Montgomery County
LGBTQIA+ Social & Cultural Resources
Live In Your Truth (LIYT) Programs
Live In Your Truth (LIYT) Programs creates programs, affirming spaces, events, and employment opportunities for intersectional Black, LGBTQIA+, and IPOC underserved communities throughout Montgomery County, MD, and the DMV, where everyone is welcome!
MoCo Pride Center
Through advocacy and outreach activities, we work to build, support, and advocate for a stronger and more diverse LGBTQ community in Montgomery County, MD.
Queer MoCo Community
A moderated Facebook group for queer people living in Montgomery County.
Loyalty Bookstores
823 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring | LoyaltyBookstores.com
Queer, Black, women-owned bookstore with a wonderful selection of Queer books. Many author talks (online and in person), panels, and book clubs. Also hosts regular Drag Story Hours.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Montgomery County is committed to fostering a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment for our diverse LGBTQ+ communities. Our LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights provides official protection against discrimination for LGBTQ+ residents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and HIV status.
REPORT DISCRIMINATION OR BULLYING
DISCRIMINATION
In addition to safeguarding against discrimination based on race, gender, color, religious creed, genetic status, age, and disability, Montgomery County extends these protections to LGBTQ+ residents. If you believe you have experienced discrimination in areas such as employment, real estate, housing, or public accommodations due to any of these reasons, you can initiate a complaint by either calling 311 or visiting Montgomery County Office of Human Rights. Please locate and complete the Discrimination Compliance Intake Form, then return it to:
Intakes and Inquiries
Montgomery County Office of Human Rights: 21 Maryland Ave. Suite 330. Rockville, MD 20850
BULLYING AT SCHOOL
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) addresses complaints of discrimination, harassment, or intimidation directed at a student based on their actual or perceived gender identity or expression in line with all other complaints. To report incidents of bullying, harassment, or intimidation that occurred during the current school year, whether on school property, at school-sponsored activities, on school buses, during travel to and from school, or via personal mobile devices on or off school property, please visit MCPS LGBTQ+ Resources and complete the online form located under the "Information for Students" section.