Explore our Directory of Welcoming Services, doctors, adoption professionals, lawyers, schools, camps, counselors and more who are LGBTQ trained or allies.
Below are resources for LGBTQ families and providers on a variety of topics. If you have a specific question, are in need a referral or are not sure where to begin, contact us either via our referral form or by calling us .
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Adoption and Family Building Resources
Adoptive Families Magazine
108 West 39th Street, Suite 805 New York, NY 10018 800-372-3300www.AdoptiveFamilies.com
Adoptive Families, the award-winning national adoption magazine, is the leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption.Updated July 2018
A Thousand Moms
A Thousand Moms will help our communities in New York State organize, educate, and mobilize in order that we may meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of youth in our child welfare systems who may be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Questioning their sexual identity so they may reach their full potential.
Updated July 2018
Creating A Family
828-862-8200
info@creatingafamily.com
www.creatingafamily.com
Creating a Family is a national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit. Their mission is to provide support and unbiased information before, during and after adoption or fertility treatment to help create strong families. National in scope, with offices in North Carolina and the radio station in New York City.Updated July 2018
The Donaldson Adoption Institute
he Donaldson Adoption Institute's mission is to better the lives of everyone touched by adoption through sound research, education and advocacy that improves laws, policies and practices.
Updated July 2018
HelpUsAdopt.org
PO Box 787 New York, NY 10150917-684-5484
info@helpusadopt.org
www.helpusadopt.org
Helpusadopt.org is a national 501c3 financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, marital status or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions by awarding grants up to $15,000. Helpusadopt.org supports domestic, international and foster care adoptions and does not charge its applicants to apply.Updated July 2018
LGBT Families
973-913-5060
LGBTFamilies.info@me.com
www.LGBTFamilies.info
Providing resources for discovering how to expand your family through adoption, surrogacy and fertility. Creating a support network pre, during and post placement. Building the foundation for LGBT families to grow and prosper.Updated July 2018
National Center for Child Welfare Excellence
at the Silberman School of Social WorkContact Person: Gerald P. Mallon, DSW
2180 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10035
212-396-7562
Fax: 212 396-7640
gmallon@hunter.cuny.edu
www.nccwe.org
National Center for Child Welfare Excellence (NCCWE) takes a broad child welfare perspective, embracing an interest in policies and practices that promote the well-being, safety and permanency of all children and youth while devoting special attention to those facing significant challenges in their environments. Our perspective also encompasses their families and their communities, recognizing that we cannot improve circumstances for children and youth without engaging families and these key systems of care. The community context in which children and youth live influences their well-being, safety and permanency in important ways. We are interested as much in preventing problems as in ameliorating them, and this broad perspective affords us the opportunity to address them in the areas of education/training; technical assistance; research/evaluation; and spotlighting best practices.Updated July 2018
Path2Parenthood
http://www.path2parenthood.org
Path2Parenthood (P2P) is an inclusive organization committed to helping people create their families by providing leading-edge outreach programs and timely educational information. The scope of our work encompasses reproductive health, infertility prevention and treatment, and family-building options including adoption and third party solutions. P2P is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in New York City.
Updated July 2018
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
7918 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
703-556-7172
Fax: 703-506-3266
info@resolve.org
www.resolve.org
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association was founded in 1974 as a national non-profit consumer organization. RESOLVE's mission is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to individuals who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through advocacy and public education.Updated July 2018
US Department of Health & Human Services Children's Bureau
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/focus-areas/adoption
The Children's Bureau supports programs, research, and monitoring to help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for children. CB provides funding to states and tries to help them support families who adopt from foster care. We provide additional funds to states that achieve a high number of adoptions of children from foster care.
Updated July 2018
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Parenting Resources
Ackerman Institute for the Family
Founded in 1960, the Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of the premier institutions for family therapy and one of the best-known and most highly regarded training facilities for family therapists in the United States. The Institute serves families from all walks of life at all stages of family life.
Updated July 2018
Angel Names Association
www.angelnames.org
ANA assists families across the country who have experienced the tragedy of stillbirth. Programs include Securing End-of-Life Expenses, Grief Recovery Assistance Program, End Stillbirth Fund, Care Cards, ANA Happenings, Memory Boxes, Grief Education Programs, Lending Library, and an annual Memorial Walk for all who have been touched by the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, infant or child death.Updated July 2018
Autism Society-Central NY Chapter
4465 E. Genesee Street, PMB 252 Dewitt, NY 13214
315-447-4466 - Syracuse
syracuseinfo@cnyasa.org
www.cnyasa.org
Group of parents and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism. Bi-monthly meetings in Binghamton and Syracuse.Updated July 2018
Children and Youth Services Council
www.cyscbroome.org
The Children and Youth Services Council arose from efforts of local agencies collaborating to provide an effective youth service delivery system in Broome County, New York. CYSC has been in existence since 1984. It is still our mission today to provide a forum for inter-agency collaboration, communication and connection among professionals serving youth and families of Broome County.Updated July 2018
COLAGE Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
3815 S. Othello Street Suite 100, #310 Seattle, WA 98118
828-782-1938
colage@colage.org
www.colage.org
A support and advocacy group run by and for daughters and sons of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents. They have newsletters, local groups, email lists, national conferences, pen pals, an extensive website, and more.Updated July 2018
Families Like Ours, Inc.
