NJ LGBTQ Statewide Organizations
Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County gaamc.org. The GAAMC is NJ’s oldest LGBTI organization
Garden State Equality gardenstateequality.org. GSE is New Jersey’s statewide LGBT civil rights organization.
Monmouth University LGBT Older Adult Project monmouth.edu/lgbtoap/default.asp Advocates for the lives of older LGBT adults.
New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce NJPrideChamber.org. New Jersey LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce.
Local LGBTQ Groups
Bergen County LGBTQ Alliance bergencountylgbtq.org. Bergen County organization for the LGBTQ community
PFLAG-Bergen County bergenpflag.com PFLAG-Bergen County
PFLAG – Princeton pflagprinceton.org/ Parents, Friends of LGBT’s in Princeton
PFLAG – Northern New Jersey pflagnorthjersey.org/ Parents, Friends of LGBT’s
GLSEN Southern NJ glsen.org/chapters/southern-new-jersey Southern NJ Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network
GLSEN – Central NJ glsen.org/centralnj Central NJ Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
GABLES of Cape May County gablescapemay.com/ GABLES of Cape May County LGBT services group
Nationwide LGBTQ organizations
Task Force thetaskforce.org/ The Taskforce works to increase the political power of the LGBT community
Human Rights Campaign hrc.org/ The Human Rights Campaign works towards equal rights for GLBT people
GLSEN glsen.org/ Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
GLADD glaad.org/ Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
PFAW pfaw.org/blog/ People for the American Way
ADA adaction.org/ Americans for Democratic Action
Bisexual Resource Center biresource.org/ The Bisexual Resource Center
American Institute of Bisexuality bisexual.org/ The American Institute of Bisexuality
New Jersey College LGBTQ Groups
TCNJ’s PRISM tcnj.edu/~prism/ The College of New Jersey LGBTI group
Rutgers University – Newark Rutgers Newark campus LGBTQ info LGBTQ information on Newark campus
Rutgers University – New Brunswick socialjustice.rutgers.edu/ Rutgers New Brunswick’s LGBT services communities
Rider University – Lawrenceville riderflag.tripod.com/ Rider University’s LGBTI group
Montclair State University – Montclair geocities.com/spectrums_msu/ Montclair University LGBT group
Princeton University Gender Sexuality Resource Center LGBTQ Center organization at Princeton University
LGBTQ Community Centers
Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice rustincenter.org/ Social justice and LGBTQ Community Center in Princeton, NJ
EDGE LGBTQ Community Center edgepridecenter in Morris Plains, NJ
William Way Community Center waygay.org/ William Way LGBTQ Community Center in Philadelphia
Pride Center of New Jersey pridecenter.org/ The Pride Center of New Jersey in Highland Park, NJ
LGBTQ Community Center of New York gaycenter.org/ The LGBTQ Community Center in New York City
Hudson Pride Connections Center of New Jersey hudsonpride.org The Hudson Pride Connections Center in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey Shore Q Spot jsqspot.org LGBTQ Community Center in Asbury Park
Princeton University LGBTQ Center princeton.edu/lgbt Princeton University LGBTQ Center
LGBTQ Helplines
Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
College Resource information affordablecollegesonline.org/lgbtq-college-student-guide/ Helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.
Online MSW Programs info on how to support adolescents questioning their sexuality” How to Support Adolescents Questioning Their Sexuality
Student checklist of LGBTQ resources available guide-for-lgbtq-students Maryville College list of LGBTQ support organizations nationwide
LGBT Scholarship Links and Info gograd.org/financial-aid/scholarships/lgbtq A helpful and comprehensive list of LGBT scholarships
Trevor Helpline thetrevorproject.org Helpline is the 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline
GLBT National Health Center glnh.org/ Hotlines for GLBT youth and adults
Family LGBTQ Resources
Nursing Home Abuse and LGBT Nursinghomeabusecenter.com/resources/lgbt/
Gay Parent Magazine gayparentmag.com LGBTQ parents resources
Family Equality Council familyequality.org/ Promotes equality for all families, specifically LGBTQ-headed families,
Partners Task Force For Gay & Lesbian Couples buddybuddy.com International resources for LGBTQ couples.
HIV/AIDS Groups
NJ Ride Against AIDS njrideagainstaids.org/ The NJ Ride Against AIDS is a major fundraiser
NJ Buddies njbuddies.org/ Serves those in Northern New Jersey affected by HIV/AIDS.
