COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Diversity Richmond supports the efforts of local and regional groups that provide services to the LGBTQ+ community.
BUILDING A COMMUNITY
It takes a village!
If you offer a resource, please take a moment to fill out the resource listing application below. If you know of a resource, please email them and ask that they complete the application.
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Support meetings at Diversity Richmond
Mondays
A.A. QCFW (weekly) 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Tuesdays
Prisms of Recovery LGBTQIA+ all recovery meeting (weekly) 7:00-8:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Wednesdays
Dharma Recovery (weekly) beginning March 6th, 2024 12:30-1:30pm in the classroom (Door#2)
A.A. (weekly) 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Shore Faith A.A. (weekly) 7:00-8:00pm in the small event hall (door #4)
The Next Generation (Alternative Lifestyles support and Education group) (monthly- first Wednesdays) 7pm-8:30pm in the Small Event Hall (door#4)
Fridays
Let's Talk (twice monthly- 2nd and 4th Fridays) 7pm-8:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
JRTS (monthly- first Friday) 7pm-8:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Saturdays
A.A. Serenity (weekly) 6pm-7pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Sundays
A.A. (weekly) 11:30am-12:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)
Black Trans Men Who Cook (Monthly-first Sundays) 4pm-7pm in the Small Event Hall (Door # 4)
Gay Fathers Coalition of Richmond
Gay Fathers Coalition of Richmond is a social and support organization that exists to provide support and information for gay and bisexual men that are fathers, their partners, children, friends and supporters.
He She Ze and We is a confidential peer-led support group for parents, caregivers, and adult family members who support transgender and gender-diverse individuals of all ages. He She Ze and We holds weekly parent/caregiver support groups, monthly family playgroups, and many other opportunities for the community to connect with other families.
James River Transgender Society
James River Transgender Society is a group dedicated to serving those persons undertaking gender transition. JRT offers monthly support group meetings, mentoring, and resources for anyone who is gender variant. Support group meetings are the first Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Gay Community Center of Richmond (1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220).
Website • P: 804-404-2425
Mother’s & Others of Virginia is a grass roots organization combining the power of motherhood, family, friends, and fair-minded people to secure equal rights for our beloved lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning children, relatives, and friends.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Richmond is a network of supportive individuals that welcome parents, family members, friends of a LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) person, or a LGBT person yourself. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 2311 Westwood Avenue,Richmond, VA 23230 (unless otherwise specified on online calendar).
Website • Email • P: 804-751-5167
Prime Timers Central Virginia is an organization comprised of gay and bisexual men dedicated to building life-long friendships through shared interests and educational programs in a secure and nurturing environment. They are a chapter of Prime Timers World Wide.
Richmond Bear Community is a social network for gay men in greater Richmond, providing a supportive community for gay bears and admirers of gay bears. List of events can be found on the website.
Richmond Lesbian Feminists (RLF)
RLF welcomes ... all women, including bi-sexual women, womanists, transgender women, queer, same gender loving women, questioning women, gay women, dykes, lesbians and lesbian feminists. Decisions are based on consensus--everyone's voice matters. We provide social and networking opportunities as well as information on political actions to oppose those forces that seek to marginalize, silence and limit our lives. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming space to nurture the authentic, unique and precious voice of each woman.
Join • Newsletter • Facebook
Richmond LGBT Meet-up Group is a great way to meet other local LGBT community members in various social settings. The goal is to facilitate discussions and interactions with like-minded individuals about anything of interest (coming out, dating, politics, careers, etc.) while having fun at the same time. Please see website for calendar of events.
Richmond Transformers is a peer-facilitated social and support group in the Richmond, VA area for anyone on the transmasculine spectrum. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. — 8:50 p.m. at the Fan Free Clinic (1010 N. Thompson Street, Richmond, VA 23230).
Side By Side is an organization that works to ensure VA's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth have an equal opportunity for success through programming, support meetings, education, and advocacy for youth and young adults ages 11-20 years.
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University of Richmond: Common Ground
The Office of Common Ground connects the many individuals, organizations, and resources in the University of Richmond community working to create a safe and comfortable environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or queer (LGBTQ) people and their allies at the University. Through advocacy, consultation, and a variety of LGBTQ programs, Common Ground works to ensure that the entire University community benefits from the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ members. Location on campus: Tyler Hanes Commons 325
Website • 804-484-1652
Virginia Commonwealth University: LGBTQIA and Allied Social Work Group
LGBTQIA and Allied Social Work Group is a safe space to discuss LGBTQIA topics and engage in advocacy effort. The group's mission is to promote awareness of LGBTQIA topics within the VCU community through advocacy, curricula building, education, and social events.
