The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. There is a chapter for each state.

CarePlus NJ is a local Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). They provide integrated primary care, mental health care, and substance abuse rehabilitation services. They offer support groups for LGBTQ+ teens in grades 9-12. 

Garden State Equality (GSE) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in New Jersey and one of the most successful statewide civil rights organization for the LGBTQ community in the nation. They've been protecting LGBTQ rights since 2004.

Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. 

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 is a LGBTQ organization in Princeton, New Jersey. Their mission is to provide inclusive information and support for LGBTQ+ youth.

IPG is a network of therapists throughout the state of New Jersey. IPG has clinicians well versed in issues facing LGBTQ+ youth and adults.

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 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 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.

The Pride Center of New Jersey provides groups and events for LGBTQ & allies. located in Highland Park, NJ.

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 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.