You Can Help
Please support our mission
Community Resource Guide
The following list contains agencies, organizations, non-profit groups, and individuals that serve and work to improve the quality of life for transgender, non-binary and intersex New Yorkers by providing tools and assistance that will help our community grow in positive ways.
If you know of a group, organization, or individual who serve our community, please contact us!
Please note that the Gender Equality New York Community Resource Guide is maintained to enhance public access to information about resources available to transgender, non-binary and intersex New Yorkers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, we make no guarantees. The inclusion of an organization or service does not imply an endorsement of the organization or service, nor does exclusion imply disapproval.
Under no circumstances shall Gender Equality New York , Inc., its Board, employees, or volunteers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from your use of the information provided by the Community Resource Guide.
Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex Community Organizations
The National Center for Transgender Equality
The nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Organization’s Phone Number: 202-642-4542
Organization website: https://transequality.org/
Organization’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/TransEqualityNow
Organization email: ncte@transequality.org
Organization Address: 1133 19th St NW Suite 302, Washington D.C. 20036
Triversity
Trans Support Group, Educational programming, Community fellowship events
Based in Milford Pa. but, as the name implies, we cover Pike County in Pa, Sussex County in NJ, as well as parts of Sullivan and Orange County NY. For more information specific to support groups, reach out to: support@triversitycenter.org.
Organization’s Phone Number: 570-618-9638
Organization’s Website: www.triversitycenter.org
Organization’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/triversitycenter
Organization email: info@triversitycenter.org
Organization’s Address: 201 W. Harford Street (Mailing: PO Box 1295), Milford, PA 18337
InterACT – Advocates for Intersex Youth
Organization’s Phone Number: 707-793-1190
Organization’s Website: https://interactadvocates.org/
Organization’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/interactadvocates
Organization email: info@interactadvocates.org
Organization’s Address: 365 Boston Post Road, Suite 163, Sudbury, MA 01776
Southern Tier Transgender Advocacy Group
Advocacy, educational forums, and training for healthcare professionals
Organization’s facebook page: Facebook.com/transbinghamton
Organization email: transbinghamton@gmail.com
Spectrum Transgender Group of Western New York
We provide support, information, education, and advocacy for transitioning transsexuals and questioning transgender individuals. Friends, families, and allies are welcome.
Organization website: http://www.spectrumwny.org/
Organization email: SpectrumWNY@yahoo.com
Organization facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpectrumWNY/
LGBTQIA+ Organizations
Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance
A safe space and environment for LGBTQI-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender, Gender Queer/NonBinary, Intersex youth, adults, family members and allies serving the Adirondack North Country, including Franklin, Essex & Clinton counties.
Contact information – Kelly Metzgar
Organization phone number: 518-637-7253
Organization facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/adkncga/
Organization email: ancga@outlook.com
Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice.
Organization phone number: 718-596-0342
Organization website: https://alp.org/
Organization facebook page: www.facebook.com/AudreLordeProject
Organization address: 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217-1607
SAGE (Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders)
We’re a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBT elders since 1978. We build welcoming communities and keep our issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBT people.
Organization phone number: (212) 741-2247
Organization website: sageusa.org
Organization facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SAGEUSA/
Organization address: 305 7th Avenue 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001a
Pride Center
The Pride Center of Western New York, an affiliate of Evergreen Health, is a Buffalo-based 501(c)3 health promotion organization specializing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) health and HIV prevention. Our office is in Buffalo, but we provide services throughout the eight counties of Western New York State. Programs include Transgeneration and Soul 2 Soul
Soul 2 Soul — Soul 2 Soul is a social group that aims to build unity for minorities (people of color) in the LGBTQ+ communities in Western New York. Soul 2 Soul promises to be a safe and inclusive space that always supports the visibility and empowerment of its members and guests. Allies are welcomed to participate. https://www.facebook.com/events/480981696058608/
Transgeneration — Do you identify as transgender, transsexual, genderqueer or questioning your gender identity? If so, you should join our monthly discussion group. We provide a safe space to meet for mutual support, friendship, and social activities. We promote the exploration of gender in a positive and affirming environment.
Organization website: http://www.pridecenterwny.org/
Organization phone: 716-852-7743
Organization fax: 716-541-0673
Organization address: 278 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Buffalo & Niagara
PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara provides support for families and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals (as well as LGBTQ individuals themselves), provides education about the issues and challenges facing LGBTQ members, their families, and allies, and advocates to change attitudes and create policies and laws that provide full equality.
