New York City LGBTQ Resources
Adult Support Groups and Services
Manhattan
ACT-UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power)
Diverse group of non-partisan individuals dedicated to ending AIDS crisis through direct action. This group meets on Mondays 8PM at The Center.
332 Bleecker Street, Suite G5
(212) 966-4873
www.actupny.org
ADODI New York
Gay men of African descent's spiritual and emotional social organization since 1985.
P.O. Box 7417-JAF Station, NYC
(718) 596-0342
www.adodiintl.com
African Ancestral Lesbians United for Social Change (AALUSC)
Provides community space for lesbians of African descent regardless of language, class or culture; at The Center.
(718) 715-2613
www.myspace.com/aalusc
AHRC Sobriety Services PEIR Program (Formerly NYSARC, INC. NYC Chapter)
Support group for adults with MR/DD and/or mental illness diagnosis who identify as LGBTQ: meets Wednesdays at 5PM.
83 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor
(212) 780-2658
Al-Anon Family Intergroup of Greater New York
Groups for families and friends of alcoholics. Gay specific meetings for more than 20 years.
350 Broadway, Suite 404
(212) 941-0094
www.nycalanon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous New York Inter-group
AA meeting info. in greater NYC area, 7 days, 9AM-10PM
307 Seventh Ave. Rm. 201
(212) 647-1680
www.nyintergroup.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research/education and reaching out to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide.
120 Wall St. 22nd Fl.
(212) 363-3500
www.afsp.org
American Indian Community House - HIV/AIDS Program
NYC's only Native American urban center. HIV/AIDS services for Native Americans/families; all are welcome.
11 Broadway, 2nd Fl.
(212) 598-0100
www.aich.org
American Run for the End of AIDS (AREA, Inc.)
Produces AIDS awareness events such as annual candlelight march on Worlds AIDS Day and campaign to reissue AIDS awareness postal stamp.
2350 Broadway, #1016
(212) 580-7668
Armenian Gay & Lesbian Association
Gay/Lesbian Armenians in tri-state area who network/meet 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8PM at the Center.
(917) 705-4591
Armenian Sisters
Supportive network of Armenian lesbians building bridges between communities as light-skinned middle-European lesbians of color.
147 West 14th Street, #13
Assal East Coast - Arab and Iranian Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Women's Group
Social support group for Arab and Iranian LGBT women.
(718) 596-0342 ext. 35
[email protected]
The Barbershop
Weekly group for black gay men to relax, refuel, and discuss issues.
c/o GMHC, 119 W. 24th St.
(212) 367-1388
[email protected]
Bisexual Gay/Lesbian-identified Bisexuals
Safe space for those exploring their sexuality; transgender people are welcome. Meets 3rd Saturdays, 3PM at the Center.
(212) 459-4784
Bisexual S/M Discussion Group
Discussion of S/M interests/experiences. Meets 1st Sundays (except June, July, September), 6PM, at the Center.
(212) 459-4784
Bisexual Women's Discussion Group
Supportive discussion group for bisexual and bi-curious women. Meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, 6:30-8PM, at the Center.
(347) 496-5568
Community Access
Supportive housing, clubhouses, employment, advocacy for mental health consumers and LGBT sensitive.
666 Broadway, 3rd Fl.
(212) 780-1400
www.communityaccess.org
Crossdressers International
Non-profit, non-sexual group based in NYC. Focuses on closeted male to female crossdressers, offering safe, informative and welcoming means to overcome fears of being discovered and to express their transgender selves.
(212) 564-4847
www.cdinyc.org
Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC)
National nonprofit resource and information center for and about deaf LGBTQ, transvestite and intersex communities.
www.deafqueer.org
Financial Services Industry Exhange
Social/professional networking group for LGBT professionals in financial services.
P.O. Box 4139
www.f-six.org
Friends in Deed- The Crisis Center for Life-Threatening Illness
Support for anyone affected by HIV, cancer, other life-threatening physical illness, grief, bereavement; all services are free.
594 Broadway, Suite 706
(212) 925-2009
www.friendsindeed.org
GAPP-Portuguese-Speaking Support & Prevention Group
Portuguese-speaking support/prevention group for gay/bisexual men, HIV+ or at risk. Meets Fridays, 7-9PM. Primary language English, but facilitates for Portuguese and Spanish speakers.
GMHC, 119 W. 24th St.
(212) 367-1393
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/gapp_nyc
Gay Asian & Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY)
Social, political, peer support and educational organization for GBTQ APl men. Meets 3rd Fridays of the month at the Center.
