LGBTQIA+ Resources
Find IRL LGBTQIA+ resources in NYC and beyond.
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New York
Health + Wellness
AIDS Center of Queens County
Queens’ largest provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and advocacy services.
Website: https://acqc.org/
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities
Website: https://callen-lorde.org/
Hispanic AIDS Forum
HAF’s mission is to improve health outcomes for Latinos in New York City who are affected by HIV and other chronic illnesses.
Website: http://hafnyc.org/
Housing
Open Rainbow Residence
Without any limits contributing to stopping homelessness in our community.
Ali Forney Center
Providing food, shelter, and other resources to homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.
Website: https://www.aliforneycenter.org/
Legal
Housing Works HIV/AIDS Advocacy
We work to dramatically reduce the number of new HIV infections and improve health-related outcomes of people living with HIV and AIDS, with a focus on ending racialized health disparities through improved policy and funding.
Queer Spaces
Pride Center of Staten Island
Staten Island’s LGBTQIA+ Community Center
Website: https://www.pridecentersi.org/
Growing LGBTQ+ Youth Support - Western New York
GLYS provides a safe and positive environment for LGBTQ+ youth to learn more about themselves through peer interaction and educational experiences. This chapter serves Western NY.
Website: https://www.glyswny.org/
Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area
Website: https://alp.org/
Henrietta Hudson
Henrietta Hudson is a queer human space built by Lesbians.
Website: https://henriettahudson.com/
Bluestockings Cooperative
A worker-owned activist space, community center, and feminist bookstore
Website: https://bluestockings.com/
Ginger's Bar
Brooklyn's oldest lesbian bar.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/gingersbar_brooklyn/?hl=en
The Center
The Center is the cornerstone of our LGBTQ community in New York City. Each year, more than 400 community groups come here to meet and make connections, find support systems, and to take advantage of our many resources.
Website: https://gaycenter.org/
Maine
Health + Wellness
Franny Peabody Center
Empowering and supporting people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Maine through integrative care, education, advocacy, and prevention services.
Website: https://www.peabodycenter.org/
Maine Family Planning
Gender-Affirming Healthcare Services
Website: https://mainefamilyplanning.org/gender-affirming-healthcare/
Mable Wadsworth Center
The Mabel Wadsworth Center provides high-quality, client-centered, nonjudgmental sexual and reproductive health care for people of all genders at our independent clinic in Bangor, Maine.
Website: https://www.mabelwadsworth.org/services/lgbtq-healthcare/
Legal
ACLU Maine
Defending equality, liberty & justice in Maine, including LGBTQ rights.
Queer Spaces
Geno's Rock Club
Portland Dive Bar Since 1983
Website: https://www.instagram.com/genosrockclub_official/?hl=en
Flask Lounge
Portland Maine Dance Club: Inclusive Nightlife, DJs, EDM, Live Bands
Website: https://flasklounge.com/
Equality Community Center
The Equality Community Center is a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice seeking non-profit organizations.
Website: https://eccmaine.org/
Cocktail Mary
Portland, Maine queer bar and LGBTQ+ community hub.
Website: https://www.cocktailmary.com/
Mainestreet
Mainestreet is northern New England’s largest gay nightclub featuring 2 dance rooms, 2 outdoor decks, and 3 bars… it’s the best place in Ogunquit to party and catch the best shows around.
Website: https://www.mainestreetogunquit.com/
MaineTransNet
MaineTransNet is a community based organization led by transgender people for transgender people, providing peer-to-peer support groups, social and community events, and more.
Website: https://www.mainetrans.net/
Queerly ME
Fostering strong support networks and strengthening community belonging for LGBTQIA+ adults in Maine.
Website: https://www.queerlyme.org/
Pride Aroostook
From the back roads to the back porches Pride Aroostook is welcoming & inclusive. County queers thrive with support from allies.
Blackstones
Portland's oldest operating gay bar offering low prices and strong drinks.
EqualityMaine
EqualityMaine is the oldest and largest statewide organization dedicated to creating a fair and just society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Mainers.
Website: https://www.equalitymaine.org/
Outright Lewiston-Auburn
Outright Lewiston/Auburn creates safe and affirming environments for youth ages 12-21 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or questioning.
Website: https://outrightla.org/
National
Health + Wellness
Nurse Practitioner Programs
A Nurse’s Comprehensive Guide to Gender-Affirming Care
Website: https://npprograms.org/nurses-comprehensive-guide-gender-affirming-care/
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
We Are The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center