These resources are provided to support, uplift, and empower the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're seeking affirming healthcare, mental health support, community connection, legal guidance, or educational tools, these organizations and services are here to help. They are committed to fostering inclusion, safety, and equity for LGBTQ+ individuals of all identities and backgrounds. No matter where you are on your journey, you are not alone—these resources are here for you. If you would like support reaching out to theses services or just need someone to speak to confidentially please reach out to our social worker Felicia McPherson at 860-873-3296 or Felicia.McPherson@ehyfs.org.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7.
Call 911 for immediate emergencies, including situations involving danger to yourself or others.
For mental health support or thoughts of suicide, dial/text 988 or https://chat.988lifeline.org/ to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, where trained counselors are ready to listen and help.
LGBTQ+ youth can also call or text The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for free, confidential support from counselors who understand.
Dial 211 and press 1 to be connected with state wide assistance.
Resource Links
New Haven Pride Center
https://www.newhavenpridecenter.org/
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/
Wheeler
https://www.wheelerclinic.org/
Pride Institute
CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence
https://endsexualviolencect.org/
Peer Pride
https://peerpride.com/transhaven/
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Triangle Community Center
https://www.ctpridecenter.org/
Out CT
Stonewall Speakers
https://www.stonewallspeakers.org/
Equality Connecticut
Human Rights Campaign
https://www.hrc.org/
Youth Pride Association
National LGBTQ Task Force
LGBT National Help Center
Point Foundation
Equality Federation