LGBTQIA+
This section provides resources designed for youth that identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or who are exploring their identities.
Medical Clinic - The Pride Center (NJCRI) located in Newark - Call 973-483-3444 for more information on healthcare and services for homeless and underserved community members.
Essex County LGBT Rain Foundation or call 973-675-6780 for emergency shelter and supportive services
Newark LGBTQ Center provides programs such as dinners, support groups, and game nights. They also have connections with mental health, counseling and wellness service referrals. They have a location on Market Street in Newark or call: 973-474-4677 during hours on Tu-W-Th or email: info@newarklgbtqcenter.org
The Pride Center of New Jersey has a list of wellness resources on a variety of topics that are self-proclaimed as LGBTQIA+ friendly.
The Trevor Project is a national organization that offers free and confidential programs and services aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ youth and preventing suicide. To contact a counselor 24/7 call: 866-488-7386 or text: 678-678 or chat: [Start Chat]
The Trevor Project Community is part of The Trevor Project and a place to find community, friends, and other resources.
And the NJYRS has a LGBTQI+ section that covers information and links for Garden State Equality, scholarships for LGBTQI+ students, GLADD, HiTops, Hetrick Martin Institute, PFLAG, GLSEN, HRC, CDC and many other organizations that support LGBTQI+ youth.
