Cost should never be a barrier to finding support. Every resource in this collection is free to access, including crisis lines, directories, educational tools, and community spaces designed to serve LGBTQ+ people regardless of financial situation.
Loom Collective is a queer and trans owned organization that offers continuing education, training, and community learning for therapists, educators, and community members working toward liberation-oriented care. Their work is trauma-informed, social-justice centered, and designed to support marginalized communities without replicating institutional harm. For clinicians, they offer trainings on deepening affirming practice with trans and…
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 Advocate is one of the oldest and most established LGBTQ+ news and culture publications in the United States, founded in 1967. It has covered nearly six decades of LGBTQ+ history, from the Stonewall era through the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and the current political landscape. The Advocate continues to publish news, opinion, profiles, and…
them. is a digital LGBTQ+ publication from Condé Nast that covers news, culture, politics, style, and identity for queer and trans readers. Launched in 2017, it has become one of the most widely read LGBTQ+ publications in the country, with a particular focus on centering trans and nonbinary voices in its coverage. The publication covers…
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…
Nancy is a podcast from WNYC Studios that tells personal stories at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and everyday life. Created by Kathy Tu and Tobin Low, who are both queer, the show explores what it means to be queer in the world through deeply reported narratives, cultural commentary, and interviews that center real people’s…
Queery is a long-form interview podcast hosted by comedian and writer Cameron Esposito. Each week, Esposito sits down with a queer guest, usually someone working in entertainment, arts, or culture, for a wide-ranging conversation about their life, identity, and what it means to be queer today. The tone is warm, curious, and deeply personal without…
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,…
Making Gay History is an award-winning podcast that brings LGBTQ+ history to life through archival recordings of the community’s own voices. Created by Eric Marcus, the show draws on decades of interviews originally recorded for his book of the same name, giving listeners direct access to the words of activists, survivors, artists, and everyday people…
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…
FloridaNameChange.org is a free, practical guide to legally changing your name in the state of Florida. The site walks through the full process step by step, including filing requirements, court fees, the publication requirement, updating Social Security records, and changing your name on a driver’s license and other state documents after the court order is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
