Below are many different LGBTQ+ friendly community organizations. You can read a little about each one, or click the link to the right of the text to learn more!
CarePlusNJ
CarePlus NJ is a local Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). They provide integrated primary care, mental health care, and substance abuse rehabilitation services.
Garden State Equality
Established in 2004, Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organizations for the LGBTQ community in the nation.
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment.
HiTops
HiTops is a LGBTQ organization in Princeton, New Jersey. Their mission is to provide inclusive information and support for LGBTQ+ youth. Please click the link to the right for more information.
Institute for Personal Growth
IPG is a network of therapists throughout the state of New Jersey. IPG has clinicians well versed in issues facing LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
It Gets Better Project
For the last decade, the It Gets Better Project has been helping the LGBTQ community embrace their authentic selves. Their goal is to make the journey more joyous by empowering them through the stories of others who have shared their experience. Whether you need inspiration, help, or community, they are here for you. You are more powerful than you realize.
OUTMontclair
Out Montclair provides events for LGBTQ Adults and youth. They are a resource hub for additional LGBTQ+ information. They run a Pride festival every year in Montclair, NJ.
PFLAG
PFLAG an organization that is working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. They do this through providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.
Pride Center of NJ
The Pride Center of New Jersey provides groups and events for LGBTQ & allies, located in Highland Park, NJ.
Resolution Counseling
Local counseling practice that strives to provide excellent care of their clients. Resolution Counseling has a specialty team for specific issues that many people face including a team of clinicians for LGBTQ youth and adults.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help - please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386.
LGBTQ+ Friendly Hospitals and Medical Practices
https://www.newbridgehealth.org/health-services/lgbtq-health/
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/gender-and-sexuality-development-program
https://ahs.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/lgbtq-services.html
https://www.rwjbh.org/rwj-university-hospital-new-brunswick/treatment-care/lgbtqia-program/
https://www.uhnj.org/for-community/diversity-inclusion/health-care-resources/