877-230-3055
www.familieslikeours.org
Families Like Ours is a nonprofit support service for alternative families through adoption. We are not an adoption office, nor a legal firm but a support center and community for those who have already adopted and those who are seeking adoption. In an effort to provide community support, everything is live on the net 24 hours a day at our website. There you will find live chat with other parents and professionals, message boards, adoption information, state and legal resources, family stories, and other helpful resources. This service is community driven, meaning it changes and forms to fit the needs of parents. The one stop place for all your links and resources for adoptive gay and lesbian parents.Updated July 2018
Family Acceptance Project
Cesar E Chavez Institute San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave #PP750 San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact person: Caitlin Ryan, director
fap@sfsu.edu
https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) is a research, education, intervention and policy initiative to promote family support and well-being for LGBT children and adolescents. FAP has conducted the first study of how family acceptance and rejection affects health, mental health and well-being for LGBT young people. FAP is developing research-based family and provider education materials and a new evidence-based family approach to wellness, prevention and care to reduce risk and promote well-being for ethnically diverse LGBT children and youth.Updated July 2018
Family Resource Network
46 Oneida St. Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: 607-432-0001
Fax: 607-432-5516
http://www.familyrn.org/
Individuals with special needs deserve every opportunity to achieve their unique potential. The Family Resource Network was founded by parents to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs and their families, empowering them to lead productive independent lives within the community. We want to make our community a better place through education and the enlisting of our citizens to bring services to those in need. We accomplish our mission through our core values. We have been a vital part of our community for a number of years. We were founded to serve a growing segment of our community in need of inaccessible services. We have continued to grow with the help of our donors and volunteers that make our mission possible. Through all these years our purpose still remains the same: bring services to those in need.Updated July 2018
Fortunate Families
136 Everett Road Albany, NY 12205
Contact person: Holly Cargill-Cramer
518-694-5508
Fax: 518-514-1510
info@fortunatefamilies.com
www.fortunatefamilies.com
Fortunate Families is a national organization that serves as a resource and networking ministry with Catholic parents of LGBT daughters and sons. Fortunate Families offers a regular newsletter and extensive website resources, as well as retreats, presentations and support and affirmation for parents seeking justice for their loved ones.Updated July 2018
Gay Parent Magazine
PO Box 750852 Forest Hills, NY 11375-0852
Angeline Acain
718-380-1780
gayparentmag@gmail.com
www.gayparentmag.com
Periodical for parents as well as parents-to-be, featuring articles and advertisements on creating and nurturing your family. Special issues include gay-friendly schools, camps for kids, and an issue that focuses on conception, pregnancy, childbirth and infancy. A list of regional LGBT parent support groups is also featured.Updated July 2018
Gay With Kids
Helping gay dads navigate fatherhood.
Updated July 2018
Gendermom
"Hi, I'm gendermom. I live with M., my six-year-old transgender daughter, in a city in the United States of America. The basics of my story are here. You can also watch this cartoon I made that tells our story."
Updated July 2018
My Kid is Gay
http://mykidisgay.com/My Kid Is Gay is a first-of-its-kind digital presence, inclusive of videos, advice, and resources, dedicated exclusively toward helping parents understand their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual children. My Kid Is Gay sources voices from across the world to help answer the many questions that parents (and family members, and even teachers!) have about the LGBTQIA young people in their life, including advice from parents, youth, and experts on a variety of topics related to sexuality and gender identity.
Updated July 2018
New York State Parent Guide
New York State Council on Parents and Families offers parenting tips for before children come and up to age five. The parenting guide focuses on the key areas of nurturing, protecting, guiding, communicating, and supporting children. The research-based guide provides New York specific information on health and child care, education, and support systems. It can be translated into hundreds of languages.
Updated July 2018
Sean's Big Gay Blog
https://seansbiggayblog.com/about/
Sean Michael O'Donnell is a 42 year old married gay man. He lives in Pittsburgh with his husband and three sons. Sean enjoys Law & Order reruns, Christmas movies in October, and Facebook stalking. He likes donuts and beer. Sometimes he does yoga. This blog is his attempt to chronicle his experiences as a parent. The contents are 75% truth, 18% satire, 6% hyperbole and 1% drama. He is the author of the best-selling book Which One of You is the Mother?
