
Off-Campus Resources
Here are resources offered outside of the CCNY campus.
NYC + National LGBTQIA+ Hotlines
24-hour LGBTQIA+ sexual violence hotlines, crisis and online support
Anti-violence Project 24 Hour English/Spanish Hotline
212-714-1141
AVP operates a free, confidential bilingual 24 hour, 365-day-a-year crisis intervention hotline that is staffed by volunteers and professional counselors/advocates to offer support to LGBTQ & HIV affected victims and survivors of any type of violence. Callers receive immediate crisis counseling and on-going short- or long-term counseling, including other supportive services such as police, court, social services advocacy and accompaniment.
The Trevor Project
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is a national hotline for LGBT and questioning youth.
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
This line is primarily for transgender people experiencing a crisis. This includes people who may be struggling with their gender identity and are not sure that they are transgender. Their goal is to prevent self-harm and welcome the call of any transgender person in need. The Trans lifeline will do their best to connect you to services. If you are not sure whether you should call or not, then please call.
The GLBT National Help Center NYC local hotline
212-989-0999 (Monday - Friday, 4pm-midnight, Saturday 12pm-5pm
The GLBT National Help Center directly operates a local hotline in New York City providing peer-support as well as information and local resources.
It Gets Better Project
Website: http://www.itgetsbetter.org
Mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
NYC LGBTQIA+ Emergency Housing
Ali Forney Day Center
(212) 206-0574
aliforneycenter.org
321 W 125th St 10027
Drop-in emergency shelter, food, support groups/counseling, medical services for homeless youth 16-24. Call 212-206-0574 to sign up for a bed, open daily from 8pm-8am.
Covenant House
(212) 613-0300
ny.covenanthouse.org
460 W 41st St 10036
Emergency shelter, crisis care, counseling, clothing for youth 16-24. 24/7.
Homeward NYC | True Colors Bronx
www.homeward.nyc
2808 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
Ms. Khadija Abdul-Majid (she/her) is the Clinical Case Manager at Homeward NYC / True Colors Bronx. Khadija and her team offer supportive housing for young adults between the age of 18-24 who identify as LGBTQI+. Please feel free to contact Khadija for more information or for the application:
Office: 917-801-4950 ext. 12
Cell: 646-740-7094
Email:
kamajid@homeward.nyc
Marsha’s House
projectrenewal.org/homes
DHS Shelter in the Bronx for LGBTQ people under 30. Must go to DHS intake shelter first to receive CARES ID# and then transfer. Contact Kellie Rivera, Director of Social Services Kellie.Rivera@projectrenewal.org or (212) 913-9993 x254
Streetwork Project Drop-In
safehorizon.org
Harlem: (212) 695-2220
209 W 125th St 10027
Lower East Side: (646) 602-6404
33 Essex St 10002
Meals, showers, clothing, access to medical/mental health care, legal assistance, HIV testing/education, obtaining identification/benefits, links to shelter, housing advocacy. Tues, Thurs & Fri: 3-7
Sylvia’s Place
(212) 629-7440
mccny.org/charities/shelter
Metropolitan Community Church
446 W 36th St 10018
Drop-in services Mon-Sat 5-9 p.m. Emergency shelter for youth under 24. Referral required.
Trinity Place Shelter
(646) 580-7045
trinityplaceshelter.org
164 W 100th St 10025
Transitional housing shelter for youth 18-24. Must be referred by social worker or case manager. No drop-in. Contact genderresources@ccny.cuny.edu for referrals.
NYC LGBTQ+ Borough Centers
Provides services and support to the borough's LGBT+ residents through programming, partnerships and positive, life-affirming activities.
Audre Lorde Project: Brooklyn
718-596-0342
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Audre Lorde Project: Manhattan
212-463-0342, 212-463-0344
147 W 24 St, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10011
Brooklyn Community Pride Center
718-423-5309
4 MetroTech Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rainbow Heights Club
718-852-2584
5 Flatbush Ave. 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11217
Queens Pride House
347-889-7719
76-11 37th Ave, Suite 206
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Staten Island LGBT Center
718-808-1360
66 Willow Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305
LGBTQ+ Substance Misuse Resources
AlcoholHelp.com Resources for LGBTQ+ Folks
An estimated 25% of the LGBTQ+ population misuses alcohol, compared to about 10 percent of people who identify as heterosexual. Follow the link to learn more about the issues surrounding LGBTQ+ alcohol misuse and how LGBTQ+ individuals can address any underlying causes of their alcoholism and get the tools to overcome it.
