SANCTUARY
Central Park
Just because you're in the city doesn't mean you can't connect with nature. Wherever you are in the world, you can always find sanctuary amongst the trees.
ALI FORNEY CENTER
"Our mission is to protect LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.
Our organization's namesake, Ali Forney, was a gender-nonconforming teen who fled his home at 13. He entered the foster care system where he was bounced around to several homes, and was beaten and abused. Ali ended up living on the streets at the age of 15. Ali was dedicated to helping other young people and publicly advocated for the safety of homeless LGBT youth. Tragically, in December of 1997, Ali was murdered in Harlem—shot in the head and left for dead.
Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ young people, in 2002 Carl Siciliano founded the Ali Forney Center (AFC) in memory of Ali. Since AFC's launch with just six beds in a church basement, the organization has grown to become the largest agency dedicated to LGBTQ homeless youths in the country—assisting nearly 1,400 youths per year through a 24-hour Drop-In Center which provides over 70,000 meals annually, medical and mental health services through an on-site clinic, and a scattered site housing program.
Our mission is to provide LGBTQ young people housing and a continuum of supportive services to help them thrive and prepare them for independent living.
AFC has been heralded for our full continuum of care approach to services for LGBTQ homeless youth. AFC's founder, Carl Siciliano, was named a White House Champion of Change by President Obama citing the wide recognition AFC's programs have received for their quality and innovation."
http://www.aliforneycenter.org
ALI FORNEY CENTER MAIN HEADQUARTERS
224 W. 35th St. 15th Floor
NY, NY 10001
(212) 222-3427 (Tel)
(212) 222 5861 (Fax)
ALI FORNEY DROP-IN CENTER
(212) 206-0574 (Tel)
(212) 206-7486 (Fax)
"If you are a young person who needs help, has questions about services, or has waiting list inquiries, please contact the staff at the Drop-in Center."
YOGA TO THE PEOPLE
Yoga to The People provides donation based yoga studios in locations from East to West.
Refuge Recovery
"Refuge Recovery Is a mindfulness-based addiction recovery community that practices and utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the foundation of the recovery process. Drawing inspiration from the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths, emphasis is placed on both knowledge and empathy as a means for overcoming addiction and its causes. Those struggling with any form of addiction greatly benefit when they are able to understand the suffering that addiction has created while developing compassion for the pain they have experienced. We hope to serve you, and meet you on the path."
Call: 877-959-0220
Text: 323-772-5216
Russian Turkish Baths
When I was living in New York full time I loved retreating to the bathhouse during slow hours on off days. They have 3 different saunas, an ice pool and a rooftop to decompress on. I was always treated well and always felt safe. http://www.russianturkishbaths.com
Carriage House Birth
"Carriage House Birth is honored to have served over 1500+ families in New York and Los Angeles since 2011 with birth and postpartum support, breastfeeding/infant feeding support, childbirth education and more."
SACRED LIGHT
Sacred Light is a traveling sound bath healing sanctuary created by Arlene Uribe. Her sound baths also feature a team of reiki masters that float around the room to their guests, personalizing the healing experience in a group setting. I have found sanctuary many times at her sound baths and I can tell you from experience that they have been a huge factor in my recovery and also connected me with very talented Reiki Masters. If you are currently in the Los Angeles area I highly suggest joining SACRED LIGHT'S email list for pop up sound baths."With the alchemy crystal singing bowls she has been able to help others begin to balance their energetic centers, create innner harmony, and most importantly tap into a space where they can access the subconscious realms where deep seated healing can take place."
The Savage Ranch
The Savage Ranch is a queer artist and animal sanctuary in the hills of Temecula, California and is ran by the trans visionary Love Bailey.
email: baileyx@gmail.com
Self Realization Fellowship
"For more than eighty-five years, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of its founder, Paramahansa Yogananda, widely revered as the father of Yoga in the West. SRF is a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles. The society seeks to foster a spirit of greater understanding and goodwill among the diverse peoples and religions of our global family, and to help those of all cultures and nationalities to realize and express more fully in their lives the beauty, nobility, and divinity of the human spirit."
*there are several locations worldwide http://www.yogananda-srf.org/
LGBTQ RESOURCES
* Hetrick - Martin Institute (Home of the Harvey Milk School) is the oldest and largest multiservice non-profit agency for LGBTQ youth. http://www.hmi.org
New York location: 2 Astor Place, New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-674-2400
New Jersey location: 550 Broad St., Suite 610, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-722-5060
*New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth provides basic needs, life skills training, case-management, education and recreational activities for LGBT homeless youth.
Phone: 718-300-0133
http://newalternativesnyc.org/contact-us/
*The Door offers crisis intervention, short/long term counseling, living skills, legal, education, as well as vocational, and recreational programs for youth 12-21.
Phone: 212-941-9090
*The Trevor Project provides crisis and suicide prevention efforts through a free and confidential helpline.
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
*Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, Gender Non-Conforming center for community organizing. Through mobilization, education, and capacity-building the organization works for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice.
Manhattan: 212-463-0342
Brooklyn: 718-596-0342
*Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive quality healthcare and related services targeted to NYC LGBT communities.
Phone: 212-271-7200
*Live Out Loud inspires, nurtures, and empowers LGBTQ youth to build a successful future by connecting them to positive role models and affirmative experiences.
Phone: 212-378-4091
*FIERCE is a community organization for Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Queer, and Questioning youth of color in NYC. Dedicated to exploring and building power in communities through a mix of leadership development, artistic, and cultural activism.
Phone: 646-336-6789
GlenFeliz Chiropractic Associates Wellness Center
Dr. Claire O'Neil has had a huge hand in my recovery. Her immense amount of knowledge in nutrition and trauma is leading the way for the future of health and wellness.
P: 323.662.2891
email: chiropractic@gfcawellness.com
email: info@thermographywellnesscenter.com
City Wellness Collective
"At CWC, we love what we do and where we do it. Whether you’re a healer or seeking to be healed, you’ll find rejuvenation, grounded energy, and community in our urban sanctuary.
We welcome you to find space to heal with us."
http://www.citywellnesscollective.com
INFO@CITYWELLNESSCOLLECTIVE.COM
646.838.0500
141 West 28th Street, Suite 301
New York, NY, 10001
United States
