LGBTQ+ Resources Page
Local Resources (Central Florida)
The Center Orlando and The Center Kissimmee
The Center exists to promote and empower the LGBTQ+ community & its allies through information, education, advocacy and support. The Center coordinates a number of services at multiple locations & virtually including HIV, Hepatitis C & STI Testing, free condoms & lube, Narcan, gender-affirming clothing closet, mental health counseling, immigration clinics, career planning, case management, and support groups for those of transgender & non binary experience, transgender and gender nonconforming children and their caregivers, grief and loss, HIV education, coming out, trauma and coping, gun survivors, gay & bisexual men over 40, Seniors, Veterans, & addiction recovery.
Central Florida Gay and Lesbian Law Association
Gay and Lesbian regional voluntary bar association of The Florida Bar offering legal assistance to the LGBTQ+ community.
Bliss Healthcare Services
Bliss strives to save lives by preventing the spread of HIV, Hepatitis and STDs. Bliss offers healthcare, mental health care, access to PrEP and PEP, Vaccines, and education.
26 Health
The 26Health mission is to improve mind-body-spirit health in Central Florida's LGBTQ+ and ally community. 26Health offers primary health services, mental health including psychiatry, addiction recovery, transgender specific healthcare, adoption support and other wellness services.
Out of the Closet Thrift Stores
96 cents of every dollar spent at Out of the Closet Thrift Store (OTC) goes to AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s HIV prevention and treatment services. That’s why OTC is able to offer high-quality HIV testing services. Merchandise includes low-cost, vintage, clothing for all genders and home decor.
Transitional Space
Transitional Space helps LGBT+ individuals live a fulfilling and meaningful life by providing assistance, connecting with resources, and creating opportunities in health, home, purpose and community, through peer counseling, support groups and community meetings.
Peer Support Space
With shared lived experience at its core, Peer Support Space builds diverse, peer-led recovery communities in Central Florida. With a number of groups designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Zebra Youth
Zebra empowers LGBTQ+ youth to thrive by providing programs designed to meet the needs of homeless and at risk LGBTQ+ youth. Services include housing and support services, drop-in services, mental health counseling and more.
Orlando Youth Alliance
Provides a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in Central Florida.
National Resources
Resources for LGBTQ Parents of Children with Special Needs
As an LGBTQ parent raising a child with special needs, you may face unique challenges. However, by accessing the various forms of help that are available, LGBTQ families can become empowered to understand their child's needs, handle potential discrimination, and navigate their options. Learn more about medical, financial, and emotional support resources for LGBTQ parents of children with disabilities.
LGTBQ Online College Student Guide
Choosing the right school is vital for every college bound student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to many obstacles that all students face, it is important that LGBTQ+ students also consider whether the institution has LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. Our new guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students.
Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication
A comprehensive guide about verbal gender affirmation, which plays a crucial role in fostering inclusivity and understanding.
https://onlinespeechpathologyprograms.org/gender-affirming-verbal-communication/
Free Grants for Veterans
This website provides comprehensive details on grants for veterans. These grants are given away for free, and they could help low income veterans with bills, mortgage, rent, housing, college, and medications. Please note that grants are only given for veterans who can prove financial difficulties. Apply for multiple grants to ensure your needs are met. They offer information on the following : (1) grants for rent (2) housing assistance (3) help with bills (4) education grants (5) medical bills grants (6) business grants.
Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
Pride Month is meant to be a time of celebration and recognition of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) community. But if this time is overshadowed for you because you don’t have a stable place to live or are homeless, you should know you’re not alone.
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/lgbtq-homeless-youth/
LGBTQ+ Student Support and Resources
College is an exciting but stressful time, and the transition can be especially challenging for LGBTQ+ students. For these students, the right college not only offers quality education, but also an open-minded and safe environment; one that allows them to earn a degree as well as learn more about themselves.
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/resources/lgbtq-students/
Breaking Barriers: Strategies For Inclusivity in Sports
Inclusivity is not just a moral imperative but a strategic move that benefits everyone, from the front-office managers to the fans in the stands. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of what it means to be inclusive in sports.
Northern Illinois Recovery
Northern Illinois Recovery offers tailored LGBTQ drug rehab programs, prioritizing individualized treatment. Focused on restoring confidence and joy, our recovery centers equip you with self-sustaining sobriety tools for a fulfilling life. Our compassionate specialists guide you towards overcoming challenges and maintaining happiness despite external circumstances.
Westwind Recovery® - LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center in Los Angeles
Westwind Recovery specializes in diverse outpatient drug rehab programs in CA, with a dedicated LGBTQ addiction treatment center. They offer tailored weekly sessions, 12-step meetings, and connections to a local LGBTQ resource center.
https://westwindrecovery.com/addiction-treatment-therapy-programs-los-angeles/lgbtq-addiction-treatment-center-program-los-angeles
Casco Bay Recovery - LGBTQ Substance Use Treatment
Casco Bay Recovery addresses unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, providing personalized substance use treatment services, including individual and group therapy, support groups, and family counseling.
https://cascobayrecovery.com/resources/lgbtq-substance-use-treatment/
Free By the Sea - LGBTQ Substance Abuse Treatment
Free By the Sea celebrates the uniqueness of each individual, offering inclusive addiction treatment for diverse races, sexualities, and ages.
https://freebythesea.com/lgbtq-substance-abuse-treatment/
Crestview Recovery
At Crestview, our therapists foster an open and non-judgmental dialogue, crucial for genuine healing. Our Portland-based sober living community provides outpatient addiction treatment and resources tailored to the LGBT+ community. Whether you seek an LGBT-friendly sober living home or intensive outpatient treatment in Portland, Crestview offers both. Contact us for more information today.
https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/programs/lgbtq/
Bayview Recovery Center
Bayview Recovery Center recognizes the challenges LGBTQ individuals may face with substance abuse. We take pride in offering personalized treatment plans and a culturally competent staff dedicated to providing the utmost support throughout the recovery journey. For more information on our services, feel free to reach out to us or share this with someone who might benefit.
https://www.bayviewrecovery.com/resources/lgbtq/
If you or someone you know is providing exceptional care and support to the LGBTQIA+ community and would like to be highlighted in our resource list please contact us at ogc@orlandogaychorus.org