P.O. Box 1608 Old Chelsea Station
(212) 802-7423
www.gapimny.org
Gay/Bi Dads Group of New York
Support and social group for gay and bisexual fathers and others in child-nurturing situations.
(917) 788-3369
www.gaybidads.org
Gay & Lesbian Caregivers' Support Group for Alzheimer's Disease
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:45 - 8:15PM at the Center.
c/o the Center
(212) 983-0700
HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA)
Component of NYC's Human Resources Administration provides direct linkages to social, financial, emergency, vocational services for people living with AIDS/advanced HIV illnesses and families.
12 W. 14th St., 5th Fl., NYC
(212) 620-4644
www.nyc.gov/html/hra/
Lesbian AIDS Project
HIV/AIDS-related services, referrals, support for lesbians. Newsletters, safer sex handbook, and discussions.
c/o Gay Men's Health Crisis, 119 W. 24th St., NYC
(212) 367-1355
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
Founded in 1983; leading multiple service nonprofit operates more than 30 programs, including cultural, recreational, political, recovery, and mental health services. More than 300 groups and all Center programs/services meet here.
208 West 13th Street
(212) 620-7310
www.gaycenter.org
Lesbians Rising (at Hunter College)
Club provides students of all genders/sexual orientations with safe space to hang out without being discriminated against. Holds informational workshops and discussions on several issues in LGBT community.
695 Park Ave., Thomas Hunter Bldg., Rm. 309, NYC
(212) 772-4929
www.myspace.com/hunterrainbow/
LGBT Cancer Project - Out With Cancer
Country's first advocacy and support group for all LGBT cancer survivors. Online support network offers safe, secure environment for LGBT cancer survivors to meet and help each other with emotional support and advice.
(212) 673-4920
www.outwithcancer.org
www.lgbtcancer.org
Log Cabin Republicans/ New York City
Serves gay/lesbian Republicans and friends.
(646) 349-2952
www.nyc.logcabin.org
Malecare
Non-profit gay/bi/transgender men's cancer survivor advocacy and support group. All services free. Publications include "A Gay Man's Guide to Prostate Cancer."
(212) 673-4920
www.malecare.com
Males Au Naturel (MAN)
Nudist/naturist social group for gay/bisexual men in NYC metropolitan area.
332 Bleecker St., Box 133, NYC
(212) 898-0383
[email protected]
Manhattan Mustangs, Inc.
NYC's only not-for-profit LGBT country/western dance group. Sponsors charitable events at Stepping Out Studios, Chelsea. Educational info, cultural opportunities, community outreach. Open to all ages/abilities. Available to teach basic couple/line dancing. DJ at charitable fundraising events.
P.O. Box 1196, Murray Hill Station, NYC
www.manhattanmustangs.org
Many Men, Many Voices
Dedicated to gay black men in NYC. Health/wellness promotion program. Frank, honest discussion on issues affecting the community.
c/o GHMC, 119 W. 24th St., NYC
(212) 367-1388
MCAANY Gay & Lesbian Recreational Bowling League
USBC- sanctioned bowling league meets September - April, Monday, 8:30 PM at Leisure Time Bowl, Port Authority.
c/o Brian Feuer, 428 W. 49th St., NYC
[email protected]
Metro Gay Wrestling Alliance, Inc.
NYC's gay freestyle wrestling club.
P.O. Box 1913, Radio City Station, NYC
(917) 547-2656
www.metrowrestling.org
Metropolitan Tennis Group
200 member lesbian/gay club. Beginner to tournament level. Monthly parties, winter indoor league, charity tournaments, summer-ladder.
P.O. Box 3454, Grand Central Station, NYC
(866) 752-9684
www.metrotennisgroup.com
New York City Gay Basketball League (NYCGBL)
Maintains athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of LGBT community. Promotes positive values in community and fights to eliminate negative sterotypes associated with LGBT athletics. Beginners welcome. Open to men and women.
c/o OOB, P.O. Box 372, Times Square Station, NYC
[email protected]
New York City Gay Hockey Association
Provides environment free of harassment/discrimination for members and friends of LGBT community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations.
P.O. Box 670, Times Square Station, NYC
(212) 252-4351
www.nycgayhockey.org
New York City Gay Lacrosse Club
Men's lacrosse for gays and anyone else who is interested.
[email protected]
New York City Gay Men's Chorus
Gay men's choral group.
11 Broadway, Suite 333, NYC
(212) 344-1777
www.nycgmc.org
New York Gay Pool League (NYGPL)
Non-profit 8-ball pocket billiard league. Teams sponsored by gay/lesbian bars to build community, friendship. Competitive play, meet new people, raise money for AIDS charities.
