We thrive in community. This section connects you with LGBTQ centers, youth spaces, peer groups, and online communities where you can find belonging.
POZ is a media brand and community platform that has served people living with HIV since 1994. What began as a print magazine during the heart of the AIDS crisis has become one of the most trusted online resources for HIV news, health information, community stories, and treatment updates. POZ covers breaking news in HIV…
The Well Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the course of the HIV/AIDS epidemic by focusing on women, girls, and people who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Founded in 2003, it centers an often-overlooked population in HIV care and advocacy: cisgender women, transgender women, and nonbinary people who carry the disproportionate…
Autostraddle is one of the most widely read and longest-running independent LGBTQ+ publications in the world. Founded in 2009, it is run by and for queer women, nonbinary, and trans people, and has built a massive community of readers who turn to it for news, culture, personal essays, relationship advice, and conversations that feel like…
Gender Reveal is an interview podcast created by Tuck Woodstock that centers trans and nonbinary voices, experiences, and issues. The show covers a wide range of topics including healthcare, policy, identity, relationships, and what it actually feels like to live in a trans or nonbinary body in the world today. It is grounded, politically engaged,…
In The Rooms is a free online recovery community that hosts live virtual meetings for people in recovery from addiction, including dedicated LGBTQ+-specific meetings. The platform supports multiple recovery pathways including AA, NA, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery, and others, making it accessible regardless of what program resonates with someone. The LGBTQ+ meetings on In The Rooms…
SMART Recovery is a science-based addiction recovery program that offers an alternative to 12-step programs for people who prefer a secular, self-empowerment approach to sobriety. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and its method is grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational tools, and peer support. SMART Recovery hosts LGBTQ+-specific online meetings that provide a…
The Ali Forney Center is one of the largest and most recognized organizations in the country dedicated to LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Based in New York City and named after a gay youth of color who was murdered while living on the streets, the Ali Forney Center provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services to homeless LGBTQ+…
True Colors United is a national nonprofit organization focused specifically on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ young people. Founded by Cyndi Lauper and Tim Gunn, the organization works to transform the systems that serve homeless youth by helping shelters and service providers better understand and affirm LGBTQ+ identities. LGBTQ+ youth make up approximately 40 percent of…
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change is a national feminist organization led by and for lesbians age 60 and older. Founded in 1989, OLOC confronts ageism within the LGBTQ+ community and in broader society, and works to make visible the lives, contributions, and needs of older lesbian and queer women. OLOC offers local chapters, gatherings, and…
SAGE is the country’s largest and most established organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 1978, SAGE works to ensure that LGBTQ+ elders can age with dignity, connection, and access to affirming care — whether they are living independently, navigating healthcare systems, or seeking community. SAGE offers a national network…
OASIS Florida — originally Okaloosa AIDS Support and Informational Services — has been serving the HIV/AIDS community in Northwest Florida since 1991. Founded in response to the lack of HIV support and education in the Florida Panhandle, OASIS grew from the vision of David Neal, who devoted the last year of his life to making…
The Pride Center at Equality Park is one of the largest and most established LGBTQ+ community centers in the southeastern United States, located in Wilton Manors, Florida and serving the broader South Florida community. Founded with the mission of providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive home for LGBTQ+ people, The Pride Center offers a wide…
PRISM is a South Florida nonprofit working to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth. Founded with the belief that race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression should never be barriers to health or belonging, PRISM serves high school and college students across Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties….
