LGBTQ+ Friendly Places

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Affirmations LGBTQ Community Center

Ferndale, MI

Michigan's oldest and largest LGBTQ community center located in Ferndale just north of Detroit. Affirmations offers support groups counseling sexual health services and community events. It serves as a hub for the entire Southeast Michigan LGBTQ community.

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The largest HIV AIDS service organization in the United States with clinics and services in dozens of cities nationwide. AHF provides healthcare advocacy and HIV prevention services and has been at the forefront of the fight against AIDS and for the rights of people living with HIV for decades.

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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

New York, NY

A New York City health center that has been providing sensitive and affordable care to LGBTQ people and those affected by HIV/AIDS since 1983. Primary care mental health transgender health services and more are available regardless of ability to pay. A landmark institution in community health.

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CAMP Rehoboth

Rehoboth Beach, DE

A community center in Rehoboth Beach Delaware that has been an anchor of the beach town's LGBTQ community since 1991. CAMP Rehoboth organizes events year-round including its famous block party and provides resources social programming and advocacy for the Delaware LGBTQ community.

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Center on Halsted

Chicago, IL

The Midwest's largest LGBTQ community center located in the heart of Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Center on Halsted offers social services youth programs senior programs community events and a popular rooftop garden. It is a true hub for the Chicago LGBTQ community.

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CenterLink

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The national organization supporting and strengthening LGBTQ community centers across the country. CenterLink connects member centers shares resources and advocates for the community center model as a critical infrastructure for LGBTQ communities everywhere.

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Dennis R Neill Equality Center

Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Oklahoma's LGBTQ community center named after longtime activist Dennis Neill. The center provides support groups social services community events and serves as the organizational hub for Tulsa's LGBTQ community in the heart of the Bible Belt.

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El Paso Community Center

El Paso, TX

A community organization in El Paso Texas providing services and support for the LGBTQ community on the US-Mexico border. The center addresses the unique needs of a bicultural border community and serves as a resource hub for queer residents of both El Paso and the surrounding region.

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Equality Michigan

Detroit, MI

A statewide advocacy organization fighting for the rights of LGBTQ people in Michigan through legal advocacy public education and community organizing. Equality Michigan has been central to the fight for non-discrimination protections in the state.

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Equality Texas

Austin, TX

The statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization for Texas working to advance equality through policy advocacy community organizing and public education. Equality Texas has been fighting for the rights of LGBTQ Texans for decades in a challenging political environment.

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Fenway Health

Boston, MA

A Boston institution providing health care services to the LGBTQ community since 1971. Fenway Health offers primary care mental health HIV services and trans health programs. It is considered one of the premier LGBTQ health organizations in the country and has shaped national standards for queer-affirming care.

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Gender Justice League Seattle

Seattle, WA

A Seattle-based organization focused specifically on transgender and gender non-conforming communities. Gender Justice League provides direct services advocacy and community building and has been at the forefront of trans rights work in Washington State.

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GLBT Historical Society Museum San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

The GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood presents exhibitions on LGBTQ history culture and community. It is the only accredited museum in the US dedicated solely to LGBTQ history and the collection includes thousands of artifacts and documents.

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GLSEN National Office

New York, NY

The national headquarters of the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network which works to make schools safe for LGBTQ youth across the country. GLSEN has been a critical force in education policy and supports students through research resources and direct programming in schools nationwide.

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Howard Brown Health Chicago

Chicago, IL

A Chicago health center serving the LGBTQ community since 1974 providing primary care mental health HIV services and trans health. Howard Brown Health is one of the largest LGBTQ healthcare organizations in the Midwest and a critical resource for Chicago's diverse queer community.

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Human Rights Campaign National Headquarters

Washington, DC

The main office of the Human Rights Campaign the largest LGBTQ civil rights organization in the United States. HRC advocates for LGBTQ equality through political action public education and direct organizing and has been a central player in major legislative victories for the community.

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Identity Inc Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD

A community organization serving LGBTQ youth in the Washington DC suburbs of Maryland. Identity provides youth programming support services drop-in center access and advocacy for young LGBTQ people who may not have access to services in the city itself.

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International Gay Rodeo Association

Denver, CO

The organizing body for gay rodeo in North America coordinating events in cities across the US and Canada. Gay rodeo has been an important cultural institution for the rural and western LGBTQ community since the 1970s combining traditional rodeo competition with drag events and community celebration in a uniquely queer context.

