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Spectrum Center Crisis Response(opens in new tab)
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1‑866‑488‑7386
Trans Lifeline: 1‑877‑565‑8860

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

A home for LGBTQ+ students in STEM at Michigan.

oSTEM builds community for LGBTQ+ students and allies across the University of Michigan: social events, mentorship, professional development, and a hub for the campus resources that matter most. Everyone is welcome here.

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Upcoming events

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Resources

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Social & Community

oSTEM @ UMich Link Hub(opens in new tab)
All our links in one place: forms, socials, and announcements.
oSTEM Discord(opens in new tab)
Our day-to-day community space: announcements, study groups, memes.
Instagram @ostem_um(opens in new tab)
Event photos, announcements, and community highlights.
oSTEM Google Calendar(opens in new tab)
Every meeting and event, always up to date.
Find LGBTQ+ groups on campus (Spectrum Center)(opens in new tab)
Directory of LGBTQ+ organizations and education resources at U-M.

Health & Wellness

Spectrum Center Health & Wellness(opens in new tab)
LGBTQ+-affirming health and wellness resources on campus.
Wolverine Wellness Sexual & Reproductive Health(opens in new tab)
Sexual health education, supplies, and support.
University Health Service (UHS)(opens in new tab)
Primary care, STI testing, gender-affirming care navigation, and more.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)(opens in new tab)
Free, confidential mental health support for U-M students.

Funding & Scholarships

Spectrum Center Scholarships(opens in new tab)
Scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies at U-M.
Essential Needs Grant(opens in new tab)
Help covering basic needs like food, housing, and clothing.
Spectrum Center Project Grants(opens in new tab)
Funding for LGBTQ+-focused student projects and programming.

Emergency Support

Spectrum Center Crisis Response(opens in new tab)
Support for students in crisis, including identity-related emergencies.
CEW+ Emergency Funding(opens in new tab)
Emergency grants through the Center for the Education of Women+.
Dean of Students Emergency Funds(opens in new tab)
University emergency funds for unexpected financial hardship.
International Center Emergency Fund(opens in new tab)
Emergency support specifically for international students.
Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Funds(opens in new tab)
Emergency funding for graduate students.
Financial Aid Emergency Loans(opens in new tab)
Short-term emergency loans through Financial Aid.

Mentorship & Professional Development

oSTEM National(opens in new tab)
The national organization: annual conference, career fair, and mentoring programs.

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