Whether you’re a longtime Central Floridian, a recent transplant, a visitor, or someone just beginning to find community, the LGBTQ+ support network in Orlando is deep. This page is a directory of real organizations and resources doing real work across Central Florida — crisis support, health care, legal aid, trans-specific services, youth services, elder care, Latino LGBTQ+ programming, and more.
Anthem Orlando isn’t a service provider — we’re a bar — but we care deeply about this community, and we want anyone who comes through our doors (or through this website) to know where to find help when they need it.
Crisis and Mental Health Support
If you’re in a mental health crisis or feeling unsafe, reach out right now:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. 24/7. Works anywhere in the U.S.
- The Trevor Project — crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ young people (under 25). Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
- Trans Lifeline — peer support for trans people, by trans people. 1-877-565-8860.
- Aspire Health Partners — Central Florida’s largest mental-health provider; operates 24/7 crisis services at multiple Orlando locations.
- SAMHSA National Helpline — free, confidential treatment referral and information: 1-800-662-4357.
LGBTQ+ Community Centers and Hubs
- The LGBT+ Center Orlando — the central community hub in Central Florida. Offers counseling, support groups, programming for youth and elders, HIV/AIDS services, and community events.
- One Orlando Alliance — coalition of LGBTQ+ organizations across Central Florida; great starting point for finding the right resource for a specific need.
HIV, PrEP, and Sexual Health
Orlando has one of the most robust HIV-prevention and -care networks in the Southeast. For a deeper rundown, read our full guide to free HIV testing and LGBTQ+ health resources in Orlando. Starting points:
- Miracle of Love — free HIV testing, PrEP navigation, and sexual-health resources.
- Hope & Help Center — HIV/AIDS services, testing, case management, and PrEP access.
- Hebni Nutrition / Black & Brown LGBTQ+ health initiatives — culturally-centered health programming.
- Florida Department of Health in Orange County — free STI/HIV testing at the county level.
- Planned Parenthood — sexual-health care, including gender-affirming services at select locations.
Trans-Specific Services
- Zebra Youth — LGBTQ+ youth services with strong trans-affirming programming, including support for trans youth and young adults through age 24.
- Point of Pride — national org that provides financial assistance for gender-affirming care, including HRT and surgery funds, with many Central Florida beneficiaries.
- Transgender Law Center — national legal advocacy; directory includes trans-affirming providers and legal support.
- Planned Parenthood (select Central Florida locations) — gender-affirming hormone care.
- Advocates for Trans Equality (national) — policy advocacy and resources including ID-document help.
- Florida Trans Youth Support Network — peer support for trans and gender-diverse young people and their families.
Legal Aid and Advocacy
- ACLU of Florida — statewide civil-rights legal advocacy; takes LGBTQ+ cases.
- Equality Florida — statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy org; tracks legislation, runs voter programs, and connects people to legal resources.
- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida — low-income legal aid, including family and housing issues; LGBTQ+-affirming.
- Lambda Legal (national) — LGBTQ+ legal defense and education.
- GLAD Legal Advocates & Defenders (national) — LGBTQ+ legal support.
Youth Services
- Zebra Youth — the leading LGBTQ+ youth services organization in Central Florida. Provides housing assistance, food, case management, drop-in space, and community for LGBTQ+ young people up to age 24.
- The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis support and online community.
- GLSEN Central Florida — school-based advocacy and Gay-Straight Alliance / Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) support.
- PFLAG Orlando — support for LGBTQ+ people and their families (especially parents of LGBTQ+ kids).
Latino LGBTQ+ Programming
Orlando’s Latino LGBTQ+ community is one of the city’s defining cultural forces. The Pulse victims were overwhelmingly Latino, and the community continues to organize with purpose and joy.
- QLatinx — grassroots organization centering queer and trans Latine people in Central Florida.
- Misión Boricua — Puerto Rican community services in Central Florida, including LGBTQ+ programming.
- Somos Orlando — bilingual mental-health and community support.
LGBTQ+ Elders
- The LGBT+ Center Orlando — hosts elder-focused programming and social groups.
- SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) — national org with a Central Florida affiliate; focused on aging with pride.
Housing, Food, and Mutual Aid
- Zebra Youth housing programs — for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida — connects people with food-assistance resources citywide.
- Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida — general-population services with LGBTQ+-inclusive approach.
- Community Legal Services — legal help with evictions, housing discrimination, and benefits.
Community Organizations and Advocacy
For a broader rundown of community organizations working across Orlando, see our dedicated post on LGBTQ+ community organizations and support in Orlando.
How to Support This Work
If you have the means, recurring donations to local LGBTQ+ organizations are one of the most impactful ways to give back. Priorities we recommend: Zebra Youth, The LGBT+ Center Orlando, Equality Florida, QLatinx, and Miracle of Love. You can also volunteer — most of these organizations are actively looking for help during Pride Month and throughout the year.
If You Need Help Right Now
If you are in crisis, please call 988 or 911. If you’re an LGBTQ+ young person in crisis, The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 is available 24/7. If you are a trans person who wants to talk to another trans person, Trans Lifeline at 1-877-565-8860 is staffed by trans peer operators.
Stay Connected
Anthem Orlando is a community space first. If you need a place to breathe, a place to dance, or a place to meet other LGBTQ+ people in Central Florida — come by. We’re at 100 North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando, and we’re open seven nights a week.
Live Loud, Love Proud.
This list is maintained for informational purposes and was last updated in April 2026. Phone numbers and services may change — please verify directly with the organization before making in-person visits.