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LGBTQ Resources
Centers / Facilities
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The LGBT Center NYC – Support groups, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
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Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE) – Advocacy services for LGBT elders.
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Apicha – A community health center focused on serving people of color, the LGBTQ community, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
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The LGBT National Help Center - Offers free and confidential peer support and local resources, including hotlines and online chat, with services available nationwide.​
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The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) - Provides legal services and advocacy for transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals, especially low-income people and people of color.
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Transgender Law Center - Offers legal advice and advocacy, policy work, and education aimed at achieving equal rights for transgender individuals across the U.S.
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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) - Provides legal representation for transgender individuals facing discrimination and works on impact litigation to create systemic change.
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Planned Parenthood - Offers gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT) and sexual health services at many locations nationwide.
HIV / AIDS
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Center for Special Studies – Comprehensive HIV medical care.
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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center – A New York-based center that provides sensitive, quality healthcare and mental health services to LGBTQ communities and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
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Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) – Located in New York, GMHC offers comprehensive mental health services, support groups, and counseling for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
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Poz – Online magazine, community, and information related to HIV.
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The HIV Law Project – An organization offering free legal services to HIV+ clients and promoting equitable laws for individuals living with HIV.
prEP
Hotlines
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Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860 - A peer-run hotline by and for trans people, offering crisis support and information about local resources.
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The Trevor Project – 866-488-7386 - Focuses on LGBTQ youth, including trans individuals, offering crisis intervention and suicide prevention through their hotline, chat, and text services.
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The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) - Offers comprehensive guides and resources on transgender rights, including a focus on mental health, healthcare, and social support.
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Gender Spectrum - Offers online and in-person support groups for transgender youth, parents, and families. Provides educational resources and training.
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Gay & Sober – Resources for LGBTQ individuals in recovery, including a directory of 12-step programs.
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Mountainside – A LGBTQ-friendly residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center located in the Berkshire Mountains.
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The Men Event – Gay men’s social event organization.
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20Something – Social group for LGBTQ New Yorkers ages 21-30.
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LGBTQ Meetups – Online directory of a variety of LGBTQ social groups.
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Out Professionals – Networking organization for LGBTQ professionals.
LGBTQ Recovery