Virginia Commonwealth University: Office of Multicultural Student Affair LGBT Social Network Group
Office of Multicultural Student Affair LGBT Social Network Group offer lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students a place to discuss gender and sexual identity exploration within a safe and supportive atmosphere. All are welcome, especially first year students and those new to the LGBT community.
Address: Virginia Commonwealth University, Division of Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Avenue, P.O. Box 843080, Richmond, Virginia 23284
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-828-6672
Virginia Commonwealth University: Queer Action
Queer Action is an LGBT rights group that seeks to promote political and social activism on the VCU campus and the greater Richmond area. Everyone is welcome to come to meetings held on Thursday Evenings at 8 p.m. and are held in Forum Room in the student commons, unless otherwise noted.
Virginia Commonwealth University: Wellness Resource Center LGBTQ Violence Prevention Health Educator
Kaylin Tingle, is an LGBTQ anti-violence resource on campus. She provides prevention, education, advocacy, and support to survivors of sexual, dating, domestic, and stalking violence with a focus on LGBTQ communities. She also facilitates LGBTQ Healthy Relationship Skills classes. Address: VA Commonwealth University, Division of Student Affairs, 815 South Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23284
Website • Email • Facebook • 804-828-7695
HokiePRIDE of VA Tech is a University Chartered Student Organization advised by the Multicultural Programs and Services. This organization works to promote an environment of equality, understanding, and harmony for people of all sexual orientations, sexualities, gender identities and expressions by providing a LGBT Resource Center and campus-wide programs to raise awareness, community visibility, and increase support. Address: 304 Squires Student Center, 290 College Avenue, Blacksburg, VA 24061
William and Mary: Lambda Alliance
Lambda Alliance serves the LGBTQ and ally community at William and Mary. They seek to present numerous opportunities to learn about the queer community, educate others, and engage in activism on campus and in the wider community. Weekly meetings every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Blow 331 and all are welcome to attend.
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Belmont United Methodist Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Methodist
Website: www.belmontumcrichmond.org
Address: 3510 Broad Rock Blvd. • Richmond, VA 23234
Phone: 804-275-6336
Denomination/Affiliation: Catholic
Website: www.richmondcathedral.org
Address: 800 S. Cathedral Place • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-359-5651
Centenary United Methodist Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Methodist
Website: www.centumc.org
Address: 411 East Grace Street • Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-648-8319
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.epiphanyepiscopal.com
Address: 8000 Hermitage Road • Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-266-2503
Denomination/Affiliation: Nondenominational Christian
Website: www.centerchurchrichmond.com
Address: 310 N. Adams St. • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-250-5109
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.hoco.org
Address: 4819 Monument Avenue • Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-355-3251
Denomination/Affiliation: Jewish
Website: www.bethahabah.org
Address: 1111 West Franklin Street • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-358-6757
Denomination/Affiliation: Jewish
Website: www.or-ami.com
Address: 9400 Huguenot Road • Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-272-0017
Faith Community Baptist Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Baptist
Website: www.fcbcrichmond.org
Email:
Address: 1903 Cool Lane • Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: 804-649-7225
First Congregational Christian
Denomination/Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Website: www.1stucc.net
Address: 4310 Courthouse Road • Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-276-5338
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond
Denomination/Affiliation: Unitarian
Website: www.richmonduu.org
Address: 1000 Blanton Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: 804-355-0777
Denomination/Affiliation: Catholic
Website: www.gentleshepherdrichmond.org
Address: 3700 Ellwood Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: 804-355-1377
Denomination/Affiliation: Baptist
Website: ginterparkbc.org
Address: 1200 Wilmington Avenue • Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804-359-2475
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Presbyterian
Website: www.ginterparkpc.org
Address: 3601 Seminary Avenue • Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: 804-359-5049
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Methodist
Website: www.gsumcrva.org
Address: 9155 Hungary Road • Richmond, VA 23294
Phone: 804-273-9161
Denomination/Affiliation: Baptist
Website: www.gbconline.org
Address: 4200 Dover Road • Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: 804-353-0134
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)
Denomination/Affiliation: MCC
Website: www.mccrichmond.org
Address: 2501 Park Avenue • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-353-9477
New Beginnings Christian Church
Denomination/Affiliation: Non-denominational
Website: www.newbeginningschristianchurch.org
Address: Diversity Richmond • 1407 Sherwood Avenue • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-497-6084
Denomination/Affiliation: Quaker
Website: www.richmondfriendsmeeting.org
Address: 4500 Kensington Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: 804-358-6185
