LGBTQIA+ specific resources

What specific LGBTQIA+ resources are there in NYC?

The Rainbow Heights Club provides support groups, mental health services separate from ones' psychiatrist of therapist, travel assistance, grab-and-go lunches, connections to other community services, and a safe place for community members. Contact Randy Killings, Director of Peer Services at 718-852-2584, ext 101 or email: randykillings@rainbowheights.org.

The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) supports LGBTQIA+ and HIV-affected survivors through free counseling, legal services, advocacy and education. English and Spanish. Location: 116 Nassau Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10038, Phone: 212-714-1184/ (212-714-1141)

Mental health supports:

I am feeling down or anxious - what should I do?

You can contact NYC Well at 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355) or text WELL to 65173 to talk to a counselor or find free and affordable mental health support in NYC. The Helpline is staffed 24/7 by trained counselors who can provide brief supportive therapy and crisis counseling in over 200 languages.

Or you can text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a Counselor at the Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling.

Additionally, if you want to engage in other mental health services, such as psychotherapy and medication management, here are some referrals:

  • Fortune Society

    • Phone: (212) 691-7554

    • Email: info@fortunesociety.org

    • Provides licensed behavioral health treatment for individuals with justice involvement. Offers both Telehealth and in-person mental health services.

  • New Horizon Counseling Center

    • Phone: (718-845-2630)

    • Please call to schedule an appointment. They offer an array of services in all 5 boroughs from in-patient, Day treatment and more

  • Liberty Fund

    • If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Brooklyn or Manhattan, you may be eligible for Liberty Fund case management services including mental health support. Call the CJA Helpline (646-213-2683, press 4) to get connected with Liberty Fund.

Here are several crisis and suicide hotlines to speak to a confidential trained specialist for more support, free of cost:

  • Call 988

  • TrevorLifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone (866-488-7386), text message (678678) and online chat at thetrevorproject.org.

  • Crisis Text Line, text 741741 or chat them online

Do you have other questions about mental health support not answered here? If so, call the CJA Helpline (646-213-2683, press 4) to talk to an Outreach Member and see if you can get the answer to your question.