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Lambda Legal

New York, NY

A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ people and those living with HIV through impact litigation education and public policy work. Lambda Legal has won landmark cases that have shaped the legal landscape for LGBTQ rights in America.

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Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center

Las Vegas, NV

A Las Vegas community center providing support services social programming and resources for Nevada's LGBTQ community. The center serves both longtime residents and the transient population that passes through Las Vegas and offers a welcoming space in an often overwhelming city.

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Lavender Magazine Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

The offices of Lavender Magazine Minnesota's premier LGBTQ publication which has been covering queer community news culture and life in the Twin Cities and beyond since 1995. An important voice for the Minnesota LGBTQ community and a resource for visitors and locals alike.

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Lesbian Herstory Archives Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY

Located in Brooklyn New York the Lesbian Herstory Archives is the largest collection of materials by and about lesbians in the world. Founded in 1974 the archive is run by volunteers and is open to the public by appointment. An extraordinary resource for anyone interested in lesbian history and culture.

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Live Out Loud New York

New York, NY

A New York City organization dedicated to inspiring LGBTQ youth through storytelling mentorship and community building. Live Out Loud connects young queer people with successful LGBTQ adults in the community to show them what is possible in their own lives.

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Los Angeles LGBT Center

Los Angeles, CA

One of the largest LGBTQ organizations in the world the LA LGBT Center serves more than 800 people every day across its facilities in Hollywood. Services include health care mental health housing employment and youth services. The Anita May Rosenstein Campus opened in 2019 as a landmark facility for the community.

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Mazzoni Center Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia health center dedicated to LGBTQ health providing primary care behavioral health and HIV services. Mazzoni Center has been serving Philadelphia's LGBTQ community since 1979 and provides affirming care for patients of all backgrounds and identities.

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National Center for Lesbian Rights

San Francisco, CA

A national legal organization committed to advancing rights and safety of LGBTQ people through impact litigation public policy and public education. NCLR has been a leader in landmark cases affecting lesbian and LGBTQ family rights for decades.

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National LGBTQ Task Force

Washington, DC

A national progressive organization working for the civil rights and liberation of LGBTQ people. Founded in 1973 the Task Force trains and mobilizes activists organizes coalitions and advocates at the local state and national levels. Home of the Creating Change annual conference.

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Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit, ME

A legendary summer theater in Ogunquit Maine that has been presenting high-quality productions since 1933 and has a strong LGBTQ following. The Playhouse is as much a part of the Ogunquit queer experience as the beach itself and frequently features and welcomes LGBTQ artists and audiences.

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ONE Archives Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The oldest active LGBTQ organization in the United States founded in 1952. The ONE Archives at USC maintain the largest repository of LGBTQ materials in the world with millions of items documenting queer history culture and community. An invaluable national resource based in Los Angeles.

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One N Ten Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth ages 14 to 24. One N Ten provides drop-in center services educational support housing assistance health services and social programming. It is a critical resource for LGBTQ youth in the Phoenix metro area.

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Outfront Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization working to win civil rights protections improve school safety for LGBTQ youth advance trans rights and elect pro-equality candidates. Outfront MN has been at the center of major legislative wins in the state.

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PFLAG Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

The Honolulu chapter of PFLAG supporting families and allies of LGBTQ people in Hawaii. PFLAG Honolulu provides resources support groups and advocacy for families navigating the coming out process in a community with unique cultural dynamics.

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PFLAG National

Washington, DC

The national organization for parents families and allies of LGBTQ people. PFLAG has hundreds of chapters across the country and has been a lifeline for families navigating the coming out process since 1973. Their resources are used widely by schools counselors and families.

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Pride Center of Vermont

Burlington, VT

Vermont's LGBTQ community center based in Burlington providing support services community programming and advocacy for queer Vermonters. Vermont has long been a pioneer in LGBTQ rights and the Pride Center reflects the state's genuine commitment to the community.

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Q Center Portland

Portland, OR

Portland Oregon's LGBTQ community center serving the region since 2007. Q Center hosts dozens of ongoing groups events and social gatherings and provides space for community organizations. It is the hub of Portland's famously vibrant and activist queer community.

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Rainbow Center Tacoma

Tacoma, WA

The LGBTQ community center for Tacoma and Pierce County Washington. Rainbow Center provides support groups social services drop-in space and community events. It serves as a critical resource for the LGBTQ community in a region that often gets overshadowed by nearby Seattle.