Denomination/Affiliation: Mennonite
Website: www.richmondmennonitefellowship.wordpress.com
Address: 7612 Wanymala Drive • Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: 703-966-1102
Denomination/Affiliation: Presbyterian
Website: www.2presrichmond.org
Address: 5 North Fifth Street • Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-649-9148
Denomination/Affiliation: Progressive Christian Alliance
Website: www.sheltercc.org
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.standrewsoregonhill.org
Address: 240 South Laurel Street • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-648-7980
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: saintjohnsrichmond.org
Address: 2401 East Broad Street • Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: 804-649-7938
St. John's United Church of Christ
Denomination/Affiliation: UCC
Website: stjohnsrichmond.org
Address: 503 Stuart Circle • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-358-9291
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.stmarksrichmond.org
Address: 520 North Boulevard • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-358-4771
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.stpaulsrva.org
Address: 815 East Grace Street • Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-643-3589
Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal
Website: www.stthomasrichmond.org
Address: 3602 Hawthorne Avenue • Richmond, VA 23222
Phone: 804-321-9548
Denomination/Affiliation: Baptist
Website: tbcrichmond.org/tbc/
Address: 1925 Grove Avenue • Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: 804-355-0134
Unitarian Universalist Community Church Glen Allen
Denomination/Affiliation: Unitarian
Website: www.uuccglenallen.org
Address: 11105 Cauthorne Road • Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: 804-752-6005
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Babe’s of Carytown is a neighborhood lesbian bar and grill, open to anyone 21+, 6 days a week.
3166 West Cary Street ▪ Richmond, Virginia 23227
Website • Facebook • P: 804-355-9330
Bar Code is Richmond’s premier gay club and restaurant, open 7 days a week, all year round. 21+ after 9 p.m.
6 East Grace Street • Richmond, VA 23219
Website • Facebook • P: 804-648-2040
Club Colours is Richmond’s largest ongoing weekly urban LGBT party. 534 Cafe turns into Club Colours every Saturday night.
536 N Harrison Street,Richmond, Virginia 23220
Facebook • P: 804-353-9776
GayRVA.com is Richmond, VA’s go-to source for news, entertainment, and information about the LGBT community.
Website • Facebook • P: 804-453-0359
Godfrey’s Restaurant and Nightclub
Godfrey’s Restaurant and Nightclub has Richmond’s only nightly drag shows and drag brunch. Godfrey’s also has excellent food, atmosphere, and dancing. Everyone 18+ is welcome. Check their online calendar for the many events and shows they host.
308 East Grace Street • Richmond VA 23219
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-648-3957
Monument City Music demonstrates musical excellence meant to inspire, entertain, educate, and unite our communities. It consists of both the Richmond Men’s Chorus and the Richmond Women’s Chorus.
Mailing Address: Monument City Music, PO Box 14523, Richmond, VA 23221
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-537-0094
Richmond Triangle Players is a nonprofit organization committed to the passionate exploration of theatre and its role in the global community. They embrace a wide audience with a focus on LGBT communities.
1300 Altamont Avenue , Richmond, VA 23230
Website • Facebook • P: 04-346-8113
This Way Out is an internationally distributed weekly LGBT radio program, currently airing on over 200 local community radio stations around the world. This Way Out shares major news events affecting sexual minority communities, music with a focus on LGBT performers, and much more. The show airs in Richmond on Thursdays at 2:30 pm on WRIR 97.3 FM.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1065, Los Angeles, CA 90078
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 1-818-986-41068113
WRIR 97.3 FM airs The Rainbow Minute, a radio show devoted to gay and lesbian heroes, history, and culture. It airs Monday – Friday at 7:59 am, 12:29 pm, and 4:59 pm, or streams at www.wrir.org.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4787, Richmond, VA 23220
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 840-622-9747 or 804-649-9737
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of VA
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of VA provides direct legal representation to people and file amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs addressing civil liberties issues in cases initiated by others. All of the ACLU’s legal services are free of charge depending on circumstances.
Central VA Rainbow Partnership (CVRP)
Central VA Rainbow Partnership (CVRP) represents local LGBT organizations to help keep the community connected and unified.
Equality Virginia (EV) is a statewide, non-partisan advocacy, outreach and education organization seeking equality for LGBT VAs. EV believes in a truly inclusive Commonwealth where all individuals are values regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Richmond Chapter
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Richmond Chapter works to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN works with educators, policy makers, community leaders, and students on the urgent need to address anti-LGBT behavior and bias in schools.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) VA
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) VA is part of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBT equality. The local HRC strives for LGBT equality in VA alongside state and local groups and lawmakers.
