Resources

Here’s a curated list of valuable and up-to-date websites you can use to find support, information, events, and community resources for the LGBT+ community near Slidell, LA (including Northshore and Greater New Orleans regional resources):

🌈 Local & Regional LGBTQ+ Community & Support

➡️ Louisiana Trans Advocates (LTA) – Statewide group working for trans rights, support, and organizing (hosting statewide support groups and meetups).

➡️ Queer Northshore (Resources) – Local LGBTQ+ community group organizing meetups, support groups, Pride events, peer support, and resources in the Northshore region.
➡️ Queer Northshore Calendar – Updated calendar of local LGBTQ+ social events and peer support gatherings.

🧠 Support, Advocacy & Legal Resources (Louisiana-wide)

➡️ LGBT Archives Project of Louisiana (Resources list) – Comprehensive state resource list with support groups, counseling, advocacy, elder services, and HIV/AIDS services.
➡️ Forum for Equality (LA) – Louisiana’s major LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization working on nondiscrimination and equality issues statewide.
➡️ PFLAG National Chapter Finder – Find local PFLAG chapters (peer support for LGBTQ+ people and families/allies, including local New Orleans/Slidell area)
➡️ PFLAG New Orleans – Monthly support groups including a location in Slidell.

➡️ Lambda Legal - a nonprofit legal organization that fights for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV through litigation, education, and public policy work.

💻 National Support Hotlines & Online Resources

➡️ LGBT National Help Center (Hotlines & Chat) – Confidential phone and online peer support nationwide.
➡️ The Trevor Project – Crisis intervention and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
➡️ OutCare Health LGBTQ+ Provider Directory – Find affirming healthcare providers and mental health services in Louisiana (including telehealth options).

🏳️‍⚧️ Healthcare & Mental Health Support

➡️ Access Health Louisiana (LGBTQ+ healthcare info) – LGBTQ+-affirming mental and physical healthcare services in Louisiana.

➡️ Crescent Care New Orleans - LGBTQ+ affirming mental and physical healthcare services
➡️ Local therapist search (Psychology Today) – Filter for gender-affirming and LGBTQ+ supportive therapists in Slidell area.

🏳️‍🌈 Community Centers Nearby

NOLA Pride Center – Central community hub in New Orleans.
CenterLink LGBTQ Community Centers Directory – Search for other member centers by state/city. CenterLink Member Directory CenterLink

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