Online Resources
We strive to keep this list up to date and relevant. If you know of an organization that could help any subset of our community, please share through our Contact page.
Helping each other through shared knowledge.
Information & Advocacy
Stop the Board
Massapequa deserves a board of education that focuses on students, not press and politics. Find out what the Massapequa Board of Education has been up to and how you can help stop them.
Gender Equality New York
Gender Equality New York, Inc. (GENY) is a statewide, incorporated non-profit whose mission is to support transgender, gender non-binary, and intersex (TGNBI) New Yorkers and their families. Our leadership group, made up of active community advocates, believes that justice and equality for this vulnerable community can only be won by an organization built by and of community members who bring their lived experiences and passions to spearhead this needed and important work. GENY is committed to gaining equal rights and ending discrimination as we work to achieve economic, educational, racial, and social equality for our communities. Our mission is to educate, advocate, connect, and empower in order to bring equality and justice across New York.
The New York Civil Liberties Union
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) advances civil rights and civil liberties so that all New Yorkers can live with dignity, liberty, justice, and equality. If you believe your civil rights may have been violated, the NYCLU may be able to help.
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign us the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality. Their webpage has a host of educational materials, information, and resources.
Community
LGBT Network
Since 1993, the NY LGBT Network has been building safe, affirming, and connected communities where we all thrive together. LGBT Network provided community support, both virtual and in-person events, plus resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride for Youth
Community support, both virtual and in-person events, and resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
Mental Health & Suicide Hotlines
The New York State Office of Mental Health
If you are in crisis and need help now, please call or text 988 or chat online.
If your life or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 911.
For Veteran’s specific needs, dial 988, then press 1.
We all have a role to play in preventing suicides. Suicide is a complex problem, but through our collective action, we can save lives. New York State is committed to preventing suicides. This site was designed to provide a comprehensive set of tools, information, and resources to support the effort.
https://www.preventsuicideny.org/
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Their website also has information and educational material to help yourself and others.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
866-488-7386
Text "START” to 678-678
The Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
877-565-8860
New York Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Getting help from someone who has experience working within different systems can make things easier for you. An advocate is there to help empower and discuss options, not make decisions for you. You are the expert in your own life and the only one who knows what is right and safe for you.
Domestic violence and sexual violence service providers may offer: 24-hour hotlines, legal advocacy, counseling, emotional support, information and referral services, transitional housing, emergency shelter and assistance with appointments to court or the hospital for a forensic rape exam.
Advocates understand the different systems you may interact with: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Family Court, Social Services, Healthcare and Community Resources.
To talk to an advocate, contact the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline:
Call 800-942-6906
Text 844.997.2121
All conversations are confidential, secure and available 24/7 in most languages.
Copline
An organization for police officers and their families in crisis. This crisis hotline is staffed by trained retired police officers to provide confidential, compassionate help to those in crisis.
800-267-5463
The Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential support for veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in the VA or have health care to connect.
Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255