Resources:

Damien Ministries (SHUGG’S Place)

https://www.facebook.com/damienministries/

Damien Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit organization which helps people living with HIV/AIDS. A collaborative workforce development initiative of Damien Ministries in partnership with the Project LEAP Workforce Initiative, SHUGG’s Place and the District of Columbia Department of Human Services.

Heart to Hand

https://www.hearttohandinc.org/ 

Provide support services to those living with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. Heart to Hand is the leading provider of free of services to those living with sexually-transmitted infections.

Mx Boss Lady Enterprise

https://www.mxbosslady.org

Mx. Boss Lady Enterprises, MBL Enterprises, seeks to inspire, motivate and equip womxn of all faith, spiritual backgrounds and sexual orientations to lead and create professional, communal, personal and spiritual movements. Equipping womxn with the knowledge and skills to become leaders, MBL Enterprises wilI inspire, cultivate and create change in communities where womxn’s voices are often silenced.

SLK Health Services

 https://www.slkhealthcorp.org/ 

Promoting the prevention and eradication of illnesses and infections amongst high-risk negatives, the LGBTQ community as well as the HIV community and all other vulnerable communities by advocating a holistic approach to care and prevention that leads to healthier and happier lives for our clients with on-going support for their psychological, physiological, sociological and Spiritual well-being.

The Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

We provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.

Trans Maryland

https://www.facebook.com/TransMaryland 

Trans Maryland aims to promote trans wellness throughout Maryland by increasing access to affirming services and resources, while nurturing young trans leadership. By trans folks, for trans folks.

Unity Fellowship Church of Columbia

https://ufccolumbia.com/

Unity Fellowship Church of Columbia is a vibrant, growing Ministry. It is our desire to intentionally and directly work alongside other churches in our
community to take the message of Jesus out to meet people where they are. We are uniquely equipped and have the flexibility to support this effort as we do not
have to support the financial obligations and time to care for a facility. These resources allow us to have online gatherings as well as in the community.

AH Resources

(Medical Services)

Community Health Clinics

(Behavioral Health Services)

  • A Quiet Journey Counseling 10000 Colesville Road

Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 370-6613

http://www.aquietjourney.com/

Brief Description: A Quiet Journey Counseling & Associate in Silver Spring, MD. Specializes in reaching out to the LGBTQ Community and offer a safe, supportive and confidential environment for you to explore and understand what being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning means to you! We are here to help YOU define who you are so that you don’t have to look to others to use labels that may not feel right to you.

  • Lia Bostian LCPC-S
    50 W. Montgomery Ave, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20850
    (301) 678-3385
  • www.liabostian.com

Brief Description: I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an office in Rockville, MD. I help individuals and families with a wide range of emotional problems and decisions, with a special focus on the LGBT community. My goal is to enable people to resolve their issues with lasting results and to live more satisfying, healthier lives.

Community Based Organizations

  •  District Alliance for Safe Housing

https://dashdc.org/housing-resource-center/find-safe-housing/lgbtqi/

Brief Description: DASH is an innovator in providing access to safe housing and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families as they rebuild their lives on their own terms.

  • TURN AROUND INC.
    401 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, Towson, MD 21204 Hotline: 410.828.6390
    Phone: 410.377.8111
    www.turnaroundinc.org

Brief Description: Emergency and transitional housing; 24-hour crisis hotline; community education; individual and group counseling; ER companion; outreach; advocacy; counseling for friends and family of victims; Safe Home Safe Pets Program; and Teen Empowerment Program.

Advocacy and Policy Organizations ● Trans Maryland

https://transmaryland.org/

Brief Description: Trans Maryland is a multi-racial, multi-gender, trans-led community power building organization dedicated to Maryland’s trans community. By trans folks, for trans folks.

Legal Services

     FreeState Justice

2526 Paul St. Baltimore, MD 21218 (410) 625-5428

http://freestate-justice.org/

Brief Description: FreeState Justice is a legal advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) Marylanders

Youth Centered

  • UHU DENIM

8240 Professional Place
Landover, MD
(240) 465-8794

https://www.ushelpingus.org/denim

  • ●  Brief Description: The DENIM Collection is an innovative care coordination model of culturally-appropriate, co-located clinical, behavioral, and social services for young Black MSM and transgender women, aged 13-34 years, in the Washington, DC area
  • ●  LGBT Equity Center at University Maryland, College Park Campus 2218 Marie Mount Hall
    College Park, MD 20742
    (301) 405-8720

https://lgbt.umd.edu/

Brief Description: We envision the University of Maryland as a fully equitable community that empowers innovators and agents of social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people

