LGBTQ+

Buffalo Pride Center

Offers support services such as: 

Youth Support 

• A Community for LGBTQ+ Teens
• The link above provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Q Chat Space facilitators are NOT mental health professionals.

Advocacy

• Fighting for LGBTQ+ peoples' rights 

Aging Individuals 

• LGBTQ+ elderly who face dual discrimination due to age and sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: (877) 360-5428
• Legal Support 

Alcohol and Drugs 

• Online Substance Use Support Groups
• Smoking Cessation 

HIV & STI Screening/ Prevention 

• To schedule an appointment, call (716) 852-7743

Safety and Inclusion

• LGBTQ+ homophobic / transphobic violence
• Assistance reporting to police 
• Reporting a hate crime (888) 392-3644

Online Support Services 

• Online Support Link

Transitioning 

• Supports transgender people in ALL stages of coming out
• Support Group Registration

Crisis/Suicide 

• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
• The Trevor Project - Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
  • Trevor Lifeline (866) 488-7386
  • Text: Send "Start" to 678678
  • Chat: Reach a Counselor  

 

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273- TALK (8255)