Chattanooga
Autism Center
LGBTQ+ Resources for the Autism Community
DISCLAIMER: The CAC has compiled lists of autism-related resources in our region to help you save time searching for them on the web. This list of service providers is for informational purposes only and being listed does not constitute the endorsement of the CAC.
If you would like us to add a resource or update a resource, contact us at 423-531-6961 opt. 0 or email info@chattanoogaautismcenter.org
Chattanooga Pride is the LGBTQ+ Pride Festival for the greater Chattanooga area. They work year-round to bring the LGBTQ+ community and allies together for events, various causes, and to build networks of support which benefit all.
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Web address: https://www.chattanoogapride.com/
Phone: (423) 402-0408
Nooga Diversity Center (NDC) provides an affirming environment with connection to a network of local area resources as well in-house physical and mental health support groups, and tailored programming that is informational, educational, social, recreational, includes arts and culture and is focused on out LGBTIQ patrons and their families. Additionally, they provide community outreach programs to bring about broader acceptance and understanding of diversity.
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Web address: https://www.facebook.com/Noogadiversitycenter/
Location: 1100 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone Number: (423) 521-0093
Nooga Diversity Center (NDC) provides support groups which meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The support groups are for parents and families of LGBTQ+ persons. Click the link for more information about Chattanooga's chapter in this organization.
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Web address: https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-chattanooga
Location: 400 Glenwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone Number: (423) 802-0449
Email: cooperpeople@comcast.net
You must be a member of the organization's Facebook group to receive access to their services, contact information and, other identifying information. Click the link to join the Facebook group to participate.
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Web address: https://www.facebook.com/groups/661111370647783
The Seed Theatre is an inclusive safe space venue and tea & coffee shop where everyone is welcome. It operates under the umbrella of B4CK and focuses on the same goal - to offer safety to people who don't typically have it. Specifically, The Seed Theatre does this by offering a safe that is LGBTQ+ friendly and Trans affirming. It offers a safe and sober space that allows people from all walks of life to have community and safety, experience art, and share their own voice and perspective. Some of their regular events include live theatre, family nights, game tourneys, sober socials, fundraisers, education, yoga & self-care, support groups, community, and InfoShoppe. All proceeds from Seed Theatre activities go directly back to B4CK and their mission.
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Phone: (706) 280-0533
Email: theseedtheatre@gmail.com
Web address: Seed Theatre – B4CK
Location: 6237 Vance Rd Suite 5, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Spectrum, UTC's Queer Collective, is a student organization that engages in activism, educations, and building community.
Throughout each semester, meetings are every Wednesday at 8 p.m. at a location TBA. To receive information about the meetings reach out to Salem Murray at qqc184@mocs.utc.edu. You can also follow Spectrum on Instagram for updated information.
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Location: 700 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone Number: (423) 425-5648
Email: wage@utc.edu
The Campaign for Social Equality provides legal aid and community health to the transgender Southern community.
Web address: https://www.southernequality.org
Phone Number: (828) 242-1559
Email: info@southernequality.org
The Transgender Task Force Resource Guide from TN HIV prevention & Care provides resources for the transgender community in Tennessee. The ultimate goals of this body are to prevent transgender individuals from acquiring HIV, increase access to care and improve health outcomes for transgender people who are living with HIV, and reduce HIV-related health disparities for transgender communities. Click the link for more information about this organization and the services they have to offer.
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Click here to access the resource guide.
This is an organization built to support trans women in all areas of life. WeCareTN has a list of programs for areas such as a job readiness program, life skills program, and a life skills course to build support for this communty.
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Web address: https://www.wecaretn.org/
Email: WeCareTennessee@gmail.com
Phone Number: (901) 748-5297
Medical & Counseling Services
This is an organization who provides complimentary testing to determine the causes of male and female infertility, and they specialize in hormone replacement therapy, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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Web address: https://www.myfertilitycenter.com
Location: 7407 Ziegler Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone Number: (423) 899-0500
This is an organization who provides a range of services including diagnostic testing and lab screenings, vaccinations, mental health couseling, case management, women's health, nutriotinal counseling, and other services such as pharmaceutical services and referrals and consultations. They also provide hormone replacement therapy and HIV testing/treatment.
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Web address: https://www.cempa.org
Location: 1000 East 3rd Street | Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone Number: (423) 265-2273
Email: info@cempa.org
This is an organization who provides a range of services that include trauma therapy, depression treatment, marriage counseling, child therapy, psychological assessments, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and LGBTQ+ supportive therapy.
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Web address: https://chattanoogatherapy.com/
Location: 5721 Marlin Road, Suite #3800, Chattanooga, TN, 37411
Phone Number: (423) 521-5678
Email: chattanoogatherapy@gmail.com