{"id":226,"date":"2026-03-25T14:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/?page_id=226"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T21:08:37","slug":"queer-resource-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/queer-resource-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Queer Resource Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/UWSP-Queer-Resource-Center-Hero.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/UWSP-Queer-Resource-Center-Hero.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/UWSP-Queer-Resource-Center-Hero.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17744539394466003\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">About the QRC<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">The Queer Resource Center<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The Queer Resource Center (QRC) strives for the comprehensive support, education, and empowerment of LGBTQ+ identifying students, staff, and faculty at UWSP. Their outreach and scope provides resources to the Central Wisconsin community connected to our branch campuses. All are welcome to take advantage of the center\u2019s free printing, lounge area, books, movies, personal care products, and much more!<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/7804917-1024x681-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17744540411551694\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">You belong here!<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">A safe space to be authentically you<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The Queer Resource Center is a great space to hangout before, between, or after classes! Students are able to find a space here to build community, play games, study, or get free food. Stop by and visit us in the QRC on the second floor of the Dreyfus University Center.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/UWSP-Queer-Resource-Center-e1671650830947-907x1000-1.jpeg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Resources<\/h2><p>Get connected with resources by clicking the accordions for campus, local, national and international resources. For information on Safe Zone trainings for UWSP students or community members, please contact the Queer Resource Center directly through the email link below. Faculty and staff Safe Zone trainings are organized through the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">CAMPUS RESOURCES<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>UW-Stevens is&nbsp;committed to the inclusion, support, and success of LGBTQ+ and Students of Color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campus Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/hr\/Pages\/Employee%20Relations\/Policies.aspx\">UWSP Human Resources Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/hr\/Pages\/Affirmative%20Action\/affirmative-action-program.aspx\">Human Resources: Equity, Affirmative Action, and Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/hr\/Pages\/Affirmative%20Action\/prevention.aspx\">Human Resources Harassment. Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/residential-living\/Pages\/HousingAccommodations.aspx\">Housing and Residence Life: Gender Inclusive Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trans Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/regrec\/Documents\/Change%20of%20Name%20Form.pdf\">\u200bChange Campus&nbsp;Name Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/passports\/apply-renew-passport\/gender.html\">Traveling while Trans: Passport Gender Marker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/stuhealth\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><strong>\u200bStudent Health Service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission:<br>Student Health Service provides student-centered health care that empowers and promotes wellness for all UWSP Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low Cost HRT Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free\/Reduced Price STI Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reproductive&nbsp;Health Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Towards Inclusive Excelence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Health Service&nbsp;is located in the Champions Hall Health and Wellness Center, 2050 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;715-346-4646<br><strong>Fax:<\/strong>&nbsp;715-346-4752<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/counseling\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Counseling Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapy and consultation services are free of charge for registered students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gender Afirmation Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRT Refferal Consultation (Separate Wait Time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Towards Inclusive Excelence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Counseling Center is located Champions Hall Health and Wellness Center, 2050 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;715-346-3553<br><strong>Fax:&nbsp;<\/strong>715-346-4460<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">LOCAL RESOURCES<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PointPride\/\"><strong>Central Wisconsin Pride<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:<br>stevenspointpride@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Wisconsin Pride is a new group dedicated to encouraging LGBTQ+ pride and visibility! Checkout their Pride Day in June!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/proudtheater.org\/\"><strong>Proud Theater<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proud Theater is an award-winning, exciting and innovative youth theater program whose mission is \u2018to change the world through the power of theater and the theater arts, and to make a positive difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ and allied youth through the tenets of art, heart, and activism\u2019. Founded in 1999 in Madison, Wisconsin, there are now seven chapters in the state. Proud Theater is open to youth ages 13 to 19 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer\/questioning or who are allied with the queer community (LGBTQ+).&nbsp; Proud Theater is also open to youth with LGBTQ+ parents. Empowering and creative, Proud Theater encourages young people to share their own stories through original theatrical works which they then present to the community at large throughout the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belovedcommunitysp.org\/\"><strong>Beloved Community Church<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA welcoming community of joy, worship, and compassion&nbsp;bringing God\u2019s love to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an accepting community to be a part of and worship with, check out Beloved Community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spuuf.org\/\">The Point Fellowship \u2013 A&nbsp;\u200bUniversalist Unitarian Congregation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are an&nbsp;organization dedicated to the acceptance and participation of persons in the full range of our Fellowship and society without regard to race, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation or identity, age or national origin. Adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any formal religious belief or creed is not required. Belief in a God (or Gods) is not required.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">NATIONAL RESOURCES<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.transstudent.org\/\"><strong>Trans Student Education Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trans Student Educational Resources is a United States-based organization that seeks to promote the wellbeing of transgender youth. It was founded in 2011 by activists Eli Erlick and Alex Sennello. It is the only national organization led by transgender youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glsen.org\/\">GLSEN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated&nbsp;with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glaad.org\/\">GLAAD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/trvr_support_center\/international\/\"><strong>\u200bThe Trevor Project- International<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award\u00ae-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 &amp; questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/professional-resources\/publications\/supporting-lgbt-international-students\"><strong>NASFA- Association of International Educators<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASFA: Association&nbsp;of International Educators is the world\u2019s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA\u2019s 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide, in over 150 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outrightinternational.org\/\"><strong>OutRight Action International<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OutRight Action International fights for the human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere. OutRight works at the international, regional and national levels to research, document, defend, and advance human rights for LGBTIQ people around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/explore\/topic\/international\"><strong>Human Rights Campaign, Explore: International<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are millions of LGBTQ people around the world who are gaining&nbsp;visibility and fighting for their rights but some live in fear and&nbsp;isolation \u2013 and under the rule of governments that criminalize their very&nbsp;identities. HRC Global strengthens the global equality movement through&nbsp;public education, advocacy, fellowships, partnerships&nbsp;and research. HRC is&nbsp;a proud member of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and&nbsp;Intersex Association (ILGA) and&nbsp;a founding member of the Council for Global Equality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-uwsp blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17744544193835845\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Events in the QRC<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The Queer Resource Center often has a variety of programming and events. Check out our UWSP SPIN page for an updated list of activities going on here!<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/qrc\/?club_url=organization\" target=\"_self\">QRC SPIN PAGE <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/IMG_2153-1000x667-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17744545194231555\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The purpose of the UW-Stevens Point Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is to provide a social, emotional, and education support group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally populations on campus and in the surrounding communities. The Gender-Sexuality Alliance also acts as an educational student organization to provide greater awareness of the issues that concern the members themselves, the university, and the surrounding communities. All students are welcome to participate in GSA.\n\nGSA\u2019s meeting minutes and agendas can be accessed by UWSP students, faculty, and staff by emailing. Located in the Dreyfus University Center 210, 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"mailto:gsa@uwsp.edu\" target=\"_self\">EMAIL <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/office-for-culture-and-student-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/03\/GSA-design-1-512x277-1.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17744546918980398\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">\u200bFaculty\/Staff Gender-Sexuality Alliance (FSGSA)<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The mission of UWSP\u2019s Faculty and Staff Gender-Sexuality Alliance is to be a visible presence on campus and bring together gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, and questioning individuals and their allies across all areas of the university for the purpose of reducing fear, prejudice, and discrimination. We educate members of the campus community on LGBTQ+ issues and promote a safe and open environment at UWSP in order to welcome, encourage, discuss and support diversity.\n\nWe would like to invite you to join our group and welcome your suggestions for other activities and initiatives we might undertake. 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