National Resources

The following is a list of LGBTQQ resource centers for the 25 most populated cities in America, they are listed in order from most populuted to least.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK
THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.gaycenter.org/
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center provides a home for the birth, nurture and celebration of our organizations, institutions and culture; cares for our individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our community; and empowers our individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
LA GAY AND LESBIAN CENTER
http://www.lagaycenter.org
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center provides a broad array of services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. 

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CENTER ON HALSTED
http://www.centeronhalsted.org/coh/calendar/home.cfm
Welcome to the online home of Center on Halsted, the Chicago area’s community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. Slated to open in 2006, the new Center building will be the first of its kind in the Midwest.

HOUSTON, TEXAS
HOUSTON GLBT COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.houstonglbtcommunitycenter.org/
Each month the Center hosts more than 30 meetings and events - over 750 people take advantage of center resources. The center averages more than 15 calls each day requesting information and referrals related to GLBT needs.

PHILIADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
THE WILLIAM WAY COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.waygay.org/
The William Way Community Center offers social, educational and support services that directly impact LGBT Philadelphians seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.

PHEONIX, ARIZONA
1n10
http://www.1n10.org/
1n10 offers programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and
straight ally youth.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
THE SAN DIEGO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.thecentersd.org/
The mission of The San Diego LGBT Community Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV communities by providing activities, programs, and services.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DIVERSITY CENTER
http://www.diversitycentersa.org/
The Diversity Center provides you with many services that are free and open to everyone in our community. From Mental Health CEU's to Social Worker & Mental Health Clinician Opportunities to Socials to Support Groupsto Coming Out to Financial Seminars to Library/Internet Services to Two Youth Groups to Single-Couple-Family Counseling to General Informationabout LGBTQI businesses, Organizations, Bars and MORE.

DALLAS, TEXAS
RESOURCE CENTER OF DALLAS
http://www.resourcecenterdallas.org/
The mission of the Center is to create awareness, foster understanding, and fulfill the needs of the gay and lesbian community through education, health, and social programs that are available to all people.

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
BILLY DEFRANK LGBT COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.defrank.org/
The Billy DeFrank Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center strengthens communities by developing diverse resources that empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies

 
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
AFFIRMATIONS
http://www.goaffirmations.org/
Affirmations is the hub of the community. We celebrate wellness, personal growth and development, centered in a state of the art, multi-use facility that is financially secure.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
IDIANA YOUTH GROUP
http://www.indianayouthgroup.org
IYG provides a safe place, a confidential environment, youth development programs and support services which foster personal strength and wellness among self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. IYG advocates on their behalf in schools, on the streets, and in the community.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
JASMYN
http://www.jasmyn.org/
Place where youth are accepted, no questions asked and a place to talk about LGBTQQ issues and thoughts. Talk about what's on your mind. Get support, resources, and ideas for dealing with challenges. Get involved, be active in leadership roles at JASMYN. Learn to be a leader in the community. Be an activist and organizer for positive social change.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
LAVENDER YOUTH AND RECREATION INFORMATION CENTER
http://www.lyric.org/
LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career training, health promotion, and leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.

COLUMBUS, OHIO
STONEWALL COLUMBUS
http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/
Stonewall Columbus is a human rights organization serving Central Ohio through advocacy, community building and education. We do this in pursuit of equality, fairness and safety for the entire gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender community.

AUSTIN, TEXAS
OUT YOUTH
http://www.outyouth.org/index.html
Out Youth is a safe place where youth are listened to, supported in good times and bad, and have a chance to learn about themselves and others. We strive to meet youth with acceptance and respect wherever they are in their lives

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MEMPHIS GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.mglcc.org/
It is the mission of the Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center to create a better future for our Community in the Mid-South. We will endeavor to offer an array of diverse GLBT services by utilizing the talents, energy, and resources among us.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
THE GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER COMMUINITY CENTER OF BALTIMORE AND CENTRAL MARYLAND
http://www.glccb.org/
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB, or, the Center) seeks to achieve equality, understanding, and respect for the diversity of the greater Baltimore GLBT community while also providing quality support services, facilities, and professional resources for the development and well-being of individuals and groups.

FORTWORTH, TEXAS
HELP: GAY TEEN PROGRAM
http://www.helpfw.org/programs.htm
A safe and nurturing place for gay teens to meet and gain necessary skills and support during this vital time in their lives.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
THE LESBIAN AND GAY COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.gaycharlotte.com/
Provides a home for the nurture and celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations, institutions, and culture. Offers access to informational and educational resources and activities designed to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential.

EL PASO, TEXAS
EL PASO GLBT COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.lambda.org/gayelpaso.org/html/center.html
It is the mission of the El Paso GLBT Community Center to provide a safe, accessible, and non-threatening environment for personal and community growth related to sexual orientation and gender identity issues; to provide centralized work areas and a clearinghouse for vital information, support, and resources for GLBT organizers; and to encourage networking, cooperation, and pride among the region's GLBT groups and the public.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
MILWAUKEE LGBT COMMUINITY CENTER
http://www.mkelgbt.org/
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center is a community-based organization represented by more than 150 volunteers and over 300 members. It's mission is to improve the quality of life for LGBT people in the Metro Milwaukee area.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
LAMBERT HOUSE
http://www.lamberthouse.org/
Lambert House is a safe place for queer youth ages 22 and under. Our calendar is packed with fun activities, support groups, planning meetings, dances, and other events. We are here to make life better for each other as GLBTQ youth.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
BOSTON GLASS. COMMUNITY CENTER
http://www.bostonglass.org/
A Drop-In Center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Young People Between the ages of 13 and 25

DENVER, COLORADO
THE CENTER
http://www.glbtcolorado.org
The Center is the only statewide, nonprofit community center dedicated to providing  support and advocacy for Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) population. We serve as a catalyst for community organizing, support services, social activities, and cultural events.