Updated July 2018
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Medical Resources
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
1209 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
205-978-5000
Fax: 2059-78-5005
asrm@asrm.org
www.asrm.org
The ASRM provides information on infertility, adoption, third party pregnancy, artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization. We provide lists of physicians, assisted reproduction programs and cryobanks. In addition, the ASRM covers other issues in the reproductive life cycle, such as sexual dysfunction, endometriosis, menopause and reproductive disorders.Updated July 2018
DrugWatch.com
189 S. Orange Ave., Suite 1620, Orlando, FL 32801
888-645-1617
information@drugwatch.com
www.drugwatch.com
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.Updated July 2018
Fenway Health
LGBT Family & Parenting Services 1340 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02215
617-927-6243
Fax: 617-247-3460
lcoolidge@fenwayhealth.org
http://fenwayhealth.org/care/wellness-resources/lgbt-family-services/
LGBT+ Family and Parenting Services organizes education, support, and advocacy activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary prospective parents, parents, and children. These include The Alternative Insemination Program, support group for transgender/non-binary parents, LGBT+ Parenting Workshops, and more.Updated July 2018
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
1100 H Street, NW, Suite 540, Washington, D.C. 20005
202-600-8037
Fax: 202-478-1500
info@glma.org
www.glma.org
GLMA represents the interests of thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender physicians, medical students, and other health care professionals as well as millions of LGBT patients throughout North America. The largest organization of its kind, GLMA was founded in 1981 as the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights. Provides health care referrals.Updated July 2018
Healthy LGBT Families
Healthy People 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Topic
Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to encourage collaborations across communities and sectors, empower individuals toward making informed health decisions, measure the impact of prevention activities.
Updated July 2018
His Health
His Health is the product of collaboration among Black gay men, healthcare and service providers, public health professionals, federal health agencies, LGBT advocates, and community stakeholders. This dynamic training tool provides continuing education courses led by experts, portraits of innovative models of care, and a plethora of evidence-based resources to support the delivery of high-quality, culturally affirming healthcare services for Black men who have sex with men (MSM). By fostering a sense of shared responsibility among providers, patients, and care-system stakeholders, His Health is the medium through which we will improve the wellness of Black gay men together.
Updated July 2018
Howard Brown Health Center
Howard Brown Health was founded in 1974 and is now one of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) organizations. With an annual budget of over $59 million, the agency serves more than 27,000 adults and youth each year in its diverse health and social service delivery system focused around seven major programmatic divisions: primary medical care, behavioral health, research, HIV/STI prevention, youth services, elder services, and community initiatives. Howard Brown serves men, women, trans and gender non-conforming folks, infants, youth, and children through a multi-site operation based in Chicago that includes a main health and research center in the Uptown neighborhood, Howard Brown Health Sheridan, and our other clinics Howard Brown Health Halsted in Lakeview, Howard Brown Health Clark in Rogers Park, Howard Brown Health 63rd Street in Englewood, Howard Brown Health 55th Street in Hyde Park, the Broadway Youth Center, and three Brown Elephant resale shops in Chicago (Lakeview and Andersonville neighborhoods) and Oak Park.
Updated July 2018
LGBT Acoholism
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/lgbtq-alcoholism/
Alcoholism is a very serious problem in the LGBTQ community. Up to 25 percent of the general LGBTQ community has moderate alcohol dependency, compared to 5 to 10 percent of the general population. Some subgroups of the LGBTQ community have even higher rates of abuse. The group with the highest drinking rates in the LGBTQ community was bisexual women, 25 percent of whom reported heavy drinking. Despite the many challenges, awareness of LGBTQ alcoholism is growing, and many treatment facilities now tailor programs, or at least aspects of programs, to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals.
Updated Nov. 11, 2018
National Coalition for LGBT Health
The coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research. The coalition addresses the entire LGBT community, including individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and age, regardless of disability, income, education and geography.
Updated July 2018
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health
NLIRH is the only national reproductive justice organization dedicated to advancing health, dignity, and justice for the 26 million Latinas, their families, and communities in the United States. We focus on three critical and interconnected areas: abortion access and affordability; sexual and reproductive health equity; and immigrant women's health and rights. Simultaneously, NLIRH seeks to build the power of Latinas throughout the country through community organizing, civic engagement, and training and leadership development. Through our multi-pronged approach, NLIRH is able to create change on a multitude of societal levels, including the personal, local, national, and cultural, and has made a real difference in the lives of Latinas and immigrant women around the country.
Updated July 2018
National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by:
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EDUCATING the LGBT community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection;
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TRAINING health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care; and
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ADVOCATING for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media and research.
Updated July 2018
National LGBT Health Education Center
The National LGBT Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.
