Support for LGBTQIA+ Students
Many students find themselves undergoing numerous transitions in their lives—moving away from home, facing new academic challenges, developing new relationships, considering career choices—and also growing awareness about their identity.
The Student Counseling Center is a safe space for anyone who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, or anyone who is questioning their own sexual orientation or gender identity. Students are encouraged to come in to talk with any of the counselors to help with the life-long journey of self-discovery.
On-Campus LGBTQ+ Resources
Local LGBTQ+ Resources
Long Island
PFLAG:Ìý Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
The Network–with over 400 chapters across the country–provides confidential peer support, education, and advocacy to LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies. View .
LGBT Network
The is an association of non-profit organizations working to serve the LGBT community of Long Island and Queens throughout the lifespan: Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), The Long Island LGBT Community Center (The Center), Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders – Long Island (SAGE-LI), and the Queens LGBT Community Center (Q Center).
Pride for Youth
With locations in Bellmore and Deer Park, is a service and an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) young people through age 30. Their mission is to enhance the health, wellness and cultural competency of LGBTQ young people through education, support services and youth development. They serve New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties.
The Transgender Resource Center of Long Island
The is a 501c3 Charity created by members of the transgender community, their families, partners and allies who live in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Their mission is to elevate the transgender and gender non-conforming community. Their goal is to provide a safe place where everyone can come together.
New York City
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
Where everyone is celebrated for who they are. The is the heart and home of NYC’s LGBTQ community, providing programs for health, wellness and community connection.
National LGBTQ+ Resources
- : find local LGBT resources nationwide
- : A national search-engine for LGBT resources on the web.
- : Support via phone and online chat
- : Empowerment, education and advocacy for LGBTQ youth
- : Advice, support, and information
- : Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth
South East Asian and/or Asian & Pacific Island LGBTQA
Organizations:
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Some good Facebook groups:
- (not a ‘meet up group’ but very cool academic postings about this topic!) :Ìý
LGBTQ+ Publications/Psychological Literature
- : ÌýLong Island’s LGBT News and lifestyle publication
- Diversity Library: Compiled by Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies