Exponents
212-243-3434
Exponents, in New York City, is dedicated to serving those impacted by substance use, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health concerns, and incarceration. Their services include clothing, a food pantry, vaccines, behavioral health and substance use treatment, vocational training, and programs for gay and bisexual men and transgender individuals.
New York 211
2-1-1
New Yorkers who call 211 can access a broad range of social services, including housing services, help with food and clothing, child and senior care services, transportation needs, medical care, behavioral health and substance use treatment, and much more. Rather than looking for individual organizations, call 211 and get the information you need all at once.
Coalition for the Homeless
888-358-2384
The Coalition for the Homeless provides multiple services to New York City residents in a variety of situations, including those experiencing homelessness, those about to be evicted, those fleeing domestic violence, those in need of food, disabled New Yorkers, and more. They also offer a resource guide and links to borough-specific information.
Women in Need (WiN)
Women in Need (WiN) operates 14 shelters and 400 supportive housing units across New York City. They provide help for women and their children, including supportive housing, transitional housing, child care and education support, life skills classes, and employment programs.
Liberty Resources
315-425-1004
Liberty Resources in Syracuse provides primary medical care, crisis support, disability services, behavioral health and substance use treatment, and support for children and families. Programs include community-based support, help for those involved in domestic violence and sexual assault, kinship services, recovery support navigators, and much more.
Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC
Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC has a Mental Health Resources Guide that offers mental health resources and information for LGBTQI+ New Yorkers, their families, and allies. You can find peer support groups, apps for mental health, connections to counseling and crisis services, gender affirming care, and much more.
The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative
646-242-7372
The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI) leads the “Rallies for Recovery” campaign to address substance use disorders in the LGBTQ+ community. SIGBI connects individuals with LGBTQ+ treatment centers that provide culturally competent care to help community members heal in a supportive environment.
The Center
212-620-7310
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City provides connections to support services for LGBTQ+ individuals in the city. Since 1983, The Center has offered affirming and safe mental health counseling, insurance assistance, social groups, job preparation services, and housing support.
DOP Pride
The Department of Probation Pride website connects LGBTQ+ individuals with a wide variety of LGBTQ+ support services across New York City, including housing support, help for domestic violence victims, economic support, HIV/AIDS services, and more. The site coordinates access to specialized community resources and advocacy services.
Resources for Supporting LBTQ+ Wellbeing
518-480-0111
AHI’s Resources for Supporting LBTQ+ Wellbeing provides an extensive list of LGBTQ+ events, resources, organizational resources, and on-demand training on health topics. The resources focus on nine North Country counties in New York State. You can find everything from support groups to youth resources to LGBTQ+ health organizations and more.
Staten Island PPS
917-830-1140
The Staten Island PPS website has an extensive list of support services for veterans and their families. There are crisis intervention programs, employment assistance, community building, nutrition services, yoga classes, and mental health support available through partnerships with clinics and veteran-focused institutions.
New York Indian Council Inc. Healthcare Services
718-215-8417
New York Indian Council Inc. Healthcare Services offers culturally-sensitive healthcare, including substance abuse counseling and mental health services, to Federally and State recognized Native Americans in the city of New York. The program acknowledges traditional healing practices and combines them with modern medical care, promoting cultural preservation through wellness.
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