You are not alone. These organizations exist to help you at all stages of your life. Browse community orgs that specifically serve LGBTQIA2+ individuals, as well as foundational resources from inclusive local non-profits that can aid in housing, food and more.
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Austin may not have a specific LGBTQ+ center, but that doesn't mean our community isn't thriving. We've got a whole bunch of organizations working hard to make sure we're taken care of. Places like The Kind Clinic and Ashwell are the trusted doctors of the queer community, keeping us healthy and providing resources for our physical needs.
On the other hand, you have organizations like Future Front Texas who are like the matchmakers of the community, connecting queer entrepreneurs and small business owners. And then there are groups like Equality Texas and the Transgender Education Network of Texas who are like the lawyers of the community, fighting for our rights and making sure our voices are heard.
All these non-profits are like puzzle pieces that come together to create a strong foundation for the LGBTQ+ community in Austin. And here at The Rise Times, we're doing our part to add to that foundation and create an even more inclusive and supportive environment for all of us.
We know it can be tough navigating the resources available to the LGBTQIA2+ community in Austin, TX. That's why we've put together this guide to some of the best non-profit organizations that support our community. From healthcare services to advocacy groups, these non-profits offer a wide range of resources and support for LGBTQIA2+ individuals and families.
High quality and affordable mental health counseling with an expertise in serving the LGBTQ community, people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, and people experiencing trauma, depression or anxiety. Accepts insurance. Sliding scale for those unin
Provides access to culturally affirming health services in a safe & supportive environment. Programs include: Kind Clinic, My Tele Kind, and Waterloo Counseling
allgo envisions a just and equitable society that celebrates and nurtures vibrant queer people of color communities.
whatsinthemirror? Is a social movement to bring suicide and mental health awareness and prevention through art and advocacy in minority communities
Housing people with HIV / AIDS in Austin and providing support services, hospice and recuperative care with compassion and community.
Free PrEP, PEP, HIV testing/treatment, Hep C treatment, & STI Testing Free HRT consultation, gender care labs/blood work, & medical appointments A patient navigator to help with any insurance or pharmacy problems Linkage to acupuncture and massage therapy for very affordable/sliding scale pricing To be eligible for HRT services must be a patient at ASHwell for HIV Care or PrEP
Serving the Central Texas LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies with programs and services to ensure these promising young people develop into happy, healthy, successful adults. (Transgender Wellness program for gender non-conforming adults.)
Black Trans Leadership Austin exists to create better outcomes for Black Trans and Gender Diverse people in Austin and Central Texas. The organization was founded in July of 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic, by members of the Black queer and trans community. BTLA has identified systemic and economic issues affecting QTBIPOC communities across central Texas and works to give care, reparations, and support to our community through direct aid and community connection.
Fun, weird, & safe space for Austin's LGBTQIA community to network, reduce negative stigmas, and learn about safer sex options. An Mpowerment Project of vivent Health mobilizing 18-35 men.
Nurturing creativity, community-building and resilience. Making space for women and queer creatives, founders and leaders to grow together.
Austin Outpost is part of QWELL's work to improve LGBTQIA+ wellbeing in Greater Austin by ENGAGING every LGBTQIA+ person, CONNECTING each with resources they can use to improve their quality of life, and SUPPORTING our partner organizations.
Queerbomb is a radically inclusive pride march and rally organized by and for Austin’s queer community in order to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our varied genders and sexualities.
Formed in 2010, the Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation (AGLPF) is the 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to managing and organizing Austin's annual PRIDE celebration and Stonewall Rally.
Embrace Austin is a coalition of LGBTQIA2+ individuals, organizations, and businesses in Austin. We aim to build bridges between queer people and queer initiatives, boost Austin’s queer economy, and set a new standard for cultural competency in LGBTQIA2+ Austin. We do this through hosting collaborative events, offering a robust membership, and leading with multiply-marginalized LGBTQIA2+ people.
(aka TENT) - the Transgender Education Network of Texas is dedicated to furthering the cause of Gender Diverse people in Texas. We aim to accomplish this through education in both public and private forums.
Serving Women and LGBTQA Communities
We've been bringing people together to screen films celebrating the LGBTQ+ community for 35 years.
All services are free of cost. Patients are seen regardless of income level or health insurance status. Services include HRT prescription and monitoring, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV. Prescribes hormone therapy using informed consent model (no therapist letter required).
Promoting the prosperity & well-being of LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses in Central Texas through marketing, education, and community development. Advocating for LGBT issues to local, state and federal policy makers.
PFLAG Austin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1994. We are an approved chapter of PFLAG National, supporting Central Texas.
enBiPa is a Social Club and Inclusive Tech Biz Community. We create spaces and experiences to connect people from all over the world & give back to the community! 🌈
Almost Real Things is a space where all things that can exist, do exist. No reason necessary. We are an Austin, Texas based magazine, event series and community promoting passion projects and creatives in all mediums. The name “Almost Real Things” (acronym: “ART”) defines those special ideas that hold promise—the ideas that consume your life as you strive to realize them. Our print and online formats provide a free space for artists, musicians, writers, designers, performers, startups, and so on, to showcase their project or craft. We are creating a warm, welcoming community where emerging creatives are given valuable opportunities to push their projects forward, eventually leading to financially stable careers that they love.
Austin's annual celebration of LGBTQ+ originality and creative nonconformity!
A nonprofit providing a safe space for friendships & community; while supporting mental health wellness, entrepreneurship, and higher education.
Community by & for LGBTQ+ folks & allies in ATX who have experienced homelessness🏠
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