Community Resourrces
Support Groups
PFLAG Support Group
Currently all support groups are being held on Zoom Meeting in compliance with social distancing safety precautions.
1st Monday of every month and the 4th Wednesday of even numbered Month from 6:30-8:00 via Zoom Meeting.
Please fill out this form to receive zoom links for meetings and updates.
PFLAG Trans Support Group
This meeting occurs monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 PM on Zoom. This support group will provide a dedicated space to the trans and trans questioning members of our community to discuss their successes and struggles amongst peers. These meetings will be facilitated to remain an affirming and relevant safe space where trans people can feel safe, welcome & seen
Benton County Transgender Support Group
Please visit their Facebook for more info on meeting times.
This support group is for all NWA people that fall under the transgender umbrella.
Support Hotlines and Websites
PFLAG National
List of hotlines and websites from our National PFLAG site.
Trans Lifeline
Our Hotline: 877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.
The Trevor Project
Need help? We are here for you 24/7: 1-866-488-7386
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Physicians and Doctors
Dr. Stephanie Ho, MD
Primary Care, Sexual Health, & LGBTQ Health
1267 N Steamboat Dr, Ste 3, Fayetteville AR 72704
phone: 479-316-6565
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 8-12 & 1-5
Wednesday: 9-1 & 2-6
Friday: 8-12
Dr. Nathaniel Phelan, MD, FAAD
Phelan Dermatology & Aesthetics
21088 US Business Highway 71, Suite 7,
Jane, MO 64856
Phone: 417-622-0293
Fax 833-275-1784
Saturdays & Mondays
9AM-3PM
Abuse & Sexual Assault
Peace at Home Family Shelter
Phone Number24-hour Crisis Lines
ph: 479-442-9811 (local)
ph: 877-442-9811 (toll free)
Domestic Violence Information
for friends or family
ph: 479-442-9811 (local)
ph: 877-442-9811 (toll free)
Our Postal Address:
Peace at Home Shelter
PO Box 10946
Fayetteville, AR 72703
NWA Center for Sexual Assault
1670 W. Sunset Ave. Suite B
Springdale, AR 72762
24-hour toll-free Hotline (English/ Español): 1-800-794-4175
Office (English/ Español): 479-347-2304
Religious Organizations & Churches
First Christian Chuurch
220 N. College Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
phone: 479-442-4674
ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
224 N East Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Phone: 479-442-7373
Spirit Of Peace NWA
93 W Colt Square, Suite 1
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Phone: 479-595-6161
St. Martins Episcopal Center At The University Of Arkansas
814 W. Maple St.
Fayetteville AR 72701
phone: 479-553-9352
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
2898 S. 48th St. Springdale, AR 72762
phone: 479-751-9184
All Saints'/Todos Los Santos Episcopal Church
2904 NW 3rd St., Bentonville,AR
phone: 479-802-0302
First Christian Church And Waterway
807 SE 14th St Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
phone: 479-273-2596
Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship Church
3 Reeves Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714
phone: 432-638-3187
Organizations and Non-Profits
Transgender Equality Network
The Transgender Equality Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people in Northwest Arkansas. We do so by providing resources for folks in the community as well as educational opportunities for local businesses, religious entities, non-profits, and organizations. By expanding awareness, educational opportunities, and advocating for real change in our region, we hope to contribute to making the world a better place for all trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
NWA Centers For Equality
179 N. Church Ave., Ste. 101
Fayetteville, AR 72701
phone: 479.966.9014
e-mail: info@nwaequality.org
Human Rights Campaign Arkansas
HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
Q Chat Space
Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Q Chat Space facilitators are NOT mental health professionals.
Twang Anthology
TWANG is a forthcoming anthology featuring trans & gender nonconforming creative writing & visual arts from the South & Midwest US.
To CREATE a platform for transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming writers/artists from the South & Midwest US to
showcase their art with one another & the broader community
To DOCUMENT our stories to increase our visibility to one another & combat the erasure we experience
To CONNECT transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming folks across state lines to build a community of artists, partners in projects,& friends
To SHARE our stories, resources & experiences with one another through art & art-related events in order to uplift, teach &
empower our community