The Education Center is a part of The Fenway Institute, the research, training, and health policy division of Fenway Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center, and one of the world's largest LGBT-focused health centers.
Updated July 2018
"Redefining Safe Spaces for Transgender Patients"https://nursing.usc.edu/blog/redefining-safe-spaces-transgender-patients/
A resource from University of Southern California Nursing Department, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Addresses terms of gender identity, and quality care tips for transgender patients.
Entered July 30, 2018
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has unique health experiences and needs, and often faces disparities linked to prejudice, discrimination, and denial of civil and human rights.
SAMHSA is committed to addressing behavioral health disparities among vulnerable populations, including LGBT Americans, and will continue to work toward improving the access, quality, and outcomes of behavioral health services nationwide.Updated July 2018
Transgender Health
http://www.liebertpub.com/trgh
Transgender Health is the first peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of transgender individuals throughout the lifespan and identifying gaps in knowledge as well as priority areas where policy development and research are needed to achieve healthcare equity.
Updated July 2018
TransLine
Project HEALTH
https://transline.zendesk.com/home
TransLine is a national online transgender medical consultation service that offers healthcare providers up-to-date transgender clinical information and individualized case consultation across a broad range of clinical transgender issues. TransLine is staffed by expert medical providers from LGBT clinics from around the nation who can help you provide the best possible care to your transgender patients.Updated July 2018
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Educational Resources
Campus Pride
Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students. The organization is a volunteer-driven network "for" and "by" student leaders. The primary objective of Campus Pride is to develop necessary resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the United States.
Updated July 2018
DiversityBuilder—Your Referral Network
2821 Lebanon Road #201, Nashville, TN 37214
615-823-1717
info@diversitybuilder.com
http://www.diversitybuilder.com/index.php
Diversity Builder, Inc. offers diversity training online and onsite. Diversity Builder trainers provide interactive diversity and inclusion and sexual harassment prevention classes using an immersive approach that supports long-term cultural change. Online coaching is available for individual employees and managers. Diversity Builder offers training focused on gender diversity in the workplace, unconscious bias, and LGBTQI+. Diversity Builder is a woman-owned small business and is a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
Learn more at https://diversitybuilder.com/workplace-training/Updated May 2020
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
90 Broad Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10004
212-727-0135
Fax: 212-727-0254
info@glsen.org
www.glsen.org
GLSEN strives for the equality and safety of all members of every school community, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides educational resources and supports school-based gay/straight alliances.Updated July 2018
Human Rights Campaign's Welcoming Schools
HRC Foundation's Welcoming Schools is the nation's premier professional development program dedicated to creating respectful and supportive elementary schools by embracing family diversity, creating LGBTQ- and gender-inclusive schools, preventing bias-based bullying, and supporting transgender and non-binary students.
Updated July 2018
Erin Alexander Consulting & Technical Assistance
Hi. I'm a queer transgender woman. I can provide your agency/organization/ company with trans/gender non-conforming/ non-binary inclusivity training. I customize all my trainings to your needs. I can also provide technical assistance, such as helping make inclusive forms for gender variant people, and advising people on name change/gender marker changes. I am available for workshops, speaking engagements, and training sessions in the Southern Tier of NY, just email at ErinAlexanderTA@gmail.com
Updated March 2019
Queering Education Research Institute
The Queering Education Research Institute© (QuERI) is an independent think-tank, qualitative research, policy, and training center dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice in the teaching of LGBTQ students and the creation of LGBTQ youth affirming school environments.
Updated July 2018
The Most LGBTQ Friendly Graduate Schools, Degrees and Companies
https://www.gograd.org/resources/best-lgbtq-grad-schools/
Laws and policies supporting LGBTQ individuals have expanded in the last decade, yet LGBTQ graduate students may still have concerns when selecting a school, taking a job, or moving to a new city. The following guide is designed to alleviate those concerns by providing research-driven information on the best LGBTQ degree programs, top employers for diversity, and most inclusive cities.
Updated August 2018
TIGRIS Training Institute
The Training Institute for Gender, Relationships, Identity, and Sexuality (TIGRIS) is a state of the art training institute providing educational workshops for individuals and organizations. Housed in the Capital District of Upstate NY (in Albany), TIGRIS offers training and consultation locally, nationally, and internationally — both in person and online. TIGRIS is at the forefront of delivering current, practical, evidence-based information to local and long-distance learners at beginner and advanced levels. TIGRIS provides online monthly supervision as well as consultation sessions on issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, diversity training, LGBTQ issues, transgenderism, and clinical skill-building utilizing systemic, affirmative, narrative, and empowerment models.
