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The following are service
and advocacy organizations in Westchester County that focus on LGBT
issues:
Center
Lane/Westchester Jewish Community Services
Center
Lane is Westchester’s only community center for LGBT and questioning
adolescents. Services
include: support groups;
a drop-in center on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons;
educational and recreational activities; short term individual, group
and family counseling; and community awareness trainings about LGBT
issues.
Contact information: (914)
761-0600 x132
or TMiller@wjcs.com
Gateway
Program/Westchester County Medical Center
The
Gateway Program located in the Behavioral Health Center at Westchester
Medical Center provides individual, family, couple, group and substance
abuse treatment specifically for LGBT persons.
Pre-teens through seniors receive the highest quality of care in
a safe and confidential environment.
Linkages to primary care and specialty health care services are
also provided.
Contact information: (914)
493-1753
GLSEN
(Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network) – Hudson Valley Chapter -
Westchester Subdivision
GLSEN
strives to assure that each member of every school community-
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity - is valued and
respected. Services
include monthly meetings, conferences and in-service courses for
educators. All who share
in GLSEN's mission are welcome to become members.
Contact information: (914)
962-7888 or glsenhv@aol.com
Lambda Peer Support Services (LPSS), Inc.
LPSS, Inc. is an all volunteer organization providing workshops,
discussion and focus groups, "Holiday Connections" and other
programs for the LGBT community in Westchester and the surrounding
areas. LPSS strives to erase stereotypes about homosexuality
and reduce the pain caused by homophobia, discrimination and
prejudice.
Contact information: (914) 514-3220 or
lambdapeers@aol.com
The
LOFT: The Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center
The
LOFT is one of the oldest LGBT organizations in the lower Hudson
Valley. Its mission is to provide a
safe gathering place for the LGBT and supportive community in the
lower Hudson Valley and to advocate for full equality for all LGBT
people. Programs and services include: The LOFT Helpline; the
Community News newsletter; a lending library; peer support groups; a
senior outreach program; educational programs; social activities; and
gala events. There are many opportunities to volunteer and membership
is encouraged.
Contact Information: (914) 948-2932 or execdir@loftgaycenter.org
PFLAG
(Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and
Transgender persons) – Westchester Chapter
PFLAG
promotes the health and well-being of LGBT people, their families and
their friends through support, education and advocacy.
Local monthly meetings and telephone support are available.
Contact
information: (914) 245-8758 or (914) 948-2487 or
PFLAGWestchester@netscape.net
The
Rainbow Alliance of Westchester, Inc.
The
Rainbow Alliance of Westchester is a non-profit, nonpartisan
organization committed to providing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) community with a safe, nurturing, respectful and
nonviolent environment that celebrates our cultures and offers support
and education for members of the community.
Contact information: (914) 517-1345 or allrainbownews@aol.com
Straight
Spouse Support Network – Westchester Chapter
The
Straight Spouse Support Network of Westchester provides support and
resources for men and women whose current or former mates are gay,
lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Our mission is to ease trauma, cope constructively with painful
issues and nurture the strength to rebuild broken lives.
Contact information: P.O. Box 261-H, Scarsdale, NY 10583-8761 or
sssnw@juno.com
Westchester Lesbian Connection
The
Westchester Lesbian Connection is an organization which promotes
events for women in a safe space focusing on social, recreational,
educational and theatrical activities. Planning meetings are held
once a month where anyone can share their ideas for programs and
events. Past activities include apple-picking, dances, educational
workshops, coffee houses bowling & billiards, picnics, softball
games, a trip to the Lesbian Herstory Archives and several
productions of “If These Lips Could Talk” – Vagina Monologues.
Contact information:
(914) 949-3203 or
wlctheplace2b@yahoo.com
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