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.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
"The Trevor Project"
Region: National
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
Phone number: (866) 488-7386
A national 24-hour, toll free and confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQIA+ youth made up of trained counselors who offer a safe and judgement-free place to talk.
"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.
Region: National
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
Phone number: (866) 488-7386
A national 24-hour, toll free and confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQIA+ youth made up of trained counselors who offer a safe and judgement-free place to talk.
"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.
Also available at three physical locations in NYC
Brooklyn: 504 62nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Monday: 9am-7pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9am-5pm
Queens:86-26 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Monday – Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Manhattan:9 Mott Street, Suite #200
New York, NY 10013
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
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
"Sakhi"
Region: Local (NYC)
Website: http://www.sakhi.org/
Phone number: (212) 868-6741
Sakhi for South Asian Women exists to end violence against women. We unite survivors, communities, and institutions to eradicate domestic violence as we work together to create strong and healthy communities. Sakhi uses an integrated approach that combines support and empowerment through service delivery, community engagement, advocacy, and policy initiatives.
Language options available: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi
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.
Also available at three physical locations in NYC
Brooklyn: 504 62nd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Monday: 9am-7pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9am-5pm
Queens:86-26 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Monday – Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Manhattan:9 Mott Street, Suite #200
New York, NY 10013
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-7pm
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
"Sakhi"
Region: Local (NYC)
Website: http://www.sakhi.org/
Phone number: (212) 868-6741
Sakhi for South Asian Women exists to end violence against women. We unite survivors, communities, and institutions to eradicate domestic violence as we work together to create strong and healthy communities. Sakhi uses an integrated approach that combines support and empowerment through service delivery, community engagement, advocacy, and policy initiatives.
Language options available: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Hindi
Immigration Resources
“Immigrant Defense Project”
Region: National
Website: https://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.
Region: National
Website: https://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.