LGBTQ Resources in New York City

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1 LGBTQ Resources in New York City Many community and health care organizations offer medical, psychosocial, and support services to LGBTQ New Yorkers. The following is a brief listing of those organizations that provide various types of care. A comprehensive list and directory of LGBTQ services in New York City is available online through the City Comptroller s Office at: Multi-Borough Organizations 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. At: Manhattan: 147 West 24th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY Phone: (212) Brooklyn: 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, Phone: (718) Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Offers a wide range of LGBT health services, including pharmacy and labs, regardless of ability to pay. At: West 18 th St, New York, NY Phone: (212) Thea Spyer Center: 230 West 17 th St, New York, NY Phone: (212) Callen-Lorde Bronx: rd Ave, Bronx, NY Phone: (718) GMHC Formerly known as Gay Men s Health Crisis, this is the world s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. It provides a large variety of services, including HIV prevention and testing, various psychosocial therapies, psychotherapy and counseling, assistance with housing, case management and meals, among others. At: West 33rd Street, New York, NY Phone: (212) Housing Works Housing Works provides medical and dental services, behavioral health, case management, housing resources, and supportive services in various locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. At: For a list of services and locations, go to: 57 Willoughby St., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (347) NYC Health + Hospitals Page 1

2 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (The Center ) Offers the city s LGBTQ communities health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support service. At: W 13 St., New York, NY Phone: (212) New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) The LGBTQ Law Project provides high-quality, free legal services in a wide variety of civil legal matters impacting the LGBTQ community, including employment, housing, public benefits, shelter access, name changes, gender marker changes, family law and life planning. For LGBTQ law clinics, go to for locations and days. 7 Hanover Square, 18 th floor, New York, NY Phone: (212) SAGE SAGE Centers offer a number of social activities and programs for LGBT older people throughout New York City. At: Midtown Manhattan: 305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY Phone: (646) Harlem in Manhattan: Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center, 127 West 127th Street, New York, NY Phone: (646) Bronx: Union Community Health Center, 260 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY Phone: (718) Brooklyn: GRIOT Circle, Inc., 25 Flatbush Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Phone: Staten Island: Pride Center of Staten Island, 25 Victory Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY Phone: (718) Sylvia Rivera Law Project The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. At: W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY Phone: (212) The Trevor Project The Trevor Project, based in California, is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages /7 Helpline: (866) New York Office Phone: (212) Bronx Bronx LGBTQ Community Services Center An LGBTQ services organization for residents of the Bronx and neighboring communities. At: Phone: Community Kinship Life The mission of CK Life is to provide the Transgender community with the tools needed to achieve their personal goals while having a sense of community and kinship. At: Fulton Ave. Bronx, NY Phones: (347) , (347) NYC Health + Hospitals Page 2

3 Destination Tomorrow Destination Tomorrow is a grassroots agency located in the South Bronx that provides services to and for the LGBTQ community. Affiliated with Bronx Trans Collective. At: Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY Phone: (646) Brooklyn Brooklyn Community Pride Center Provides support and services to the borough s LGBT+ community through original programming and partnerships with existing organizations. At: 4 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (347) HEAT: Health Education & Alternatives for Teens The Infini-T program provides access to high quality, comprehensive, age- and developmentallyappropriate, culturally competent, and effective HIV and transgender healthcare services for young transgender women. 260 Parkside Ave., Room 308, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) GRIOT Circle Senior Program Advocacy and service organization committed to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of LGBTQ people of color as they age. At: 25 Flatbush Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) Rainbow Heights Club Services for LGBTQ persons with behavioral health issues and others. At: 25 Flatbush Avenue, Fourth Floor, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) Manhattan APICHA Community Health Center Provides affordable community health care for underserved or otherized people living in the New York City boroughs and on the lower east side of Manhattan. At: Broadway, New York, NY Phone: (866) FIERCE NYC Membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. At: W 24th St., New York, NY Phone: (646) GMHC Formerly known as Gay Men s Health Crisis, this is the world s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. It provides a large variety of services, including HIV prevention and testing, various psychosocial therapies, psychotherapy and counseling, assistance with housing, case management and meals, among others. At: West 33rd Street, New York, NY Phone: (212) NYC Health + Hospitals Page 3

4 Harlem Pride Advocates for, educates, promotes, and unites Harlem s Same Gender Loving/LGBT individuals, organizations and supporters. At: 42 Macombs Place, New York, NY Phone: (347) IHI Therapy Center IHI Therapy is a non-profit psychotherapy and training center dedicated to fostering personal growth free of traditional gender, sexual orientation, and cultural biases. Provides psychotherapy in a variety of modalities and a free walk-in clinic. At: th Ave, Suite 802, New York, NY Phone: (212) Identity House Provides peer counseling, group support, and therapy referrals to members of the LGBTQ community. At: Phone: (212) Iris House Provides comprehensive services and advocacy for women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health issues. At: Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY Phone: (646) Second Avenue, New York, NY Phone: (212) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (The Center ) Offers the city s LGBTQ communities health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support service. At: W 13 St., New York, NY Phone: (212) National LGBT Cancer Project LGBTQ cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization, with online support. At: Phone: (212) New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) The LGBTQ Law Project provides high-quality, free legal services in a wide variety of civil legal matters impacting the LGBTQ community, including employment, housing, public benefits, shelter access, name changes, gender marker changes, family law and life planning. For LGBTQ law clinics, go to for locations and days. 7 Hanover Square, 18 th floor, New York, NY Phone: (212) Sylvia Rivera Law Project The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. At: W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY Phone: (212) The Door In addition to health, legal, education, counseling and career services, The Door provides a wide range of programs and services geared towards LGBTQ members. At: Broome St., New York, NY Phone: (212) NYC Health + Hospitals Page 4

5 Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Provides public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, community organizing and public policy efforts. At: 20 West 20th Street, Suite 705, New York, NY Phone: (646) Trinity Place Shelter Helps homeless LGBTQ youth and young adults in New York City to safely transition out of the shelter system. At: West 100th Street, New York, New York Phone: (646) Queens Queens Pride House In addition to health and social referral programs, it offers services that include discussion and support groups, workshops, multicultural events, trainings, a lending Library, and a media center with free Internet access. At: th Ave., Suite 206, Jackson Heights, NY Phone: (718) AIDS Center of Queens County Provides comprehensive social services in a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment to individuals and their families living with, and at risk for, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other chronic health conditions. At: Jamaica Ave. Jamaica, NY Phone: (929) Foam Place, Far Rockaway, NY Phone: (718) Woodside Avenue, Woodside, NY Phone (718) Harm Reduction, St., Jamaica, NY Phone: (718) Homeless Youth Drop-In Center, St., Astoria, NY Phone: (347) Transitional Housing Program, YMCA, Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, NY Phone: (347) Staten Island Community Health Action of Staten Island, a member of Brightpoint Health Services include an LGBT community center, food pantry, HIV prevention, care coordination for people with chronic illness, education for inmates and re-entry support for parolees and addiction treatment. At: 56 Bay St., Staten Island, NY Phone: (718) Pride Center of Staten Island rovides a wide range of community and counseling services. At: 25 Victory Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY Phone: (718) NYC Health + Hospitals Page 5