Below is a categorized index of LGBTQ+-friendly resources in the United States, sorted by region and service type. Each service is accessible online or regionally. This index includes mental health, legal, employment, housing, food security, and more.
Mental Health Resources
[UW-Mh01] 988 Lifeline
URL: https://988lifeline.org
Description: Provides crisis support and coming-out resources.
[UC-Mh02] Pride Counseling
URL: https://www.pridecounseling.com
Description: Offers online therapy tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals.
[US-Mh03] Trans Lifeline
URL: https://www.translifeline.org
Description: A peer-support hotline for trans individuals, run by trans people.
[UE-Mh04] The Trevor Project
URL: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Description: 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Legal & Advocacy Services
[UW-LA01] GLAAD
URL: https://www.glaad.org
Description: Media advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation.
[US-LA02] Equality Texas
URL: https://www.equalitytexas.org
Description: Advocacy for full equality for LGBTQ+ Texans.
[UE-LA03] Lambda Legal
URL: https://www.lambdalegal.org
Description: Civil rights advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and individuals living with HIV.
[USe-LA04] Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF)
URL: https://www.transgenderlegal.org
Description: Legal action for transgender rights, with community education.
Housing Resources
[UW-HR01] Ali Forney Center
URL: https://www.aliforneycenter.org
Description: Emergency housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
[UC-HR02] LGBTQ+ Housing Directory by CenterLink
URL: https://www.lgbtcenters.org
Description: A directory of LGBTQ+ community centers offering housing services.
[US-HR03] True Colors United
URL: https://truecolorsunited.org
Description: Ending LGBTQ+ youth homelessness through advocacy.
Employment Resources
[UE-ER01] National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
URL: https://www.nglcc.org
Description: Expanding economic opportunities for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
[UC-ER02] Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
URL: https://www.outandequal.org
Description: Provides resources and leadership programs for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Food Security Resources
[UX-FS01] Feeding America
URL: https://www.feedingamerica.org
Description: National network of food banks providing meals and support.
[UC-FS02] Mutual Aid Hub
URL: https://www.mutualaidhub.org
Description: Connects people to mutual aid groups for food and essential supplies.
Addiction Services
[UW-AS01] The Recovery Village – LGBTQ+ Addiction Services
URL: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq-drug-rehab/
Description: Specialized LGBTQ+ addiction treatment and recovery programs.
[US-AS02] SMART Recovery – LGBTQ+ Meetings
URL: https://www.smartrecovery.org
Description: Science-based recovery meetings for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Social Media & Digital Advocacy
[UE-SM01] GLAAD Social Media Safety Index
URL: https://www.glaad.org/publications/social-media-safety-index
Description: Evaluates social media platforms and provides recommendations to protect LGBTQ+ users from harassment.
[UW-SM02] Media Matters for America
URL: https://www.mediamatters.org
Description: A nonprofit focused on addressing anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and misinformation in the media.
[USe-SM03] OutRight Action International – Digital Advocacy Resources
URL: https://outrightinternational.org
Description: Provides resources for online activism and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.