Legal and Advocacy
919 Versailles Road Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 782-1800
Contact information for the Kentucky State Police
820 Tremont Ave.
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
(859) 225-2348
The mission of the Kentucky Youth Law Project, Inc., is to enhance and protect the legal rights and entitlements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth through direct legal representation, education, and public policy development. Our goal is to reduce homelessness and promote equal treatment for Kentucky’s LGBTQ youth in social welfare agencies, government services, courts and schools throughout Kentucky.
Lambda Legal National Headquarters
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10005
212-809-8585
A National nonprofit legal organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ civil rights through litigation, education, and public policy work.
(859)951-8565
Lexington Fairness is committed to achieving equal rights under the law, acceptance, and fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in Central Kentucky through local community action, grassroots advocacy, network-building, and educational outreach.
Lexington Police Department
150 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 258-3600
Contact information for the Lexington Kentucky police department.
Louisville-Metro Police Department
633 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
LMPD Headquarters Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
(502) 574-7060
Contact information for the Louisville Kentucky metro police department.
Phone: (502) 587-7755
Email: lygexdir@gmail.com
Facebook: louisville-youth-group
LYG boosts the self-esteem of LGBT youth by providing a safe space that encourages positive life choices, teaches healthy interactions with peers and adults, and develops activities in which youth are challenged to reach their full potential. We envision a universal community that accepts, affirms and uplifts all young people, no matter what their identity
Legal and Advocacy
National Center for Transgender Equality
1400 16th St. NW
Suite 510
Washington D.C. 20036
(202) 642-4542
The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.
Pride Community Services Organization
389 Waller Avenue, Suite 100
Lexington, KY 40504
(859)253-3233
General Email: info@pcsoky.org
The Pride Community Services Organization works to improve the lives of people in the sexual minority and gender expansive community of Central and Eastern Kentucky by enhancing visibility, empowering community members, and educating the public about issues impacting said community
The Nest: Center for Women, Children & Families
530 N. Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 259-1974
Fax (859) 254-9465Provides a safe place for women, children and families in crisis through education, counseling, and support. Programs focus on the prevention of physical and sexual abuse, neglect of children and the stabilization of the family unit. Programs include child care services, crisis case management, domestic violence counseling and support, and parent education and support.
TYFA is focused on supporting children and families to create support systems offering encouragement and acceptance regardless of sexual orientation. Main areas of work include educating the public about discrimination, working to eliminate oppression and violence, and forming alliances to ensure support services are in place for LGBTQ individuals. The organization has a number of outreach initiatives and resources to accomplish this mission.
- PFLAGThrough support, education and advocacy efforts, PFLAG seeks to unite the LGBTQ community with friends, families and allies. By doing so, the organization hopes to further equality efforts and lessen discriminatory practices. Currently, there are more than 350 chapters and over 200,000 members.
- International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex AssociationILGA – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association - is the world federation of national and local organisations dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people across the globe.