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LGBTQ+ Support & Gender-Affirming Care Help

Affirming healthcare, safe housing, identity document help, and youth support. The Trevor Project crisis line is available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. You deserve care that respects who you are.

What this covers

LGBTQ+ health clinics, gender-affirming care, youth support, community centers, legal name/gender changes, anti-discrimination support, HIV/PrEP services, and affirming mental health care.

Does not cover: General health care without LGBTQ+ focus (see Health) or general legal issues (see Legal).

Who is this for?

LGBTQ+ individuals who need affirming health care, community support, youth services, or help with legal identity changes.

How help usually works

LGBTQ+ health centers provide affirming primary care, hormone therapy, and mental health services. Community centers offer support groups, youth programs, and social services. Legal organizations help with name and gender marker changes.

schedule Typical timeline: Crisis lines are immediate. Community centers are walk-in. Health appointments typically within 1-2 weeks. Legal processes take weeks to months.

Best first steps

  1. Search for an LGBTQ+ health center near you for affirming primary care and mental health services.
  2. For youth needing support, contact The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7).
  3. For legal name or gender marker changes, contact an LGBTQ+ legal organization for guidance.
  4. Community centers offer drop-in support, groups, and referrals — many are walk-in.

What to bring

Insurance card if you have one. Many LGBTQ+ health centers accept all insurance and offer sliding-scale fees.

Emergency vs. standard help

Emergency: Call The Trevor Project (youth) or 988 for crisis support. Standard: Schedule health appointments or visit community centers.

Example LGBTQ+ Resources

Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you. Here are some examples:

New York area

LGBTQ+ ✓ Verified

Goddard Riverside

Community center offering health services, senior programs, youth support, and homeless outreach on the Upper West Side.

place593 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024

scheduleMon-Fri 9am-5pm

English Español

Los Angeles area

LGBTQ+ ✓ Verified

Los Angeles LGBT Center

Comprehensive LGBTQ+ services including youth housing, health clinic, legal services, and community programs.

place1625 N Schrader Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

scheduleMon-Sat, hours vary by service

English Español

Dallas area

LGBTQ+ ✓ Verified

Resource Center Dallas

LGBTQ+ community services including food pantry, health screenings, counseling, and support groups in Dallas.

place5750 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75235

scheduleMon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10am-2pm

English Español