Wellness Resources
The resources listed below are intended to disseminate viable information to promote health and wellness within the LGBTQIA+ community. We strive to include links from trusted sources, government institutions, and other reputable organizations. Individuals are also encouraged to conduct independent research to learn more and determine what other resources may be available, and which of those can best support their unique needs. PCNJ does not officially endorse any specific organizations listed as part of the provided resources. For a list of self-proclaimed LGBTQIA+ friendly business and organizations, interested persons may request the InfoLine from info@pridecenter.org.
Know Your Rights
Crisis Helplines
BlackLine: Call 800-604-5841, prioritizing BIPOC support through an LGBTQ+ black femme lens
LGBT National Help Center: Call 888-688-5428, safe space to discuss coming out for all ages
LGBT National Help Center: Call 888-843-4564, support for all ages
SAMHSA: Call 800-662-4357, confidential support for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
LGBT National Help Center: Call 888-234-7243, support for LGBTQ+ elders ages 50 and older
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988, confidential support for people in distress
Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860, run by trans people for trans and questioning peers, police contact not included as part of intervention
Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678, for LGBTQ+ youth, may include police contact as part of intervention
LGBT National Help Center: Call 800-246-7743, for LGBTQ+ youth ages 25 and younger
The Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233
RAINN: Call 1-800-656-4673
National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline: Call 567-742-8837, for victims of sexual harassment, assault, abuse, and rapeGeneral Healthcare Info
Fenway Health: for trans and non-binary youth up to age 18 (Fenway Health)
Fenway Health: for adults age 18 and over (Fenway Health)
Facing Our Risk: LGBTQ+ hereditary cancer resources (FORCE)
National LGBT Cancer Network: for LGBTQ+ individuals affected by cancer (LGBT Cancer Network)
Young Survival Coalition: virutal spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals affected by breast cancer (YSC)
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health: pertaining to individuals who have a uterus (OASH)
CDC: General information (CDC)
Johns Hopkins: General information (Johns Hopkins)
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: General Information (GLMA)
NursingExams.org: a guide for nurses
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: for trans and gender diverse individuals (RWJUH)
State of New Jersey: Do you need help changing your name? Want to learn about the support and resources available to transgender and non-binary individuals in New Jersey? New Jersey is here for you. Check out NJ’s transgender info hub for easy to access resources and support
HelpGuide.org: When you're feeling overwhelmed and isolated, hotline counseling offers a quick and convenient way to find trained support. Learn more about how helplines work as well as their benefits and limitations.Healthcare Navigation
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: LGBTQIA+ comprehensive care (RWJUH)
NJ Department of Health: Sliding scale fees (NJ-DoH)
NJ Department of Health: NJ providers (NJ-DoH)
Planned Parenthood: facilities in NJ (PlannedParenthood.org)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: LGBTQIA+ program (RWJUH)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: List of services (RWJUH)Sexual Health
Mental Health
NJ Department of Human Services: for psychiatric emergencies and crisis intervention services (NJ-DoHS)
Columbia University: services ranging from psychotherapy, to medication management, to hormone therapy and surgery (Columbia University)
Princeton Foundation for Elevating Equity: nonprofit advocating for equitable mental health care in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in Princeton, NJ
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: Transgender and non-binary support group (RWJUH)
Forge Health: Providing mental health and substance abuse services, including counseling and psychiatric care, via both virtual and in-person appointments (multiple NJ locations)Substance Use
Alcohol Rehab Help: Preventing alcoholism & alcohol abuse (AlcoholRehabHelp.net)
NJ Department of Human Services: Community peer recovery centers (NJ-DHS)
AddictionResource.net: General information for treatment in the LGBTQ+ community (AddictionResource.net)
AddictionResource.net: Centers in NJ (AddictionResource.net)
LiveAnotherDay.org: General information (LiveAnotherDay.org)
Substance Use and Mental Health Services: Substance use and mental health services (SAMSHA)
National Institute for Drug Addiction: Terms to use and avoid when talking about addiction (NIDA)
NJ Harm Reduction Coalition: free and confidential naloxone distribution program (NJ Harm Reduction Coalition)Education
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network: The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
American Civil Liberties Union: Starting a gay-straight alliance at your school (ACLU)
Genders & Sexualities Alliances Network: Starting a gay-straight alliance at your school (GSA Network)
OnlineColleges.me: Resources for LGBTQIA+ students (OnlineColleges.com)Legal
NJ Department of Human Services: gender identity and name changes for adults and minors (NJ-DoH)
TransEquality.org: gender identity and name changes for adults (TransEquality.org)
NJ Transgender Info Hub: overview on name changes and updating IDs (NJ Transgender Info Hub)
Legal Services of NJ: for low-income individuals facing civil legal matters (LSNJ)
TransgenderLawCenter.org: trans-led organization empowering trans and gender nonconforming people with knowledge and resources (TransgenderLawCenter.org)Housing
NJ.gov: affordable housing overview for general NJ population (NJ.gov)
NJ Department of Community Affairs: apply for utility assistance programs (NJ-DCA)
NJ Housing Resource Center: overview on housing in NJ (NJ-HRC)
NJ Department of Community Affairs: right and responsibilities for landlords and tenants in NJ (NJ-DCA)
NJ Department of Children and Families: vetted housing organizations for young LGBTQIA+ people in NJ (NJ-DCF)
The Essex LGBT Reaching Adolescents In
Need(RAIN) Foundation.: Emergency Housing Available for Ages 18-26More for LGBTQIA+
NJ Department of Children and Families: vetted LGBTQIA+ organizations and agencies (NJ-DCF)
GayPages.com: self-identified vendors in NJ (GayPages.com)
https://www.everywhereisqueer.com/: self-identified groups and businesses worldwide (EIQ)
StandInPride.org: Find and support chosen family across the globe (StandInPride.org)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: comprehensive outline of resources for healthcare, housing, advocacy, and more by NJ regions (RWJUH)
The LGBTQ+ Archive: This site is an independent effort to preserve and make accessible the critical information and resources for LGBTQ+ health, legal rights, and safety originally hosted on now-defunct federal websites.
Take Back the Night: the oldest (from the late 60’s and early 70’s) global movement working to end sexual violence and support survivors.PCNJ Information Sessions
PCNJ: For transgender and nonbinary people. Ddeveloped by Antonia Trupio, MSOT, OTR/L, in collaboration with PCNJ community members (2022)
PCNJ: Write-up for the presentation given by Dr. Sari Bentsianov, MD, a pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine at the Child Health Institute of NJ (2023)Recursos en Enspañol
988 Lifeline: que conecta a las personas con personas calificadas para apoyo emocional y otros servicios a través de chat en línea o enviando mensajes de texto al 988
Fenway Health: Atención de salud de afirmación del género para jóvenes transgénero y de género no binario de hasta 18 años de edad (Fenway Health)
Fenway Health: Información sobre el tratamiento hormonal para adultos de 18 años o mayores utilizando un modelo de consentimiento informado de atención integrada. (Fenway Health)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital: un grupo de apoyo de habla hispana que sirve a la comunidad transgénero y no binaria latina e hispanohablante (RWJUH)
