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Directory
Listed Los Angeles first, next by California, then by state alphabetically.
U.S. Two Spirit Societies & Organizations
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City of Angels Two Spirit Society (CATSS)
CALIFORNIA
The City of Angels Two-Spirit Society provides support to Los Angeles American Indian, Alaska Native, First Nation, Indigenous, and Two-Spirit community by bringing awareness of their traditional sacred role to the Greater Los Angeles community.
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Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS)
CALIFORNIA
Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating a forum for the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirit people. BAAITS is a community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Native Americans, their families and friends.
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Two Spirit Society of Denver
COLORADO
The Two Spirit Society of Denver is non-profit organization comprised of GBLT Native Americans and their partners in the Denver area. Their mission is to strive to restore the traditional role of Two Spirited persons.
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Eastern Woodland Two-Spirit Society
INDIANA
The Eastern Woodland Two-Spirit Society are working toward creating a supportive group for themselves and other two spirit people in the area as well as their allies. They would like to be able to educate others in our area about Native America in general as well as about Two Spirit people
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Minnesota Two-Spirit Society
MINNESOTA
The Minnesota Two-Spirit Society promotes cultural awareness of Two Spirit people in Minnesota and surrounding communities based on a foundation of inter-tribal traditions and values.
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Montana Two Spirit Society
MONTANA
The Montana Two Spirit Society advocates and educates the Montana LGBTQ community and general community about Two Spirit issues, histories and traditions. The Montana Two Spirit Society promotes health, wellness and spiritual well being by sharing their traditions with one another, healing past wounds, and learning new ways to combat disease. They also outreach and build alliances and coalitions with other community based organizations to increase visibility of the Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ community and restore our traditions.
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Southwest Two Spirit Society
NEW MEXICO
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East Coast Two Spirit Society (EC2SS)
NEW YORK
The East Coast Two Spirit Society (formerly the Northeast Two Spirit Society) is devoted to Two Spirit Native American and First Nations communities and the reduction of bias and discrimination due to lack of information. The EC2SS provides information to the general public and support and services to Two Spirit Natives, formerly known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or gender non-conforming. EC2SS works to increase the positive visibility of Two Spirit communities and to provide safe, supportive opportunities for social, traditional and recreational interactions that are culturally appropriate to them. EC2SS also strives to reach Two Spirit youth and their families, to provide emotional support, care and a community of people who have experienced the challenges of being Native and Two Spirit, often while living and working in Native and other communities where they may not be fully welcomed or supported themselves.
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Two-Spirit Society of the Carolinas
NORTH & SOUTH CAROLINA
The Two-Spirit Society of the Carolinas serves and uplifts the "LGBTQ" Indigenous people of North and South Carolina.
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Texas Two Spirit Society
TEXAS
The Texas Two Spirit Society advocates and empowers Native American LGBTQ+ tradition by caring for our community through outreach and action.
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Portland Two Spirit Society (P2SS)
PORTLAND
The Portland Two Spirit Society is a social group for LGBTQI Indigenous and Native American/Alaska Natives and their families and allies to come together and share, connect, reclaim and restore culture, community and the traditional roles of Two Spirit people.
International Two Spirit Societies & Organizations
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Edmonton Two Spirit Society
ALBERTA
Edmonton Two Spirit Society seeks to establish and enhance our traditional roles and responsibilities as Two Spirit people in Indigenous communities while creating supportive environments within all societies for contemporary Two Spirit peoples.
LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN PROVIDERS & ORGANIZATIONS
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Indigenous Circle of Wellness
(COMMERCE)
LOS ANGELES, CA
Indigenous Circle of Wellness is a group private practice located in Southeast Los Angeles. and provide quality mental wellness services, grounded in holistic healing (mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical balance) through a culturally inclusive approach. Indigenous Circle of Wellness values interdependence, family, community, healthy sustainable relationships, inclusion, and social justice. Services include:
● Individual
● Conjoint & Couple
Family
● Child & Adolescent
● Consulting
● Workshops & Trainings
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United American Indian Involvement (UAII)
(ECHO PARK)
LOS ANGELES, CA
United American Indian Involvement promotes and supports the physical, behavioral and spiritual well- being of American Indian & Alaska Natives in the urban Los Angeles area by providing comprehensive, integrated services that focus on all age groups and incorporate American Indian & Alaska Native cultures and traditions. Services include:
● Health Clinic
● Health Services
● Family Services
● Behavioral & Mental Health
● Substance Abuse Treatment
● Youth Services
● Senior Services
● Job & Career Training
● Social Services
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Native Ways 2 College
(EL SERENO)
LOS ANGELES, CA
Native Ways 2 College focuses Native American students between 6th to 12th grade who reside in Los Angeles County. Services include:
• College Preparation & Tutoring
• Cultural Empowerment
• Mental Health & Wellness Support (in collaboration with Indigenous Circle of Wellness).
• Indigenous Language & Literacy
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American Indian Changing Spirits
LONG BEACH, CA
American Indian Changing Spirits is a male and female residential treatment facility, providing cultural appropriate services for American Indian & Alaska Natives. A non-profit treatment center that does not discriminate or deny services based on race, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation, and/or national origin.
