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EQME

EqualityMaine is the state’s leading organization working to secure full legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people across Maine. Their work includes lobbying for inclusive laws, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, educating the public about LGBTQ+ issues, training leaders, and mobilizing communities to fight discrimination. Through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing, they are building a safer, more inclusive Maine for all.

Out Maine

OUT Maine creates welcoming, affirming communities for LGBTQ+ youth, especially in rural and under-resourced areas. They provide youth programs, leadership retreats, and support groups, while also training schools, families, health care providers, and other professionals. Their statewide, prevention-based approach strengthens the systems surrounding queer youth, helping them feel safe, connected, and empowered to thrive.

Maine Queer Health

Maine Queer Health: Maine Queer Health is a statewide resource connecting LGBTQ+ people with inclusive, affirming healthcare providers. A collaboration between MaineTransNet and the Mabel Wadsworth Center, the program maintains a growing, community-informed database of providers offering primary care, mental health services, transition-related care, sexual health, and holistic wellness. By improving access and visibility, Maine Queer Health is making healthcare safer and more accessible for queer and trans Mainers.

Portland Outright

Portland Outright: Founded in 1988, Portland Outright is a youth-led organization building the power of LGBTQ+ young people in Maine through organizing for racial, economic, and gender justice. Centering the voices of queer and trans youth of color and those from low-income communities, Outright provides direct support for issues like homelessness, criminalization, and health access, while developing the next generation of movement leaders.

Maine Needs

Maine Needs: Supports families in need, including immigrants, those fleeing domestic violence, and individuals in recovery, by providing clothing, household items, and other essentials.

Maine Children's Homes

Maine Children’s Home: Provides adoption services, counseling, and an alternative high school program for pregnant teens and young parents.