Resources
Know your rights, schedule appointments or become informed. Check out this list of organizations that aim to help our community.
Organizations
EQUALITY
ILLINOIS
Equality Illinois was founded in 1991 to work towards a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and social justice through education, advocacy, and protection of the rights of the LGBT community.
EGYPTIAN
AREA
AGENCY ON AGING
We help seniors in Southern Illinois stay independent. Our agency provides community programs and resources on health and financial assistance. We offer caregivers free training and resources.
SAGE
Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders is America's oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults, focusing on the issue of LGBT aging. Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline. We connect LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBTQ+ elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free at 877-360-LGBT(5248).
JACKSON
COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Jackson County Health Department serves all Jackson County residents and offers services specifically for HIV+ individuals. Sexual health clinics and STD testing are also available through appointment. Visit us online or call to set up an appointment.
PRIDE
ACTION TANK
Pride Action Tank is a results-driven group that addresses challenges facing individuals and groups within LGBTQ+ communities through a collaborative process of inquiry, advocacy, and action. The work of Pride Action Tank focuses on six overlapping issue areas: housing, health, safety, financial security, youth, and aging.
AARP
ILLINOIS
With offices in both Springfield and Chicago Illinois, AARP Illinois team members specialize in issue areas that span across all regions of Illinois in order to cover the varied needs and locations of our 1.7 million members and all older adults in the state.
AARP Illinois team members advocate on behalf of our 1.7 million members and all people 50+ in Illinois on critical issues, such as longterm care, healthcare, caregiving, financial security, consumer protections, affordable utility services, and livable communities.
SHAWNEE
HEALTH CARE
Shawnee Health Care aims to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and accepting of individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We believe that when individuals feel accepted and supported, they will lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
SIU
SCHOOL OF LAW
The Civil Practice/Elderly Clinic provides a broad range of civil legal services to those 60 and over. Some of the services offered include estate planning, drafting wills and powers of attorney, obtaining guardianships for disabled adults and minor children, advocating for victims of elder abuse and representing clients with credit problems.
RAINBOW
CAFE
Rainbow Cafe has served the queer community in Southern Illinois for over 20 years, providing a safe and welcoming environment for those who are lesbian, gay bisexual, trans/gender expansive, queer, intersex, asexual, or questioning their orientation and/or gender identity, and their friends and family, by creating a space in which they are affirmed and offered non-judgmental support and access to personal, community, spiritual, and health resources.
SANDERS &
TWOMEY
Established by Elisha Sanders and Casey Twomey, the law office of Sanders & Twomey, LLC is a woman-owned law firm serving the Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri area. Sanders & Twomey, LLC assists clients with legal issues concerning estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, businesses (formation and as general counsel), and civil litigation.
TRUE NATURE YOGA STUDIO
Located in the heart of downtown Carbondale, True Nature Yoga Studio is more than a place to stretch—it’s a sanctuary for self-discovery, sound healing, and holistic wellness. Founded by Sound Vibrational Energy Practitioner Pat York, True Nature invites the community to explore conscious movement, restorative salt therapy, and powerful sound baths using gongs, chimes, and singing bowls.
With three thoughtfully designed rooms, True Nature offers a warm, welcoming space for individuals of all ages and experience levels to connect, recharge, and embrace their true selves. Whether you're attending a yoga session, booking a massage, or participating in one of our healing events, True Nature is committed to helping you nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
📍 715 S University Ave, Suite 1A, Carbondale, IL 62901