Updated July 2018
Youth for Understanding USA
641 S St, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001
800-TEENAGE (800-833-6243)
www.yfuusa.org
YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities.Updated July 2018
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Advocacy, Support, and Legal Resources
American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
The ACLU will take any legitimate action to defend basic rights and freedoms. We do not consider political views when determining which cases to defend. Our most urgent work is to defend:
Your First Amendment rights — freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press; and freedom of religion.
Your right to equal protection under the law —equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin.
Your right to privacy — freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs.
We also work to extend rights to people who have traditionally been denied their rights: people of color; lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender individuals; women; mental-health patients; prisoners; and people with disabilities.Updated July 2018
American Psychological Association, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns Office
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-5500
800-374-2721
lgbc@apa.org
publicinterest@apa.org
www.apa.org/pi/lgbt
The mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns Office (LGBTCO) is to advance psychology as a means of improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, as a means of increasing understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation as aspects of human diversity, and as a means of reducing stigma, prejudice, discrimination, and violence toward LGBT people. The office provides support and guidance to all aspects of APA governance on issues related to its mission and products and services to the APA membership and others seeking psychological resources to promote beneficial change in society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.Updated July 2018
The Crisis Line, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service
124 East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850
Local crisis line: 607-272-1616
Business: 607-272-1505
info@suicidepreventionandcrisisservice.org
www.ithacacrisis.org
Confidential and Anonymous telephone counseling service, by caring and comprehensively trained volunteers. If local crisis line closed, call the national crisis line at 1-800-273-8255Updated July 2018
DrugRehab
DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS). ARS is an integrated behavioral health care management organization dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We provide well-researched, fact-based resources on this site. ARS uses a three-pronged approach scientifically proven to help people overcome their addictions. Not only does ARS focus on addiction, but our doctors and therapists also analyze the co-occurring disorders generally associated with addiction. We excel at recovery with evidence-based methods that allow us to focus on specific treatments that help patients overcome the toughest of addictions.
Updated July 2018
Empire Justice Center
Empire Justice is a statewide, multi-issue,multi-strategy public interest law firm focused on changing the "systems" within which poor and low income families live. With a focus on poverty law, Empire Justice undertakes research and training, acts as an informational clearinghouse, and provides litigation backup to local legal services programs and community based organizations.
Updated July 2018
Empire State Pride Agenda Transgender Resource Guide
This resource guide is hosted as a public service to the transgender and gender non-conforming communities of New York State, as well as allies, family, and providers, by New York State LGBT Health & Human Services Network, a program of Empire State Pride Agenda.
This is a listing of local, statewide, and national resources. The New York State LGBT Health & Human Services Network does not have the capacity to research every listing for knowledge and sensitivity to transgender people. Therefore, we ask you to understand that we cannot be held legally responsible for your encounters with listed services, people and organizations.Updated July 2018
Family Equality Council
475 Park Avenue South, Suite 21 New York, NY 10016
Fax: 202-697-5058
www.familyequality.org
Through advocacy, support and educational activities, advances the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. Promotes positive public policy for families of LGBT people. Provides written guide to starting local LGBT parenting groups.Updated July 2018
Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)
30 Winter Street, Suite 800 Boston, MA 02108
617-426-1350
Fax: (617) 426-3594
gladlaw@glad.org
www.glad.org
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.Updated July 2018
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
104 West 29th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10001
212-629-3322
Fax: 212-629-3225
glaad@glaad.org
www.glaad.org
Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.Updated July 2018
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) National Hotline
GLBT National Help Center 2261 Market Street, #296 San Francisco, CA 94114
888-843-4564 (toll-free)
EST hours: M-F, 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
info@GLBTNationalhelpcenter.org
www.GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
Information, peer counseling, local resources to GLBT-friendly professionals, social and support organizations, businesses, events, etc.Updated July 2018
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) National Youth Talkline
GLBT National Help Center 2261 Market Street, #296 San Francisco, CA 94114
800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743) (toll-free)
EST hours: M-F, 8 p.m.-midnight
youth@GLBTNationalhelpcenter.org
www.YouthTalkline.org
Information, peer counseling, local resources to GLBT-friendly professionals, social and support organizations, businesses, events, etc. for callers ages 25 and younger.Updated July 2018
Harm Reduction Coalition
22 West 27th St, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001
212-213-6376
Fax: 212-213-6582
hrc@harmreduction.org
www.harmreduction.org
The Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. HRC advances policies and programs that help people address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction, and incarceration.Updated July 2018
Immigration Equality, Inc.
40 Exchange Place, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10005
212-714-2904
Fax: 212-714-2973
info@immigrationequality.org
www.immigrationequality.org
Seeks equal application of U.S immigration law toward LGBT couples, resource/support network for bi-national relationships; advocates for persons facing HIV/AIDS discrimination and those seeking asylum based on sexual orientation.Updated July 2018
Lambda Legal
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500 New York, NY 10005-3904
212-809-8585
Fax: 212 809-0055
www.lambdalegal.org
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.Updated July 2018
LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LeGaL)
601 W 26th St Suite 325-20, New York, NY 10001
212-353-9118 212-459-4873Walk in legal clinics and referral service to private practice attorneys. Sponsor of annual LGBT Law Conference and summer internship program. Publisher of Lesbian/Gay Law Notes.
