LGBTQIA+ Community Resources
Center for LGBTQ Health Equity
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.
Center for Transgender Health
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.
Free State Justice
FreeState Justice is a legal advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) Marylanders.
Gay & Sober
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.
Guidance to the LGBTQIA+ Community Concerning Protections Under Maryland Law 2025
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.
PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County
Supports the LGBTQ+ community, its families, friends, and allies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Upcoming Events
Trans Pride Party
Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility and connect with your community! Bring your friends and family to meet new people, listen to music and make your own pronoun pins.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.
Anime/Manga Club
Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.
Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.
A monthly book club that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!
Anime/Manga Club
Share in the love of Japanese animation and comics! Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy anime watching, manga discussions, games, creating, and more! Light snacks provided and cosplay is always welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.
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Created by The Trevor Project, Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
Access The Coming Out Handbook on their website.
Anne Arundel County has compiled resources to help residents, including the LGBTQIA+ community, navigate recent executive orders and federal actions. This guide includes legal protections, mental health support, hate crime reporting, healthcare services, and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals in various circumstances.
LGBT National Help Center: free and confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people and those with questions about sexual orientation and/or gender identity. "We will not contact any authorities or other services or programs on your behalf."
Hotline Number:
888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline:
888-688-5428
LGBT National Youth Talkline
800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243
Text HOME to 741741. The Crisis Text Line is there to support students with any painful emotion with bullying, school stress, depression, anxiety, suicide, relationships, self-harm and more. The Crisis Text Line will only call law enforcement as a last resort "which is usually in less than 1% of conversations."
Thriving Harnesses Respect, Inclusion, and Vested Empathy: A text-based crisis line staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities.
THRIVE Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to changing the landscape of mental health support for people with intersecting marginalized identities. Among our services, we offer a free text-based crisis line.
As a 988 alternative, we do not engage in non-consensual active rescue and want to respect your own decisions and autonomy. For our full policies, click here.
Text THRIVE to 313-662-8209
The Crisis Response System is a service that provides Anne Arundel County Residents in crisis with supportive assistance and linkages to resources within the community.
A vital component of the Crisis Response System (CRS) has been the partnership with the Anne Arundel County Police to implement Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs).
Call 410-768-5522
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
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
"Currently, a small percentage of 988 Lifeline callers require activation of the 911 system, and many of those are done with the consent and cooperation of the caller. This occurs when there is an imminent risk to someone’s life that cannot be reduced during the 988 Lifeline call."
Kanopy offers a wide variety of movies and TV series including a great LGBTQ+ section with a revolving catalog of Queer movies.
Visit our Streaming Movies & Music page to get you started.
Journal and magazine articles focused on cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
Journal and magazine articles provide balanced coverage of gender studies, family and marital issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.