LGBTQ Resources

NJ LGBTQ Statewide Organizations

Garden State Equality
New Jersey’s statewide LGBT civil rights organization.
gardenstateequality.org

Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County
The GAAMC is NJ’s oldest LGBT organization.
gaamc.org

Monmouth University LGBT Older Adult Project
Advocates for the lives of older LGBT adults.
monmouth.edu/lgbtoap

Bergen County LGBTQ Alliance
Bergen County organization for the LGBTQ community.
bergencountylgbtq.org

GLSEN Central NJ
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.
glsen.org/centralnj

GLSEN Southern NJ
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.
glsen southern New Jersey

PFLAG Paramus New Jersey
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
PFlag Paramus New Jersey

PFLAG Sussex County New Jersey
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
pflag Sussex County New Jersey

PFLAG Princeton
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
pflagprinceton.org

Trenton Pride
improving the quality of life of the LGBTQ community in the Greater Trenton Area.
TrentonPrideCenter.org

Nationwide LGBTQ organizations

American Institute of Bisexuality
Bi.org continues its mission to connect bi people around the world and provide accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality.
bisexual.org

Bisexual Resource Center
Works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration.
biresource.org

GLAAD
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
glaad.org

GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
glsen.org

Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign works towards equal rights for GLBT people.
hrc.org

PFAW
People for the American Way.
pfaw.org/blog

The Task Force
The Taskforce works to increase the political power of the LGBT community.
thetaskforce.org

New Jersey College LGBTQ Groups

Montclair State University
Support the welfare, developmental process, academic success and retention of LGBTQ+ students.
montclair.edu/lgbtq-center

Princeton University
The Gender + Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) fosters a supportive and inclusive campus community for women, femme, trans, and queer Princetonians through collaborative programming, education, advocacy, and mentorship.
gsrc.princeton.edu

PRISM
TCNJ’s oldest gender and sexuality alliance. They provide LGBTQIA+-identified individuals with a safe place to meet, talk, and learn and hold regular meetings as well as campus-wide events.
tcnj.edu/~prism

Rider University: Lawrenceville
The Rider SafeZone Program is a campus wide voluntary program that creates allies, support systems and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community.
rider.edu/academics/centers-institutes/center-diversity-inclusion/rider-allies-program

Rutgers University: Newark
Rutgers-Newark is home to many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, 2-spirited, and straight ally (LGBTTQQI2SA) students, faculty, and staff.
raiderlink.newark.rutgers.edu/organization/rupride

Rutgers University: New Brunswick
Provides educational and social programs, leadership development, and policy consultation for LGBTQIA and ally students, faculty, staff, and community members.
socialjustice.rutgers.edu

LGBTQ Community Centers

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice
Social justice and LGBTQ Community Center in Princeton, NJ.
rustincenter.org

EDGE LGBTQ Community Center
At the center, individuals and their immediate families can access services critical to improving family relations, addressing behavioral health concerns, and ensuring the supportive care necessary to respond to any social service needs in Morris County, NJ.
edgepridecenter

Hudson Pride Connections Center of New Jersey
A home and voice for the diverse LGBTQ+ community and our allies that advocates for our physical, mental, social, and political well­­­-being in Jersey City, NJ.
hudsonpride.org

LGBTQ Community Center of New York
The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York’s LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.
gaycenter.org

Pride Center of New Jersey
The groups and services offered by The Center have enriched the lives of thousands of LGBTQ individuals over the years who may otherwise have had nowhere else to turn.
pridecenter.org

Q Spot LGBT Community Center
a gathering spot for NJ’s LGBT and allied community, a place where individuals, groups, and families can go to be social, have fun, find support, and grow in Asbury Park.
qspot.org

LGBTQ Helplines

College Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
Finding the right school is important for every prospective student, but those who identify as LGBTQ+ face further challenges when choosing a college.
guide-for-lgbtq-students

College Resource information
Helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.
affordablecollegesonline.org/lgbtq-college-student-guide

GoGrad
Scholarships & Financial Aid For LGBTQ Students.
gograd.org/financial-aid/scholarships/lgbtq

LGBT National Coming Out Helpline
An organization that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms.
lgbtcomingout.org | 1-888-688-5428