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Hyacinth.org/ Eleven locations in Northern and Central New Jersey
Gay Men’s Health Crisis gmhc.org/ Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York City
Hudson Pride Connections hudsonpride.org/ Hudson Pride Connections LGBTQ Center in Jersey City
NAMES Project Foundation of Northern New Jersey namesnnj.org The AIDS Memorial Quilt
Broadway House for Continuing Care broadwayhouse.org/ New Jersey’s special care facility for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Body thebody.com/ The Body is an HIV/AIDS resource website
NYNJ AETC nynjaetc.org/ NY/NJ AIDS Education and Training Center
National AETC aids-ed.org The AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center
NJ HIV Counseling and Testing Sites state.nj.us/health/ New Jersey HIV Counseling & Testing Sites by County
HIV Testing Resources hivtest.org/ National HIV Testing Resources
AIDS info hivinfo.nih.gov/ AIDS information from the National Institute of Health
AIDS.gov aids.gov/ AIDS.gov is an online U.S. Government website on AIDS
South Jersey AIDS Alliance southjerseyaidsalliance.org/ HIV Testing and client services in Southern Jersey
LGBTQ Legal services
Lambda Legal lambdalegal.org/ Lambda Legal
ACLU NJ aclu-nj.org/ The American Civil Liberties Union in Newark, NJ
Transgender Law Center transgenderlawcenter.org/ Advocates for transgender communities through legal services and education.
Leslie Farber Law office LFarberLaw.com Leslie Farber, 33 Plymouth St., Suite 204, Montclair, 973-509-8500
Lesbian groups
Lesbian Worlds lesbianworlds.com/ Lesbian Worlds offers support to women
Lesbian.org lesbian.org/ Lesbian.org promotes lesbian visibility
Ladies 2000 Social group ladies2000.com/ Women who enjoy socializing at different venues and events.
Lesbian Worlds lesbianworlds.com/ Lesbian Worlds questions the societal norms of sexuality
LGBTQ Resource Sites
Resources for LGBTQ Professionals in Tech mastersindatascience.org/resources/resources-for-lgbtq-professionals-in-tech/
Queer Resources Directory qrd.org/qrd/ Queer Resources Directory
Alcohol Rehab for LGBTs AlcoholRehabGuide.org/resources/LGBT Alcohol & Rehab info for LGBTs
LGBTQ Alcohol and Drug Addiction referral info site addictions.com/lgbtq-addiction-mental-health-resources/
LGBTQ Community and Addiction Resource information addictiongroup.org/addiction/lgbtq/
Bisexually Aware Professionals bizone.org/ Directory of bisexually aware professionals
The worst and the safest countries for LGBTQ travel asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association glma.org LGBTQ patients and providers nationwide
Queer Biography blog queerbio.com/
LGBTQ Media
The Advocate advocate.com/ LGBTQ resource filled with the national news and features
Gay City News gaycitynews.com/ The New York City Gay City News
Philadelphia Gay News epgn.com covers Philadelphia area
Out.com out.com/ LGBTQ news, celebrity stories and entertainment
The Lehigh Valley Gay Journal thegayjournal.net/ Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Gay Journal magazine
LGBTQ political
Human Rights Campaign Foundation https://www.hrc.org/
Log Cabin Republicans logcabin.org LGBTQ Republican Party organization
The Victory Institute victoryinstitute.org National organization dedicated to elevating LGBTQ leaders at all levels of government
LGBTQ NJ Gay Pride Festivals
Jersey City LGBTQ Pride jerseycitypride.com/ LGBTQ Pride in Jersey City is held in August
Jersey Pride, Inc. jerseypride.org/ NJ’s largest LGBTQ Pride Festival is held in Asbury Park the first Sunday in June
Jersey Pride – South Jersey jerseygaypride.com LGBTQ Pride organization in Cherry Hill held in September
Newark Gay Pride newarkpride.org/ is in Newark and held in July
North Jersey Pride northjerseypride.org LGBTQ community Pride organization in Maplewood with events all year.
Rutherford Pride Alliance RutherfordPrideAlliance.org is an LGBTQ organization in Rutherford with events during the year.
Religious groups
The Ethical Culture Society – Teaneck ethicalfocus.org/ The Ethical Culture Society
The Unitarian Church in Summit ucsummit.org/ The Unitarian Church in Summit
Christ Church in Summit christchurchsummit.org/ Christ Church in Summit
Congregation Beth Ahavah in Philadelphia, PA bethahavah.org/ Congregation Beth Ahavah
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Paterson stpaulspaterson.org/ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Central Unitarian Church in Paramus cucparamus.org/ Central Unitarian Church
MCC Christ the Liberator in Cranbury mccctl.org/ MCC Christ the Liberator
The Oasis of the Episcopal Diocese in Newark theoasis.dioceseofnewark.org/ The Oasis of the Episcopal Diocese
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair uumontclair.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City gracevanvorst.org
Temple Emanu-El in Edison edisontemple.org/ Temple Emanu-El
New Jersey’s Lesbian & Gay Havurah njhav.org/ Lesbian and Gay Havurah
Bridge of Peace Community Church, ELCA in Camden bridgeofpeace.com/ Bridge of Peace Community Church, ELCA
First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County hunterdonuu.org/ First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Baptistown
Church of the Holy SpiritSong-NJ cohssnj.org
Congregation M’kor Shalom mkorshalom.org
New Jersey Gay welcoming Churches gaychurch.org List of Gay Friendly Churches
ReligiousTolerance.org religioustolerance.org/hom_bibl.htm What the Bible says about homosexuality
FOR USA forusa.org/ Interfaith group working towards peace, justice, and nonviolence
Senior Resources
LGBT Senior Guide lgbt-senior-guide-key-considerations-and-resources/
LGBT Senior Housing and Care lgbtseniorhousingandcare.com
LGBTQ Sexuality
SIECUS siecus.org/ Advocates for comprehensive sex education
Sex, Etc. sexetc.org/ Information on sex, sexuality, & substance use for youth
Coalition for Positive Sexuality positive.org/ Coalition for Positive Sexuality
Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org/ Provides pregnancy, STD, & HIV testing & family planning
Other NJ social info
NJ Gay Life njgaylife.com/ A website for the GLBTI community i
New Jersey Leather Community leathernjonline.com New Jersey Leather Community information.
