Regional Campus Resources
Kent State LGBTQ+ Center- Serves all Kent campuses, students/faculty/staff/community members, including through the LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund, Safe Space/Trans 101 trainings, and other supports.
Kent Campus- Room 024 Kent Student Center, 330-672-8580, LGBTQSC@kent.edu
Director: Ken Ditlevson, kditlevs@kent.edu
The new Kent State Mental Health and Support website has resources specific to the regional campuses. Please visit their website to learn more about the mental health support available to you.
In addition, campus specific resources are listed below.
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Ashtabula LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Ashtabula LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
Campus Organizations
KSUA Allies (LGBTQ)
Faculty Advisor: None at this timeUniversal Restrooms
One in Main Hall, towards Northwest corner of the First FloorCampus Resources
- Counseling Specialist – Jennifer D. Simspon, LPCC-S
- Library 2nd floor (L207)
- 440-964-4234
- ashtabulacounseling@kent.edu
- Sociology Club Advisor – Dr. Jessica Leveto
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
Other Resources
- LGBTQIA Support Group – Ashtabula District Library
- (440) 997-9341
- Greater Erie Alliance for Equality
- Persad - Erie
- (814) 388-0195
- Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
- 216-201-2000
- Cleveland Rape Crisis Center – Ashtabula Office
- (440) 354-7364
- Counseling Specialist – Jennifer D. Simspon, LPCC-S
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Columbiana County LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Columbiana County LGBTQ+ Resources
Universal Restroom
- Kent State Salem - 2nd Floor, Centofanti Hall
- Kent State East Liverpool - 1st Floor, Purinton Hall
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
Other Resources
- Full Spectrum Community Outreach: 234-254-8924
- Out & About Youngstown
- Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation Committee: 330-746-3067
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East Liverpool LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable East Liverpool LGBTQ+ Resources
Universal Restroom
- Kent State East Liverpool - 1st Floor, Purinton Hall
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
Other Resources
- Full Spectrum Community Outreach: 234-254-8924
- Out & About Youngstown
- Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation Committee: 330-746-3067
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Geauga LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Geauga LGBTQ Resources
Geauga Campus Organizations
Faculty occasionally bring students to LGBTQ+ events through the LGBTQ+ Center.
Sue Clement – sclement@kent.edu
Mahli Mechenbier - mmechenb@kent.eduUniversal Restroom
- One in TAC (Twinsburg Academic Center) on main floor by elevators.
Other Resources
- Geauga SOGI Support Network – geaugasogi@gmail.com | Website
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
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Salem LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Salem LGBTQ+ Resources
Universal Restroom - 2nd Floor, Centofanti Hall
Community Resources
- Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center (Mahoning Valley’s LGBTQIA+ Center)
- 5060 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | (234) 254-8924 | Website
- Pride in the Valley
- Youngstown PFLAG
- St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngtown, OH 44503 | (330) 747-2696 | youngstownareapflag@gmail.com
- The Mahoning Valley Pride Center (Youngstown)
- 1523 Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | Youngstownpridecenter@gmail.com
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
- 1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44505 | (330) 746-3067 | Website
- Out & About Youngstown LGBT Social Group
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
- Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center (Mahoning Valley’s LGBTQIA+ Center)
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Stark LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Stark LGBTQ+ Resources
Organizations
- Continuum: the LGBTQ Student Organization at KSU Stark campus
- Faculty Advisor: Katrina Bloch, kbloch@kent.edu
- Stark Campus LGBTQ Committee: an ad hoc committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty members dedicated to improving the climate on campus for LGBTQ students.
- Meets: approximately twice a semester
- Staff/faculty organizers:
- Jay Sloan, Assoc. Prof. English, jdsloan@kent.edu
- Emily Ribnik, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, eribnik@kent.edu
- LGBT Faculty Committee: faculty committee dedicated to providing educational and awareness-raising LGBTQ programming on campus.
- Meets: approximately twice a semester
- Chair: Jay Sloan, jdsloan@kent.edu
- TransCEND (community organization): Website
Universal Restrooms
- Campus Center: Lower Level at the end of the hall past the Food Pantry
- Fine Arts Building: 2nd floor near the elevator, Lower Level Lobby
- Main Hall: East Wing 1st floor, in the wide hallway leading to the computer lab
- Science and Nursing Building: Lower Level
- Conference Center: Suite 152
The LGBTQ Resource Center, Learning Resource Center (Library), Room 206 | Website
- Mission: The Kent State University at Stark LGBTQ Resource Center exists to foster an environment that is open and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities. The center is a resource that provides education and support services for anyone who is interested in learning about issues and concerns relevant to the LGBTQ community. Open during regular campus hours.
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
- Continuum: the LGBTQ Student Organization at KSU Stark campus
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Trumbull LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Trumbull LGBTQ+ Resources
Trumbull Campus Organizations
- Project Pride: provide an on-campus community for LGBTQ students and others who are interested in learning about the community and to provide a safe place to meet others like them. The group will be used to educate students and staff about the issues and stigmas that LGBTQ students face here at school and in the community. They are willing to work with others in the area to plan events and fundraise for the organization.
- Meetings and Events calendar on website: ProjectPride.net
- Student Leader: Nicholas Lilly, Judas Glassmeyer
- Other Campus Support: Carol Robinson, Faculty Advisor, clrobins@kent.edu
- Barb Ozimek, Counseling Specialist, bozimek@kent.edu
Universal Restroom
- One (1) in Administration/Classroom building by faculty area
Other Resources
- Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center (Mahoning Valley’s LGBTQIA+ Center)
- 5060 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | (234) 254-8924| Website
- Pride in the Valley
- Youngstown PFLAG
- St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngtown, OH 44503 | (330) 747-2696 | Website | youngstownareapflag@gmail.com
- The Mahoning Valley Pride Center (Youngstown)
- 1523 Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | Youngstownpridecenter@gmail.com
- Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
- 1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44505 | (330) 746-3067 | Website
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
- Project Pride: provide an on-campus community for LGBTQ students and others who are interested in learning about the community and to provide a safe place to meet others like them. The group will be used to educate students and staff about the issues and stigmas that LGBTQ students face here at school and in the community. They are willing to work with others in the area to plan events and fundraise for the organization.
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Tuscarawas LGBTQ+ Resources
Printable Tuscarawas LGBTQ+ Resources
Organizations
- Pride Tuscarawas: seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTA students and allies who are supportive of equality for people of any sexual orientation or gender. Additional goals of the club are to provide education to the public and to encourage open-mindedness rather than prejudice about sexual orientation or gender.
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. G Patterson, gpatters@kent.edu
Universal Restrooms
- Every building has at least one universal restroom.
Hotlines
- The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
- Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
- Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
Other Resources
On campus:
- LGBTQ Studies Minor on Tuscarawas Campus
- Coordinator: Dr. G Patterson
Off campus:
- Tuscarawas County Health Department
- Pride Zone Tuscarawas
- Run by Karen Izzie Gallagher
- Pride Zone Tuscarawas Valley Facebook Page: @pridezonetv
- Pride Tuscarawas: seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTA students and allies who are supportive of equality for people of any sexual orientation or gender. Additional goals of the club are to provide education to the public and to encourage open-mindedness rather than prejudice about sexual orientation or gender.