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At Life Out Loud, we believe in the power of stories. In turn, we know that both the sharing and the listening can be very intense experiences. Here are some resources that we would recommend using or contacting, should you need any help or advice.
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LGBTQIA+ Resources
"The Center: An LGBTQIA+ Community Center"
Region: Local (NYC) Website: www.gaycenter.org Phone number: (212) 620-7310 They seek to empower LGBTQIA+ people and build a strong community. They offer health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment, and cultural programs; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services - and are open 365 days a year. 
"Fierce"
Region: Local (NYC) Website: www.fiercenyc.org Phone number: (646) 336-6789 An organization focused on building the leadership & power of LGBTQIA+ youth of color. |
Domestic Violence Resources
"WomanKind (Formerly New York Asian Women's Center)"
Region: Local (NYC) Website: https://www.iamwomankind.org Phone number: (888) 888-7702 Aids survivors of gender-based violence overcome their trauma and build a path to healing. Language options available: English, Spanish and 18+ Asian languages and dialects, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Vietnamese 
"Sanctuary For Families"
Region: Local (NYC) Website: https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org Phone number: (800) 621-4673 Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, we empower thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a range of comprehensive services and advocacy. Language options available: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Vietnamese 
"Safe Horizon"
Region: National Website: https://www.safehorizon.org/ Phone number: (800) 621-HOPE (4673) Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence. Language options available: Spanish |
Immigration Resources |
Addiction Resources |
“Immigrant Defense Project"
Region: National Website: www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/ Phone number: (212) 725-6422 An organization, and a collective of legal information pertaining to immigrants and immigration rights, that offers both legal advice and training to be a defender. 
“New York Immigration Coalition”
Region: Local (NYC) Website: http://www.thenyic.org/home Phone number: (212) 627-2227 The New York Immigration Coalition aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all. They promote immigrants’ full civic participation, fosters their leadership, and provides a unified voice and a vehicle for collective action for New York’s diverse immigrant communities. 
“Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights"
Region: Local (NYC) Website: https://nmcir.org/ Phone number: (212) 781-0355 A mashup of the two previous organizations; the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982 to educate, defend and protect the rights of immigrants. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, NMCIR is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, participating in policy making and community organizing. |
"SAMHSA– Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration"
Region: National Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Phone line: 1-800-662-4357 A free, confidential, national hotline that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call if you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse disorders. Operators at the helpline will provide referrals to treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. 
"A.A.– Alcoholics Anonymous"
Region: National National website– https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US NYC A.A.’s website– https://www.nyintergroup.org NYC A.A.’s phone line: 212-647-1680 AA is a national fellowship of people who’ve had a problem with drinking. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. Use the national website to find both in person and remote A.A. meetings near you. |
Suicide Resources
"National Suicide Prevention Lifeline"
Region: National
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Number: 1 (800) 273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Region: National
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Number: 1 (800) 273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.