Organization phone: (716) 883-0384
Organization website: https://www.pflagbuffalo.org/
Organization email: info@pflagbuffalo.org
Organization address: PO Box 617, Buffalo, NY 14207
Mocha Center
The MOCHA Center connects LGBTQ people of color with events and programs that promote healthy, sex-positive living. We are a safe place to hang out, talk, get inspiration, and support one another. And while you’re here we can help you get services from health to housing and more.
Organization website: https://www.mochacenter.org
Community Services
Haven House
Child & Family Services
Child & Family Services is a nonsectarian agency that provides services to children, adults, and families without regard to race, creed, national origin, or economic status. Programs and services include counseling, employee assistance program, foster care, domestic violence, case management, conflict resolution, special education, and residential services.
Haven House is a domestic violence victim shelter. Important Note — If you are in need of assistance due to domestic violence, please call Haven House’s confidential 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 716-884-6000 at a time that is safe for you or access Haven House online messaging system at: https://cfsbny.org/our-services/hh/hh-chat/
Organization Phone:
>> Domestic Violence 24-Hour Help Hotline: (716) 884-6000
>> 24-Hour Addiction Hotline: (716) 831-7007
>> Report Child Abuse: (800) 342-3720
>> Appointments: (716) 842-2750
Organization Website: www.cfsbny.org
Organization Fax: (716) 842-0668
Contact: Julie M, LGBT Intimate Partner Violence Victim Advocate, Haven House
Address: PO Box 451, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205
Phone: 716-884-6002
Fax: 716-884-2354
Faith Communities
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs
A faith community rooted in love that seeks wisdom, cultivates compassion, and pursues justice
Organization’s Phone Number: 518-584-1555
Organization website: https://uusaratoga.org/
Organization facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UUCSS/
Organization email: info@uusaratoga.org
Organization Address: 624 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Unity Fellowship Church
Walking in the spirit * Renewing our minds * Working for justice
Organization phone: 716-881-4148
Organization email: unityfellowshipbuffalo@gmail.com
Organization address: 1420 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209
Mailing address: PO Box 696, Buffalo, NY 14209
Buffalo Community of the Holy Spirit
An Episcopal Ministry in Allentown
Contact: Reverend Ellen L Brauza, Pastor
Contact phone: 716-868-2532
Contact email: godmom1@gmail.com
Organization website: www.holyspiritbuffalo.org
Pilgrim St Luke’s United Church of Christ Iglesia Unida de Christo
Christ centered * Inclusive *Committed El nuevo camino
Contact: Pastor José A Claudio
Contact phone: 716-936-0799
Contact email: jclaudio21@verizon.net – jclaudio24@aol.com
Organization website: www.pslucc.org
Organization fax: 716-882-5847
Organization address: 335 Richmond Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Kenilworth United Church of Christ
Proud to be an open and affirming congregation
Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!!
Contact: Reverend Faith Schaut
Organization phone: 716-835-4120
Organization email: kuccrevfaith@verizon.net
Organization address: 45 Dalton Drive, Buffalo, NY 14223
Healthcare Services
Planned Parenthood of the North Country, New York, Inc.
Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York, Inc. provides the highest quality healthcare, education, and advocacy to ensure the right and ability of all individuals to manage their own sexual and reproductive health. PPNCNY offers quality, compassionate hormone therapy for TGNBI New Yorkers. Referrals as needed (for things such as gender affirming surgeries, mental health counseling, letters of support, legally changing one’s name and gender marker). Primary care for anyone who needs it. Family planning and abortion services for anyone who needs it.
Organization’s Phone Number: 518-561-4430
Organization website:
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-north-country-new-york
Organization’s facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ppnocony
Organization Address – We have 7 sites:
Canton Health Center
9 Miner Street, Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315.386.8821 Fax: 315.222.7435
Lowville Health Center
7398 Turin Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Phone: 315.376.2240 Fax: 315.222.7445
Malone Health Center
246 West Main Street, Suite 1, Malone, NY 12953
Phone: 518.483.7150 Fax: 518.536.9059
Ogdensburg Health Center
419 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone: 315.393.6544 Fax: 315.222.7439
Plattsburgh Health Center
66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518.561.4430 Fax: 518.536.9046
Saranac Lake Health Center
41 St. Bernard Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: 518.891.0046 Fax: 518.536.9067
Watertown Health Center
160 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315.788.8065 Fax: 315.222.7432
Evergreen Health
At Evergreen Health, we understand how overwhelming the health care system can feel, and we want to make accessing care easy for you. We have a primary and specialty care practice, as well as a full-service pharmacy. Our targeted programs and services are available by walk-in or appointment in Buffalo, Jamestown and satellite locations across WNY to help you live your healthiest life.
Services include: chronic illness support, HIV treatment and care, HIV prevention, LGBTQ health and transgender specialty care, sexual health, drug user health, Hepatitus C.
