You're Not Alone — LGBTQ+ Resources

A few trusted organizations for support, community, and information — for anyone on their own journey, or walking alongside someone on theirs.

[1] SingleCare – Transgender Health and Wellness Guide LINK An educational guide from prescription-discount company SingleCare on finding trans-friendly healthcare providers, navigating insurance and legal protections, and other wellness considerations for the transgender community.

[2] Rainbow Place Shelter LINK A Rockville, Maryland emergency shelter that houses women, including LGBTQ+ women, overnight during the winter hypothermia season and connects them with case management as they work toward stable housing.

[3] Mary Kay with Marie Gignilliat [LINK] A personal Mary Kay independent beauty consultant page.

[4] LGBTQ Substance Abuse Self-Help LINK A directory from DetoxRehabs.net pointing LGBTQ individuals and their families toward addiction treatment resources and referral services.

[5] Visual Snow Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment LINK An overview from Vision Center on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for visual snow syndrome.

[6] LGBT+ Healthcare Directory LINK A free, searchable database helping LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and Canada find primary care doctors, therapists, and specialists experienced with the community.

[7] LGBTQ+ College Student Guide LINK A guide from Intelligent.com with research-backed advice for LGBTQ+ students choosing and navigating college.

[8] Trans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) LINK A national organization building economic opportunity, community, and affirming spaces for trans people of color and their families through advocacy, art, and healing-centered programs.

[9] In The Community TV Show LINK An independent media and production company covering news relevant to veterans, returning citizens, and at-risk youth, alongside job training programs.

[10] Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. LINK A nonprofit dedicated to supporting and empowering women who have served in the U.S. military.

[11] The Butterfly Project LINK A workforce-development program at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library that prepares young Black and Brown trans women for the job market and connects them with supportive services; inspired by the work of Karen Holmes of the Prince George's Trans Coalition.

[12] Your Lessons Now LINK A voice-coaching service helping transgender clients develop the feminine, masculine, or androgynous speaking or singing voice that fits them.

[13] COVID-19 Health Risks: Substance Abuse, Overdose & SuicideLINK An article from Ark Behavioral Health on heightened risks of substance abuse, overdose, and suicide during the pandemic, alongside information on their treatment programs.

[14] Operation F.L.O.W. LINK A podcast, a spin-off of Melt The Ice, featuring interviews with people who applied fortitude, leadership, opportunity, and wisdom to overcome life's challenges.

[15] Melt The IceLINK The practice of Marsha Stonehill, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, offering supportive, affirming mental healthcare.

[16] NFA Behavioral Health LINK An addiction-treatment provider offering customized treatment plans, with resources here focused on anxiety during COVID-19.

[17] Granite Recovery Centers LINK A network of treatment centers providing accessible, client-centered addiction recovery care.

[18] Trans Health Care – Find A Surgeon LINK A directory of U.S. surgeons who perform gender-affirming procedures for trans men and trans women.

[19] EssayOnTime – Veteran Resources Guide LINK A compiled list of resources to help veterans access available benefits.

[20] Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center LINK Susan Bienvenu's psychotherapy practice in Olney, Maryland, which accepts most insurance and offers telehealth sessions.

[21] TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation (TKPRF) LINK A foundation started by parents of a transgender daughter, sharing their family's story and supporting others navigating a child's gender dysphoria diagnosis.

[22] The Power of 10 Foundation LINK A nonprofit providing financial assistance, meals, and support (including service-dog visits) to families with hospitalized children ages 0–18.

[23] Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS) LINK A Washington, DC harm-reduction organization supporting the health and safety of people of all genders engaged in sex work. Hotline: (800) 676-4477.

[24] Resource Center LINK An organization serving the LGBTQ community and people affected by HIV through health services, family support, education, and advocacy.

[25] Trans Lifeline LINK A trans-led nonprofit offering peer support and crisis response by and for transgender people, focused on suicide prevention and improving quality of life in the community.

[26] Black Transwomen, Inc. LINK A Dallas-based national nonprofit advocating specifically for the concerns of Black trans women.

[27] SPART*A Trans Military Support LINK A support network for transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people currently serving or who have served in the U.S. military, and their families.

[28] Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce LINK A chamber promoting the economic well-being of LGBT-owned and -friendly businesses in Maryland through networking, education, and advocacy.

[29] Frederick Electrolysis LINK A Frederick, Maryland practice offering permanent hair-removal services.

[30] Trans Healthcare Maryland LINK An initiative expanding access to affirming healthcare and nurturing young trans leadership across Maryland.

[31] Straight For Equality LINK A PFLAG National program that helps non-LGBTQ allies get involved in supporting the community.

[32] The Frederick Center LINK A nonprofit supporting and connecting the LGBTQ community of central Maryland through education and outreach.

[33] Star Track Health LINK A community health clinic offering care and leadership programming for youth and young adults ages 12–26.

[34] Baltimore Safe Haven LINK A Baltimore-based organization supporting the trans community's wellness and housing needs.