(212) 496-4585
www.nygpl.org
New York Ramblers Soccer Club
Non-profit gay/lesbian club promotes educational/competitive soccer for beginners, experienced players, coaches, and fans. Annual international tournament; frequent intra-city competitions.
(914) 262-4629
www.newyorkramblers.org
New York State Black Gay Network
Statewide coalition of 17 organizations serves black men who practice same-sex desire. Member training/TA, policy/social change, community mobilization.
103 E. 125th St., Suite 7E, NYC
(212) 828-9393
The NorthEast Two-Spirit Society
Info about and for LGBT and two-spirit American Indians of NYC and tri-state area.
33 Indian Rd., Suite #4N, NYC
(646) 351-7360
www.ne2ss.org
Nothing But Guys & Guys and Girls
NYC-based group for HIV+ gay men. Friendship, community, support, informal education on HIV. Safe, nondiscriminatory social setting to address disclosure, drug side effects, mental/emotional toll of living with HIV.
(212) 462-9009
[email protected]
NYC Gay Men's Shamanic Circle
Group of male shamanic practitioners, based in New York City gathers to create sacred space for men who identify as queer, gay, or men who love men. Performs shamanic journey work for the purpose of healing on many levels, including ourselves, our communities and Mother Earth.
www.nycgayshamans.net
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
National organization committed to empowering old lesbians in our common struggle to confront ageism within our own and larger community.
(212) 535-9633
www.oloc.org
OrthoDykes of New York
Lesbian/bisexual/transgender women who identify or have identified with Orthodox Judaism. Discussion, socializing, and support. Meets 2nd Wed., 8 PM, at the Center.
(212) 539-8804
www.orthodykes.org
Out Professionals
Nation's leading and social buisness networking organization for gay men and lesbians. Presents year-round events focused on career, culture and community and lets members connect through active online community.
322 Bleecker St. (PMB G-16) NYC
www.outprofessionals.org
OutClass - Lesbian & Gay Business Association at NYU's Stern College
Professional network of full/part-time lesbian/gay students/alumni sponsors lectures, networking events, discussion group. Fosters awareness of lesbians/gays in the workplace.
(212) 998-0739
http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~outclass
OUTdancing
LGBT partner dancing: salsa, swing, two-step, tango, waltz, fox trot, hustle, and more.
Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St., 9th Fl., NYC
(646) 742-9400
www.steppingoutstudios.com
OutPOCPAC (Out People of Color Political Action Committee)
NYC-based non-partisan, political club of LGBT and two-spirited people of color.
351 W. 114th St. Suite #4A-4B, NYC
(917) 804-9579
www.outpocpac.org
Pride Democrats
Citywide LGBT political club.
(917) 374-9729
www.stonewallvets.org/PRIDEdemocrats.html
Q-Wave
Dedicated to strengthening voices of lesbian/bisexual/queer women/transgender/gender-variant people of Asian descent. Builds supportive, progressive community by promoting visibility/ empowerment through social/political/educational organizing.
www.q-wave.org
Queer Union at New York University
Nation's second oldest LGBT/queer campus group provides social, cultural, political, and educational opportunities for NYU LGBT communities, increases visibility, and promotes awareness.
60 Washington Square South, 7th Fl., NYC
(212) 998-4938
www.nyu.edu/clubs/queerunion
Radical Women
Multi-racial socialist feminists building women's leadership to win total human liberation.
Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th St., NYC
(212) 222-0633
www.radicalwomen.org
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
Fellowship of men/women who share experience, strength, hope of solving their common problem, help others recover from sexual compulsion, stay sexually sober. Only membership requirement is desire to stop having compulsive sex. No dues/fees; self-supporting through contributions. Not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; no wish to engage in controversy; endorses or opposes no causes.
P.O. Box 1753, Old Chelsea Station, NYC
(212) 439-1123 (national info & phone line)
800-977-4325 (outside NYC)
www.sca-recovery.org/cities/newyork
Sisters of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA)
Outreach social/cultural/networking for LGBT, transsexual, two spirit, women-loving women of Caribbean ancestry, partners, families, and friends.
(646) 578-9004
[email protected]
SMART (Fund for the City of New York)
Treatment, education, support for women and teenagers living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
306-308 W. 38 St., 6th Fl., NYC
(212) 564-3282
www.smartuniversity.org
Society of Lesbian & Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA)
Promotes communication, encourages research, develops teaching materials, serves interests of gay/lesbian anthropologists in the association.
http://www.uvm.edu/~dirh/solga/
The Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA)
Part of CCNY community. Helping to create a safe learning and social environment for LGBTQ students and their allies.
