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LGBTQ Resources: Local and State Resources

Resources and information for LGBTQ+ individuals, family members, and allies.

Mesa County LGBTQ Organizations

  • Colorado Mesa University Gender and Sexualities Alliance

    • The Colorado Mesa University Gender and Sexualities Alliance (CMU GSA) is a student organization that aims to promote equality for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender expression.  The GSA meets regularly during the fall and spring semesters and hosts multiple events, including CMU's annual week-long Unity Fest and MavClusion. You can find more information about the GSA on CMU's website. You can also follow them on Instagram at the handle cmu_gsa. 

  • Colorado West Pride

    • Colorado West Pride is a local nonprofit organization that promotes diversity, acceptance, progression and unity within Western Colorado and Eastern Utah.  They are the largest LGBTQ+ pride organization active on the Western Slope of Colorado. They organize several events each year, including the annual Colorado West Pride Fest. You can access more information on Colorado West Pride's website.

  • Grand Junction Queer & Ally Connection

    • Grand Junction Queer and Ally Connection is an organization dedicated to advocacy and bringing together LGBTQ+ individuals, family members, and allies in Grand Junction. They work to create a safe, diverse, and inclusive space for individuals on the Western Slope. 

  • Good Judy's Bar & Club - 21+

    • Good Judy's is a bar and nightclub located in downtown Grand Junction and dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. They strive to create a space that is vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive for all community members. 

  • Loving Beyond Understanding: The Center

    • The Center by Loving Beyond Understanding is a new space for LGBTQ+ community and connection in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Center offers separate youth and adult spaces, community rooms, and counseling. You can access more information about current events and recurring groups by visiting Loving Beyond Understanding's Facebook page. 

  • The Rainbow Closet Grand Junction

    • The Rainbow Closet Grand Junction is a nonprofit organization that provides free clothing in a safe environment for trans individuals. You can make a private appointment to visit The Rainbow Closet and receive free style consultations. You can find more information by visiting their Facebook page.  

  • Western Slope Resource Guide for Parents of Trans/Non-Binary and LGBTQ+ Youth

    • The Western Slope Resource Guide for Parents of Trans/Non-Binary and LGBTQ+ Youth was created by Western Colorado 211 and Hilltop Community Resources, alongside Loving Beyond Understanding. This guide provides articles for caregivers, information about support groups and social gatherings, and other essential resources for LGBTQ+ families. 

Special Events in Mesa County

Colorado West Pride

Colorado West Pride takes place the first week of September. This festival is the largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration on the Western Slope. Centering on joy and celebration of the queer community, the festival includes music, drag performances, dance parties, parades, and more. Learn more about annual Pride celebrations at the links below: 

Slamming Bricks

The Slamming Bricks annual LGBTQ+ poetry slam competition is held annually in early September in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is the largest regional LGBTQ+ poetry slam in the four corners region. Event attendance is free. Participants are given lodging, meals, a performance stipend, and are free to sell merchandise at no cost. The poetry slam is a celebration of queer culture, liberation, and resistance. The event has also led to the publication of poetry anthologies, which you can check out through Mesa County Libraries. Learn more about the event and its creation here:

LGBTQ+ Organizations Throughout Colorado

  • The Center on Colfax

    • The Center on Colfax is the Colorado's largest LGBTQ community center. Located in Denver, they focus on building community, curating resources, and hosting events for local LGBTQ community members. You can access additional information by visiting the Center on Colfax's website.

  • Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

    • The Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce serves as the economic voice of Colorado LGBTQ business owners. Originally founded in 1992, they now seek to strengthen and advance LGBTQ and allied businesses throughout the state. You can visit their website to learn more about membership and advocacy. 

  • Colorado Name Change Project

    • The Colorado Name Change Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of transgender Coloradans by assisting them with their legal name change and gender marker corrections.  Their goal is to increase access to resources, provide accurate information, reduce the bureaucracy, streamline the process, and reduce financial barriers for transgender Coloradans seeking to have their legal identity match their true identity.  Founded in 2016, they offer workshops, free legal assistance, and other advocacy services across the state. You can find more information about the Colorado Name Change Project by visiting their website.  

  • The Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center

    • The Rainbow Youth Center serves as an LGBTQ+ community space for youth and families in Southwest Colorado. Opened in 2015, the Rainbow Youth Center provides free community programs for youth, with peer support and mentorship, as well as a special focus on serving youth in crisis. Find out more about their events and resources on their website. 

  • History Colorado 

    • History Colorado is a nonprofit organization established in 1879 as the State Historical Society of Colorado.  As part of their mission to preserve the history and heritage of Coloradans from all backgrounds, they host events, share stories, and provide a public archive of historical materials from Colorado’s LGBTQ community.  They currently operate thirteen historic sites and museums across the state.   

  • Northern Colorado Equality 

    • Northern Colorado Equality is a Fort Collins non-profit dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ folks and their allies. They serve the community through advocacy, education, and programming. In addition to throwing an annual pride celebration, Northern Colorado Equality hosts regular meetings for all ages. Visit their website to see their events calendar and learn more.  

  • One Colorado

    • One Colorado is Colorado's largest advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Coloradans and their families.  Their focus areas include: healthcare, LGBTQ+ youth, civic engagement, and advancing LGBTQ+ policies. You can learn more about One Colorado by visiting their website.  

  • Out Boulder County

    • Out Boulder County seeks to facilitate connection and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals in Boulder County and throughout the state. They provide education, research, training, and advocacy across Colorado. Their five core values include: equity and social justice, collaboration and solidarity, responsiveness and accountability, compassion and trust, and diversity, inclusion and belonging. Visit their website to learn more about their work. 

  • Transformative Freedom Fund

    • The Transformative Freedom Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support for transition-related care to transgender Coloradans.  The application cycle is open from January through April every year and funding decisions are made by mid-June for each funding cycle.  You can learn more by visiting their website.