Online MSW Programs
How to Support Adolescents Questioning Their Sexuality.
onlinemswprograms.com/resources/supporting-questioning-adolescents

Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ
To call an LGBTQI-trained crisis counselor, dial 988 and then press 3.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq | 988

The Trevor Project
Helpline is the 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline.
thetrevorproject.org | 1-866-488-7386

GLBT National Health Center
All LGBTQIA+ volunteer peer support is free and confidential.
glnh.org | 1-800-246-7743

Family LGBTQ Resources

Center for Family Services
Statewide LGBTQ+ information and referral hotline for youth.
centerffs.org/our-services/community-connections/kaleidoscope | 844-657-7476

Nursing Home Abuse & The LGBT Community
The LGBT community faces abuse at every stage of life, and this abuse doesn’t simply stop once they reach the age of 65.
nursinghomeabusecenter.com/resources/lgbt | 877-685-9827

Gay Parent Magazine
A leader in LGBTQ parenting resources since 1998.
gayparentmag.com

Family Equality Council
Family Equality exists to create a world where everyone can experience the unconditional love, safety, and belonging of family.
familyequality.org

HIV/AIDS Groups

AIDS info
The Understanding HIV/AIDS module has easy-to-read factsheets and infographics about a wide range of HIV-related topics.
hivinfo.nih.gov

AIDS Memorial Quilt NJ Chapter
They cover the entire state of New Jersey as well as the NYC and Philadelphia metro areas.
aidsmemorialquiltnjchapter.org

The Body
The Body is an HIV/AIDS resource website.
thebody.com

Broadway House for Continuing Care
For more than 25 years, they’ve provided exceptional medical, social, and spiritual support, including through our nationally recognized medical program for those with HIV/AIDS.
broadwayhouse.org

Gay Men’s Health Crisis
As the world’s first HIV/AIDS service organization, GMHC is working to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.
gmhc.org

Hudson Pride Connections
Hudson Pride Connections LGBTQ Center is located in Jersey City.
hudsonpride.org

Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
Helps people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey.
Hyacinth.org

National AETC
The AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center.
aids-ed.org

National HIV/AIDS Strategy
The NHAS provides a roadmap to accelerate efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the country.
hiv.gov

NECA AETC
The NECA AETC works with individual healthcare providers, teams, and clinical sites in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
nynjaetc.org

NJ Buddies
Serves those in Northern New Jersey affected by HIV/AIDS.
njbuddies.org

NJ HIV Counseling and Testing Sites
The Division uses its resources to help community-based networks deliver high-quality, comprehensive services that meet the language and cultural needs of the people they serve.
state.nj.us/health

South Jersey AIDS Alliance
The South Jersey AIDS Alliance is a caring, compassionate Organization dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
southjerseyaidsalliance.org

LGBTQ Legal services

ACLU NJ
The ACLU of New Jersey has defended liberty and justice guided by the vision of a fair and equitable New Jersey for all.
aclu-nj.org

Lambda Legal
Representing LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV–in the court of law and in the court of public opinion.
lambdalegal.org

Leslie Farber Law Office
Leslie Farber has been a legal voice for the LGBTQ community for many years and has been a speaker and panelist at several LGBTQ conferences. 33 Plymouth St., Suite 204, Montclair, NJ
LFarberLaw.com | 973-509-8500

Transgender Law Center
TLC is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures.
transgenderlawcenter.org

Lesbian groups

Lesbian.org
The site provides a comprehensive list of web links and also hosts discussion lists and websites for lesbian-oriented non-profits.
lesbian.org

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LGBTQ Resource Sites

Alcohol Rehab for LGBTs
Treatment providers are available to assist you in locating an LGBTQ+-sensitive facility with a variety of treatment plans.
alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/LGBT

Bisexually Aware Professionals Directory
Bisexuality-Aware Professionals are knowledgeable about bisexual concerns, and they provide services that take bisexual folks’ particular needs into account.
bizone.org

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
GLMA is a major force in the effort to ensure the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
glma.org

LGBTQ Addiction & Mental Health Support Resources
Find LGBTQ+Friendly rehab centers by state.
addictions.com/lgbtq-addiction-mental-health-resources

LGBTQ Eating Disorder Resources
Information about how Within helps LGBTQ eating disorder patients.
withinhealth.com/learn/articles/lgbtqia-people

LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index
The worst and the safest countries for LGBTQ travel.
asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety

Queer Biography
The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community.
queerbio.com

Queer Resources Directory
The Queer Resources Directory contains over 25,000 files about everything queer.
qrd.org/qrd

Resources for LGBTQ Professionals in Tech
Diversity and representation benefit the progression of science and technology, but the presence of diverse workers does not guarantee they feel safe or empowered to do their jobs.
mastersindatascience.org/resources/resources-for-lgbtq-professionals-in-tech

LGBTQ Media

The Advocate
LGBTQ Queer News & Politics.
advocate.com

Gay City News
The New York City Gay City News is for LGBTQ News, Culture & Community Insights.
gaycitynews.com

Out.com
LGBTQ news, celebrity stories, and entertainment.
out.com

Philadelphia Gay News
The largest and oldest publication targeting the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community started in 1976.
epgn.com

LGBTQ political

Human Rights Campaign
Their goal is to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people, and particularly those of us who are trans, people of color and HIV+, are treated as full and equal citizens within our movement, across our country and around the world.
hrc.org

Log Cabin Republicans
Log Cabin Republicans have a history of fighting to build a stronger, more inclusive Republican Party.
logcabin.org

The Victory Institute
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute works to achieve and sustain equality through leadership development, training, research, and convenings.
victoryinstitute.org

LGBTQ NJ Gay Pride Festivals

Jersey City LGBTQ Pride
Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, now 24 consecutive years strong, celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ+ communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City Metropolitan area in August.
jerseycitypride.com

Jersey Pride, Inc.
New Jersey’s Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will be held in-person on the first Sunday in June.
jerseypride.org

Newark Gay Pride
Providing education, advocating for social justice, increasing progressive public policy, and developing opportunities for empowerment through fellowship. The Pride is held in July.
newarkpride.org

North Jersey Pride
Their mission is to promote equality, celebrate family, and support LGBTQ youth through fun and educational events. The Pride is held in Maplewood with events all year.
northjerseypride.org

Rutherford Pride Alliance
Promoting & fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity, visibility, and advocacy in Rutherford, NJ & Southern Bergen County.
RutherfordPrideAlliance.org

Southern Jersey Gay Pride
LGBTQ Pride organization in Cherry Hill is held in September.
jerseygaypride.com

Religious groups

Bridge of Peace Community Church, ELCA
2755 Tuckahoe Road, Camden, NJ 08104
bridgeofpeace.com | 856-365-1450

Central Unitarian Church
205 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675
cucparamus.org | 201-262-6300

Christ Church in Summit
561 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
christchurchsummit.org | 908-273-5549

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County
687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666
ethicalfocus.org | 201-836-5187

EvenMeInc
cohssnj.org | 609-481-8744

First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County
1 Oak Summit Road, Frenchtown, NJ
hunterdonuu.org | 908-996-3964

FOR USA: Fellowship of Reconciliation USA
Interfaith group working towards peace, justice, and nonviolence
forusa.org

GayChurch.org: Find an Affirming Church
gaychurch.org

Grace Church Van Vorst
39 Erie Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
gracevanvorst.org | 201-659-2211

The Oasis: The LGBT Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark
oasisnewark.org

St. David’s Episcopal Church​​
90 South Main Street, Cranbury NJ 08512
mccctl.org | 732-801-5530

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
451 Van Houten Street, Paterson, NJ 07501
stpaulspaterson.org | 201-788-3407

Temple Emanu-El
1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820
edisontemple.org | 732–549–4442

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair
67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
uumontclair.org | 973-744-6276

Senior Resources

LGBT Senior Guide: Key Considerations and Resources
lgbt-senior-guide-key-considerations-and-resources | 800-780-8101

LGBT Senior Housing and Care
lgbtseniorhousingandcare.com | 973-669-0600

LGBTQ Sexuality

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a charitable organization that supports independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate nonprofit health centers across the country.
plannedparenthood.org

Sex, Etc.
Information on sex, sexuality, & substance use for youth.
sexetc.org

SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change
Sex, Etc. is on a mission to improve teen sexual health across the country.
siecus.org | 202-265-2405

Other NJ social info

DRAGONSlair Productions
A community-driven production company bringing you contests, fundraising events, and more to enhance the lifestyle they work for and deserve.
facebook.com/groups/135553116484243

