Out & Equal Workplace Advocates

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Maine · Free

Premier nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ workplace equality through training, conferences, and advocacy. Useful for tenants denied housing or evicted because of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. Free initial intake calls usually last 30–60 min; have a timeline of events ready. Documenting incidents in writing the same day they happen makes any later claim much stronger. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Maine residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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