Bergen Community College Counselors
Center for Student Success [Academic & Transfer Counselors], Rm. A-118 Professor Linda Seidman {Academic Counselor, OSS (Disability Office) Counselor, LGBTQ+ Liaison} Health Services: HS 100 [Personal Counselors]
LGBTQ+ Community Resources and Referrals
As part of Bergen Community College’s ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and making every effort to provide helpful resources, we have compiled a list of sites that may offer useful tools and information. Please note these sites are hosted by outside entities and the College is not responsible for the content or resources contained therein.
Feel free to review the resources and referrals.
- Bergen County Office of LGBTQ+ Services (PDF Brochure)
- LGBTQ+ Resources/Health Care, Mental Health (PDF flyer – print friendly)
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
- Bergen PRIDE LGBTQ+ Scholarship
- VNutrition & Wellness’ Annual LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship
- LGBTQ+ Vocational Scholarships
LGBTQ+ Resources
- Garden State Equality: http://www.gardenstateequality.org/
- Jersey Pride: http://jerseypride.org/
- New Jersey LGBT Chamber: https://www.njlgbtchamber.org/
- Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance: https://www.bergencountylgbtq.org/home
- PFLAG of Bergen County: http://www.bergenpflag.com/
- Rainbow Café: https://www.rainbowcafennj.org/
- Buddies of NJ, Inc.: http://www.njbuddies.org/
- Rockland County Pride Center: http://rocklandpridecenter.org/
- LGBTQ College Scholarships: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/lgbtq-scholarships-financial-aid/
- LGBTQ College Scholarships (more!): https://ca.edubirdie.com/blog/lgbt-scholarships-equal-possibilities-for-high-quality-education
- LGBTQ College Scholarships (even more!): https://study.com/resources/LGBTQ-scholarships-for-college-students#0226
- College Guide for LGBTQ Students: https://study.com/resources/LGBTQ-college-student-guide#0118
- GAAMC – https://www.gaamc.org
- GLSEN:Northern New Jersey – https://www.glsen.org/chapter/
northern-new-jersey - LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Toolkit (UC Berkeley Extension): https://bootcamp.berkeley.edu/blog/the-lgbtq-entrepreneur-toolkit-100-free-resources-digital-marketing-tips/
- Accredited Schools Online – LGBTQ+ Student Resources & Support: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/lgbtq-student-support/
- LGBTQIA Identity Resource Page: https://www.findcenter.com/identity/lgbtqia
- Resources for LGBTQ+ Students Experiencing Discrimination in School (study.com): https://study.com/resources/lgbtq-issues-discrimination-bullying-in-schools.html#0654
- New Jersey’s Transgender Information Hub: https://www.info.nj.gov/transgender.com/identity/lgbtqia
Resources for LGBTQ+ Health Care and more…
- Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/
- Callen-Lorde Center in NYC: http://callen-lorde.org/
- How to Ask the Court to Change Your Name: http://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10551_namechg_adult.pdf
- NJ Motor Vehicle: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/pdf/license/genderchange.pdf
- Name & Gender Change Guide for NJ Residents:https://slwordpress.rutgers.edu/socialjustice/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2016/08/NJ-Name-Gender-Change-Guide-for-Residents-v1-1.pdf
- US Birth Certificates: https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/new-jersey
- Alissa Young, Outreach Coordinator: ayoung@usbirthcertificates.com
- Alcohol Help https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/victims-alcoholism/lgbtq-community/
- Gwen Michael, Community Outreach Specialist: 800-586-9670
- OutCare Health: http://www.outcarehealth.org/
- Alcoholism in the LGTBQ+ Community: https://www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/lgbtq-community/
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
- COPE Center: – Dr. Catherin Roland, LPC: 973-943-1273 [51 Upper Montclair Plaza, Upper Montclair, NJ]. *Catherine Roland is also a professor at Montclair State; – Clinical Director, Rose Maire (rmaire@copecenter.net), MA, LCADC, CCS and Sue Seidenfeld, MS, LCADC, CCS; – Sue Seidenfeld (sseidenfeld@copecenter.net, Executive Director of COPE Counseling Center at 104 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
- HMI Institute (Henry Martin Institute – www.hmi.org) in Newark, NJ.
- LifeWorks Counseling LLC (http://www.lifeworksnj.com/) : – Gina Unger, LCSW (Nutley, NJ) takes insurance. Holistic and focus on spirituality if client desires.
- Center for Identity Development (CID): – Director: James Mahon, LCSW, 31 Trinity Place, Montclair, NJ, Phone:973-744-6386; – Dr. Rosemarie Kopacsi: 973-509-0574: 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 209, Montclair, NJ; – Debbie Frank, LCSW: 973-744-1600: 33 Plmouth St., Suite 208 Montclair, NJ.
- West Bergen Mental Healthcare/Rainbow Resource Group https://westbergen.org/rainbow-resource/
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New Jersey https://afsp.org/chapter/new-jersey
- The Summit Wellness Group – https://thesummitwellnessgroup.com/resources/bipoc-resources/
- Over 50 mental health and substance use resources for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community that includes a section for LGBTQ+.
- Detox Local – https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health/
- An extensive list of mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community that includes a section for LGBTQ+.
- Live Another Day – https://liveanotherday.org/resources/lgbtq/
- A dual diagnosis guide written specifically for LGBTQ+ people that helps to address the complex issues surrounding mental illness and substance abuse.
- American Addiction Center – https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
- Discusses why so many LGBTQ individuals abuse drugs and gives a list of helpful resources (link)
- Provides statistics on LGBTQ populations & addiction, where to find an LGBTQ-friendly rehab center and a substance abuse self-assessment (link)
- Gives information on what LGBTQIAPK means, substance abuse & addiction statistics and LGBTQIAPK addiction treatment (link)
- The American Addiction Center also hosts free virtual support and online addiction meetings that many LGBTQ individuals use to help support their recovery.
- Online Therapy Resources – https://www.onlinetherapy.com/resources-for-lgbtq/
- High Focus Centers: https://highfocuscenters.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/programs/lgbtq-services/
- College Student Identity Resource Page: https://www.findcenter.com/identity/college-student
- Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center: https://www.attentivepsychotherapy.com
- 50 QTBIPOC Addiction and Mental Health Resources: https://www.addictions.com/bipoc/qtbipoc-addiction-mental-health-resources/
- Ohio Recovery Center – LGBTQ+: A Guide from Addiction to Recovery: https://www.recoveryohio.org/substance-abuse-in-lgbtq-community/
- StayHonest.org – Substance Abuse and Cannabis Usage: https://stayhonest.org/guide/substance-abuse-and-cannabis-usage-supporting-and-affirming-the-lgbtq-community-and-youth/
- M & H Counseling Services: https://www.mandhcounseling.com.com; 90 East Hasley Road Suite 352, Parsippany, NJ; 551-265-6112
- Lisa Leidecker – Spectrum Counseling Solutions: 248 Broad Street, Suite B, Red Bank, NJ; 973-568-1166; Telehealth available; Multiple insurance providers accepted