National LGBT Health Organizations & Websites
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community face unique healthcare issues. Whether you are a member of the LGBT community or a healthcare provider working closely with this community, knowledge of LGBT health is vital. Visit the sites below for more information.
- Shout Out Health
This website features a variety of content related to LGBT health including news articles and up-to-date information on issues including sexual health, drug use, emotional health and food and fitness.
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
GLMA works to ensure equality in health care for LGBT individuals and health care professionals. GLMA achieves its goals by using medical expertise in professional education, public policy work, patient education and referrals, and the promotion of research.
- Gay Men’s Health Crisis
A not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. GMHC addresses homophobia and affirms the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians while working to reduce the spread of HIV and advocating for people with HIV.
- Mautner Project, the National Lesbian Health Organization
The Mautner Project improves the health of lesbians, bisexual, and transgender women who partner with women,and their families, through advocacy, education, research, and direct service.
- National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
NALGAP is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in LGBT communities. NALGAP provides information, training, networking, and advocacy about addiction and related problems.
- National Association of LGBT Community Centers
An association working to support and enhance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community centers across the U.S.
- National Coalition for LGBT Health
A national organization committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.
- Trans-Health.com
A volunteer-run, online magazine of health and fitness for the transgender community.