Ladies 2000 ladies2000.com Socializing at different venues all year long.
Garden State Gay Bowling Organization gsgbo.com GSBO is a social, mixed bowling league
Transgender support
Bodies Like Ours bodieslikeours.org/ Resource for intersex information and peer support
Article on self harm of Transgender youth cincinnatichildrens.org/news/release/2016/self-harm-transgender-youth
Interweave support group http://interweave.uucsjs.org Providing education and support to individuals and families in LGBTQ Southern NJ
Gender Spectrum Support organization online GenderSpectrum.org
Trans Youth Equality transyouthequality.org/for-youth Links to other resources for trans youth and a good selection of books for gender non-conforming children
NJTransgender Health Care Guide transequality.org/health-coverage-guide Health care guide for transgender people
Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc ren.org/ Renaissance Transgender Association
National Center for Transgender Equality transequality.org/ A full service Transgender Support information site
Transgender Law Center transgenderlawcenter.org Advocates for transgender communities
New Jersey Support Group (Transgender) njsg.org Transgender Support organization
Women’s groups
SmartWomen smartwomen.org/ Promotes empowerment & education of women
NOW NJ nownj.org/ National Organization for Women of NJ
Lavender Visions lavendervisions.com/ Resources for lesbian & bisexual women
NOW South Jersey southjerseynow.org/ South Jersey National Organization for Women
womenTwoWomen womentwowomen.synthasite.com Women’s events organization
Servicewomens Action Network servicewomen.org/ Helps women and women veterans in the military
LGBTQ Youth
Lifeties Inc, lifeties.org/programs/clinical-services/ LGBTQ support services programs provide an array of services for youth as well as support for families of LGBTQ youth
RAIN Foundation in Essex County essexlgbthousing.org Provides homeless services for LGBTQ young adults 18-26 years old
Youth Guardian Services youth-guard.org/ Services for LGBT and straight youth
Teenwire.com teenwire.com/ Sexuality and relationship information
Outproud.org http://www.outproud.org/ Support & resources for LGBT youth
IYSL http://think.mtv.com/Campaigns/iysl/ MTV’s It Your (Sex) Life
HiTOPS http://www.hitops.org/ HiTOPS is a Central Jersey health resource for teens
Go Ask Alice http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ Resources for sexuality, physical & emotional health
GLSEN http://www.glsen.org/ Organization to ensure safe schools for all students
LGBTQ College Student Guide https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
LGBTQ Community Resources page from Steven Institute for College Students
Freetobeme http://www.freetobeme.com/ Resources for same-gender attraction
Cool Page for Queer Teens http://www.bidstrup.com/cool.htm The Cool Page for Queer Teens
Advocates for Youth http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/ Positive approaches to sexual health
Tyler Clementi Foundation http://www.thetylerclementifoundation.org Suicide prevention, for LGBT teens, and education against internet cyber bullying
Our Youth http://www.myspace.com/our_youth Hudson County Youth group
Project Keeping it Safe at Camden Area Health Education Center http://www.camden-ahec.org Drop-In Center for everyone and the LGBT community Camden Area
Project Wow Youth Initiative at NJCRI http://www.njcri.org Newark, NJ LGBTI Youth programs daily
The Pride Network http://www.ThePrideNetwork.org LGBT Youth organization
Other
New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus http://www.njgmc.org/ New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus
Institute for Personal Growth http://www.ipgcounseling.com Psychotherapy and counseling for all
Resources bidstrup.com/parents.htm Resources for the parents of LGBTI youth
PFLAG http://www.pflag.org/ Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays
NJ Gay Bars & Nightclubs
Asbury Park – Paradise Paradisenj.com Paradise, 101 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, 732-988-6663
Asbury Park – Georgies Bar Georgiesbarap.com/ 812 5th Ave., 732-988-1220
Jersey City – Pint Bar Pintbar.com 34 Wayne St., 201-367-1222
Jersey City – Six 26 six26.co 128 Christopher Columbus Dr, 201-706-2273
River Edge – Feather’s Nightclub Instagram.com/Clubfeathers/ 77 Kinderkamack Rd., 201-342-6410