Updated July 2018
Male Survivor
4768 Broadway #527, New York, NY 10034
www.malesurvivor.org
We are committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.Updated July 2018
Movement Advancement Project
Founded in 2006, the Movement Advancement Project is an independent think tank that provides rigorous research, insight and analysis that help speed equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. MAP's work is focused on three primary areas: policy & issue analysis, LGBT movement overviews, effective messaging.
Updated July 2018
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
870 Market Street, Suite 370 San Francisco, CA 94102
415-392-6257
Fax: 415-392-8442
Washington D.C. Office
1100 H Street, NW Suite 540 Washington, DC 20005
202-734-3545
info@NCLRights.org
www.NCLRights.org
Founded in 1977, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is this country's only lesbian, feminist, multicultural, national legal resource and advocacy organization with a primary focus on advancing the legal rights of lesbians and their families. Through precedent-setting litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and community education NCLR helps create a world in which all lesbians can live fully, free from discrimination. NCLR's family law, youth, immigration, and elder law projects benefit lesbians and gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals throughout the United States.Updated July 2018
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
116 Nassau St. Third Floor, New York, NY 10038
212-604-9830
www.thetaskforce.org
Founded in 1973, NGLTF was the first LGBT civil rights and advocacy organization and remains the movement's leading voice for freedom, justice and equality.Updated July 2018
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
119 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12210
Contact person: Jennifer Clark
518-482-5465
Fax: 518-482-3807
nyscadv@nyscadv.org
www.nyscadv.org
The NYSCADV is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to eradicate domestic violence and to ensure the provision of effective and appropriate services to victims of domestic violence through community outreach, education, training, technical assistance and policy development. NYSCADV also provides a 24-hour, toll-free, statewide Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline.Updated July 2018
Office for Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Justice 810 7th Street NW. Second Floor Washington, DC 20531
202-307-5983
Fax: 202-514-6383
https://www.ovc.gov/
The Office for Victims of Crime is committed to enhancing the Nation's capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.Updated July 2018
Safe Homes of Orange County
The Neighborhood Business & Resource Center 280 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550
Mailing: P.O. Box 649 Newburgh, NY 12551
24-hour hotline: 1 888-503-4673
845-562-5365
Fax: 845-562-2216
safehomes@hvc.rr.comhttp://safehomesorangecounty.org/
Safe Homes of Orange County is a private, non-profit agency fully dedicated to the elimination of all forms of domestic violence through education, outreach and provision of comprehensive services to individuals and families affected and displaced by intimate-partner violence. Founded in 1986, Safe Homes empowers people to make informed choices. We serve with compassion and dignity.
Updated July 2018
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
20 West 20th Street Suite 705 New York, NY 10011
MICHAEL SILVERMAN
646-862-9396
Fax: 914-930-5654
info@transgenderlegal.org
www.transgenderlegal.org
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, community organizing and public policy efforts.Updated July 2018
The Trevor Project
PO Box 69232 West Hollywood, CA 90069
Contact persons: Kelli Peterman/Dave Reynolds
New York Office Phone: 212-695-8650
Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
info@trevorproject.org
www.trevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.Updated July 2018
Unmarried Equality
7149 Rivol Road West Hills, CA 91307
347-987-1068
Contact person: Sarah Wright, Board Chair
ue@unmarried.org
www.unmarried.org/
The Alternatives to Marriage Project (AtMP) advocates for equality and fairness for unmarried people, including people who are single, choose not to marry, cannot marry, or live together before marriage. We provide support and information for this fast-growing constituency, fight discrimination on the basis of marital status, and educate the public and policymakers about relevant social and economic issues. We believe that marriage is only one of many acceptable family forms, and that society should recognize and support healthy relationships in all their diversity. AtMP is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Updated July 2018
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State LGBTQ Resources
Cornell LGBT Resource Center
626 Thurston Avenue – 3rd Floor Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-4406
lgbtrc@cornell.edu
www.lgbtrc.cornell.edu
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center coordinates the efforts of the entire Cornell community to ensure the inclusion of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQQIA) individuals and works to eliminate discrimination based upon sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. The LGBT Resource Center affirms LGBTQQIA+ identities and lives, and provides education, outreach, advocacy, and support. The LGBT Resource Center is also the home of over 20 undergraduate and graduate student organizations and serves as a community center and gathering space for LGBTQQIA+ students, staff and faculty. Allies are always welcome!Updated July 2018
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network of Hudson Valley (GLSEN)
PO Box 604 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914 962-7888
914 962-8280 Fax
westchesterny@chapters.glsen.org
www.glsenhudsonvalley.org
GLSEN strives for the equality and safety of all members of every school community, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides educational resources and supports school-based gay/straight alliances. Our chapter, founded in 1997, serves Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster counties in New York State.Updated July 2018
Ithaca-Cortland PFLAG
Interfaith Center, 7 Calvert Street, Cortland NY 13045
607-423-1078 or 607-756-7070
contact@pflagithacacortland.com
www.pflagithacacortland.com
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Inc. promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. Ithaca-Cortland PFLAG meets the first Sunday of the month (except July & August) at 4:00 p.m. at the Interfaith Center at SUNY Cortland.Updated July 2018
New York Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Every New Yorker deserves the same rights and protections under the law. The NYCLU is a leader in protecting and fighting for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The denial of rights and protections to LGBT individuals and their families fundamentally undermines the freedom of all New Yorkers. The NYCLU works on a local and state-wide level. We use a multi-pronged strategy of litigation, legislation, community organizing and public education, including trainings and hosting events.
