LGBTQIA+ Resources

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New York

Health + Wellness

Gay Men’s Health Crisis

Gay Men’s Health Crisis

Website: https://www.gmhc.org/

AIDS Center of Queens County

Our Programs and Services include comprehensive medical care, case management, harm reduction and syringe exchange, health education and prevention services, transitional and permanent housing services, legal services, a licensed mental health clinic, and a food pantry program.

Website: https://acqc.org/youth-drop-in-center/

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.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/openrainbowresidence/

Ali Forney Center

Providing food, shelter, and other resources to homeless LGBTQIA+ youth.

Website: https://www.aliforneycenter.org/

Legal

The HIV Law Project

Serves low income NYC residents living with HIV/AIDS. Provides help with legal issues involving: public benefits, housing, or immigration.

Website: https://www.housingworks.org/legal/hiv-law-project

Queer Spaces

Pride Center of Staten Island

Staten Island’s LGBTQIA+ Community Center

Website: https://www.pridecentersi.org/

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/

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/

Lambda Lounge

One of the city's only Black-owned gay bars.

Website: https://lambdaloungeny.com/story

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/

The Bush

A dyke bar for queers.

Website: https://www.bushbk.com/

Happyfun Hideaway

Queer Tiki Disco Divebar

Website: https://www.instagram.com/happyfunhideaway/?hl=en

Cubbyhole

Long-running lesbian bar

Website: https://www.instagram.com/cubbyholebar/?hl=en

Henrietta Hudson

Henrietta Hudson is a queer human space built by Lesbians.

Website: https://henriettahudson.com/

C'mon Everybody

Queer owned bar and music venue

Website: https://www.cmoneverybody.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

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/

Health Equity Alliance

Health Equity Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that provides HIV+ care, sexual health and wellness services, and harm reduction programs.

Website: https://www.mainehealthequity.org/

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.

Website: https://www.aclumaine.org/en/about/what-we-do

Queer Spaces

Flask Lounge

Portland Maine Dance Club: Inclusive Nightlife, DJs, EDM, Live Bands

Website: https://www.facebook.com/flasklounge

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/

Pride Aroostook

From the back roads to the back porches Pride Aroostook is welcoming & inclusive. County queers thrive with support from allies.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/pridearoostook/

Out Maine

LGBTQ+ Youth Programs in Maine

Website: https://www.outmaine.org/

Blackstones

Portland's oldest operating gay bar offering low prices and strong drinks.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/PortlandBlackstones

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

Retire Guide

LGBTQ+ Elders Health Care Guide

Website: https://www.retireguide.com/guides/lgbtq-elder-health-care/

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

We Are The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

Website: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/

Queer Spaces

GLSEN

Creating a better world for LGBTQ students

Website: https://www.glsen.org/