Exploring questions around gender identity, sexuality, relationships, or belonging can sometimes feel isolating, especially when support systems are limited or affirming care is difficult to access. This resource page brings together crisis support, educational materials, LGBTQ+ community organizations, identity-affirming resources, and New York City–specific services that may be helpful for individuals, families, and allies seeking additional support.
Crisis Support & Immediate Help
The Trevor Project: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trans Lifeline: http://www.translifeline.org/
LGBTQ+ Community & Advocacy Resources
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: http://alp.org/
Audre Lorde Project NY resource list: https://alp.org/resources/nyc
SAGE- SAGE Centers offer a number of social activities and programs for LGBT older people throughout New York City. https://www.sageusa.org/
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. http://srlp.org
Point of Pride – https://pointofpride.org/get-support/
National Center for Transgender Equality; FAQ:
https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people
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. https://gaycenter.org
New York City LGBTQ+ Support Services
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center– Offers a wide range of LGBT health services, including pharmacy and labs, regardless of ability to pay. http://callen-lorde.org
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. http://www.gmhc.org
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. http://www.housingworks.org
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: http://nylag.org/units/lgbt-law/
Resources For Transgender & Gender-Diverse Individuals
Dara Hoffman-Fox – A gender therapist: http://darahoffmanfox.com/about-dara-hoffman-fox/
Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids–and YOURSELF–During the Coming-Out Process
https://genderspectrum.org/articles/language-of-gender
https://www.queerevents.ca/queer-resources/queer-dictionary
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/gender-spectrum-groups
Resources For Families, Parents, & Allies
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/ALLIES:
Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids–and YOURSELF–During the Coming-Out ProcessBIPOC LGBTQ+ Resources
Educational Videos & Learning Resources
YOUTUBE: “coming out to your parents as trans”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_eQr6jmmBY