Rainbow Resource Hub | Washington State LGBTQ Commission

Washington State Rainbow Resource Hub

The Washington State LGBTQ Commission wants to help 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians find the support they need. Our new Rainbow Resource Hub is meant to help consolidate trusted resources, tools, and information in an accessible way.

While times are changing quickly for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across the nation, we hope this website resource provides a quick way to receive news updates, connect with local organizations to find support, and learn about your rights as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonian.

Under RCW 43.114.050, the duties of the LGBTQ Commission include providing a clearinghouse for information regarding both state and federal legislation as it relates to our purpose and providing resource and referral information to agencies and the public. While the LGBTQ Commission does not provide direct services, we work to connect constituents with affirming supports across the state through our collaboration with state agencies and community organizations. If you can't find what you are looking for here, reach out to contact@lgbtq.wa.gov or use our contact form and a Commission staff member will get back to you.

Do you have a resource to suggest for the Rainbow Resource Hub?

Use our resource submission form.

State and Federal Laws & Ways to Engage

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Learn about Washington's laws and policies that protect 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

Learn about federal laws and recent executive orders impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

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Get involved through advocacy and civic engagement, from the local to national level.

Topic Areas Important to 2SLGBTQIA+ People

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What you need to know about changing name and gender on identification documents in Washington state and federally.

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Learn about housing resources available in Washington state and why homelessness is a critical issue for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

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Find resources around employment discrimination in Washington, learn about unemployment, as well as view 2SLGBTQIA+ job boards.

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Gender-affirming care for youth and adults is protected in Washington state.

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HIV/AIDS resources and support.

Participation in sports is important for 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all ages.

Information on 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses and LGBTBE certification.

Resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ Military Members and Veterans.

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Learn about the issues impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Higher education resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

Learn about the issues impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults.

Coming soon to the Rainbow Resource Hub:

Resources around intersectionality, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and more! Suggest ideas for the Rainbow Resource Hub using our Resource Submission Form.