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Community Resources

You are not alone.

If you find yourself in need or in dark times know that you are loved. Below are  safe and LGBTQIA+ supportive resources that will validate your experience and get you the help you need.

Physical Health

Equitas Health

Equitas Health is a regional non-profit health system serving the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community, people living with HIV, and others in need of care.  

For General Health Care


Get peace of mind when you visit our sexual health clinics at our Equitas Health Medical Centers for STI testing, HIV Testing and more. 

For HIV and STI Testing

Food Bank

Brown Bag Project

 The Brown Bag Food Project is a local non-profit that seeks to address issues of food insecurity in Wood County, Ohio. 


Our organization provides individuals with a supply of food to help meet their immediate food needs along with a resource guide to help connect people to additional community resources for long term support.


We are located at 530 Sand Ridge Rd, Bowling Green, Ohio, and we are normally open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.


For more information www.brownbagfoodproject.org

Abuse Support

The Cocoon

The Cocoon provides shelter and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, stalking, and adult survivors of childhood abuse. We are here for you. Whenever you need us, at no cost to you. The Cocoon provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  


Find more information at thecocoon.org

Mental Health

NAMI Wood County

NAMI Wood County is a leading self help organization offering events, free educational classes, support groups, and other programs addressing mental health for Bowling Green, Ohio and all surrounding Wood County communities.



Mental Health

The Trevor Project

Dedicated to helping the community, the Trevor project offering support via calls, chat and texting.   


 If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.


Get Help Here.



Spiritual and Other Support

First Presbyterian Church

If you like many others have been turned away from your previous places of worship and long for a reconnection, please consider First Presbyterian Church. This is a caring community that has done so much for BGOPRIDE in show of true dedication of social justice and kindness. 


"We are a loving and caring community of faith, located in the heart of Bowling Green, Ohio where Christ Welcomes All. As thoughtful followers of Christ committed to empathy, reflection and outreach, we gather together for worship, fellowship and service. We include all ages in our ministries. We have a deep love for music, mission and social justice, with a highly devoted congregation welcoming and caring deeply for all people within and beyond its walls. "


Frist Presbyterian Church 

24 Crisis Information Phone Numbers

24 HOUR CRISIS

LOCAL:

Wood County Crisis Line
419-502-4673 (HOPE)


Children’s Resource Center
(CRC: under 18 years of age)
419-352-7588 | 888-466-5437


Navigating a Mental Health Crisis



NATIONAL:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255


Crisis Text Line
Text NAMI to 741-741


Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 press 1 or text 838255


The Friendship Line
Helpline for those age 60 and over
1-800-971-0016 | 415-750-4111


The Trevor Project
Helpline for individuals that identify as LGBTQ                                                     

Call 1-866-488-738 | Trevor Text START to 678678

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