Compass Community Center, officially Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center, has been a safe space and support system for LGBTQ+ people and those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS in Palm Beach County and South Florida since 1988. Located in Lake Worth Beach, Compass connects people to care, resources, and community through a wide range…
The Center Orlando, officially LGBT+ Center Orlando, is one of the oldest and most comprehensive LGBTQ+ community centers in Florida. Founded in 1978 as a safe gathering space for the gay community, The Center has grown into a full-service nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ people across Central Florida through health services, mental health counseling, transgender support, legal…
Pineapple Healthcare is a primary care and infectious disease clinic serving LGBTQ+ people and the broader community across Central Florida. Led by Erick Suarez, APRN, the practice specializes in HIV care, sexual health, and prevention, with a commitment to inclusive, judgment-free care for patients 13 and up. They have been voted Favorite Health Care Facility…
Crew Health is an Orlando-based LGBTQ-affirming primary care and infectious disease clinic dedicated to accessible, compassionate healthcare for the queer community. A division of Crew Community Health, a nonprofit organization, their mission centers on ending HIV, disparity, and discrimination, with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ people. Crew Health offers a wide range of services under…
Zebra Youth is an Orlando-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 with affirming housing, mental health services, care coordination, and community programs designed to help young people find safety, stability, and hope. The organization says its mission is “empowering LGBTQ+ youth to thrive,” with programming built for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth…
QLatinx is an Orlando-based grassroots organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ Latinx community. The organization centers racial, social, and gender justice while working to build a stronger, more united community for people whose identities and needs are often overlooked. Founded in response to the June 12, 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting,…
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a Gainesville-based LGBTQ+ community center serving North Central Florida through connection, visibility, education, and support. The organization’s mission is to foster the well-being of LGBTQ+ people and other gender and sexual minorities while promoting public understanding and affirmation across differences in race, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, age, ability,…
OUT Sports League is an LGBTQ+ recreational sports league serving Orlando and the broader Central Florida community. The organization says it was created in the years after Pulse to provide a safe, social, and accepting in-person alternative to bars and apps, helping LGBTQ+ people connect through recreational sports, social events, and philanthropy. Its mission is…
Orlando Youth Alliance is a Central Florida nonprofit that provides a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ youth and young adults. The organization’s mission is to create safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Central Florida, and it has offered weekly peer-to-peer support groups in the region since 1990. In addition to…
Queer Healing Journeys is a therapeutic and wellness practice dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals through trauma informed, affirming care. Founded by queer clinicians, the organization centers healing that honors lived experience, identity, and resilience. The practice offers individual therapy, relationship support, and specialized services for people navigating identity exploration, coming out, religious trauma, family rejection,…
Sacred Worth Ministries is a Christian organization dedicated to affirming the inherent worth of LGBTQ people. Rooted in faith and justice, Sacred Worth works to create safer, more inclusive church communities where queer and trans people are fully welcomed and celebrated. Their mission centers on the belief that every person is made in the image…
Unitarian Universalist LGBTQ Resources are part of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s commitment to full inclusion, equity, and spiritual belonging for LGBTQ people. The UUA has long supported LGBTQ rights, marriage equality, and transgender inclusion within both faith communities and public life. Their LGBTQ resources page brings together tools, education, and advocacy grounded in justice and…
The GLSEN Safe Space Kit is a free resource designed to help educators create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ students. The kit includes practical tools such as Safe Space stickers and posters, educator guides, conversation starters, and strategies for supporting LGBTQ youth in classrooms and school communities. It offers clear guidance on responding to…
PFLAG’s Be an Ally resources provide practical guidance for people who want to actively support LGBTQ loved ones and communities. These materials offer clear, accessible information about respectful language, standing up against discrimination, supporting LGBTQ youth, and creating safer spaces at home, work, school, and faith communities. The goal is not just awareness, but meaningful…
It Gets Better Project is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth around the world. Founded in 2010 in response to a wave of suicides among LGBTQ young people, the organization began by collecting video stories from LGBTQ adults and allies — showing young people that life could get better,…
LGBT National Help Center provides free, confidential peer support and local resource information for LGBTQIA+ people across the United States. Through national hotlines and online chat programs, trained volunteers offer affirming, nonjudgmental support for people navigating coming out, identity questions, relationship concerns, family conflict, mental health challenges, and isolation. Callers do not need to be…
Unspoken Treasure Society is an LGBTQIA+-centered organization working to build community, reduce isolation, and create affirming spaces where queer and trans people can access support and connection. The organization focuses on empowerment through shared experience, community programming, and advocacy that centers the people most often overlooked or underserved. Their work is rooted in the belief…
TrevorSpace is a secure online social networking platform created by The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24. It offers a moderated, affirming digital space where young people can connect, build friendships, and find community without fear of harassment or discrimination. Designed specifically for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace allows members to create profiles, join…
Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQ+ youth resource that helps teens find affirming digital support, community connections, and trusted resource directories. While the platform is not currently hosting live chat groups, it still serves as a helpful starting point for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 who are looking for safer online spaces, identity…
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization that supports and connects LGBTQ community centers across the United States and around the world. Through leadership development, advocacy, and capacity building, CenterLink strengthens local centers so they can better serve LGBTQ individuals and families. CenterLink works with hundreds of LGBTQ community centers that provide vital services such as…
PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ people and those who love them. Founded in 1973, PFLAG works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ individuals and their families. Through local chapters across the United States, PFLAG provides peer support for parents, caregivers, families, and…
