1. Medical Providers & Latest COVID-19 Information:
- Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
- GetVaccineAnswers.Org: Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Patient Fact Sheet: HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program Fact Sheet
- Find Covid Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline- Help is available in English, Spanish, and many other languages. 1-800-232-0233
- National Clearinghouse for personal protective equipment
- ACL (assisted living) COVID-19 Booster Shot
- Covid-19 Resources for LGBTQ Coloradans- One Colorado
- Folx HRT Services
- Transgender, gender expansive, non-binary Veterans’ guide to navigating Minneapolis VA
- LGBTQ Coronavirus Resources — NYC Unity Project
- Gender Justice League (Seattle, WA)
- St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline
- Peer Support Helpline – to provide emotional support and peer counseling, open Fridays-Mondays 1-7pm CT at 314-380-7774 (toll-free 844-785-7774)
- GLMA's Directory of LGBTQ-friendly medical providers
- Human Rights Campaign's LGBTQ-friendly hospitals and medical centers
- Massachusetts- Guiding Principles for Gender Affirming Care in the time of COVID-19
- Massachusetts Trans Political Coalition
- Trans Needle Exchange
- Sexual & Reproductive Health Resources During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Lambda Legal's Help desk: Advice if you experience discrimination
- Ayuda En Espanol- Mi Familia Vota
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Community Health Centers have been receiving guidance on how to be LGBTQ+ welcoming (and offer care for low income/uninsured persons). Find a local one here.
Note: Do not just walk into a community health center - make sure you call ahead.
- LGBT-oriented health centers in some big cities:
- If you are in New York City, Callen Lorde
- If you are in Washington, D.C., Whitman Walker
- If you are in Los Angeles, LA LGBT Center
- If you are in Philadelphia, Mazzoni Center
- If you are in Chicago, Howard Brown Center
- Latest Health guidances:
- Simple Steps in Supporting Older LGBTQ+ Friends and Loved Ones at End-of-Life
- The 19th Explains: How trans people can get help in times of poverty or crisis
- Three Ways to Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
- World Health Organization (WHO) advice, including whether and how to wear masks & advice for health workers
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 and TLDEF’s Preparedness & Know Your Rights
- Sex Work COVID-19: Guidelines for Sex Workers, Clients, Third Parties, and Allies
- Sex Worker Harm Reduction Resources
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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging- Prepare for COVID-19: Tips and Resources for LGBT Elders And Those Living With HIV and general COVID-19 resources
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National Council for Behavioral Health has put together Interest Groups open to the general public to help share resources and best practices
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Consider creating or updating your health proxy and end of life plans - Resources and Guidelines
2. Housing:
Emergency contact information for trans discrimination in relief shelters and services & a guide for shelters:
- Lambda Legal National Help Desk, toll free: (866) 542-8336
- FEMA Hotline: (800) 621-3362
- Equal Access for Transgender People: A Guide for Shelters
- New York City Homeless Policies and Procedures for Serving Transgender and Intersex Clients
- Eviction Defense Network (For Los Angeles, CA)
3. Mental Health:
Crisis Hotlines
- For young adults, Action Now for Mental Health (ANMH) currently provides free telehealth therapy services for young adults ages 17-30. There is no geographic restriction as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). While the PHE is in effect, they will continue to provide services nationwide until it ends. Patients will be alerted well in advance if and when the PHE is set to conclude.
- For trans people of all ages, Trans Lifeline provides a peer support hotline and microgrants for trans people in need. You can call their hotline at 877-565-8860.
- For LGBTQ youth, Trevor Project provides access to counselors by phone call (1-866-488-7386), online chat, or text (text START to 678678). They also provide an online community for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24
- LGBT National Help Center Hotlines and Talklines, including ones for youth and seniors 50+
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 or chat online
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Stronghearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
- For older LGBTQ adults, SAGE runs a National LGBT Elder Hotline that provides crisis response and helps connect people with community resources. You can call their hotline at 877-360-LGBT and request to speak to someone in either English or Spanish.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-659-2955
- JMC Compilation of Mental Health Resources
Social Support
- Fenway Health runs an LGBT Helpline and a Peer Listening Line, which people can call from across the country. Call 888.340.4528 for adults 25+. Call 800.399.PEER for those under age 25.
- CenterLink's directory of LGBT community centers. Note: do not walk in to a community center if you are sick or have been exposed. Call them and ask if there are virtual support groups.
- Online Resources for the LGBTQ community amid COVID-19
- 20 Ways to Support the Queer Community During Coronavirus
- Q Chat Space for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19
- Alcoholics Anonymous Online LGBT Support Groups
- In the Rooms – Global Recovery Community
4. Financial Assistance and Workers Rights
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Conoce tus derechos- Permisos pagados por enfermedad y permisos para cuidado infantil durante el coronavirus
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Another Round Another Rally – provides grants for those working in the service or hospitality industries who are facing economic hardship
5. Resources for Internet Access
- Comcast Home Essentials is a low-cost home internet package and it’s free for the first two months
- Access from AT&T is a low-cost home internet package
- Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access is available to K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. This promotion is scheduled to last for 60 days after March 16. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new students.
- The Open for Business Hub
6. Resources for Families
- Family Equality – The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families
- Urban Sitter- 2 Months of Free Parent Membership
- Khan Academy- free educational resources
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
- Free online library books, after signing in with an email address
- Education companies offering FREE subscriptions for your kids
- TransFamilies- support for trans people and thier families.
7. Resources for Immigrants
- COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities
- United We Dream’s Resources for the Immigrant Community During COVID-19
Updated: 2/17/2022
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