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LGBTQ Resources in City

LGBTQ Resources in

Many community and 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: http://comptroller.nyc.gov/help/lgbtq-directory.

Multi-Borough Organizations Project The is a , , Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center. At: http://alp.org/ : 147 West 24th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011-1911 Phone: (212) 463- 0342 : 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 Phone: (718) 596-0342

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Offers a wide range of LGBT health services, including pharmacy and labs, regardless of ability to pay. At: http://callen-lorde.org 356 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 271-7200 Thea Spyer Center: 230 West 17th St, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 217-7200 Callen-Lorde Bronx: 3144 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: (718) 215-1800

GMHC Formerly known as ’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: http://www.gmhc.org 446 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 367-1000

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: http://www.housingworks.org For a list of services and locations, go to: http://www.housingworks.org/locations/category/services/ 57 Willoughby St., 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (347) 473-7400

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LGBTQ Resources in New York City

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and 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: https://gaycenter.org 208 W 13 St., New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 620-7310

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 http://nylag.org/units/lgbt-law/community-clinics for locations and days. 7 Hanover Square, 18th floor, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 613-5000

SAGE SAGE Centers offer a number of social activities and programs for LGBT older people throughout New York City. At: http://www.sageusa.org/nyc/ww.sageusa.org/nyc/

Midtown Manhattan: 305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (646) 576-8669 Harlem in Manhattan: Oberia D. Dempsey Multi-Service Center, 127 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027 Phone: (646) 660-8954 Bronx: Union Community Health Center, 260 East 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10458 Phone: (718) 960-3354 Brooklyn: GRIOT Circle, Inc., 25 Flatbush Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: 718-246-2775 Staten Island: Pride Center of Staten Island, 25 Victory Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (718) 808-1360

Sylvia Rivera Law Project The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, , or violence. At: http://srlp.org 147 W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 337-8550

The Trevor Project The Trevor Project, based in , is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 13-24. 24/7 Helpline: (866) 488-7386 New York Office Phone: (212) 695-8650

Bronx

Bronx LGBTQ Community Services Center An LGBTQ services organization for residents of the Bronx and neighboring communities. At: http://blog.bronxlgbtqcenter.org Phone: 347-954-9056

Community 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: http://www.cklife.org 1276 Fulton Ave. Bronx, NY 10456 Phones: (347) 881-7005, (347) 866-9002

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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: http://destinationtomorrow.org 890 Garrison Ave., Bronx, NY 10474 Phone: (646) 723-3325

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Provides support and services to the borough’s LGBT+ community through original programming and partnerships with existing organizations. At: http://lgbtbrooklyn.org/ 4 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (347) 889-7719

HEAT: Health & Alternatives for Teens The Infini-T program provides access to high quality, comprehensive, age- and developmentally- appropriate, culturally competent, and effective HIV and transgender healthcare services for young transgender women. 260 Parkside Ave., Room 308, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Phone: (718) 467-4446

GRIOT Circle Senior Program Advocacy and service organization committed to the dignity, well-being, and of LGBTQ people of color as age. At: http://www.griotcircle.org/ 25 Flatbush Avenue, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 246-2775

Rainbow Heights Club Services for LGBTQ persons with behavioral health issues and others. At: http://www.rainbowheights.org. 25 Flatbush Avenue, Fourth Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 852-2584

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: https://apicha.org 400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013 Phone: (866) 274-2429

FIERCE NYC Membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. At: http://www.fiercenyc.org 147 W 24th St., New York, NY 10011 Phone: (646) 336-6789

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: http://www.gmhc.org 446 West 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 367-1000

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LGBTQ Resources in New York City

Harlem Pride Advocates for, educates, promotes, and unites Harlem’s /LGBT individuals, organizations and supporters. At: https://harlempride.org 42 Macombs Place, New York, NY 10039 Phone: (347) 846-0362

IHI Center IHI Therapy is a non-profit psychotherapy and training center dedicated to fostering personal growth free of traditional gender, , and cultural . Provides psychotherapy in a variety of modalities and a free walk-in clinic. At: http://www.ihitherapy.org 322 8th Ave, Suite 802, New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 243- 2830

Identity House Provides peer counseling, group support, and therapy referrals to members of the LGBTQ community. At: http://identityhouse.org Phone: (212) 243-8181

Iris House Provides comprehensive services and advocacy for women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS and health issues. At: http://www.irishouse.org 2348 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10030 Phone: (646) 548-0100 2271 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10035 Phone: (212) 423-9049

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: https://gaycenter.org 208 W 13 St., New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 620-7310

National LGBT Cancer Project LGBTQ cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization, with online support. At: http://lgbtcancer.org Phone: (212) 673-4920

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 http://nylag.org/units/lgbt-law/community-clinics for locations and days. 7 Hanover Square, 18th floor, New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 613-5000

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: http://srlp.org 147 W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 337-8550

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: http://www.door.org 555 Broome St., New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 941-9090

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Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Provides public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, community organizing and public policy efforts. At: http://www.tldef.org 20 West 20th Street, Suite 705, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (646) 862-9396

Trinity Place Shelter Helps homeless LGBTQ youth and young adults in New York City to safely transition out of the shelter system. At: http://trinityplaceshelter.org 164 West 100th Street, New York, New York 10025 Phone: (646) 580-7045

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: http://www.queenspridehouse.org/wordpress/ 76-11 37th Ave., Suite 206, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Phone: (718) 429-5309

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: http://acqc.org 161-21 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 Phone: (929) 421-4630 1139 Foam Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Phone: (718) 868-8645 62-07 Woodside Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 Phone (718) 472-9400 Harm Reduction, 89-31 161 St., Jamaica, NY 11691 Phone: (718) 739-2525 Homeless Youth Drop-In Center, 27-26 12 St., Astoria, NY 11102 Phone: (347) 813-4290 Transitional Housing Program, YMCA, 89-25 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 Phone: (347) 571-6360

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: http://chasiny.org 56 Bay St., Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (718) 808 – 1300

Pride Center of Staten Island rovides a wide range of community and counseling services. At: http://www.pridecentersi.org 25 Victory Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (718) 808-1360

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