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RESOURCES for the
LESBIAN, GAY, & BISEXUAL COMMUNITY
A Starting Point for Finding GLBTQ Resources in NYC & the HudsonValley
Compiled and edited by Linda J. Stein LCSW, PC
1. Switchboards
For general information, peer phone counseling, and referrals.
Ask for information on events, dances, bookstores, groups, services, bars, etc.
Helpline (at the Loft in White Plains) (914) 948- 4922.
Lesbian Line (Westchester Lesbian Connection) (914) 949- 3203
Rainbow Alliance of Westchester (914) 517- 5455
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-(888) 843- 4564
2. Community Activities
The Loft Inc. (914) 948- 2932. 252 Bryant Ave.White Plains, N.Y.10605. loftgaycenter.org
Lesbian and GayCommunity Center serving the lower HudsonValley, located in White Plains. Publishes a newsletter & website with articles, announcements, resources, and calendar of various exciting events and programs for the LBGTQ community.
Rainbow Alliance of Westchester, Inc. (914) 517- 1345. 7 Holland Ave.White Plains, N.Y.10603. Organizes a whole host of activities for GLBTQ folk in Westchester through member organizations: from dances and picnics, to potluck movie screenings, Rainbow Mehta meditation group. and an annual Pride Dance in June. allrainbownews@aol.com
Lambda Peer Support Services, Inc. (“LPSS, Inc.”) (914) 514- 3220. 7 Holland Ave.White Plains, N.Y.10603. Weekly peer-facilitated discussion groups, led by professionally trained and supervised peer group leaders. Women’s rap group, men’s rap group, bilingual Spanish/English speakers group, others forming. Sponsors short term coming out group, and various workshops (check calendar on website or call for info.) www.lambdapeers.org
Westchester Lesbian Connection (914) 517- 5455 www.westchesterlesbianconnection.com.
Groups, workshops, dances, bowling parties, softball or volleyball, BBQ picnics, and other activities for women. Call for the latest information!
Lesbian and GayCommunityServicesCenter (212) 620- 7310
Sponsors a multitude of activities and events for and by the GLBTQ communities in NYC. Calendar with extensive list of events available. Publishes newsletter. www.gaycenter.org.
The Link (Rockland Co.) (845) 364- LINK Serving lesbians age 18+ years with social events and activities throughout RocklandCounty. Newsletter available. LINK4women@yahoo.com
HudsonValleyLGBTQCommunity Center (Kingston, NY) (845) 331- 5300 http://lgbtqcenter.org
Community Center in the HudsonValley, offers a wide variety of programs and events. Check out the newsletter and/or website for additional information.
3. Counseling and Psychotherapy
Consult with switchboards, look in GLB community centers, scan community newsletters, periodicals, or guides, and of course, search on the Internet for referrals to professional therapists who have knowledge and experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, or questioning clients.
Linda J. Stein, LCSW-R, PC (914) 328- 3353 lindajsteintherapy.com
Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years clinical experience. She offers a safe, interactive, confidential therapy environment, blending together the best of traditional and holistic therapies. Linda provides a range of possibilities depending on your unique situation, from brief solution focused work, to more in depth therapy. Some possible areas to address: stress overload, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, work or career concerns, losses or grief, socialization problems, sexuality, GLBTQ affirmative, coming out or questioning, health challenges, life coaching, & more.
4. Health Concerns
Referrals to health care practitioners who are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ communities are available through the switchboards, gay periodicals, or The Gayellow Pages.
Also see same for various HIV/ AIDS resources (Hotlines, programs, groups, advocacy etc.)
Use same resources for information on substance abuse treatment programs.
CallenLordeCommunityHealthCenter(212) 271- 7200
Full service GLBTQ medical/ health center located in NYC.
Center CARE and Recovery (212) 620- 7310 Program of The Center in NYC, providing licensed, outpatient substance abuse treatment designed specifically for the LGBT community.
5. Parents and Families
PFLAG groups now meet in most metropolitan areas across the U.S., providing support, education, and advocacy. Publishes excellent booklets and videos on issues of parents of gays, coming out, and youth issues.
PFLAG of Westchester (914) 245- 8758
6. Religious Groups and Concerns
Call switchboards or community centers for referrals to gay-affirming, inclusive groups of various religious and spiritual backgrounds. There are too many groups to list here!
7. Transgender Programs
MeNTA A group by and for transgender individuals that meets at the Loft in White Plains.
Call the Loft for information on meeting times. (914) 948-2932
Gender Identity Project (212) 620- 7310 Program of The Center in NYC, offers groups and support to individuals across the gender spectrum.
8. WestchesterCounty Liaison
County appointed liaison to the GLBTQ Community (914) 995- 5742
9. Youth Services
Center Lane (914) 948- 1042 tmiller@wjcs.com
Program of WJCS, providing adult-supervised/ facilitated support groups and socialization activities for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth up to 21 yrs. old. After-school programming, information, advocacy, counseling, and referrals.
The Hetrick Martin Institute (212) 674-2400 Social services for GLBTQ youth 12-21 years, including advocacy and referrals, The Harvey Milk H.S., and services for homeless youth in NYC.
10. Bookstores
Specializing in materials for and about the GLBTQ communities. Most will also do mail orders. Look into getting a copy of The Gayellow Pages, a whole book full of LGBTQ resources.
A Different Light (212) 989- 4850
Bluestockings (212) 777-6028
Oscar Wilde Bookshop (212) 255- 8097
11. Senior Services
Silver Connections (914) 948- 2932 Programming for GLBT seniors “55 years plus” at the Loft in White Plains.
SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment of NYC and national) (212) 741- 2247 sageusa.com
Advocacy and full social service organization.
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Written and Compiled by Linda J. Stein. (Revised 1/2009) Author not responsible for typographical or other errors.
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