Pride Center is a safe and welcoming space with quality local services and activities that promote the overall physical, mental and emotional well-being for Staten Island's LGBT people.

25 Victory Blvd, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301

718-808-1360

CHASI breaks down the barriers to care. We provide access to an extensive range of high quality behavioral health care and social support services - all coordinated and tailored to your needs.

56 Bay St, 4th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301

Office: 718-808-1300 Hotline: 718-448-2255

Knowing your HIV status and understanding your risk can keep you healthier longer. Out HIV Test counselors take time to make sure you understand this information and give you the opportunity to ask questions.

23 Hyatt St, St. George, Staten Island, NY Monday - Friday

2134 Port Richmond Ave, Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY Saturdays

The Drop-In Centers provide youth up to the age of 24 and their families with essentials like food, clothing and immediate shelter as well as access to counseling, support, and referrals to relevant services.

100 Park Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301

718-448-1544

New Alternatives increases the self-sufficiency of homeless LGBT youth to enable them to go beyond the shelter system and transition to stable adult lives. We accomplish this by providing case management, community organizing, life skills groups, community-building recreational activities and supported employment opportunities.

410 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

718-300-0133

The Ali Forney Center, based in New York City, is the largest LGBT community center helping LGBT homeless youth in the United States. The AFC both managed and develops transitional housing for its clients.

224 W 35th St, New York, NY 10123

212-206-0574

The mission of OSYD is to help schools to create and maintain a safe, orderly and supportive school environment for students.

Complete HIV/AIDS curriculum: K-12 instructional guide designed to meet the New York State Education Department's and New York City Department of Education's mandates for instruction.

Welcoming Schools is a comprehensive approach to creating respectful and supportive elementary schools with resources and professional development to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ-inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying and gender stereotyping, and support transgender and gender-expansive students.

Teaching Tolerance provides hundred of activities and lessons covering LGBT topics for grads K-12.

Studies have shown that creating a supportive environment for LGBT students improves educational outcomes for all students, no just those who identify as LGBT. Through inclusive policies and nurturing practices, administrators, counselors and teachers have the power to build an educational environment that is welcoming to all students.

Welcoming Schools is a comprehensive approach to creating respectful and supportive elementary schools with resources and professional development to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ-inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying and gender stereotyping, and support transgender and gender-expansive students.

Change you school, change the world. Start a GSA and start fighting homophobia and transphobia at your school.

If you're trying to start a GSA at your school and your administration tries to stop you, or if doesn't allow the GSA to do things that it lets other non-curricular clubs do, keep reading for tips on what to do, and be sure to check out our video guide.

Welcome to The GLSEN Jump-Start Guide for new and already established Gay-Straight Alliances or similar clubs. The guide consists of eight sections designed to help you bring new ideas and energy to your club.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a resource guide for helping families support their LGBT children.

American Academy of Pediatrics offers a facts and tips for teens and parents surrounding the LGBT community. Answering basic questions such as "what is sexual orientation" to tougher topics such as "coming out."

National Alliance on Mental Illness covers a wide variety of information concerning LGBTQ mental health: prejudice & stigma, suicide, substance abuse, etc and where to find help.

Trevor Support Center: a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions and more.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a comprehensive resources regarding LGBT issues for students, parents, and teachers.

The only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth in the United States. Lifeline is free and confidential with trained counselors trained to listen without judging and can refer callers to supportive local organizations and groups.

Lifeline: 1-866-488-7396

Text: Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200