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
Feel free to review the resources and referrals.
- LGBTQ+ Resources/Health Care, Mental Health (PDF flyer – print friendly)
LGBTQ+ Resources
- Garden State Equality: http://www.gardenstateequality.org/
- Jersey Pride: http://jerseypride.org/
- New Jersey LGBT Chamber: https://www.njlgbtchamber.org/
- 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
- 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/
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
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/