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LGBTQIA Resource Directory

Pride Town Connect · National Community Resource Network

LGBTQIA+ Resources.
State by state.

A growing national gateway to LGBTQIA+ community centers, youth and family programs, affirming healthcare, housing assistance, legal support, crisis services, advocacy and local connection across the United States.

18 State PathwaysEstablished + newly expanded
National SupportHelp beyond state lines
English + SpanishMore accessible discovery

Start with support you can reach now.

These national services can help when local options are limited, closed or difficult to find. Service hours and availability can change; use each organization’s official website for current information.

In emotional distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis?

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support across the United States and its territories. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out.

01 · YOUTH CRISIS SUPPORT

The Trevor Project

Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text and online chat.

Visit official help center →
02 · LGBTQIA+ PEER SUPPORT

LGBT National Help Center

Confidential peer support, information and local-resource connections for LGBTQIA+ people of different ages.

Explore support options →

A national map of connection.

The LGBTQIA+ experience is not confined to major coastal cities. Pride Town Connect is building state-based pathways that recognize rural communities, Southern communities, regional centers and metropolitan areas alike.

Contemporary United States network map representing the Pride Town Connect nationwide LGBTQIA+ Resource Directory
Pride Town Connect National LGBTQIA+ Resource NetworkA contemporary map of connection across the United States.

Resources for real moments in life.

State and national resource pathways can connect visitors to organizations serving different needs, ages, identities and communities.

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Community & Connection

LGBTQIA+ centers, peer groups, social programs and local organizations.

02

Youth & Family Support

Programs for young people, parents, caregivers, schools and affirming adults.

03

Health & Wellness

Affirming healthcare, mental health, HIV services, testing and wellness support.

04

Housing & Basic Needs

Shelter, food access, case management and support for people experiencing instability.

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Legal Help & Advocacy

Civil-rights information, legal services, public education and statewide advocacy.

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Events & Belonging

Pride celebrations, workshops, community calendars and opportunities to gather.

Explore current state coverage.

The original 16-state directory remains intact. Oklahoma and Tennessee are now introduced through new verified-resource spotlights while their wider state pathways continue to grow.

Pride Town Connect is a discovery platform. Inclusion here does not replace independent review of an organization’s current services, eligibility, hours, privacy practices or emergency capabilities.

Verified places to begin.

These organizations provide a practical starting point for visitors in Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Each name links directly to the organization’s official website.

AL
Alabama LGBTQIA+ Resources

Community, youth support and affirming care.

Begin with Birmingham’s interconnected community and health organizations, then reach Southwest Alabama through youth- and family-centered programming.

Community & Youth Programs

Magic City Acceptance Center

Social and supportive programming designed to empower and connect Alabama’s LGBTQ+ community.

Visit MCAC →
Health, HIV & Support Services

Birmingham AIDS Outreach

HIV services, prevention, testing, support and affiliated LGBTQIA+ community programs in Birmingham.

Visit BAO →
Youth & Family Connection

Prism United

Programs supporting the mental health, connection and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and their loved ones on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Visit Prism United →
OK
Oklahoma LGBTQIA+ Resources

Statewide advocacy, community and youth shelter.

Oklahoma’s resource network includes a long-standing Tulsa equality center, statewide organizing and identity-affirming support for young people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City.

Community Center & Programs

Oklahomans for Equality

Advocacy, education, programs and community through Tulsa’s Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.

Visit OKEQ →
Statewide Advocacy

Freedom Oklahoma

Organizing across Oklahoma and among its sovereign tribal nations so 2SLGBTQ+ people can thrive.

Visit Freedom Oklahoma →
Youth Shelter & Support

Sisu Youth Services

A low-barrier, identity-affirming Oklahoma City space offering shelter and support to transition-age youth.

Visit Sisu Youth →
TN
Tennessee LGBTQIA+ Resources

Three regional gateways across the state.

Connect with community and support in West, Middle and East Tennessee through organizations serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville.

Memphis · Community & Services

OUTMemphis

The LGBTQ+ Community Center of the Mid-South provides programs, resources, case management and community connection.

Visit OUTMemphis →
Nashville · Youth & Families

Just Us at Oasis Center

Positive youth-development programs, support, advocacy and mental-health services for LGBTQ+ young people.

Visit Just Us →
Knoxville · Community Resources

Knox Pride

A community and resource center with a broad directory spanning health, legal help, families, groups and basic needs.

Visit Knox Pride →

A starting point—not a promise.

Resource information changes. A careful search includes checking current eligibility, privacy, cost, accessibility and service-area details before relying on a provider.

Emergency and medical notice

Pride Town Connect does not provide emergency, medical, mental-health or legal services and does not independently guarantee every experience. For an immediate life-threatening emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or suicidal crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.

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Confirm current services

Review the organization’s official website or contact it directly before visiting.

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Ask about privacy

Understand confidentiality, recordkeeping and communication practices when privacy matters.

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Check eligibility and cost

Age, location, insurance, income or program requirements may apply.

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Choose the right level of help

A community directory is different from a crisis line, licensed provider or emergency service.

Finding support with greater confidence.

What kinds of LGBTQIA+ resources are included?

The hub connects visitors with national support services, state pathways and selected organizations offering community programs, youth and family services, health support, housing assistance, advocacy, legal information and events.

Does Pride Town Connect operate these organizations?

No. External organizations are independent. Their inclusion is intended to support discovery and does not mean Pride Town Connect controls their services, policies or availability.

Why are some states more developed than others?

Pride Town Connect is expanding state coverage over time. Some states already have dedicated pathways, while newer areas begin with verified organizations and grow as additional resources are reviewed.

Can an organization suggest a resource?

Yes. Organizations and community members may contact Pride Town Connect to recommend an established LGBTQIA+ resource for future review.

What should I do if a link or service has changed?

Please contact Pride Town Connect so the page can be reviewed. For urgent needs, use the organization’s official website or a national crisis resource rather than relying on an outdated listing.

No one should have to search alone.

Pride Town Connect is building a more visible national network of LGBTQIA+ resources—connecting people with community, care, information and belonging wherever they live.

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