Updated July 2018
Central New York Chapter
731 James Street, Suite 205 Syracuse, NY 13203
315-471-2821
For Information & Legal Assistance: cnyintake@nyclu.org
The Central New York Chapter, founded in 1963, is the official voice of the NYCLU in the region. The chapter serves Onondaga, Madison, Oneida, Seneca, Oswego, Cortland and Cayuga counties. Our office in Syracuse receives daily requests for advice, information, referral and legal assistance. A committee of volunteer attorneys works with the chapter director to review and assess requests for legal assistance.Capital Region
90 State Street, Room 518 Albany, NY 12207
518-436-8594 mtrimble@nyclu.org
The Chapter receives no governmental funding and is supported by individual contributions, grants from foundations, and more than 2,800 dues-paying NYCLU members in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Columbia and Greene counties.Lower Hudson Valley Chapter
297 Knollwood Road, Suite 217 White Plains, NY 10607
914-997-7479 lowerhudsonvalley@nyclu.org
The Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union serves Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties.Genesee Valley Chapter
121 N. Fitzhugh Street Rochester, NY 14614
585-454-4334 geneseevalley@nyclu.org
The Genesee Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union serves the following counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates. Our mission is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution.Updated July 2018
New York Pride Network
http://www.nypridenetwork.org/
The New York Pride Network is a guide to events for and by the LGBTQ community and our allies in the Capital Region, Central New York and the North Country, Genesee Valley/Finger Lakes, Greater New York, Hudson Valley, the Southern Tier and Western New York, as well as statewide events. It also provides a directory of LGBTQ community centers and LGBTQ and ally organizations.
Updated July 2018
New York State Laws Protecting LGBT Rights
https://ag.ny.gov/civil-rights/lgbt-rights
New York State residents receive LGBT-related and same-sex marriage protections under a variety of state and local laws. For information on whether a specific law applies to you, or if you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, contact the Civil Rights Bureau at (212) 416-8250 or Civil.Rights@ag.ny.gov.
Update July 2018
Northeast Two-Spirit Society C/O American Indian Artists Inc. (AMERINDA)
288 East 10th Street New York, NY 10009
Contact person: Harlan Pruden
info@ne2ss.org
http://www.ne2ss.org/
The NorthEast Two-Spirit Society serves as a information and education clearinghouse for NYS' Two-Spirit (LGBT Native Americans) community and provides an array of activities and services in fulfillment of its unique mission:
• To educate the LGBT and non-LGBT communities regarding indigenous and Two-Spirit histories and traditions;
• To ensure community cohesion among Two-Spirit people through the promotion of health and spiritual well-being by sharing our traditions with one another;
• To outreach, build alliances and coalitions with other community based organizations to increase the visibility of the Two-Spirit community; and
To ensure the Two-Spirit community's needs and concerns are being addressed.Updated July 2018
PFLAG Binghamton
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 183 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, N.Y.
Updated July 2018
PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara
http://www.pflagbuffalo.org/
info@pflagbuffalo.orgMeets the third Sunday of every month at 2:30pm at Kenilworth United Church of Christ, 45 Dalton Drive, Towanda, NY 14223.
Updated July 2018
PFLAG Rochester
Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church, 707 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14624
585-993-3297
rochesterpflag@gmail.com
We are the Rochester, NY, chapter of "Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays." Here you'll find support, education and allies who advocate for full inclusion of the LGBT people we love. We meet the third Sunday of every month from 1-3 pm.Updated July 2018
Rockland County Pride
77 South Main St New City, NY 10956
845-634-5729
gpr@vcs-inc.org
www.rocklandpride.org
Rockland County Pride is an initiative that provides a critical analysis of the social and political conditions relating to domestic violence, racism, sexism, heterosexism, bias-related incidents and other issues of oppression. Key programs include LGBT programs, Rockland Pride (annual Pride celebration), the NY Model for Batterer Programs (www.nymbp.org) and anti-racism organizing with special commitment to the analysis presented by the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (www.pisab.org). Our programs, events and initiatives are intended to promote social change on systemic and institutional levels.Updated July 2018
SAGE of Rochester
100 College Ave. Rochester, NY 14607
585-244-8640
sage@gayalliance.orghttp://www.gayalliance.org/programs/sagerochester/
Are you sick and need soup? Do you need a friendly phone call or visit? Do you want to let us know it is your birthday or if in the hospital? Do you have a great vacation spot or a clean funny joke? SAGE Rochester is setting goals for all of us to be here for each other. SAGE is open to seniors ages 50+. Monthly programming includes: board games, arts and crafts, movies, Wii games, internet access, yoga, outings and more.Updated July 2018
Syracuse University LGBT Resource Center
750 Ostrum Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244
315-444-3983
FAX: 315-443-9972
lgbt@syr.edu
http://lgbt.syr.edu/
The purpose of this center is to provide education, advocacy, support and safe communal space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their allies.Updated July 2018
Things of My Very Own, Inc.
243-249 Green St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Contact person: Rayn Bonciz
518-630-5143
info@tomvo.org
www.tomvo.org
Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation that provides crisis intervention services and programs to children in emergency situations, especially those impacted by extensive abuse or neglect. Transitional Aid packages (e.g. clothing, diapers, formula, hygiene products, etc.) are available within four hours of referral. The organization also provides life-skill development and prevention programs to children in at-risk situations. All programs and services are offered to children and families free of charge.Updated July 2018
The Ties That Bind of CNY
Syracuse, NY
315-374-7210
worlockr@gmail.com
tiesthatbindcny@gmail.com
www.tiesthatbindcny.org
We collect new and pre-owned, washed chest binders from those who do not need them anymore and we donate them to transgender youth and adults in need absolutely free of charge!Updated July 2018
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National LGBTQ Resources
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Social Change
https://www.facebook.com/AALUSC1974/
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Social Change is an organization committed to the education and empowerment of women of African descent. The organization's overall mission is to awaken the spiritual power of African Ancestral women, provide educational tools for the development of progressive thinking, empower African Ancestral women to become advocates for economic, educational, health and political change, provide resources and referrals for various needs, and provide opportunities for social and cultural interaction with all women consisting of: dances, theater, cultural events, poetry readings, conferences, festivals, music, plays and more.Updated July 2018
gc2b
5307 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20781
Contact Person: Cameron Conte
cameronc@gc2b.info
support@gc2b.info
gc2b.co
gc2b provides high quality chest binders at an affordable price. Our products have been designed using an extensive and thorough process. Our binders feature our patented front and back, double panel, mixed material design to construct a flat appearance. gc2b provides the gear needed to help you safely achieve your ideal form.Updated July 2018
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
1640 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20036-3278
202-628-4160
800 777-4723 (toll-free)
Fax: 202 347-5323
www.hrc.org
HRC is the largest national lesbian and gay political organization with members throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. HRC has an extensive interactive online resource center dedicated to all LGBT families. Find practical information, community support and expert advice about topics including having children to growing old; dealing with children's health issues and your own; managing your finances and using the law to protect your most important relationships, and other issues.
Also visit www.welcomingschools.org for a comprehensive guide for administrators, educators, parents and guardians who want to strengthen their schools' approach to family diversity, gender stereotyping and bullying. Welcoming Schools is specifically designed for use in K-5 learning environments and is inclusive of LGBT families and individuals in the broader context of diversity.Updated July 2018
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
1828 L St NW Suite 660 Washington, DC 20036
202-467-8180
FAX: 202-467-8194
info@pflag.org
www.pflag.org
Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. There are PFLAG chapters throughout the country that offer support groups and social activities to parents, families and friends: call or check the website for a local group. There are numerous chapters throughout New York State.Updated July 2018
Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10001
212-741-2247
FAX: 212-366-1947
info@sageusa.org
www.sageusa.org
SAGE is a social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs and services in an intergenerational environment that values age, gender, racial, religious, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity. SAGE/upstate serves central New York.Updated July 2018
TransParent USA
We envision a world that honors and affirms the naturally occurring human experience of gender independence. Our mission is to normalize this experience through connection, support and resources.
Connecting families through locally established TransParent support groups
Supporting and encouraging parents to act on behalf of their child's best interest
Organizing experienced and knowledgeable resources to assist families with their child's gender journey
By fulfilling this mission we empower gender independent children to live authentically.Updated July 2018
