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Campus Organizations

KSUA Allies (LGBTQ)
Faculty Advisor: None at this time

Universal Restrooms 
One in Main Hall, towards Northwest corner of the First Floor

Campus Resources

• Counseling Specialist – Jennifer D. Simspon, LPCC-S
  • Library 2nd floor (L207)
  • 440-964-4234
  • ashtabulacounseling@kent.edu
• Sociology Club Advisor – Dr. Jessica Leveto
  • jleveto@kent.edu

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255) 
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Other Resources

• • (440) 997-9341
• • geaeinfo@gmail.com
• • (814) 388-0195
• • 216-201-2000
• • (440) 354-7364 

Universal Restroom

• 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Salem - 2nd Floor, Centofanti Hall
• 51³Ô¹ÏÍø East Liverpool - 1st Floor, Purinton Hall

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Other Resources

• : 234-254-8924              
• : 330-746-3067    

Universal Restroom

• 51³Ô¹ÏÍø East Liverpool - 1st Floor, Purinton Hall

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Other Resources

• : 234-254-8924              
• : 330-746-3067

Geauga Campus Organizations

Faculty occasionally bring students to LGBTQ+ events through the LGBTQ+ Center.
Sue Clement – sclement@kent.edu
Mahli Mechenbier - mmechenb@kent.edu

Universal Restroom

• One in TAC (Twinsburg Academic Center) on main floor by elevators.

Other Resources

• Geauga SOGI Support Network – geaugasogi@gmail.com |  

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Universal Restroom - 2nd Floor, Centofanti Hall

Community Resources

• Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center (Mahoning Valley’s LGBTQIA+ Center)
  • 5060 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | (234) 254-8924 |
• • St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngtown, OH 44503 | (330) 747-2696 | youngstownareapflag@gmail.com
• The Mahoning Valley Pride Center (Youngstown)
  • 1523 Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | Youngstownpridecenter@gmail.com
• Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
  • 1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44505 | (330) 746-3067 | 

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Organizations

• Continuum: the LGBTQ Student Organization at KSU Stark campus  
  • Faculty Advisor:  Katrina Bloch, kbloch@kent.edu
• Stark Campus LGBTQ Committee: an ad hoc committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty members dedicated to improving the climate on campus for LGBTQ students.
  • Meets: approximately twice a semester
  • Staff/faculty organizers:
    • Jay Sloan, Assoc. Prof. English, jdsloan@kent.edu
    • Emily Ribnik, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, eribnik@kent.edu
• LGBT Faculty Committee:  faculty committee dedicated to providing educational and awareness-raising LGBTQ programming on campus.
  • Meets: approximately twice a semester
  • Chair: Jay Sloan, jdsloan@kent.edu
• TransCEND (community organization):

Universal Restrooms

• Campus Center: Lower Level at the end of the hall past the Food Pantry
• Fine Arts Building: 2nd floor near the elevator, Lower Level Lobby
• Main Hall: East Wing 1st floor, in the wide hallway leading to the computer lab
• Science and Nursing Building: Lower Level
• Conference Center: Suite 152

The LGBTQ Resource Center, Learning Resource Center (Library), Room 206 | Website

• Mission: The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Stark LGBTQ Resource Center exists to foster an environment that is open and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities. The center is a resource that provides education and support services for anyone who is interested in learning about issues and concerns relevant to the LGBTQ community.  Open during regular campus hours.

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Trumbull Campus Organizations

• Project Pride: provide an on-campus community for LGBTQ students and others who are interested in learning about the community and to provide a safe place to meet others like them. The group will be used to educate students and staff about the issues and stigmas that LGBTQ students face here at school and in the community. They are willing to work with others in the area to plan events and fundraise for the organization.
  • Meetings and Events calendar on website: ProjectPride.net
  • Student Leader: Nicholas Lilly, Judas Glassmeyer
  • Other Campus Support: Carol Robinson, Faculty Advisor, clrobins@kent.edu 
  • Barb Ozimek, Counseling Specialist, bozimek@kent.edu

Universal Restroom

• One (1) in Administration/Classroom building by faculty area

Other Resources

• Full Spectrum Community Outreach Center (Mahoning Valley’s LGBTQIA+ Center)
  • 5060 Youngstown-Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | (234) 254-8924| 
• Youngstown PFLAG
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave, Youngtown, OH 44503 | (330) 747-2696 |  | youngstownareapflag@gmail.com
• The Mahoning Valley Pride Center (Youngstown)
  • 1523 Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44514 | Youngstownpridecenter@gmail.com
• Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
  • 1105 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44505 | (330) 746-3067 | 

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Organizations

• Pride Tuscarawas: seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTA students and allies who are supportive of equality for people of any sexual orientation or gender. Additional goals of the club are to provide education to the public and to encourage open-mindedness rather than prejudice about sexual orientation or gender.
  • Faculty Advisor: Dr. G Patterson, gpatters@kent.edu

Universal Restrooms

• Every building has at least one universal restroom.

Hotlines

• The Trevor Lifeline: Preventing Suicide among LGBTQ Youth, 1-866-488-7386
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988 (Previously 1-800-273-8255)
• Trans Lifeline, 1-877-565-8860
• Help Hotline, 211 in Columbiana and Mahoning Counties

Other Resources

On campus:

• LGBTQ Studies Minor on Tuscarawas Campus
  • Coordinator: Dr. G Patterson

Off campus:

• Pride Zone Tuscarawas
  • Run by Karen Izzie Gallagher
  • Pride Zone Tuscarawas Valley Facebook Page: