LGBTQ+ and HIV Organizations and Resources

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LGBTQ+ and HIV Organizations and Resources

Find New England state and national LGBTQ+ and HIV resources, including support for youth, health care, HIV/AIDS, violence and harassment, immigration, incarceration, veterans and servicemembers, legal help, and community services.

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Youth
Violence/Harassment

Hotlines

These hotlines provide free, confidential crisis support and peer counseling for LGBTQ+ people and youth, available by phone, chat, or text.

LGBT National Hotline
- The LGBT National Hotline offers free, confidential peer support and referrals for LGBTQ+ people of all ages.
LGBT National Youth Talkline
The Trevor Project
- The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth by phone, chat, and text.
Trans Lifeline
- Trans Lifeline is a peer support hotline run by and for transgender people, offering emotional support and connection to additional resources.

Legal

These organizations offer legal aid, referrals, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people facing discrimination or seeking help with legal name and gender marker changes, family law, and civil rights protections.

Advocates for Trans Equality
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- The ACLU defends civil liberties nationwide through litigation, advocacy, and public policy work, including on LGBTQ+ rights.
GLAD Law Answers
Lambda Legal
- Lambda Legal is a national legal organization that litigates on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV.
National Center for LGBTQ Rights
- The National Center for LGBTQ Rights advances LGBTQ+ equality through impact litigation, public policy, and community education.
National LGBTQ Bar Association

Community

These organizations provide peer support, community events, and connection for LGBTQ+ people, including support tailored to specific groups within the community.

All Paths Family Building
Bisexual Resource Center
COLAGE
Ethos
Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement
History Unerased
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
- The Human Rights Campaign is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, working on advocacy and public education.
National LGBTQ Task Force
Outright International
SAGE

Health Care

These organizations help LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV access affirming health care, navigate insurance barriers, and find providers who understand their needs.

Plume Clinic

HIV/AIDS

These organizations provide HIV testing, treatment access, and support services for people living with or at risk for HIV.

Immigration

These organizations provide legal help and advocacy for LGBTQ+ immigrants, including support with asylum cases, green cards, and other protections tied to immigration status.

Incarceration

These organizations support incarcerated LGBTQ+ people and their families, offering legal advocacy, health care access, and connections to resources during and after incarceration.

Veteran/Military

These organizations support LGBTQ+ veterans and servicemembers, including help with discharge updates, benefits access, and legal protections tied to military service.

Youth

These organizations support LGBTQ+ youth through mentorship, safe spaces, school advocacy, and community programs.

Advocates for Youth
Athlete Ally
Gender Spectrum
GLSEN
- GLSEN works to make schools safer and more supportive for LGBTQ+ students through research, advocacy, and educator training.
PFLAG
- PFLAG is the largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies, with chapters across the country, including several in New England.
Queer Youth Assemble
Trans Athlete
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
Trans Youth Emergency Project
True Colors United

Violence/Harassment

These organizations and hotlines provide crisis support, safety planning, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in unsafe situations and as survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment.

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