  •  Gender and Sexual Diversities Resource Center at Bowie State University

Martin Luther King Communications Building Rm. 301 14000 Jericho Park Rd. Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 860-4000
Dr. Horacio Sierra

hsierra@bowiestate.edu

Brief Description: The Resource Center works with faculty, staff and students to increase awareness and affirmation of LGBTQIA individuals to reduce discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Support Groups/Resources

  • Maryland Trans*Unity

9601 Cedar Ln Bethesda, MD 20814

www.transunity.net info@transunity.net

Brief Description: Volunteer run, peer-facilitated support group and community building organization serving trans* people of all identities – including those who identify as transgender, transsexual, nonbinary, genderqueer, crossdressers, non-transitioners, detransitioners, retransitioners, agender, bigender, gender fluid, pangender, or any other identity under the trans* umbrella. We also encourage and welcome participation from those who stand in solidarity with Trans* communities.

Spiritual and Religious

  • ●  MCC Baltimore (Metropolitan Community Church of Baltimore)

405 W. Monument St. Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 669-6222 https://www.mccbaltimore.org/

Brief Description: MCC Baltimore is a resource and worship center that seeks to engage, equip, and empower God’s people to make a difference in the world.

  • ●  New Light MCC Hagerstown

40 W Church St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301) 797-5698 http://www.newlightmcc.com

Brief Description: New Light MCC is deliberately striving to be the passionately authentic and spiritual presence of Christ in the world excluding no one.

  • ●  Silver Spring UMC

8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 587-1215
https://silverspringumc.org/

Brief Description: We are a movement of Christ’s love, feeding all of God’s people – body, mind and spirit – so no one goes hungry.

  • ●  Westmoreland Congregational

1 Westmoreland Cir NW, Bethesda, MD 20816 (301) 229-7766 http://www.westmorelanducc.org/

Brief Description: While each of us comes to Westmoreland with unique perspectives on faith and life, the statements below give you some idea of what we value as a community of faith. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Peace Lutheran Church

401 Smallwood Drive Saint Charles, MD, 20602 (301) 843-1832

https://www.myplc.org/

Brief Description: In response to God’s unconditional love for all people, we at Peace Lutheran Church affirm that every person is a child of God. All believers and seekers regardless of your age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, abilities or economic circumstance are a part of the body of Christ.

Welcoming & Affirming Churches/ Places of Worship- Maryland

https://www.gaychurch.org/find_a_church/list-churches-by-state/?loc=MD

Suicide and Crisis Prevention Resources

Trans Lifeline

www.translifeline.org

(877) 565-8860

Brief Description: Free crisis hotline staffed by transgender people, for transgender people.

Crisis Text Line

www.crisistextline.org

Text HOME to 741741 in the US

Brief Description: Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

(800) 273-8255

Brief Description:

The Trevor Project

www.thetrevorproject.org

(866) 488-7386

Brief Description: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24.

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7,

free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis

resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals

Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence

FORGE Transgender Sexual Violence Project

www.forge-forward.org/anti-violence/for-survivors

(414) 559-2123

Brief Description: FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization, founded in 1994. Since 2009, we have been federally funded to provide direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault.

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

www.rainn.org

(800) 656-4673
Brief Description: National Sexual Assault Hotline

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

www.sageusa.org/programs/hotline.cfm (888) 234-SAGE or sage@GLBThotline.org

Brief Description: Peer-to-peer support. No judgment. Listening and caring Language English

National Domestic Violence Hotline

www.thehotline.org

(800) 799-7233

Brief Description: We answer the call to support and shift power back to people affected by relationship abuse.

Veterans Crisis Line

www.veteranscrisisline.net

(800) 273-8255 & Press 1
Brief Description: For veterans, military personnel, and their families

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 for anonymous, confidential support.

Hospitals

(Gender Affirming Care and Services)

  • Chase Brexton (multiple offices)

5500 Knoll N Dr #370, Columbia, MD 21045

(410) 837-2050

https://chasebrexton.org/

Gender Affirming Doctors

Deb Dunn, P.A.
Chase Brexton
1111 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 837-2050 https://www.chasebrexton.org/

Gabriel Del Corral, M.D., F.A.C.S.
MedStar Health
193 Stoner Ave #310, Westminster, MD 21157 (443) 777-7631
https://www.drdelcorral.com/

Online Resources

Recovery Tracking

https://iamsober.com/

Financial Support

https://secure.everyaction.com/

Inclusive Bot- Slack

https://slack.com/apps/A034T9X5YAU-inclusive-bot?tab=more_info

Inclusive Bot- Teams

https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-US/product/office/WA200004214?exp=ubp8

HRT Providers using google maps

https://t.co/W5jqgV1Vfk

 

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