Useful Resources for LGBT Singaporeans, their families and friends

Helplines:
Oogachaga: Counselling services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Call 6226-2002 or leave a message at: www.oogachaga.com/care
Samaritans of Singapore: distress-management and suicide-prevention hotline. 1800-221-4444 (24-hour hotline) (http://www.samaritans.org.sg & pat@samaritans.org.sg)
Counselling & Care Centre: professional agency offering psychological counselling services. 6536-6366 (http://www.counsel.org.sg/)
For families and friends of gay people:

SAFE
An organisation made up of parents, families and friends of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) person


Singapore Queer-Straight Alliance
Aims to bridge gaps between queer and straight people

Thinkstraight.sg
Aims to debunk myths about sexual orientation and clear up popular misconceptions about LGBT people

American Psychological Association
APA is the largest scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. This website lists their stance on homosexuality and sexual orientation.

PFLAG
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Yawning Bread
Chronicles developments in the LGBT landscape in Singapore – run by social activist Alex Au. Also includes twenty FAQ on homosexuality



For the LGBT community

People Like Us
A Singapore gay and lesbian group focussed on advocacy and public education
http://www.plu.sg/society/

Fridae
Social networking portal with articles and resources for Asia's LGBT community
www.fridae.com

Oogachaga
A counselling and personal development organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals
http://www.oogachaga.com/

Young Out Here
A support group for LGBT youths, facilitated by youths
http://young-out-here.blogspot.com/

Mad Tea Party
A mailing group that discusses issues that affect the GLBTQ community

Pelangi Pride Centre
An LGBT resource centre that also organizes talks and workshops for LGBT Singaporeans

SG Rainbow
A non-profit social youth group that aims to provide a platform for GLBT youths to grow as individuals and raise awareness

Signel
An email forum for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered Singaporeans and Singapore residents

5Degrees
5Degrees is a Singapore-based not-for-profit organization that provides an effective business platform that brings together LGBTQ professionals to network, exchange ideas and tap potential opportunities. 

Resources for lesbian women

Sayoni
A platform based in Singapore for lesbian, bisexual and transsexual Asian women.

Herstory
Commercial event that hosts women’s parties

Red Queen!
Singapore's oldest email discussion group for queer women
http://redqueensg.blogspot.com/

Two Queens Party
Commercial event that hosts women’s parties

Women’s Nite
WN provides an avenue for women to discuss issues through workshops, talks and so on.

Resources for gay men

The Bear Project
A gay community blogsite for "bears" to hang out, exchange ideas and mingle

Trevvy
Gay, social networking portal with articles and resources for gay Asian men

Resources for the Transgender community

SG Butterfly
An online portal to discuss issues and voice opinions that help contributes to a better understanding of the transgendered group.

Sggurls
A LGBT friendly group that welcomes those who are cd (cross dresser), transvestite (cds on hormones), transsexuals (M2F, F2M) in Singapore or abroad

Leona Lo
Personal website of Singaporean transsexual, author and entrepreneur

Sisters in Solidarity
An organization working to end discrimination against transgender women

Religious

Heartland
A gay Buddhist fellowship that has a mailing list aiming to reach out to subscribers regarding application of Buddhist teachings

Free Community Church
Singapore’s only gay-inclusive church that affirms that all individuals, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, are individuals of sacred worth created in God’s image. 

As-Salam Singapore
Dedicated towards helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning (LGBTIQ; or queer for short) Muslims living in Singapore to reconcile their sexuality with their faith through a safe and peaceful platform