LGBT+ Louisiana Resources
New Orleans Area Organizations
| Organization | Address | Phone | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Counseling Cooperative | 3001 5th St #300 Metairie, LA 70002 | (504) 836-0000 | mental health services | |
| Acadiana C.A.R.E.S. | PO Box 3865 Lafayette, LA 70502 | (337) 233-2437 | education and services for HIV prevention | |
| Adolescent Drop-In Health Services | 1434 N Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 948-6696 | health care for homeless LGBT youth | |
| Belle Reve | PO Box 3305, New Orleans, LA 70177 3027 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70117 |
(504) 945-9455 | vickiweeks@bellerevenola.org | live-in facility for people living with HIV/AIDS |
| Capital City Alliance | 2561 CitiPlace Court, Suite #750-103, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | (225) 366-7487 | engaging, promoting & advocating for the LGBT community | |
| Crescent House Healing and Empowerment Center | 1000 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113 | (504) 866-7481 | domestic violence and sexual assault services | |
| Equality Louisiana | 650 N 6th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | (225) 317-9630 | advocates for policy and legislative change | |
| First Unitarian Universalist Church | 2903 Jefferson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 | (504) 866-9010 | office@firstuuno.org | liberal religious and ethical social model that supports diversity |
| Forum For Equality Louisiana | 4035 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 | (504) 569-9156 | advocacy, education & political participation | |
| FrontRunners | 5300 Prytania St. #300 New Orleans, LA 70115 | (504) 593-9525 | Lesbian & Gay Running Club | |
| Gay Counseling Line, Inc. | 3001 5th St. Metairie, LA 70002 | (504) 833-1500 | Gay and lesbian information, counseling | |
| Gulf Gender Alliance | PO Box 56836 New Orleans, LA70156-6836 | (504) 943-1999 | info@grrlspotnola.com | support group to members of the transgendered community |
| Homosexual Information Center | 1276 Delhi St, Bossier City, LA 71111 | (318) 572-3888 | Gay & Lesbian Archives | |
| Human Rights Campaign (HRC NOLA) | 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. | (202) 628-4160 | national political organization, equality advocates | |
| LGBT Community Center of New Orleans | 2727 South Broad St, Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70125 | info@lgbtccneworleans.org | provide resources and advocacy that foster community development | |
| Metropolitan Community Church | 5401 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 | (504) 270-1622 | actively invites all to share in spiritual community and worship | |
| Mystic Krewe of Satyricon | 1021 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 723-8964 | mystickreweofsatyricon@gmail.com | gay Carnival krewe |
| New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus | NOGMC, PO BOX 19365, New Orleans, LA 70179 | (504) 322-7007 | nogmc@aol.com | influence diverse communities by providing a musical voice |
| New Orleans Film Festival | 900 Camp St. New Orleans, LA 70130-3908 | (504) 309-6633 | info@neworleansfilmsociety.org | exhibitor of independent cinema |
| NO/AIDS Task Force | 2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500, New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504) 821-2601 | info@noaidstf.org | help people living with HIV or AIDS & prevent the disease’s spread |
| NOAGE (New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders) | 2601 Tulane Ave Suite 500 New Orleans, LA 70119 | (504)517-2345 | info@noagenola.org | Services and advocacy for LGBT older adults |
| PACE | based in Shreveport; Northwest Louisiana | troyhylan@yahoo.com | nonpartisan advocacy | |
| PFLAG | (504) 862-5912 | supports/educates friends and families of LGBT people | ||
| Project Lazarus | PO Box 3906, New Orleans, LA 70177 2824 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117 |
(504) 949-3609 | Info@ProjectLazarus.Net | live-in facility for people living with HIV/AIDS |
| Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council | 1715 Common St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 439-5861 | slac@slac.org | HIV prevention and education programs, social services |
| The Hate Crimes Project | 2114 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 944-4325 | support and assist people affected by hate violence |
Baton Rouge Area Organizations
| Organization | Address | Phone | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Pride | Baton Rouge Pride Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports the LGBTQ+ community and its allies through events, education, and social action. Founded in 2006, it organizes the Baton Rouge Pride Fest, Louisiana’s largest pride celebration, blending family-friendly entertainment, health counseling, and resources for the community. Over time, Baton Rouge Pride has expanded to host events year-round, including educational programs, performances, and scholarships. | |||
