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Check out resources offered in and around NYC! To list additional resources or for additional questions about resources, please email us at lgbt.office@nyu.edu.
Counseling/Support:
- The Trevor Project
866-4-U-TREVOR
www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit endeavor created by the makers of the short film TREVOR to promote tolerance for gay and questioning youth.
- Bisexual Information and Counseling Incorporated (BICS)
212-595-8002
Information and counseling on health and relationship issues. General and professional discussion groups.
- "The Center" LGBT CommunityServicesCenter
212-620-7310
www.gaycenter.org
Operates 27 programs, including cultural, recreational, political and mental health. More than 300 groups meet here.
- Center Gender Identity Project
212-620-7310, ext-251
Support for transgender people, peer counseling, support groups, referral, advocacy, professional training on gender dysphoria.
- Project Connect
212-620-7310, ext-250
Substance abuse counseling. Free, gay-affirmative; support groups. Pre-group interview required.
- Center Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
212-620-7310
Activity based empowerment/prevention program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth aged 13 to 21.
- The Door
212-941-9090
www.door.org
Crisis intervention, long term counseling, drop-in center, medical care, housing referral service, legal, educational & vocational programs for young people ages 12 to 21.
- Identity House
212-243-8181
www.identityhouse.org
New York City's oldest LGBT counseling and referral organization. Peer counseling, therapy referrals, coming out discussion groups, conferences and social events.
- Karen Horney Clinic
212-838-4333
www.karenhorneycenter.org
Individual and group therapy and counseling. $35- $85 intake: $60-adults/$75-under 18 Medicaid and Medicare accepted, Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm.
- Lesbian Therapists Referral Network
212-206-1589
www.lesbiantherapist.com
Lesbian therapists for Lesbian and Bisexual women; trained and experienced psychotherapists offering individual, couple, family and group therapy.
- New York Bisexual Network
212-459-4784
Support services for Bisexual people; recorded information.
- Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG)
212-463-0629
www.pflag.org
Support group for parents of gay children to help them understand and accept their son/daughter.
- Suicide Hotline--Samaritans of New York
212-673-3000
www.samaritansnyc.org
Volunteer staff provides emotional support and referrals; completely confidential, no religious affiliation. 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Bronx Lavender Community Center (BLLC)
718-601-9404
Home base of a variety of educational, cultural, social, political, spiritual, human services and health programs; service organizations, agencies and peer groups.
- Brooklyn Lesbian Youth Sisters
718-622-2910
Weekly support groups for Lesbian and Bisexual young women. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm. Counselors 3pm-6pm.
- Queens Pride House
718-261-7068
Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities of Queens.
- PFLAG Staten Island
Helpline: 718-907-6163
Support group for parents of gay children to help them understand and accept their son/daughter.
Health
- AIDS Hotline
212-447-8200 or 1-800-Talk-HIV
Information, counseling & referrals available 7 days a week, 9am to 9pm.
- Bailey House, Inc.
212-633-2500
www.baileyhouse.org
Housing and services for people with AIDS; technical assistance program, communication resources.
- Callen Lorde: Michael Callen and Audre Lorde Community Health Center
212-271-7200
www.callen-lorde.org
Quality, affordable Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender health facility. General care, dermatology, mammography, STD screening/care, HIV related health services, counseling, community training and more. Service provided regardless of pay.
- Department of Health - Chelsea Clinic
212-239-1725
Free HIV and STD Testing. HIV testing is anonymous OR confidential - your choice. Opens at 8:30am Mon-Fri (line up at 8am to get a number) OR call HIV Hotline at 1-800-825-5448 to make an appointment. 303 9th Ave. (28th St.), 2nd Floor.
- Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
212-807-6655
www.gmhc.org
HIV/AIDS/Hotline- information and referrals; financial advocacy; legal and recreational services; peer counseling and support groups; print and video materials.
- Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
212-632-4720
www.jbfcs.org
Housing, day treatment, counseling, volunteers for people with HIV, their lovers, caregivers, etc. Consultation and education about HIV. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm.
- Office of Gay and Lesbian Health (NYC Department of Health)
212-442-6944
Health education, information, advocacy and referrals.
- Safe Home
212-977-6871
12-bed transitional living program for HIV+ young people between 16 and 22.
- State of New York Department of Health
212-677-0949 (10th St.)
212-795-4226 x42 (179th St.)
www.health.state.ny.us
AIDS institute, free and anonymous HIV testing and counseling. Referral to partner notify, primary care, drug treatment, HIV support and services. 2 walk-in clinics; 347 E. 10th St., between Avenues B and C, open Wed. 2- 8pm; Alianza Dominicana 715 W. 179th St., corner of Fort Washington Avenue, open Mon. & Wed. 10am- 5:30pm.
- Soul Food
212-367-1353
www.gmhc.org
Brothers healing brothers. A free program with free HIV testing.
- Bronx AIDS Services, Incorporated (BAS)
718-295-5605
www.basnyc.org
Spanish/English support groups for men/women, Lesbian/Gay; case management, pantry program and legal advice.
- Brooklyn AIDS Task Force
718-622-2910
AIDS/HIV services, case management, support groups outreach and education.
- Queens Hospital Center
718-883-3000
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/hhc/html/queens.html
Ryan White HIV/AIDS services, HIV/MICA program.
- Staten Island AIDS Task Force Education on AIDS in a Gay and Lesbian Environment (EAGLE)
718-448-8802
Case management, support groups and referral services for people with HIV/AIDS. Hotline: 718-HIV-CALL.
- Bronx Lesbian and Gay Health Resource Consortium (BLGHRC)
718-794-4254
HIV counseling, smoking cessation program, educational room, health-related workshops, and a variety of other health related services.
www.blghrc.org
- TalkSafe and Pluses
212-604-1500
Offer individual, couple, and group counseling for HIV-negative and HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. Our counselors are mental health professionals and peer counselors trained in providing gay-affirmative HIV prevention counseling.
www.talksafe.org
Bias Crimes/Domestic Violence:
- New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
212-714-1184
www.avp.org
Counseling, advocacy and training. Peer and short term counseling for sexual assault, domestic violence, HIV related violence and other victimization. Confidential hotline: 212-714-1141.
- Safe Horizons
212-577-7777
www.safehorizons.org
Services for victims of crimes, 24-hour phone crisis counseling, information, referral and advocacy.
People of Color
- The Audre Lorde Project
718-596-0342
ALP's Community Information Line: 718-596-0016
www.alp.org
A center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit and Transgender people of color communities. Have information on many organizations serving LGBT People of Color.
- Gay Men Of African Descent
212-414-9344
www.gmad.org
Committed to empowering gay men of African descent through education, social support, political advocacy and health and wellness promotion.
- Soul Food
212-367-1353
www.gmhc.org
Brothers healing brothers. A free program with free HIV testing.
Other Resources
- Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup of New York
212-647-1680
www.nyintergroup.org
Meetings for gays, straights, men/women only, HIV+ etc. Call AA.
- Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of New York Project
212-989-0999
www.glnh.org
Worlds oldest. Peer counseling, referral and information. Mon.- Fri., 6pm-10pm. Sat./Sun., noon- 5pm.
- Bronx Lesbian United in Sisterhood
718-330-9196
Multi-cultural organization for social and educational needs of the lesbian community.
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