Garden State Gay Bowling Organization
A social, mixed bowling league open to all bowlers, regardless of sex, race, religion or sexual preference.
gsgbo.com

Gay Socials, New Jersey gay events group, gaysocialnj.org

NJ Gay Life
Keeping the NJ LGBT Community connected.
njgaylife.com

Transgender support

Article: New Study Highlights High Rates of Suicide and Self-Harm Among Transgender Youth
cincinnatichildrens.org/news/release/2016/self-harm-transgender-youth

Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum’s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth.
GenderSpectrum.org

Interweave of the South Jersey Shore
Support groups, educational programs, public speaking, and social gatherings for our GLBTQ friends and our allies.
interweave.uucsjs.org

National Center for Transgender Equality
Advocating to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
transequality.org

New Jersey Support Group: An Open Transgender Support Organization
A cultural medium for all identifying as transgender, transsexual, or crossdresser in New Jersey and East Pennsylvania.
njsg.org

NJ Innovations Hub: Transgender Listings
A central resource for the transgender and non-binary community in New Jersey that provides guidance and answers to common questions.
innovation.nj.gov/projects/transgender-hub

Trans Equality Health Care Guide
Health care guide for transgender people.
transequality.org/health-coverage-guide

Trans Youth Equality
A non-profit foundation that advocates for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex youth ages 2–18.
transyouthequality.org/for-youth

Transgender Information Hub
Changing your legal name, General Legal Services of New Jersey, Heath Support, and more.
transgender.nj.gov

Transgender Law Center
TLC is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures.
transgenderlawcenter.org

Women’s groups

National Organization for Women of New Jersey
A multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women’s rights.
nownj.org

South Jersey National Organization for Women
A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving equality for women in South Jersey.
southjerseynow.org

SWAN: Service Women’s Action Network
A member-driven community network advocating for the individual and collective needs of service women.
servicewomen.org Helps women and women veterans in the military

LGBTQ Youth

Advocates for Youth
Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights, and justice.
advocatesforyouth.org

Camden Area Health Education Center
Improving community health through education, advocacy, and partnership.
camden-ahec.org

GLSEN
As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, they knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
glsen.org

Go Ask Alice
An anonymous health and well-being question and answer site, answering the questions that readers can’t find anywhere else.
goaskalice.columbia.edu

HiTOPS
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters strong and healthy young people of all identities by providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey.
hitops.org

LGBTQ College Student Guide
LGBTQ student centers often offer services this site will help you.
intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide

LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide
LGBTQ students face different challenges than their peers this site will help them.
collegeeducated.com/resources/lgbtq-college-student-guide

LGBTQ Community Resources
LGBTQ Community resources for college students.
online.stevens.edu/info/lgbtq-community-resources-for-college-students

LGBT RAIN Foundation: Essex County
Helping young adults between the ages 18-26 by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing services to address the emergent needs of LGBTQ individuals experiencing crisis leading to homelessness.
essexlgbthousing.org

NJCRI: Project Wow Youth Initiative
Project WOW (web outreach works) utilizes online outlets and social media to cultivate peer-to-peer relationships amongst LBBTQ youth ages 14-24.
njcri.org/lgbtq

Outproud
Their site aims to connect LGBTQ+ youth with the resources to learn about gender and sexual identities.
outproud.net

The Tyler Clementi Foundation
Working to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces, and faith communities to honor the legacy of Tyler Clementi.
thetylerclementifoundation.org

The Pride Network
Offering emerging and established LGBTQ+ leaders tools and opportunities to cultivate physical, emotional, professional, and even spiritual development.
thepridenetwork.org

Other

Institute for Personal Growth
They have a great mix of licensed experienced psychotherapists who are trained in a wide variety of special skills.
ipgcounseling.com

New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus
The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus inspires pride, empowerment, equality, and acceptance to all through extraordinary music and actions.
njgmc.org

PFLAG
PFLAG ​is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
pflag.org

NJ Gay Bars & Nightclubs

The Byrdcage, 3426 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
ByrdcageAC.com| 609-348-CAGE

Georgies Bar
812 5th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
georgiesbarap.com | 732-988-1220

Pint Bar
34 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ
pintbar.com | 201-367-1222