JMU & Community LGBT Resources

Organizations:

• The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally (LGBTA) Education Program strengthens, maintains, and promotes a campus community that welcomes all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, advocacy, and fostering equity. It is located in Huffman C103 and run by Program Assistant Tom Miller (540) 568-LGBT.

• Madison Equality (Formerly known as Harmony)- is a JMU student run organization that focuses on gay and lesbian issues. The group consists not only of gay and lesbian students who feel the need for personal support, but also of any students who are supportive of gay rights.

• JMU’s Counseling and Student Development Center provides a Pride Support Group- An open and affirming gathering for those in the process of exploring sexual and gender identity issues as they relate to self-understanding, relationships, and daily functioning. This educational/support group provides lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students the opportunity to share and explore issues and concerns in a safe environment. Diverse points of view will be equally respected and explored. For more information contact group leaders: Tom Miller and Laura Sobik

• JMU’s Library - Media Resources has compiled a list of video resources in JMU Libraries to support diversity issues including LGBT issues

• STAND in the Valley - A website which purpose is to create a safe, affirming, and fun environment where members are empowered to reach their full potential while embracing diversity and the inherent worth of every person.

• Shenandoah Valley Gay and Lesbian Association - The SVGLA’s purpose is to create a safe, affirming, and fun environment where members are empowered to reach their full human potential.

• ROSMY - is a non-profit agency that provides support services for Richmond area gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Our youth center offers support groups, a computer lab, a library, and social opportunities for GLBTQ youth age 14-20. ROSMY also conducts trainings and workshops for adults who work with youth.

• Equality Virginia - is a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, education and support network for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and straight allied (GLBT) communities in Virginia.

JMU Counseling and Student Development Center	568-6552
Martha Barlow, LPC	434-2848
Joe Lynch, LCSW	434-2848
Harriet Cobb, Ed.D.	434-5141
Dan Shenk, LCSW	434-0531
Mario Dennis, Ph.D.	434-5708
Nancy Sider, LCSW	434-2848
Rick Eberly, M.Ed., LPC	434-3456
Richard Wettstone, LPC	434-9430
Cynthia Grey, Ed.S., LPC	564-0444
Hillary Wing-Richards, LPC	434-8281
Helen Hudson	434-4057

Cathy Jackson Leitner

442-7700

Stuart Wood	Lynnwood Episcopal	249-4121
Laura Lockey	Episcopal Campus Chaplain	432-9613
The Rev. Joy A. Rose	Emmanuel Episcopal Church	434-2357
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Gilliatt	Emmanuel Episcopal Church	434-4845
Ann Held	Trinity Presbyterian	434-9556
Rev. Emma Chattin	Harrisonburg Unitarian-Universalists	867-0073
Meredith Moore	Harrisonburg Unitarian-Universalists	867-0073
Fr. Jim Gallagher	Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church	434-4341
Megan Thomas	JMU Catholic Campus Ministry	434-7360
Phil Kniss	Park View Mennonite	434-1604
Jane Piefer	Community Mennonite	433-2148
Rev. Kathleen Haines	Lutheran Presbyterian Ministry	433-9613
Rabbi Joe Blair	Beth El Congregation	434-2744