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Heart & Soul Counseling Helpful Resources

Hotline Numbers:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Phone: 1-800-273-HELP (8255)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone: 1-800-799-7233

National Child Abuse Hotline: Phone: 1-800-422-4453

National Runaway Switchboard: Phone: 1-800-621-4000

HIVinfo: Phone: 1-800-448-0440

L.I. Against Domestic Violence in Central Islip: Phone: (631) 666-8833 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)


Statistics, Research, Insurance, and the Law compiled by NMHA

Medicare Telephone Hotline: Phone: 1-800-638-6833

Social Security Administration (SSI, Medicare, Medicaid): Phone: 1-800-772-1213

Department of Justice ADA Information Line: Phone: 1-800-514-0301


Web Resources:

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
psychiatry.org

NEW YORK CITY GAY COMMUNITY CENTER
gaycenter.org

HERSTORY WOMENS WRITERS WORKSHOP
herstory.org

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
socialworkers.org

HEALTHBOARDS HEALTH MESSAGE BOARDS
healthboards.com


Non-Profit Resources:

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

PARENTS MED GUIDE
parentsmedguide.org


Gay Pride Flag LGBTQIA+ Resources

Trans Pride Flag Transgender Health Care Resources

 LGBTQIA+ Care at Stonybrook Medicine
Stony Brook Medicine established an LGBTQIA+ Committee to address the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, including patients, faculty, staff and trainees. Our committee is multidisciplinary and includes medical and behavioral health providers and trainees, nurses, students, education specialists, and representatives from human resources, information technology, and hospital administration. The mission of the committee is to review, address and affirm the specific and unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as promote respectful and culturally sensitive care to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Phone: (631) 689-8333

 Northwell Health Center For LGBTQ+ And Transgender Care
The Center for Transgender Care provides comprehensive services in a culturally competent manner to address many of the health needs of the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming patients at many ages and stages of the transitioning process.

Contact: David W. Rosenthal, DO, PhD - Medical Director
410 Lakeville Rd, Suite 100, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Phone: (516) 622-5195

 RPSSI Nassau
At the Center For LGBTQ+ And Transgender Care
Reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. Improving health outcomes. Providing healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients
Phone: (516) 622-5195

 Callen-Lorde
Callen-Lorde provides an affirming environment where patients can receive hormone therapy as well as engage in an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider and/or a mental health provider to address the full spectrum of health and wellness needs. Callen-Lorde also provides Care Coordination tailored for patients of transgender experience that need additional support. Our Care Coordinators offer information, assistance and referrals regarding benefits and entitlements, including insurance, housing, and referrals to other supportive services.
Phone: (212) 271-7200

 TransWellness at Montefiore Einstein
Montefiore Einstein provides access to a full suite of gender-affirming care at multiple locations as well as telemedicine options.

For nearly three decades, Montefiore has provided gender-affirming care. The needs of each patient are unique. Our team of specialists come from many disciplines that focus on providing the highest levels of gender-affirming care at every step of a patient’s experience.

Montefiore Hospital
111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
Email: TransWellness@montefiore.orgPhone: (718) 920-4646

 Gerald J. Friedman Transgender Program
The Gerald J. Friedman Transgender Program for Health & Wellness at Northwell Health/Lenox Hill Hospital was launched in 2016 under the leadership of Leonid Poretsky, MD, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology. 

We offer trans-affirmative, comprehensive care in a safe, non-judgmental environment for transgender and gender nonconforming communities throughout New York City and the tri-state area.

Our goal is to help you achieve a full and enriched life. We support your well-being across all aspects of your journey - whether you are seeking pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric care.

Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology at East 59th Street
110 E 59th St Ste 8B, New York, NY 10022
(between Lex. & Park Aves.)
Phone: (212) 434-3556

 Dr. James Briley
Laser Hair Removal
Stony Brook Dermatology
1320 Stony Brook Rd Bldg F, Suite 200, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 444-4200

 Family Medical Practice of LI, P.C.
Dr. Robert Polofsky, DO
LGBTQ+ Primary Care Services
253 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701
Phone: (631) 598-0009


LGBTQIA+ Support

THE CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER CARE VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT GROUP 20-SOMETHING & TRANS
Phone: (516) 622-5195Email: CenterForTransCare@northwell.edu

LONG ISLAND LGBT NETWORK
lgbtnetwork.org

THE TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER
trcli.org

HEALTHY LIFE RECOVERY, SAN DIEGO, CA
healthyliferecovery.com

A GUIDE TO GENDER-AFFIRMING VERBAL COMMUNICATION
onlinespeechpathologyprograms.org