[35] Point of Pride LINK An entirely volunteer-run nonprofit based in Eugene, Oregon, providing gender-affirming programs and financial assistance to trans youth and adults worldwide.

[36] Lindsey Taub Image Consultant LINK A private, personalized image-consulting service helping clients develop a style that reflects who they are.

[37] ConsumersAdvocate – Online Therapy LINK Independent reviews and comparisons of online therapy services to help people choose a provider.

[38] National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) LINK The leading advocacy organization for LGBT-owned businesses, and the official certifying body for LGBT business enterprises.

[39] LGBTQ+ Alcoholism LINK A resource from Alcohol Rehab Guide, staffed in part by people with personal recovery experience, on treatment options for alcoholism within the LGBTQ+ community.

[40] Veterans Crisis Line LINK A confidential crisis line, staffed largely by fellow veterans, for any veteran in crisis or anyone concerned about one.

[41] Regine Roy LINK A speaker working with students and professionals on self-assessment, relationships, and building a life on one's own terms.

[42] LGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resources LINK Information from The Recovery Village on substance-abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment for the LGBTQ+ community.

[43] Claster Educational Services LINK Independent college-admissions counseling helping students identify strong-fit schools and prepare applications.

[44] Rehab Spot – Addiction in the LGBTQ Community LINK Information and referral support for LGBTQ individuals and families dealing with addiction.

[45] Transgender Veterans Support Group (TVSG) LINK An international Facebook-based support group for transgender people, with particular focus on issues transgender veterans face with the VA.

[46] Addiction Center – LGBTQ Resources LINK A resource on the disproportionate rate of substance abuse within the LGBTQ community, with a free, confidential 24/7 helpline: (877) 718-0908.

[47] Casa Ruby LINK A bilingual, multicultural LGBT organization providing services and programs to some of the most vulnerable members of the transgender and LGBT community.

[48] DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs LINK The District's office dedicated to serving veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers.

[49] Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner — NYU Langone Medical Center LINK A plastic surgeon and associate professor specializing in reconstructive plastic surgery.

[50] DrugRehab.com – LGBTQ Guide LINK A resource from Advanced Recovery Systems on addiction and mental-health treatment options for the LGBTQ community.

[51] Transgender American Veterans Association LINK An organization advocating with the VA, Congress, and the military to improve policy and care for veterans experiencing gender dysphoria.

[52] In The Heads Of Trans People LINK A short film from The Advocate offering insight into the inner thoughts and experiences of trans people.

[53] LGBT Fallen Heroes LINK A fund honoring LGBT law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and service members who died in the line of duty, and supporting their survivors.

[54] Family's Guide: Supporting Successful Gender TransitionLINK A book helping parents understand gender dysphoria and support a transgender child through transition.

[55] FreeState JusticeLINK A Maryland legal-advocacy organization providing direct legal services, education, and outreach for low-income LGBT Marylanders.

[56] The Williams Institute – UCLA School of Law LINK An academic research institute producing independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and policy.

[57] Susan's Place – Transgender Resource LINK A long-running online support community and information resource for transgender people, crossdressers, and their families.

[58] Trans Military LINK A media project creating visual storytelling to give transgender service members and veterans visibility and voice.

[59] TransLatin@ Coalition LINK A national coalition of transgender Latina leaders advocating for the needs of the Trans Latin@ community in the U.S.

[60] Trans Relief Project LINK A fund helping U.S.-based trans and gender-nonconforming people cover the administrative costs of passports, name changes, and updated identity documents.

[61] Black Trans Advocacy LINK A national social-justice organization working to end violence and injustice against Black trans people.

[62] CenterLink – The Community of LGBT Centers LINK A directory of member LGBT community centers around the world.

[63] NOVA Salud, Inc. LINK A Northern Virginia organization providing culturally competent, language-appropriate HIV/AIDS services and prevention education.

[64] Cassandra Storm Photography LINK A photographer documenting LGBTQ Pride events, weddings, and portraits, and serving as the official photographer of the Keystone Conference.

[65] Sister House LINK A community site run by two trans women sharing personal experience and resources for transgender people and their spouses.

[66] GLAAD – Transgender Resources LINK A media-advocacy organization equipping LGBT leaders with communications tools and resources.

[67] National Center for Transgender Equality LINK A national organization working through education and advocacy to end discrimination and violence against transgender people.

[68] LGBT Health Resource Center of Chase Brexton Health Care LINK A Maryland health system providing welcoming, LGBTQ-competent care and health information.

[69] Us Helping Us, People Into Living LINK An organization founded as a support group for Black gay men living with HIV/AIDS, now offering broader health and wellness services.

[70] Heart to Hand LINK A nonprofit providing support, education, and resources to promote healthy living and reduce health disparities.

[71] Chesapeake Urology Associates LINK A regional urology practice focused on accessible, high-quality patient care.

[72] Metro DC and National PFLAG LINK The national organization supporting LGBTQ people and their families and friends through peer support, education, and advocacy.

[73] Her Health Physical Therapy, LLC LINK A physical therapy practice focused on personalized care to reduce pain and improve function.