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Resource Center Dallas

Dallas, TX

One of the largest LGBTQ community centers in the South serving the Dallas community since 1983. Resource Center offers HIV services mental health counseling food assistance housing support and a wide range of community programs. A critical lifeline for a large and diverse LGBTQ community.

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SAGE National

New York, NY

The country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older adults. SAGE provides services advocacy and research focused on the unique needs of LGBTQ seniors and has chapters and affiliate organizations across the country.

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Savannah LGBT Center

Savannah, GA

A community center in Savannah Georgia providing support and resources for the LGBTQ community in the coastal Georgia region. The center hosts support groups social events and outreach programming and serves as a welcoming space in a city with a growing queer population.

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Side by Side Richmond

Richmond, VA

A Richmond Virginia organization serving LGBTQ youth through support groups drop-in services and community programming. Side by Side fills a critical gap for young queer people in the Richmond area and has been building community and providing resources since 2002.

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Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative

New York, NY

The charitable arm of the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City that supports LGBTQ organizations nationwide through fundraising events and community initiatives. The Stonewall name carries enormous weight in the community and the charitable mission extends the bar's historic legacy.

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SunServe Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors, FL

A social services agency in South Florida specifically focused on LGBTQ people providing mental health services support groups case management and outreach. SunServe has been serving the Broward County LGBTQ community for decades and is a critical partner for vulnerable community members.

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The Aliveness Project Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

A Minneapolis community center and resource specifically for people living with HIV. The Aliveness Project provides free testing nutrition services wellness programming and a deeply welcoming community space that has been a vital resource for the Twin Cities community since 1985.

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The Center NYC

New York, NY

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York City is one of the largest and most active LGBTQ community centers in the world. Since 1983 it has served as a home base for hundreds of groups and organizations. It offers counseling programs support groups and event space for the community.

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The DC LGBTQ Community Center

Washington, DC

A welcoming space in Washington DC offering support groups wellness programs social events and resources for the LGBTQ community. The center serves all ages and identities and has become a key gathering place for DC's queer residents. Regular programming includes everything from yoga to legal workshops.

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The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland's LGBTQ community center offering social services HIV services mental health support and community programming for the Northeast Ohio region. The center serves as a gathering place and resource hub for a large and diverse regional queer community.

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The Montrose Center Houston

Houston, TX

Houston's LGBTQ community center serving the city since 1978. The Montrose Center offers mental health services chemical dependency treatment housing support and senior programs. It is the anchor institution for Houston's Montrose neighborhood which has been the center of the city's LGBTQ community for decades.

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The Pride Center at Equality Park

Wilton Manors, FL

Located in Wilton Manors Florida this is one of the most active LGBTQ community centers in the Southeast. The campus includes multiple organizations and services including health care social services and community programming. Wilton Manors itself is one of the most LGBTQ-populated cities in the country.

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The Trevor Project

New York, NY

The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people. The TrevorLifeline TrevorText and TrevorSpace platforms together reach thousands of young people every day. Based in New York with staff across the country.

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The Women's Building San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

A San Francisco institution that has been a home for women's and feminist organizations including many LGBTQ groups since 1979. The Women's Building provides affordable space for community organizations and hosts events programming and services in the Mission District.

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Transgender Law Center

Oakland, CA

The largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world free from discrimination where all people can live safely and authentically. The Transgender Law Center works through litigation advocacy and organizing across the country.

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True Colors United

New York, NY

A New York-based organization focused on LGBTQ youth homelessness working to end homelessness for the disproportionately high number of LGBTQ young people who lack stable housing. True Colors United advocates changes in policy and practice and supports young people directly.

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Utah Pride Center

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City's LGBTQ community center providing support services advocacy and community programming for Utah's queer residents since 1992. It organizes the annual Utah Pride Festival and offers year-round programs including a youth program food pantry and health services.

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Whitman-Walker Health DC

Washington, DC

A Washington DC health center founded in the 1970s to serve the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV. Whitman-Walker provides primary care mental health dental care and HIV services and has been a critical health resource for the DC LGBTQ community for five decades.

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William Way LGBT Community Center

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia's LGBTQ community center since 1976. William Way offers a lending library LGBTQ archives exhibition space counseling services and dozens of ongoing groups and programs. It is a genuine community hub that serves all ages and backgrounds within the Philadelphia queer community.