The City College of New York, Finley Student Center
138th St. & Convent Ave., NYC
(212) 650-2100
www.angelfire.com/planet/sagaofccny
Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society, Inc.
Not-for-profit, all volunteer outdoor club for LGBT people, providing exciting, at-cost adventures including hiking, biking, camping, boating skiing, skating, and social events.
P.O. Box 2737, NYC
www.sundanceoutdoor.org
United Federation of Teachers
52 Broadway, NYC
(212) 598-9275
www.uft.org
Brooklyn
Brooklyn College Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance (LGBTA)
Club for queer and trans students and allies. Provides information about resources and organizes educational and social events.
2900 Bedford Ave. Student Center Mailbox 64, Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 951-4234
www.brooklyncollegelgbta.com
Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD)
Education, social support, advocacy, health/wellness promotion, support/discussion groups, drop-in center, HIV prevention outreach. Capacity building assistance.
44 Court St., Suite 1000, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 222-6300
www.gmad.org
GLOBE
Promotes community acceptance/understanding of LGBTQ issues through outreach and organizing.
c/o Make the Road by Walking, 301 Grove St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 418-7690
www.maketheroad.org
Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn (LID)
Brooklyn's LGBT political club, involved in all progressive issues affecting the LGBT community.
P.O. Box 150614, Van Brunt Station, Brooklyn, NY 11215
www.LIDBrooklyn.org
Life Force: Women Fighting AIDS, Inc.
Non-profit, community-based. Works to reduce incidence of HIV/AIDS in high-risk women, families. Support services to those infected/affected.
175 Remsen St., Suite 1100, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 797-0937
www.LifeForceInc.org
People of Color in Crisis, Inc.
250 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-0770
www.pocc.org
Rainbow Heights Club
Innovative, affirming, effective advocacy/support services for LGBT persons living with mental illness. Employment and housing advocacy, support groups, cooking classes, computer classes, art and writing workshops, and more.
25 Flatbush Ave., 3rd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-2584
www.rainbowheights.org
Shades of Lavender
LGBT division of Brooklyn AIDS Task Force, for lesbians/bisexual and questioning women/youth. Education, info, groups, activities daily.
260 Broadway, 4th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-0028, ext. 110/111
www.BATF.net
Staten Island
Alcoholics Anonymous/Staten Island Meeting of NYC AA - Rainbow and Friends
Open discussion support group: meets Thursdays at 7PM.
The Staten Island LGBT Center 25 Victory Blvd. 3rd Fl. Staten Island, NY
(718) 808-1360
www.silgbtcenter.org
Queens
American Veterans for Equal Rights New York (AVERNY)
Association of LGBT US armed forces veterans. Rights advocacy, political action, ending "don't ask don't tell", VA medical benefits assistance, parade marching, social events, community projects, supporting LGBT vets.
P.O. Box 150160, Kew Gardens, Queens
(718) 849-5665
www.averny.tripod.com
Butch/Femme Society
Social support network for self-identified butches/femmes.
P.O. Box 750652 Forest Hills, NY 11375
(212) 388-2736
http://butchfemmesociety.freeservers.com
Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens
P.O. Box 857, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 228-8509
www.lgdcq.org
Queens College Gay, Lesbian & Straight Alliance (QCGLASA)
Social/political. Weekly discussion group.
65-30 Kissena Blvd., Rm. LL30, Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 997-3983
www.angelfire.com/bug/harmony
Queens Lesbian & Gay Pride Committee, Inc.
Queens' largest LGBT organization puts on annual Queens LGBT Pride Parade and Festival on first Sunday in June.
P.O. Box 720464, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 228-7599
www.queenspride.com
Queens Pride House (DBA)
Community center/gathering place for LGBTQ people. Resources/referral program provides info to LGBT sensitive providers in Queens, support groups, socials, space rental, library.
c/o Queens Lesbian & Gay Community Center
76-11 37th Ave., Suite 206, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 429-5309
www.queenspridehouse.org
Stonewall Republicans
First political-party GLBT/Two-spirit advocacy group. Guest speakers, socials. Open to all, regardless of political orientation.
P.O. Box 656513, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 357-7075
Bronx
Bronx Lesbian and Gay Health Resource Consortium
Referrals and safe space for health and social growth of local LGBTQ community. Empowers community to realize potential by providing direct services, training, and education.
448 E. 149th St., 3rd Fl. Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-4368
www.BLGHRC.org
Einstein Association of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders (EAGLBT)
Activism and social support for LGBT faculty, students and staff at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Ave. 703 Ullman Bldg. Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-3130
Gay Men of the Bronx (GMOB)
Committed to creating a supportive community.
841 Barretto St., Bronx, NY 10474
(718) 542-0267
