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.

  • Support meetings at Diversity Richmond

    Mondays

    A.A. QCFW (weekly) 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)

    Tuesdays

    Summer Men’s A.A. (weekly) 8:00-9:00pm in the small event hall (door #4) (ends Sept 9th)

    Wednesdays

    Dharma Recovery (weekly) beginning March 6th, 2024 12:30-1:30pm in the classroom (Door#2)

    N.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) Diversity conference room 7pm-8:30pm

    Thursdays

    Fellowship N.A. beginning July 11, 2024 6:30-7:30pm 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)

    TRANSformed in Recovery beginning July 12,2024 5:30-6:30pm 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

    Diverse Reflections A.A. (weekly) 11:30am-12:30pm in the Classroom (Door #2)

    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.

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    He She Ze and We

    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.

    WebsiteEmail

    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

    Mayhem and Tranquility, LLC

    Trauma informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent individuals that is provided via telehealth to provide more accessibility and anonymity while you access mental health care.

    20880 Isherwood Ter, Ashburn VA, 20147

    (571) 390-3181

    mayhemandtranquility@gmail.com

    Website

    Mother’s & Others of Virginia

    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.

    WebsiteEmail

    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).

    WebsiteEmail • P: 804-751-5167

    Prime Timers Central Virginia

    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.

    Email | Email

    Richmond Bear Community

    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.

    Website | Facebook

    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.

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    Richmond LGBT Meet-up Group

    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.

    Website

    Richmond Transformers

    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).

    WebsiteEmail

    Side By Side

    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.

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • P: 804-644-4800

    Thriving Transmen of Color TTMOC

    Thriving as a trans man of color involves addressing unique needs and opportunities that take into account the intersection of gender identity, race, and sometimes other factors like socioeconomic status, disability, and more.

    Phone: (804) 505-5013

    Email:contact@thrivingtransmenofcolor.org

    Facebook:facebook.com/thrivingtransmenofcolor

    Other:youtube.com/@thrivingtransmenofcolor

  • 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.

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    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

    WebsiteEmail 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.

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    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

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • 804-828-7695

    Virginia Tech: HokiePRIDE

    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

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    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.

    WebsiteEmailFacebook

  • All Souls Episcopal Church

    Address: All Souls Episcopal Church, 9077 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

    Phone: (804) 559-9302

    Website: https://allsoulsva.org/

    Ashland Christian Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Disciples of Christ

    Address: 301 South James Street, Ashland, VA 23005

    Phone: (804) 798-7083

    Ashland Presbyterian Church

    Address: 401 Virginia Street, Ashland, VA 23005

    Phone: (804) 798-5543

    Belmont United Methodist Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Methodist

    Website: www.belmontumcrichmond.org

    Address: 3510 Broad Rock Blvd. • Richmond, VA 23234

    Phone: 804-275-6336

    Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

    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

    Chester United Methodist Church

    12132 Percival Street, Chester, VA 23831

    Phone: (804) 748-6006

    Website: https://chesterumc.org/

    Church of the Epiphany

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.epiphanyepiscopal.com

    Address: 8000 Hermitage Road • Richmond, VA 23228

    Phone: 804-266-2503

    Center Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Nondenominational Christian

    Website: www.centerchurchrichmond.com

    Address: 310 N. Adams St. • Richmond, VA 23220

    Phone: 804-250-5109

    Church of the Holy Comforter

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.hoco.org

    Address: 4819 Monument Avenue • Richmond, VA 23230

    Phone: 804-355-3251

    Congregation Beth Ahabah

    Denomination/Affiliation: Jewish

    Website: www.bethahabah.org

    Address: 1111 West Franklin Street • Richmond, VA 23220

    Phone: 804-358-6757

    Congregation Or Ami

    Denomination/Affiliation: Jewish

    Website: www.or-ami.com

    Address: 9400 Huguenot Road • Richmond, VA 23235

    Phone: 804-272-0017

    Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church

    201 Henry Street
    Ashland, Virginia 23005

    Phone: (804) 798-7224

    Website: https://duncanmemorialumc.org/

    Faith Community Baptist Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Baptist

    Website: www.fcbcrichmond.org

    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 Presbyterian Church, Richmond

    Address: 4602 Cary Street Road

    Phone: (804) 358-2383

    Website: https://fpcrichmond.org/baptisms-weddings/

    First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond

    Denomination/Affiliation: Unitarian

    Website: www.richmonduu.org

    Address: 1000 Blanton Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221

    Phone: 804-355-0777

    Gentle Shepherd Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Catholic

    Website: www.gentleshepherdrichmond.org

    Address: 3700 Ellwood Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221

    Phone: 804-355-1377

    Ginter Park Baptist Church

    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

    Grace Baptist Church

    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

    New Hanover Presbyterian Church

    Address: 10058 Chamberlayne Road,
    Mechanicsville, VA 23116

    Phone: (804) 730-9700

    Website: https://newhanoverpres.org/

    Richmond Friends Meeting

    Denomination/Affiliation: Quaker

    Website: www.richmondfriendsmeeting.org

    Address: 4500 Kensington Avenue • Richmond, VA 23221

    Phone: 804-358-6185

    Richmond Mennonite Fellowship

    Denomination/Affiliation: Mennonite

    Website: www.richmondmennonitefellowship.wordpress.com

    Address: 7612 Wanymala Drive • Richmond, VA 23229

    Phone: 703-966-1102

    Second Presbyterian Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Presbyterian

