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LGBTQ
The Center on Colfax
1301 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
303-733-7743
“The Center on Colfax opened in 1976 and has grown to become the largest LGBTQ community center in the Rocky Mountain region, giving voice to Colorado's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and playing a pivotal role in statewide initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. Today we are focused on fulfilling our mission by ensuring that every member of the LGBTQ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.”
The Alexander Foundation
PO Box 1995
Denver, CO 80201
303-396-4868
Email form: https://taf.nationbuilder.com/
“The Alexander Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3, all-volunteer organization whose sole focus is to give back to the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado. The Alexander Foundation provides financial assistance, scholarships, and events.”
“Community Assistance Grants support individuals who are experiencing temporary difficulties, providing financial relief for immediate needs such as rent, security deposits, medical expenses, food, clothing, utility bills, and other basic living expenses.”
The Rocky Mountaineers Motorcycle Club of Colorado Catastrophic Assistance Program “supports those at risk of losing their ability to provide basic life needs, due to treatment or complications related to cancer, a catastrophic illness, or a serious illness. Examples include medical care, housing, food, clothing, phones, and utilities.”
https://taf.nationbuilder.com/assistance_programs
The ATL Foundation
PO Box 17852
Golden, CO 80402
Email: webmaster@atlfoundation.org
Grants Email: grants@atlfoundation.org
“The ATL Foundation provides assistance to self-identified lesbians, living in Colorado, in need of financial assistance as a result of ill health.”
“Lesbians who live in Colorado may make requests for assistance by contacting a member of the board of directors, or by reaching us through our e-mail and asking for an application for assistance.”
https://www.atlfoundation.org/
https://www.atlfoundation.org/request-assistance.html
Trans-Friendly Care
Since finding affirming care when you're trans can be a challenge, this link provides guidance to determine whether your doctor’s office is trans-friendly.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/ways-tell-whether-your-doctors-office-trans-friendly/
University of Colorado Medicine - LGBTQ+ Gynecologic Services
“At CU Medicine, we provide inclusive gynecologic care for patients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our goal is to support your health, comfort and well‑being.”
“Why Choose Our LGBTQ+ Gynecologic Care
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We treat everyone with respect and kindness, no matter how you identify.
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Preventive and reproductive care is available for all gender identities.
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We screen for HPV, cancer, and other risks — based on your body, not your partner’s gender.”
LGBTQ+ Gynecologic Services- CU Medicine - Denver, CO
The Cancer Network
555 North Main Street #1089
Providence, RI 02904
212-675-2633
Email: info@cancer-network.org
“The mission of The Cancer Network is to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors and those at risk by:
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educating the LGBTQIA+ community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection
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training health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care
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advocating for LGBTQIA+ survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media and research.”
“The Cancer Network is currently running cancer peer-support groups. These are free Zoom peer-support groups for LGBTQIA+ individuals who have or have had cancer. Come hang out, say hi, talk about cancer, life, or just spring flowers.”
“Support groups are held twice a week, Mondays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Eastern time and Saturdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern time.”
The Cancer Network | Supporting the LGBTQIA Community |
https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-support/
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
“The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the USA and Canada.”
https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-3278
Human Rights Campaign
202-628-4160
“The Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation fight to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.” As part of its mission, Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients and Their Families, the organization has developed a Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). That index is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
https://www.hrc.org/resources/healthcare-facilities
https://www.hrc.org/resources/hei-2024-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-leaders
National LGBT Cancer Project
Email link: https://www.lgbtcancer.org/contact/
“Founded in 2005, The National LGBT Cancer Project and Out With Cancer, constitute the first national LGBT cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization in the United States. Known collectively as The National LGBT Cancer Project, we provide cancer-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality and gender diverse people and communities.”
https://www.lgbtcancer.org/about/
The OutList
“The OutList® is an international healthcare directory that helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit folks find LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming providers. The OutList is open to all healthcare providers of any identity and specialty. Get peace of mind and find LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming providers near you today.”
https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
https://www.outcarehealth.org/patient-resources/