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LGBTQIA+ Guide

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The LGBTQIA+ Guide of Services and Resources is the most comprehensive directory of LGBTQIA+ resources and services in New York City. For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, connecting to services geared towards their needs can be a challenge. This Guide is intended to help individuals better understand the resources available, from hundreds of community organizations and health care facilities to counseling and support groups, recreational clubs, and much more.

Online Search Updated June 2026.

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LGBTQIA+ Guide of Services and Resources 2026

African Services Committee

ASC provides a culturally grounded LGBTQ Support Group for African diaspora immigrants offering weekly professionally facilitated sessions that emphasize safety confidentiality and respect Members engage in therapeutic discussions creative expression shared meals and monthly community outings that support coming out and reduce isolation The program offers multilingual traumainformed support that helps participants build coping skills confidence and connection as they navigate life in NYC

  • Social Services
  • Food Pantry
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Housing/Homeless Services
  • Immigration Services
  • Legal Services
  • Mental Health
  • Social
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • French
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Other
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

America Works of New York

Employment program for Disabled New Yorkers and Veterans looking to return to work

  • Social Services
  • Business/Consulting
  • Disability Rights
  • Education
  • Formerly Incarcerated Services
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Housing/Homeless Services
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Blue Canary Psychotherapy

Blue Canary Psychotherapy Sex Therapy is an LGBTQowned practice in Manhattan Individual couples and sex therapy for queer trans and genderexpansive New Yorkers with therapists who are part of the communities they work with Traumainformed care sliding scale available inperson and telehealth

  • Health/Wellness
  • Education
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Brooklyn Pride, Inc.

Celebrating 30 years as Organizers and Producers of Brooklyn Pride Week and events throughout the year Events include Brooklyn Pride Honors Interfaith Service Drag Bingo Comedy Night Pride Night at Brooklyn Cyclones Movie Night and Dine With Pride Saturday events include the 5K Run Family Fun Zone Street Festival with Entertainment Stage and Twilight Parade Additionally Youth Pride the Saturday following Brooklyn Pride Day

  • Community Groups
  • Organizing
  • Pride Committees
  • Social
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Children
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Center for Constitutional Rights

The Center for Constitutional Rights works to advance and defend the constitutional and human rights of social justice movements and communities under threat including LGBTQIA community and communities of color and helps them build power through litigation advocacy and narrative shifting

  • Advocacy
  • Legal Services
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Arabic
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender

CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies

Founded in 1986 CLAGS The Center for LGBTQ Studies is the first universitybased LGBTQ research center in the United States CLAGS nurtures cuttingedge scholarship offers robust queer and trans programming and fosters collaboration among academics artists activists policy makers and community members Housed at the CUNY Graduate Center CLAGS believes in free accessible LGBTQ studies for everyone

  • Other
  • Academic/Alumni Groups
  • Education
  • Research
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Community Healthcare Network

Federal Qualified Health Center offering services to all in a integrated setting Promary Care including HIV Hormonal access behavioral health dental services support services treatment as preventioon and commmunity engagement

  • Health/Wellness
  • Food Pantry
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Immigration Services
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • French Creole
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Queer
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

CUNY City College of New York LGBTQ+ Student Center

Est Fall 2021 The CCNY LGBTQ Student Center is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating empowering and supporting LGBTQIA questioning and allied students staff and faculty at The City College of New York

  • Other
  • Academic/Alumni Groups
  • Education
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

CUNY LGBTQI+ Council

The CUNY LGBTQI Council is a CUNYwide committee of faculty and staff dedicated to supporting the intersectional LGBTQI communities across CUNY Our mission is ensuring the visibility and inclusion of the entire spectrum of LGBTQI students faculty and staff We aim to be a collaborative resource to create connection and community identify and troubleshoot gaps increase representation awareness and equity

  • Other
  • Academic/Alumni Groups
  • Education
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

DBGM, Inc.

DBGM is dedicated to recognizing articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs The organization taps into the collective strengths and wisdom of professionals academicians and clinicians and supporters advocates and activists to address the issues affecting these communities

  • Health/Wellness
  • Academic/Alumni Groups
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Mental Health
  • Research
  • Social
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • French
  • French Creole
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender

Desi Rainbow

Support Education Advocacy for LGBTQIASouth Asians their parents and families Virtual support groups and oneonone peer support for LGBTQ folks for their parents and family members Education on LGBTQIA identity for parents and family members Socialcultural celebrations

  • Community Groups
  • Organizing
  • Social
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Dignity/New York

Support and advocacy for LGBTQ Catholics and allies We have a weekly liturgy and social every Sunday night at 630 PM at St Johns in the Village Church 218 West 11th Street in Greenwich Village in Manhattan We are affiliated with DignityUSA Dignity works through education and legal reforms for justice and the social acceptance of LGBTQI persons in the Catholic Church and society

  • Religious/Spiritual
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Italian
  • Lesbian
  • Other
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Russian
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender

Dr. Jacob Nacheman Psychotherapy

Im a queer male psychologist who works with adults adolescents to thrive I recognize how intersectionalities of identity culture social expectations role responsibilities neurodivergence and trauma impact wellbeing My approach blends mindfulness attachment acceptance and cognitive principles to address stress anxiety and depression I am dedicated to supporting your journey toward selflove resilience helping you navigate relationships and transitions with patience and adaptability

  • Health/Wellness
  • Medical Services
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Abuse
  • Adults (25-60)
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Intersex
  • Queer
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Drag Artists for Expression NYC

Drag Artists for Expression NYC produces storytelling and creative arts programs for youth presented by local drag artists in libraries schools and other community spaces in all five boroughs of NYC both in person and virtually Through fabulous educational experiences our programs celebrate gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable

  • Other
  • Anti-Violence/Anti-Bias
  • Arts/Music
  • Education
  • Pride Committees
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Children
  • Chinese
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center

The Bowen Center provides safe inclusive and affirming behavioral health services for LGBTQ individuals of all ages Through culturally responsive traumainformed care Bowen supports those experiencing depression anxiety trauma substance use disorders and the impacts of discrimination and stigma A strong partnership with the Ali Forney Center and specialized staff training help ensure compassionate competent care that promotes healing resilience and longterm wellbeing

  • Health/Wellness
  • Food Pantry
  • Mental Health
  • Public Benefits
  • Substance Abuse
  • Support Groups
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Children
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)

Equality New York

Advancing the lives of all LGBTQ New Yorkers and their families

  • Advocacy
  • Anti-Violence/Anti-Bias
  • Education
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Organizing
  • Political Groups
  • Pride Committees
  • Adults (25-60)
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Asexual
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
  • Bisexual
  • Black/African-American
  • Children
  • Gay
  • Gender non-conforming
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Questioning
  • Seniors (60+)
  • Spanish
  • Transgender
  • Young Adults/Teens (13-25)
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