People of Faith for Equality in VA (POFEV)
People of Faith for Equality in VA (POFEV) is an interfaith network of people who all share a deep commitment to individual faith traditions, social justice, and equal rights for VA’s LGBT community. POFEV organizes congregations, advocates for change, offers educational and devotional resources, sponsors workshops and forums, and hosts interfaith services.
Southerners On New Ground (SONG)
Southerners On New Ground (SONG) is a home for LGBTQ liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the South. They build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base of LBGTQ people in order to transform the region through strategic projects and campaigns developed in response to the current conditions in our communities.
Sylvia Rivera Law Project offers programs and resources that work to guarantee that all people have the freedom to self-determine gender identity and expression. Also provides legal services and clinics.
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices, in all forms, in order to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. Through workshops, retreats, and customized programs that raise knowledge, motivation, and skills, VCIC develops leaders who work together to achieve success throughout the Commonwealth.
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Helpline: 804-612-6126 (24 hours/day)
Safe Harbor provides a 24 hour helpline, children/youth services, community education and training, counseling, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and hospital accompaniment for anyone who has experiences domestic or sexual violence. Services are provided regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, or geographic location. All services are free for those seeking help.
2006 Bremo Road, #201, Richmond, VA 23226
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-249-9470
The Gray Haven Project offers drop-in support, case management, crisis response, and court advocacy for all survivors of any form of human trafficking.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 172, Richmond, VA 23218
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-365-2529
Virginia Anti-Violence Project
Virginia Anti-Violence Project works to address and end violence, with a specific focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities across Virginia.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7445, Richmond, Virginia 23221
Website • Email • Facebook • P: 804-925-8287
Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline
Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline operated by the VA Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, provides individual support services, safety planning and referrals to local advocates.
Website • P: 800-838-8238 (24 hours a day)
Reporting a Hate Crime: If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime based on sexual orientation or gender identity, or if you have direct knowledge of a hate crime, you can contact your local FBI office. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 gives the FBI authority to investigate violent hate crimes, including violence directed at the LGBT community.
FBI Richmond, VA Feld Office
Website • P: 804-261-1044
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HEALTH BRIGADE provides free and/or affordable care to low-income and uninsured persons throughout the Richmond area. FFC offers the following medical services: Adult general medicine, Chronic disease management, Referrals to specialists through Access Now, Gynecology/birth control, Pregnancy testing, pediatrics/immunizations, sexually-transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment, links to medication assistance, mental health counseling, and the transgender (TG) Clinic (medical, counseling services, and support customized for the TG community).
1010 N. Thompson Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230
Website • Facebook • P: 804-358-6343
Dr. Cynthia Bettinger, Healthvisions MD
123 Alverser Dr, St 100, Midlothian VA 23113
HIV/STD Hotline offered by the VA Department of Health.
Hotline: 1-800-533-4148 (in English), 1-800-344-7432 (en Español)
Minority Health Consortium works to enhance healthier lifestyles for minorities through outreach, education, prevention and testing. MHC provides Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and HIV testing as well as condoms and other barrier methods free of charge.
208 E Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
Facebook • P: 804-225-0820
VCU HIV/AIDS Center provides education, support, and clinical care to individuals living with HIV. Services include outpatient health services, pharmacy services, substance abuse outpatient services, oral health, home health care, hospice services, mental health services, medical case management, and more.
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Richmond LGBTQ Chamber The Richmond LGBTQ Chamber supports LGBTQ-owned and allied businesses and professionals by increasing visibility, offering networking opportunities and educational programs, and promoting economic success. We connect the LGBTQ community to supportive businesses.
407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220
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Anti-Violence Project’s VA LGBTQ Community Resource and Referral Guide 2013
Richmond LGBTQ Chamber list of active members/local businesses
VA Department of Health Transgender Resource and Referral List
The McShin Foundation is a recovery resource foundation whose mission is to deliver a message of hope to individuals with a Substance Use Disorder and to facilitate their journey to a healthier life.
2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228
FreeRehabCenters.org complimentary and confidential 24/7 Rehab Helpline 1-866-972-0589.
Rehabs.org/Richmond Provides info for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including info on different types of therapy/recovery options, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment.
Rehab.com/Richmond Dedicated to providing evidence-based information about addiction and treatment centers across America. Our goal is to provide access to the largest repository of addiction information and the most accurate listings of treatment centers to help those suffering from chemical dependence.