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Torres Martinez Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
LONG BEACH, CA
(MONTEREY PARK) LOS ANGELES, CA
PALMDALE, CA
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, is a social services organization that provides assistance to Native American families with children. They offer a 5 year program with a foundation in educational incentives and work opportunities, supported by temporary financial assistance, leading to self sufficiency. Special focus is put on traditional values and cultural awareness as they serve the Native community with a determination to support, educate and guide their clients along the path to self sufficiency.
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Pukúu Cultural Community Services
SAN FERNANDO, CA
Pukúu Cultural Community Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization providing services for low-income American Indian families. They offer:
• relief to those in emergency situations
• help in fostering, adopting, and educating American Indian youth
• cultural awareness
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Justicia Digna
Justicia Digna works to strengthen and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples facing human rights & civil rights violations across Turtle Island and beyond colonial borders.
We are an Indigenous led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing holistic services and advocacy through programming created by and for Indigenous peoples. Abogadas de Inmigracion para migrants Indigenas!
We provide legal, social, & educational support through innovative programming harmonized with Indigenous cosmovisions and concepts of justice.
We rely on traditional Indigenous governance to hold ourselves accountable to Indigenous peoples and our board is 100% Indigenous.
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The Chapter House
(ECHO PARK)
LOS ANGELES, CA
The Chapter House is an arts and community hub, and a place for Indigenous Peoples and our allies to appreciate art, convene and collaborate, celebrate individual and shared Indigenous cultures, and explore the complexities of the 21st Century Indigenous experience. This is a space for Indigenous empowerment and community, but all who share a desire for universal empowerment are welcome here. Everything we do is centered around Indigenous joy.
MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS RELATIVES CHAPTERS & ORGS
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MMIW -Chahta
Chahta (Choctaw)
OKLAHOMA
Founded on the principles of healing, justice, and community empowerment, our organization is committed to supporting affected families through comprehensive services. Services include:
● Community outreach
● Education on domestic and family violence
● Law Enforcement training
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National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
U.S. National
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) is a national centralized repository and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases across the United States.
NamUs helps investigators match long-term missing persons with unidentified remains to resolve cases and bring resolution to families. Services include:
● Database
● Forensic Services
● Investigative Support
● Training & Outreach
*NamUs is working to close data gaps related to missing indigenous persons, and to ensure that every tribal law enforcement agency knows about and can use the NamUs program to help resolve cases. NamUs provides a tool for sharing and comparing case information across jurisdictional boundaries.
LOCAL LGBTQPAI+ PROVIDERS & ORGANIZATIONS
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Los Angeles LGBT Center
(HOLLYWOOD)
LOS ANGELES, CA
The LA LGBT Center provide services and programs to the Greater Los Angeles area LGBTQ+ community. Some of the services and programs include:
● Health
● Social Services
● Housing
● Culture and Education
● Leadership and Advocacy
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APAIT
(KOREATOWN)
LOS ANGELES, CA
APAIT has held a distinctive record of providing high quality programming through its vision – to advocate, educate, and achieve optimal health and well-being for vulnerable communities. APAIT’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS. APAIT is grounded by its core values of compassion, commitment, communication, empowerment, integrity, mentorship, respect, and teamwork.
APAIT historically reaches out to the diverse multi-ethnic communities of LA and Orange counties who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees, at-risk for HIV/STIs, housing insecure, and with behavioral health lived experience. Services Include:
● HIV Care Programs & Housing
● Behavioral Health Services
● Substance Abuse Programs
● HIV Testing
● HIV Education & Counseling
● Social Support Groups
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Trans Wellness Center
(KOREATOWN)
LOS ANGELES, CA
The Trans Wellness Center (TWC) provides comprehensive resources and services for transgender and non-binary people under one roof. The 3,000-square-foot center is the first-of-its-kind in the United States, with six local organizations joining forces to create this new home for wellness. The TWC was conceived and created by community leaders and allies, honoring their lifelong dedication to raise awareness about the needs and the contributions of the transgender community. Services Include:
● Medical & Sexual Health Services
● Youth Services
● Mental Health Services
● Legal Services
● Housing Services
● Social Support Groups
● Employment Services
● Benefits Enrollment Services
● Computer Lab
● Clothing Closet
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The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
LONG BEACH, CA
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services.
Services include:
● HIV Testing/STI Screening & Treatment
● Transgender Health Program
● Mental Health Counseling
● Legal Services
● Intimate Partner Violence
● Older Adult Program
● Social & Support Groups
● Youth & Family Services
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San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
(EL MONTE)
LOS ANGELES, CA
The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is a California Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)(3), founded in 2011. Our mission is to promote a safe and inclusive San Gabriel Valley for people of all orientations and gender identities. We aim to enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ San Gabriel Valley residents by: fostering advocacy, education, and respect for individuals encouraging cultural diversity, healthy living, and full achievement of personal potential improving the overall visibility of the SGV LGBTQ community within the general population providing locally available, culturally competent programs and services promoting interconnection amongst the SGV LGBTQ community. Services include:
● Peer Support Groups
● Community Education
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South Bay LGBTQ Center
(TORRANCE)
LOS ANGELES, CA
South Bay LGBTQ Center's mission is to create spaces where all LGBTQ+/Queer people can thrive though cultural awareness, community building, community service, and learning opportunities. They are fostering greater inclusion as well as understanding of LGBTQ+/Queer and other intersecting communities in the South Bay area.
Services Include:
● Transgender Support Group
● Bisexual Support Group
● Queer Book Club
● LGBT Teen Group
● LGBTQ+ Adults Group
● Game Nights