LGBTQ+
Here are several resources for members of the LGBTQ+ community. These resources were collected by our community partners and vetted by CUIMC Columbia Students.
General
Coronavirus Information: Learn about how COVID-19 impacts LGBTQ+ individuals and what you can do to avoid getting COVID-19. You can also find LGBTQ+ coronavirus resources.
Help And Resources: Virtual resource kits, phone hotlines, live streams, and webinars for LGBTQ+ people.
The LGBTQ Community and COVID-19: Learn about the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces during the COVID-19 crisis and find helpful resources.
Faith
Online Interfaith Service: Interfaith service on perseverance among the LGBTQ community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Helpline
TrevorLifeline: Connect to a trained counselor who is there to support young LGBTQ+ people 24/7 by calling 1-866-488-7386. They also have a chatline, social networking site, and a textline which you can reach by texting START to 678678.
Trans Lifeline’s Peer Support Hotline: Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. You can call 877-565-8860 24/7.
Know Your Rights
Transgender New Yorkers Navigating COVID-19: This is a know your rights guide for transgender New Yorkers navigating COVID-19.