New Jersey LGBTQIA Community Resources  Claimed

New Jersey is a state that embraces diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of community. Home to a rich history of LGBTQ+ advocacy and support, the Garden State offers an array of resources dedicated to fostering safety, empowerment, and belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. From its vibrant urban hubs like Jersey City and Newark to its scenic shorelines, New Jersey provides a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. This directory highlights the incredible organizations and services available statewide, ensuring that the LGBTQ+ community has access to the support and opportunities they deserve.

Statewide

• Garden State Equality

Address: P.O. Box 1824, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Phone: (973) 509-5428

Website: gardenstateequality.org

Services: Advocacy, policy work, and training to promote LGBTQIA+ rights and equality across New Jersey.

Asbury Park

• QSpot LGBT Community Center

Address: 66 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Phone: (732) 455-3373

Website: qspot.org

Services: Provides resources, referrals, public education, outreach services, and general support to empower the LGBTQ+ community.

Jersey City

• Hudson Pride Center

Address: 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Phone: (201) 963-4779

Website: hudsonpride.org

Services: Advocates for the physical, mental, social, and political well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, offering safe and vibrant spaces for gathering and celebration.

Highland Park

• The Pride Center of New Jersey

Address: 85 Raritan Avenue, Suite 100, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Phone: (732) 846-2232

Website: pridecenter.org

Services: Offers a safe space for the LGBTIQ community, providing resources, social events, and support groups to foster acceptance and understanding.

Princeton

• Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice

Address: 12 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609) 688-9979

Website: rustincenter.org

Services: Hosts programming and events geared towards public health, gender and sexual advocacy, and civil rights for marginalized people, particularly LGBTQIA+ youth.

Newark

• Newark LGBTQ Community Center

Address: 11 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 424-9555

Website: newarklgbtqcenter.org

Services: Provides a safe space and support services for the LGBTQ+ community in Newark, including educational programs and advocacy initiatives.

Paramus

• Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance

Address: Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Avenue #1, Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: (201) 375-3549

Website: bergencountylgbtq.org

Services: Advocates for equality and resources for the LGBTQ+ community in Bergen County, celebrating diversity and providing safe spaces.

Ocean Grove

• Jersey Shore LGBT Community Center

Address: 66 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Phone: (732) 455-3373

Website: jsqspot.org

Services: Fosters the health, well-being, and pride of individuals, groups, and families within New Jersey’s LGBTQ+ community by providing resources, referrals, public education, outreach services, and general support.

Trenton

• City of Trenton LGBTQ Liaison

Address: 319 E State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Phone: (609) 989-3000

Website: trentonnj.org/643/LGBTQ-Liaison

Services: Facilitates outreach and advocates for policies supporting Trenton’s LGBTQ community.

• Hyacinth AIDS Foundation – Mercer County Office

849 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618

Phone: (609) 396-8175

Website: hyacinth.org

Services: Provides HIV/AIDS services, including prevention, care, and support for the LGBTQ community.

• Planned Parenthood – Trenton Health Center

Address: 437 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Phone: (609) 599-4881

Website: plannedparenthood.org

Services: Offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including LGBTQ-friendly care.

• Out In Jersey Magazine

Address: 737 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08629

Phone: (609) 213-9310

Website: outinjersey.net

Services: Provides news, events, and features relevant to New Jersey’s LGBTQ community.

• Mary’s Place

Address: Mercer County, NJ

Phone: (844) 657-7476 (NJ PRISM hotline)

Website: nj.gov/dcf/news/press/2023/approved/230612_lgbtqia_resources.html

Services: LGBTQIA+ affirming safe housing program for young people, ages 18-21.

Statewide Youth Resources

• HiTOPS

Address: 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: (609) 683-5155

Website: hitops.org

Services: Provides inclusive and youth-informed LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout New Jersey, including health services and group support resources for ages 13-26.

• PFLAG New Jersey Chapters

Address: Various locations across New Jersey

Website: pflag.org/find-a-chapter

Services: Offers support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies through local chapters.

Additional Resources

National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

• Website: https://lgbtagingcenter.org/
• Phone: (212) 741-2247
• Email: info@lgbtagingcenter.org
• Services: The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, a program of SAGE, is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender older adults, their families, and caregivers. Established in 2010 through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the center provides training, technical assistance, and educational resources to aging providers, LGBTQ+ organizations, and LGBTQ+ older adults. National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging

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