbyterian ministry that seeks the full participation of LGBT people of faith.
Seventh-Day Adventist Kinship, Group supporting the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of past and current GLBT Adventists.
Unitarian Universalist Association Office of BGLT Concerns, UUA resources on bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender issues.
Cathedral of Hope, Progressive and fully inclusive Christian ministry.

Spiritual Groups (Local)

We have a separate page for local Resources

Support Groups (Local)

We have a separate page for local Support Groups

Support Groups (California)

Bay Area Community of Women, SF-based organization for lesbians to network, socialize, learn and give back to the community; has a Central Valley chapter.

Support Groups (National)

Bi-Net USA, An umbrella organization and voice for bisexual people.
GLBT National Help Center, Providing free and confidential telephone and e-mail peer counseling, information and local resources for GLBT and questioning callers throughout the US.
PFLAG, National group with local chapters, promoting the health and well-being of GLBT people through support, education and advocacy.
Straight Spouse Network, Information and resources for straight spouses and families of GLBTs.

Trans/Gender Identity

Better Living through Chemistry, Educational guide only inasmuch as it is one man's journey (FTM).
FTM International, Largest, longest-running organization serving the FTM community.
Gender Talk, Transgender web radio programs and other resources.
Hudson's FTM Resource Guide, Personal site providing information for FTMs, their friends and loved ones.
National Center for Transgender Equality, Education and advocacy for transgender people.
T-Net, PFLAG affiliate focused on gender expression and gender identity issues and support.
The Transitional Male, Educational, support-based personal website for transmen, SOs, family and friends.
Trans-Health, Online magazine about transgender health and fitness.
Transgender at Work, Resources on workplace issues for transgender people.
Transgender Law Policy Institute, Advocacy center for transgender people.

Youth

Campus Pride, National network for GLBT and allied student leaders at colleges and universities.
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, Group working for fair treatment of all members of school communities regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network, Empowering youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia.
Heartstrong, A non-sectarian organization supporting GLBTs from religious schools.
Lambda10 Project, National Clearinghouse for GLBT Fraternity and Sorority Issues.
Matthew's Place, Home of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, supporting diversity programs in education and youth support.
Out Proud, Resources for queer and questioning youth, from the National Coalition for GLBT youth.
Safe Schools Coalition, Info for GLBT youth; support and resources for making schools safe for all.
Youth Resource, Online resources for young GLBTQ people (13-24), with a focus on health, advocacy and community.