    Website: www.2presrichmond.org

    Address: 5 North Fifth Street • Richmond, VA 23219

    Phone: 804-649-9148

    Seventh Street Christian Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Disciples of Christ

    Phone: (804) 358-4194

    Website: https://www.seventhstreetchristianchurch.org/

    Shelter Community Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Progressive Christian Alliance

    Website: www.sheltercc.org

    St. Andrews Oregon Hill

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.standrewsoregonhill.org

    Address: 240 South Laurel Street • Richmond, VA 23220

    Phone: 804-648-7980

    St. James the Less

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Address: 125 Beverly Rd,
    Ashland, VA 23005

    Phone:(804) 798-6336

    Website: http://stjamestheless.church/

    St. John's Episcopal Church

    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

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.stmarksrichmond.org

    Address: 520 North Boulevard • Richmond, VA 23220

    Phone: 804-358-4771

    St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

    Address: 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

    Phone: (804) 527-1037

    Website: https://saint-mikes.org/

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.stpaulsrva.org

    Address: 815 East Grace Street • Richmond, VA 23219

    Phone: 804-643-3589

    St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

    Denomination/Affiliation: Episcopal

    Website: www.stthomasrichmond.org

    Address: 3602 Hawthorne Avenue • Richmond, VA 23222

    Phone: 804-321-9548

    Tabernacle Baptist Church

    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

    Unity of Richmond

    Nondenominational

    800 Blanton Ave
    Richmond, VA 23221

    Phone: (804) 278-6489

    Website: https://unityrva.org/

    Woodlake United Methodist Church

    15640 Hampton Park Drive
    Chesterfield, VA 23832

    Phone: (804) 739-4535

    Website: https://www.woodlakeumc.org/inclusion

  • Babe’s of Carytown

    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

    WebsiteFacebook • P: 804-355-9330

    Bar Code

    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

    WebsiteFacebook • P: 804-648-2040

    Club Colours

    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

    GayRVA.com is Richmond, VA’s go-to source for news, entertainment, and information about the LGBT community.

    WebsiteFacebook • 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

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • P: 804-648-3957

    Monument City Music

    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

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • P: 804-537-0094

    Richmond Triangle Players

    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

    WebsiteFacebook • P: 04-346-8113

    This Way Out

    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

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • P: 1-818-986-41068113

    WRIR 97.3 FM

    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

    WebsiteEmailFacebook • P: 840-622-9747 or 804-649-9737

  • 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)

    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

    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.

  • Safe Harbor

    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

    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

    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

  • Health Brigade

    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

    WebsiteFacebook • P: 804-358-6343

    Dr. Cynthia Bettinger, Healthvisions MD

    123 Alverser Dr, St 100, Midlothian VA 23113

    WebsiteFacebook

    HIV/STD Hotline

    HIV/STD Hotline offered by the VA Department of Health.

    Hotline: 1-800-533-4148 (in English), 1-800-344-7432 (en Español)

    Website

    Minority Health Consortium

    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

    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.

    WebsiteEmail • P: 804-828-2210

    Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation

    VBCF’s vision is to eradicate breast cancer. VBCF’s mission is to empower Virginians impacted by breast cancer through access, advocacy, education, and community action. We are proud to provide resources & advocacy to ALL Virginians affected by breast cancer. Get info about finding a free mammogram, request a free support kit, free educational materials, and more on our website at www.vbcf.org.

    2821 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 203, Richmond, VA 23294

    (800) 345-8223

    Email:help@vbcf.org

    Facebook

    Prosperity Behavioral Health Project

    We provide Mental Health Skill-Building Services (MHSS) to low-income adults in the Richmond area. We specialize in proving safe and queer affirming services to the LGBT+ community.

    2025 E Main St Suite 106

    (919) 219-2227

    elianaziri@prosperitybhp.com

    LaunchPad Counseling

    Stephen Barlow, LPC

    I am a newly licensed clinician in Richmond with a focus on adult members of the community to provide individual mental health counseling, family counseling, or couples counseling. Working with and supporting the queer community is an important goal of mine. My clinical work focuses on empowering my clients, giving gender affirming care, using inclusive language, and providing couples counseling to a variety of backgrounds including both monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

    5540 Falmouth St, Ste 100

    Richmond VA 23230

    Website (804) 665-4681 Ext 112

  • Richmond LGBTQ Chamber

    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

    WebsiteFacebook • P: 804-622-4646

  • Anti-Violence Project’s VA LGBTQ Community Resource and Referral Guide 2013

    Equality VA

    Richmond LGBTQ Chamber list of active members/local businesses

    VA Department of Health Transgender Resource and Referral List

    Addiction Recovery:

    Addiction Help

    Addiction Help is one of the only educational websites founded by a recovering addict, an addict's spouse, and a board-certified addiction doctor.

    1187 Falling Pine Ct, Winter Springs, FL 32708

    Website

    The McShin Foundation

    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

    Website

    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.