Happy Pride Month!
It is my privilege to formally introduce the 2025 edition of the New York City LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide—a comprehensive directory of organizations and services dedicated to meeting the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual individuals throughout our city. This guide reflects the New York City Comptroller’s Office’s continued commitment to uplifting and supporting LGBTQIA+ communities by ensuring access to essential services and inclusive spaces for all. The work of these organizations is more important than ever as the LGBTQIA+ community faces a dark and troubling moment in this country.
Since the presidential election last November, my Office has been warning about the risks of a second Donald Trump presidency to New York City. LGBTQIA+ rights have been under attack since day one of Trump’s Administration. This includes Executive Orders to undermine the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ Americans, deny lifesaving health care to trans youth, and deny trans Americans access to correct passports. The animus and hatred are so explicit that the federal Administration has even deleted the word transgender from websites and national monuments and fired thousands of trans service members from the military just based on who they are. The Trump Administration is threatening the City’s federal funding over trans rights, which impacts city services that serve all New Yorkers. All these attacks on the rights and bodily autonomy of LGBTQIA+ people are meant to chip away at the rights we all enjoy. As the Trump Administration pursues its mass deportation agenda, the safety and dignity of LGBTQIA+ immigrants are also under attack. New York City, a vital haven for queer and trans immigrants from all over the world, must also continue to serve as a sanctuary for those fleeing persecution.
We are the city of Stonewall, and we fight back. New York City is home to the largest LGBTQIA+ population in the U.S., including the largest population of trans youth in the country. We must unequivocally reject any efforts to erase or marginalize transgender individuals. Now more than ever, it is time to double and triple down on our commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights – not cower away from Trump’s threats. As New Yorkers, we must stand together in defense of equality, dignity, and the fundamental rights of all our neighbors.
We must work together to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to essential services, including housing, legal assistance, and healthcare, and that we fight against Trump’s regressive agenda with every tool at our disposal. The organizations listed in this guide, alongside city agencies and social service providers, play a crucial role in supporting LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers of all backgrounds who are seeking safety and dignity in our great city. These organizations are on the frontlines providing critical and lifesaving work during a time of crisis in queer and trans communities. Our office will always uplift the work of these incredible organizations and support equitable and inclusive access to resources.
While there is still much work to be done to build a world rooted in joy and dedicated to the dignity of every New Yorker, the vibrant network of LGBTQIA+ civic and cultural resources throughout our city gives us hope and momentum toward that vision. As Comptroller, I remain unwavering in my commitment to LGBTQIA+ justice. My office will continue to stand firmly against any regressive policies that threaten our communities and will actively advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals across New York City, our state, and the nation. Every New Yorker deserves to live with dignity and respect—regardless of whom they love or how they identify.
We hope you will find this edition of the LGBTQIA+ guide to be a useful resource—and encourage you to share it with colleagues, friends, and neighbors who may be interested. For any questions about the 2025 edition or if you would like to request a print copy, please send an email to action@comptroller.nyc.gov. You can also browse the entire directory online at https://comptroller.nyc.gov/lgbtq/. Thank you for your continued partnership.
In solidarity,
Brad Lander
New York City Comptroller