| Capital City Alliance | CCA advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in Baton Rouge, focusing on social, political, and economic issues impacting quality of life. The organization supports LGBTQ+ affirmative policies, equality, and community needs through education, advocacy, and relationship-building with local and national allies. |
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| Equality LA | EqualityLA.org | Equality Louisiana aims to achieve full equality for LGBTQ+ people across the state by supporting LGBTQ+ and allied organizations at all levels, from colleges to statewide groups. They also work together to push for civil rights through policy changes and legislative efforts. | ||
| everyoneisgay | everyoneisgay.org/louisiana | Everyone Is Gay is a collection of voices lending advice and support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) youth, and also offers comprehensive lists of nationwide LGBTQIA resources. | ||
| GALE | 2 Roosevelt Steptoe St, Baton Rouge 70813 | 225-771-2552 | Southern University Law Center | Group from Southern University dedicated to fighting for rights of LGBTQ persons in Baton Rouge |
| HAART Clinic | haartinc.org 3849 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA |
They provide culturally sensitive sexual healthcare services, including birth control, LGBTQ+ wellness, HIV/STD testing, PrEP/PEP, and HIV prevention education. In partnership with Open Health Care Clinic, they also support people by offering access to housing, primary care, medications, case management, and a range of other supportive services. | ||
| HAART Support Group | 7747 Tom Dr. Baton Rouge, 70806 | 225-248-0404 | Support Group for HIV positive people | |
| Integrity | Integrity is a group within the Episcopal Church dedicated to LGBTQ outreach and creating a safe, welcoming space for all worshipers. | |||
| Louisiana Trans Advocates | 7747 Tom Dr. Baton Rouge 70806 | 225-248-0404 | The LSU chapter of Louisiana Trans Advocates works to create a safe and inclusive space for trans students at LSU. | |
| Metropolitan Community Church | 7747 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge 70806 | 225-248-0404 | LGBTQ friendly AA meetings weekly | |
| OUTlaw @ LSU Law School | LSU Law School | facebook.com/outlawLSU | OUTLaw is a student group dedicated to creating an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community within Louisiana State University’s law school. | |
| OUTright at BRCC | BRCC | outrightBRCC@gmail.com | LGBTQ student organization at Baton Rouge Community college | |
| PFLAG Baton Rouge | pflaggreaterbatonrouge@gmail.com | 212-475-2532 | PFLAG is a national organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Founded by parents of LGBTQ+ individuals, it offers safe spaces for families to connect, learn, and share experiences. PFLAG also works to promote acceptance, combat discrimination, and push for inclusive policies in schools, workplaces, and communities. | |
| Qroma@LSU | LSU Student Union | QromaLSU@gmail.com | Qroma is an organization for LGBTQ+ identifying students of color on LSU’s campus. They help to support students through programming, service, and community engagement. | |
| Spectrum | LSU, 70803 | 225-578-3202 | spectrum@lsu.edu | Spectrum is a resource for the LGBTQ+ community at LSU. They aim to foster a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals, offering resources, programming, and outreach opportunities. Spectrum also offers educational programming to the community as a whole, promoting allyship. |
| The Trevor Project | National Hotline 866-488-7386 | Group advocating for LGBTQ Students treatment in Schools | ||
| Unity Support | 7747 Tom Dr. Baton Rouge 70806 | 225-248-0404 | Support Group for HIV Postive Gay Men | |
| Youth Oasis | 260 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge LA | 225-343-6300 | info@youthoasis.org | Youth Oasis helps provide housing, support, and resources for youth, regardless of race, identity, or orientation. They offer a youth foster shelter and transitional living center. |
Lafayette Area Organizations
| Place | Location | Website | Person To Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Cares | 809 Martin Luther King Drive | https://acadianacares.org/ | Clyde Jones Jr. |
| Bolt Bar | 114 McKinley Street | ||
| Forum for Equality | https://www.forumforequality.org/history | ||
| Krewe Of Apollo | MKA P.O. Box 53251 | https://kreweofapollo.com/contact/ | |
| Lafayette Lesbians | https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteles/about/ | ||
| Louisiana Trans Advocates | https://www.latransadvocates.org/ | ||
| PFLAG Lafayette | https://pflag.org/chapter/lafayette/ | ||
| Pride Lafayette | 640 Main Street | https://www.pridelafayette.org/ | |
| Pride Acadania | https://www.acadianaqueercollective.org/ | ||
| The Hearts of Hope | https://theheartsofhope.org/ | ||
| Tonic | 2013 W. Pinhook Rd | https://www.toniclafayette.com/ | |
| Tree of Life | 516 Verot School Road, Ste A | https://www.treeoflifecoun.com/ | |
| University of Lafayette Louisiana | 104 E. University Circle | https://www.louisiana.edu/ | |
| Royal Order of the Unicorn |