Off-Campus Resources

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. 

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. 

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

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.

Listed below are various educational guides for LGBTQ+ folks in navigating personal finance and living situations that LGBTQ+ folks may face:

• Understanding Financing & Support for Gender Confirmation Surgery and Hormonal Therapy
   
• Understanding LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness + Learning Financial and Social Services for LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
   
• Financial Guide for LGBTQ+ Folks in Becoming Parents and Family Planning

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).

The Brave House

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. 

• The Brave House membership form
• Referral link

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. 

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 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