Resources and Services

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NYU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Student Center
212-998-4424
www.nyu.edu/lgbtq
lgbtq.student.center@nyu.edu

Student Resource Center
212-998-4959
www.nyu.edu/src

Student Health Center
212-443-1000
www.nyu.edu/shc

Health Promotion Office
212-443-1234

www.nyu.edu/shc/promotion

Counseling & Wellness Services
There are both "out" counselors and safe zone members on staff able and prepared to discuss LGBTQ issues. Counseling & Behavioral Health Services also has counselor who serves as a liaison to the LGBTQ community: Brooke Donatone. When making an appointment, a request can be made to meet with this counselor by simply mentioning her name at the time of scheduling.

212-998-4780
www.nyu.edu/counseling

NYU HIV Testing & Counseling Services
212-443-1101

www.nyu.edu/shc/medservices/hiv.testing.html

Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Services (Wellness Exchange)

24 Hour Hotline: 212-443-9999

Center for Multicultural Education & Programs
212-998-4343
www.cmep.nyu.edu

Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS)
212-998-4720
www.nyu.edu/oiss

Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality
212-992-9540
www.nyu.edu/csgs

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.
  
• Matthew's Place

• 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 Community Services Center
  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.karenhorneyclinic.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 service, 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.

Education

Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals - Contains many valuable campus-oriented links as well as a listing of links to the LGBT offices at various colleges and universities throughout the country.

Campus PrideNet - A national online network and resource clearinghouse committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism, and genderism at colleges and universities.

NAFSA: Association for International Educators Rainbow Special Interest Groups - Group of educators dedicated to serving as a resource to LGBT international students and LGBT students desiring to study abroad.

CUNY Program for Chinese Studies- a joint project run by the Center for Women and Society and the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, the Institute for Tongzhi Studies aspires to encourage discussions related to issues of gender, sexuality, and sexual health.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

NYU Study Abroad Scholarships

The National Gay and Lesbian College Fund

Financial Aid for LGBT Students

GLBT Scholarship Resources

The Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund

Messenger-Anderson Scholarships

Point Foundation Scholarship

Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources - From our friends at American University's LGBT Office. A comprehensive list financial aid and scholarships available.

The Davis-Putter Scholarship

Bee Winkler Weinstein Fund - a financial assistance fund for young lesbian, bisexual and transgender women

HEALTH

Go Ask Alice! - a health question and answer Internet site produced by ColumbiaUniversity's Health Education Program.

Trans-Health.Com - The online magazine of health and fitness for transsexual and transgendered people.

GayHealth.com - a website devoted to addressing the unique health concerns of LGBT individuals.

Getting Clear About Crystal Meth - a website that provides information and referrals about crystal meth.

POLITICAL & ACTIVISM

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.

The Lesbain and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force - a legal service and advocacy orginization addressing the needs of lesbain and gay immigrants.

The International Association of Lesbian/Gay Pride Coordinators, Inc. - an international listing of LGBT events going on near you, no matter where you may be. Great for keeping in touch with the LGBT community when you're away from NYU!

GLAAD - Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, has a homepage which provides a multitude of LGBT-relevant resources and links.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund - the nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS.

PFLAG - Every LGBT person is a part of a family, and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays tries to help that family out.

The Human Rights Campaign - An LGBT political group.

Al Fatiha Foundation - An international organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, as well as their families, friends, partners, and allies.

OTHER RESOURCES

The Rainbow Archive - a page providing pictures and descriptions of various icons of interest to the LGBT community, both common and rare.

Pink Books - a site that provides a detailed listing of books and resource for LGBT youth

The Queer Resource Directory - a worldwide directory of queer-related links.

Little Black Book - A document created by the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund that provides information about how to protect yourself from unfair law practices.