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Center for LGBTQ Health Equity

The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity Logo. A chase Brexton Health Care Center of Excellence.

Through health care services, education, training, research, and advocacy, the Center for LGBTQ Health Equity is working to end the health disparities that exist within LGBTQ communities and give patients worldwide—regardless of how they identify—the opportunity to live the healthiest life possible.

Glen Burnie Location

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Center for Transgender Health

Center for Transgender Health. Johns Hopkins Medicine Logo.

Embracing diversity and inclusion, the Center for Transgender Health provides affirming, objective, person-centered care. They improve health and enhance wellness; educate interdisciplinary health care professionals to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care; inform the public on transgender health issues; and advance medical knowledge by conducting biomedical research.

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Free State Justice

Free State Justice Website Logo

FreeState Justice is a legal advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) Marylanders.

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Gay & Sober

Gay & Sober logo

Gay and Sober’s mission is simple – to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.

There are weekly meetings in : Annapolis, Columbia, Frederick, Rockville, and Silver Spring and daily meetings in Baltimore.

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Guidance to the LGBTQIA+ Community Concerning Protections Under Maryland Law 2025

Guidance Memorandum. Guidance tot he LGBTQIA+ Community Concerning Protections Under Maryland Law

Recent federal actions have created uncertainty around the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, but Maryland law continues to provide strong protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This guidance explains those protections, how they interact with federal law, and what steps individuals can take if they experience discrimination.

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PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County

PFLAG Anne Arundel County LGBTQ Community Support

Supports the LGBTQ+ community, its families, friends, and allies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

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SMYAL Housing Program

smyal: empowering LGBTQ youth logo

SMYAL advocates for LGBTQ youth so they can seize each day and prepare for the future. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy.

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Trans Lifeline

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Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

Hotline:
1-877-565-8860

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Trans Maryland

Trans Maryland

Trans Maryland is a multi-racial, multi-gender, trans-led community power building organization dedicated to Maryland’s trans community. Provides access to support groups, local resources, information on trans rights and gender affirming care, and the Trans Maryland Name Change Program. 

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Trevor Lifeline

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Crisis Services geared towards LGBTQ+ individuals. Chat, phone, or text services available. Phone: 1-866-488-7386

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