877-539-1019 (24/7 hotline)
BocaRecoveryCenter.com Guide in Understanding LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse
Substance misuse affects 20%-30% of the LGBTQ+ population, compared to 8.4% of the general population, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Follow the link to learn about drug trends in the LGBTQ+ community, gender-affirming treatment guidelines, how to help an LGBTQ+ person cope with addiction, and more.
LGBTQ+ Personal Finance and Living
Listed below are various educational guides for LGBTQ+ folks in navigating personal finance and living situations that LGBTQ+ folks may face:
NYC LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Organizations that provides a variety of LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare services and support including behavioral health, dental, insurance navigation, lab results, hormone therapy, prescription refills, walk-in HIV testing, PreP and PEP access, and other referals
Callen-Lorde Chelsea
356 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 271-7200
Callen-Lorde Bronx
3144 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 215-1800
Callen-Lorde Brooklyn
40 Flatbush Avenue Extension
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 215-1818
All locations have interpretation services available upon request (including ASL, Spanish, Russian, and other languages).
NYC LGBTQ+ Immigrant Resources
Brooklyn-based The Brave House supports 16-24 year old immigrant women and GNC youth with free services including free legal aid, mentorship, leadership training, and fun events. You can check out The Brave House's Instagram to learn more about them or read this two-pager for more details on The Brave House's work and impact.
Once a young immigrant girl or GNC folk signs up, The Brave House lead an intake call with them and then they’re able to freely access all of The Brave House's services without any restrictions or requirements.
LGBTQ+ Psychotherapy
The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy's Center for Gender and Sexuality (PCGS) has openings available for affirming, supportive psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ and those seeking a supportive space to question their identity and sexuality. PCGS offer skilled treatment on a sliding scale, and accept Emblem and Healthfirst (commercial and medicaid for both), GHI, and Oscar.
The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) is a not for profit treatment and training institute in NYC. ICP is committed to serving a diverse and inclusive base.
Those interested in treatment, setting up an appointment, and/or get further info can can contact ICP/PCGS' intake coordinators at icpnyc.org/contact-us/
NYC Sexual Health
NYC Sexual Health Clinics
The NYC Sexual Health Clinics offer STI and HIV testing, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and counseling, HIV treatment initiation for those diagnosed with HIV, Birth control, including intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants, MPOX testing, treatment, and vaccination. The NYC Sexual Health Clinic Telemedicine Hotline (347-396-7959) can be used to to speak to a sexual health provider.
All services are no-to-low cost and confidential. All locations offer walk-in services. Anyone ages 12+ can receive services regardless of immigration status, insurance status, or ability to pay. All locations have interpretation services available upon request. Some services vary by location.
Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic (Manhattan)
303 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The clinic may close earlier if capacity is reached.
347-396-7959
*This location offers express testing services where patients 12 years or older without symptoms can make appointments for STI/HIV testing and screening on Tuesdays from 5-7pm. Appointments can be made here.
Morrisania Sexual Health Clinic (Bronx)
1309 Fulton Avenue, Bronx
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The clinic may close early other days once capacity is reached.
347-396-7959
Fort Greene Sexual Health Clinic (Brooklyn)
295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Second Floor, Brooklyn
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The clinic may close early other days once capacity is reached.
347-396-7959
*This location offers express testing services where patients 12 years or older without symptoms can make appointments for STI/HIV testing and screening on Tuesdays from 5-7pm. Appointments can be made here.
Corona Sexual Health Clinic (Queens)
34-33 Junction Boulevard, Queens
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The clinic may close early other days once capacity is reached.
347-396-7959
Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic (Queens)
90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Queens
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The clinic may close early other days once capacity is reached.
347-396-7959
Last Updated: 01/05/2023 16:31