Organization phone: Buffalo (716) 847-2441 / Jamestown (716) 664-7855
Organization website: https://www.evergreenhs.org
Organization facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenHealthWNY/
Mental Health Services
Andrea (Andi) Binner, MSEd, LCSW-R
Clinical social worker/Therapist
*will write letters for hormones, including under 18
Phone: 716-200-1988
Address: 2495 Main St, Tri-main Building, Suite 418, Buffalo, NY 14214
Melissa Babiarz, MA, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
Phone: 716-572-8677
Fax: 716-783-8299
Address: Maple View Center LLC, 100 Corporate Parkway, Suite 318, Amherst, NY 14226
Housing Issues
Long Island Housing Services, Inc.
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. is the island’s only private fair housing advocacy and enforcement agency serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. We provide education and enforcement of federal, state, and local fair housing laws as well as housing counseling and housing counseling services to all Long Islanders for free.
Organization’s Phone Number: 631-567-5111 ext 314
Organization website: LIFairHousing.org
Organization’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LIFairHousing
Organization email: Info@LIFairHousing.org
Organization Address: 640 Johnson Avenue, suite 8, Bohemia, NY 11716
Legal Services
Arrowood Law
Type of Service provided – sliding scale transition-related legal services including name/gender marker changes, health insurance advocacy for coverage of transition-related care, employment discrimination, and wills/advance directives.
The organization is available for consulting including best practices and materials development, training, and sensitivity reading.
Organization’s Phone Number: (516) 331-1317
Organization website: https://www.arrowood.law/
Organization’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/charliearrowoodesq/
Organization email: charlie@arrowood.law
Twitter: @arrowood_law
LGBT Bar Association of New York
Provides legal services to members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are currently hosting a Virtual Pro bono Legal Clinic, held every Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. More information is available here: https://www.lgbtbarny.org/clinics-information
Organization’s Phone Number: 212-353-9118
Organization website: lgbtbarny.org
Organization’s facebook page: facebook.com/lgbtbarny
Organization email: support@le-gal.org
Organization Address: Administrative offices only, not open to the public
601 West 26th Street, #325-20, New York, NY 10001
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities.
Organization’s Phone Number: 212-337-8550
Organization website: https://srlp.org/
Organization’s facebook page: facebook.com/SylviaRiveraLawProject
Organization email: info@srlp.org
Organization Address: 147 W 24th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011
Criminal Justice System Support
The Osborne Association
The Osborne Association works in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to create opportunities for people affected by the criminal justice system to further develop their strengths and lead lives of responsibility and contribution. More than 300 staff in community sites in New York City, Newburgh, NY, Buffalo, and more than 30 prisons and jails work at every point of the continuum, from arrest and pre-entry, through jail and prison, to reentry, including children and families affected by crime and the criminal justice system.
Organization’s Phone Number:
Organization website: http://www.osborneny.org/
Organization’s facebook page: facebook.com/osborneny
Organization email: http://www.osborneny.org/contact/
Organization Location Addresses:
Bronx
809 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10455
Phone: 718-707-2600 Fax: 718-707-3102
Brooklyn
175 Remsen Street, Suite 800, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-637-6560 Fax: 718-237-0686
Manhattan
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, Suite 108, New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-324-5577
Newburgh
388 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: 845-345-9845 Fax: 845-849-0621
Buffalo
The Community Health Center of Buffalo
34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: 929-239-5943 Fax: 929-239-5981
Youth Services
Compass House
A new direction for a better life; safe shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth
Our Resource Center provides non-residential support to youth ages 14-24 years old that are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services include case management, instruction on independent living skills, personal care supplies, food, cooking and laundry facilities and individual, group and family counseling. All services provided by the Resource Center are free, confidential and voluntary.
Website: www.compasshouse.org
Emergency Shelter
24-Hour Crisis Help Line: 716-886-0935
Address: 370 Linwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Resource Center
Client Services: 716-884-3066
Address: 1451 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209
Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York, Inc
GLYS provides a safe and positive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth to learn more about themselves through peer interaction and educational experiences. The organization creates opportunities for emotional growth and community awareness. GLYS assists gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth by providing:
- Safe space
- Interaction with GLBT peers and adult role models
- A Peer Support Group
- Health & wellness activities
- Opportunities for leadership development
- Access to cultural events and youth development activities
- Information, resources & referrals
- Advocacy
Through GLYS outreach, other agencies learn about and increase their sensitivity to the needs of sexual minority youth. GLYS provides GLBTQ youth with positive role models. It promotes their self-esteem and the integration of these youth into the larger community. GLYS assists families with resources and referrals.
Organization phone: 716-855-0221
Organization website: https://www.glyswny.org/
Organization email: executive@glyswny.org
Organization address: 393 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202