2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

Charlottesville Police Department LGBTQIA+ Liaisons

CPD has two LGBTQIA+ Liaison on staff to help ensure all members of our  community are supported and have knowledgeable contact in the department.

Charlottesville Office of Human Rights

The Charlottesville Office of Human Rights receives individual complaints of discrimination, conducts community outreach, and provides staff support to the Human Rights Commission. Community members can also file an eligible Human Rights Complaint on their website. 

Charlottesville Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission’s purpose is to act as a strong advocate for justice and equal opportunity by providing citywide leadership and guidance in the area of civil and human rights, and to  act as an advisory body to City Council in matters pertaining to human and civil rights.

CvillePride

Charlottesville Pride aims to create a vibrant, visible, and inclusive LGBTQ+ community presence in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the surrounding region that promotes equality through events, education, outreach, and advocacy.

LGBT National Help Center Hotline

The LGBT National Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Please dial 1-888-843-4564 Monday-Friday from 4pm-12am EST and Saturday from 12-5pm EST.

LGBT National Senior Hotline

The LGBT National Senior Hotline provides a confidential, safe space specifically for seniors to seek help as they face unique challenges.  Please dial 1-888-234-7243 Monday-Friday from 4pm-12am EST and Saturday from 12-5pm EST.

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline available un the U.S. staffed by transgender people for transgender people.  Dial 1-877-565-8860. 

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline connects older LGBT people with friendly responders – LGBT caretakers can also call this confidential support and crisis response line that is available 24/7.  Please dial: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

US Department of Health and Human Resources: Protecting the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTI+) People

OCR is the law enforcement agency within HHS that is responsible for guaranteeing that people are free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin (including primary language), disability, age, religion, and sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) by certain health care and human services. OCR also enforces a range of civil rights and health information privacy laws.  You can dial 1-800-368-1019 to reach them.

Local

PFLAG Greater Charlottesville

PFLAG connects local parents, families, friends, and allies, uniting with our LGBTQIA+ loved ones to promote support, education, and advocacy for your child.

Ready Kids

ReadyKids has created, since 2022, a Youth Activities Group for transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, and questioning youth so that kids can connect to their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

Statewide & National

Family Acceptance Project

The Family Acceptance Project is a national research-based organization focusing on reducing risk and promoting well-being among LGBTQ youth by increasing family support.

Gender Spectrum

Gender Spectrum is a national organization that offers free online groups for pre-teens, teens, parents, caregivers, and other family members and adults.

Side By Side VA (Richmond Base)

TransFamilies

TransFamilies is a national organization that is increasing understanding and creating a visible pathway to support trans and gender-diverse youth. 

The Trevor Project

Young people can connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in -the U.S. via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.  Text “START” to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386.  You can also chat on their website. 

Charlottesville Free Clinic

Central Virginia Health Services

On Our Own Charlottesville

On Our Own hosts a Queer Support Virtual meeting weekly to ensure there is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ folks who are experiencing challenges with mental health, substance use, or trauma.

Region Ten’s Blue Ridge Center – LGBTQ+ Support, Empowerment, and Processing Group

This group from Region Ten Community Service Board at the Blue Ridge Center works to create a safe space to support and empower one another and process feelings/emotions relating to issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Sentara Martha Jefferson

Sentara hospitals like Martha Jefferson are recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equity Index (HEI), which is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool evaluating healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equality and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees.

The Women’s Initiative

The Women’s Initiative affirms and celebrates LGBTQ+ identities and relationships and offers safe and brave spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals to foster connection, joy, and healing. They serve all women, including trans women, in their counseling program.  They also serve nonbinary, gender-diverse individuals and trans men.

UVA Health LGBTQ+ Healthcare Services

UVA Health has a commitment to providing LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+-affirming care and services to their patients.

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Transgender Health Services and Support

VDH’s Transgender Health Initiative was created around 2023 along with the establishment of the Transgender Task Force.  VDH provides a Resource and Referral list on their website.