Local Resources

The Big Country has come a long way in providing resources for the LGBT community as well as their parents and other advocates.  As times begin to change and as the city begins to grow, PFLAG has networked with a number of groups and businesses to be made known as "welcoming" toward the LGBT community. As this list is constantly growing, we ask for your assistance in helping provide information of your organization or business that you would like listed here.  You can contact us at pflag_bc@yahoo.com for more information. 

DISCLAIMER: PFLAG of the Big Country does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations, businesses or counselors listed on this page. We are simply providing a list of resources based on such organizations, businesses and counselors which these individuals have provided to us. PFLAG of the Big Country is, therefore, released of any liability in which any individual or groups of individuals may receive maltreatment or enter into any type of legal discourse. We encourage each individual to do his/her own research on the resources listed below first should you have any reservations or questions regarding such resources.

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Religious Communities

Abilene/Wylie:

• First Christian Church (Disciples)
  
• Church of the Heavenly Rest (Episcopal)
  
• St. Mark's Church (Episcopal)
  
• Exodus Church (MCC)
  
• Westminster Presbyterian (PCUSA)
  
• Unity Church of Christianity (Unity)
  
• Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA)
• Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Abilene (UUA)
• Wylie Christian Church (Disciples)

Brownwood:

• Union Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
  

Early:

• Bible Baptist Church (Independent Baptist)
  

San Angelo:

• First Christian Church (Disciples)
  
• ASU United Campus Ministries (Ecumenical)
  
• Emmanuel Church (Episcopal) 
  
• Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 
  
• The Gathering (United Churches of Christ)
  
• Unity Church of Christianity (Unity)
  

Businesses and Other PFLAG Sponsors

• Abilene Ruff Rider Tickets
  
• Sissy Heathcott
  
• Bubba Cut-It Lawn Service
  
• Buffalo Gap Historic Village
  
• Cami’s Nails
  
• Cassy’s Gifts & Healing Center
  
• El Chico’s - Mall of Abilene
  
• Fabulous Finds
  
• Gold’s Gym
  
• Philpott’s Florist
  
• Putt Putt Golf & Games & Batting
  
• Roy Don Hairstylist
  
• Natural Food Center
  
• Play Faire Park
  
• Sheppard’s Inn Bed & Breakfast
  
• Trevor Allen, RMT (Massage Therapist)
  

Gay-Friendly Non Profits

• United Way of Abilene
  
• Connecting Caring Communities
  
• Noah Project

HIV/AIDS Resources

• Big Country AIDS Resources (BCAR)
  
• AIDS Resources of Rural Texas (ARRT)
  

Counselors & Mental Health Providers

Cathy Bails – (St. Paul)
1317 N. 8th St.,
Abilene 79601
675-5605

Debbie Bowen
1215 E. S. 11th Suite C,
Abilene 79602
690-1313

Tom Boyd
717 S. Leggett,
Abilene 79605
695-2613

George Butler
4400 Buffalo Gap Rd., Suite 3975,
Abilene 79606
690-1995

Linda Dressen
1500 E. Industrial Blvd.,
Abilene 79602
692-4648

Kay Gillette
100 Chestnut St., Ste. 101,
Abilene 79601
672-9972

Peggy Martin
1290 S. Willis,
Abilene 79605
692-8810

Susan H. Stuckey
1133 North 2nd, Suite 204
Abilene 79601
518-4652 or 695-0400

Attorneys
Cynthia Allen (Family Law)
500 Chestnut Street, Suite 1402,
Abilene, TX 79602-1474672-7824