LGBTQ+ people in Central Florida have a community here. This collection highlights local organizations, resources, and spaces in the Orlando area and surrounding region that offer affirming support, connection, and care. Whether you’re looking for in-person community or local services, these listings are close to home.
26Health is an Orlando-based nonprofit healthcare organization founded in 2011 with a straightforward commitment: care for every letter, every person, every background. Their tagline is not a slogan — it is the operating principle behind one of Central Florida’s most comprehensive LGBTQ-affirming health practices. They provide accessible, compassionate care regardless of ability to pay, with…
Harmony Healthcare is a nonprofit primary care and infectious disease clinic founded by local healthcare providers in response to the growing need for accessible, affirming care for people seeking HIV treatment, PrEP, Hepatitis C care, and gender-affirming services. Their mission is to bridge the gaps in care and improve the health of the community by…
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…
