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LGBTQ+ Resource Guide
Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer+ (2LGBTQ+) Resource Guide
What is 2LGBTQ+?
2LGBTQ+ is an acronym for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning. The "+" sign indicates that the acronym is imperfect and individuals may use additional terms to describe their experience with regard to gender, sexuality or attraction.
Student Counseling Clinic
Corner of 11th Ave & Poplar Street
(509) 963-1391, After Hours: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
The Counseling Clinic offers 2LGBTQ+ affirming services for identity exploration, coming out, working through traumatic impacts of oppression, discrimination or hate crimes, and support for students during hormone therapy or other gender affirming therapies or changes. Couples counseling is available when both parties are enrolled students.
Student Medical Clinic
Corner of 11th Ave & Poplar Street
(509) 963-1881, Emergency: 911
www.cwu.edu/medical-counseling
The Student Medical Clinic encourages you to indicate your needs when making an appointment so you can be matched to the appropriate resource, and staff is available to assist with this process. Services include STI Testing, safe sex practices, PrEP, and trans care, which includes support and counseling for those transitioning in addition to hormone therapy.
Housing and Residence Life
Res Life office: south of Barto Hall
(509) 963-1831
housing@cwu.edu
Housing offers two gender inclusive living options, which means anyone can choose to live in a room or suite with anyone else regardless of gender. The Gender Inclusive Community, located in Moore Hall, is committed to respecting community members' motivations for choosing this living option, and supports inclusive and diverse initiatives within the community. All apartment living options on campus are gender inclusive.
Career Services
Bouillon Hall 206
(509) 963-1921
career@cwu.edu
Career Services provides workshops for clubs and organizations upon request specific to LGBTQ+ topic areas. Career counselors are available to discuss 2LGBTQ+ topics related to the workplace.
CWU Connection Card - Preferred Name Change
Once you have completed your preferred name change in the MyCWU portal you may request a new connection card with your preferred name at no cost to you. The Connection Card office has moved back to Bouillon 104, our original office. We closed our temporary SURC location permanently. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If you have any questions, please call us at 509-963-2711 or visit www.cwu.edu/card.
Gender Inclusive Restrooms
Gender inclusive restrooms are located across campus. Click the "inclusivity features" on the interactive campus map to locate one near you!
Central Cares
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance website contains information about policies and procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and discrimination to the university. The P.A.T.H. website contains information about confidential support resources for students who have experienced sexual misconduct
About Rainbow Flags
In 1978, the first rainbow flag appeared at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade, designed by Gilbert Baker. Since then, more flags representing 2LGBTQ+ identity have become popular as symbols of identity and pride. Flags continue to evolve, such as the addition of the brown and black stripes on the traditional rainbow flag to symbolize queer people of color which first appeared in the Philadelphia Pride parade in 2017.
Student Organization Spotlight
EQuAl - Equality through Queers and Allies
What is EQuAl?
EQuAl is an organization on CWU's Campus that provides a safe and liberating space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. We provide resources, educational opportunities, and occasions to be around like-minded, welcoming people.
What does EQuAl do?
We table in the SURC for different campus events, and we organize events on campus including Transgender Day of Remembrance and Pride Week.
Meetings:
Please email Equal@cwu.edu for the most current up-to-date information.
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