We believe that the antidote to fear is not despondency or self-isolation, not anger or blame, but rather love and connection, shared purpose and collective action. By standing together and ensuring that each and every LGBTQ Virginian has the resources and information they need, we can and will prevail through this time.

To that end, we have created this COVID-19 Resource Hub that lists a range of online resources including information about healthcare, employment, mutual aid, and food access. While we have not worked with or vetted each organization, effort, or campaign listed, we are excited to promote resources and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Please do your own research before providing any organization with your personal information or resources.

We will continue to update this page as we become aware of additional services available to the LGBTQ community in Virginia. Please share additional resources with us by simply completing this form. 

General Information

• Center for Disease Control Guidelines
• COVID-19 information for individuals living with HIV
• COVID-19 information for individuals who may be chest binding
• Make a plan and get your home ready 
• COVID-19 Guidance from the National Center for Transgender Equality

 

National Resources

Support for LGBTQ People

• Online Resources for the LGBTQ community amid COVID-19 
• 20 Ways to Support the Queer Community During Coronavirus
• Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund’s Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People
• Southern Equality Fund – provides resources to Southern LGBTQ folks who are organizing in their communities
• Tegan and Sarah Foundation Community Grants – provides support to non-profits, youth leaders, creators, educators and others assisting the LGBTQ+ community through the pandemic
• Donate to Queer Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
• For organizations: Receive Grant to Assist Queer Families

Wellness & Support Groups

• Q Chat Space for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19
• Alcoholics Anonymous Online LGBT Support Groups
• In the Rooms – Global Recovery Community
• GLMA’s Directory of LGBTQ-friendly medical providers
• SAGE’s National LGBT Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can request to speak with someone in English or Spanish by calling 877-360-LGBT.
• Trans Needle Exchange
• Sexual & Reproductive Health Resources During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
• The Recovery Village – providing treatment to those struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders

Crisis Resources & Support Hotlines

• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386 or www.thetrevorproject.org
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
• LGBT National Help Center Hotlines and Talklines, including ones for youth and seniors (50+)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Stronghearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-659-2955
• Futures Without Violence resources for survivors, communities, and domestic violence/sexual assault programs

Mutual Aid and Financial Assistance Opportunities

• Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the SBA
• Another Round Another Rally – provides grants for those working in the service or hospitality industries who are facing economic hardship
• Donate to Trans Men and Transmasculine COVID-19 Support Funds
• Trans Men and Transmasculine COVID-19 Support Funds – Alpha Omega Kappa Fraternity, Inc. 
• Donate to COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks
• No Justice No Pride relief fund (DC)
• Black Trans Advocacy COVID-19 Community Response Grant
• UndocuTrans Stimulus Fund Request Form
• Donate to UndocuTrans Stimulus Fund
• Donate to Black & Pink’s Fund for Incarcerated and Re-Entering Folks
• Donate to Queer Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
• For organizations: Receive Grant to Assist Queer Families
• Campaign for Southern Equality’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants
• Transgender Foundation of America’s Trans Disaster Relief Fund
• Donate to Trans United’s Relief Fund
• Donate to This is What Trans Looks Like’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
• Donate to Support Immigrant Trans Adult Housing
• Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) COVID-19 Relief Fund for Black Trans People
• Donate to MPJI COVID-19 Relief Fund for Black Trans People
• Black Trans Advocacy Coalition COVID-19 Care Packages for the Trans Community
• Black Trans COVID-19 Community Response Grant
• Donate to Black Trans Advocacy Coalition COVID-19 Relief Fund
• National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Mental Health Fund
• Nina Pop Mental Health Recovery Fund for Black Trans Women & Non-Binary People
• Tony McDade Mental Health Recovery Fund for Black Trans Men & Non-Binary People

Internet Access

If you do not have internet access at home or unable to maintain it, there are several options available through providers:

• Comcast Home Essentials is a low-cost home internet package for individuals and households, is now available for free for the first two months.
• Access from AT&T is a low-cost home internet package for qualifying individuals and households (no special for COVID-19 but still available at a low cost).
• Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access will be available to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Currently, this promotion is scheduled to last for 60 days after March 16. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

Educational Resources

• Family Equality – The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families offers parents, prospective parents, and children of all ages digital events, classes, and get-togethers. Sessions are varied and include Drag Queen Story Hour, LGBTQ+ history lessons, hair cutting workshops, fertility support groups, and more.

Resources Supporting Undocumented People

• UndocuTrans Stimulus Fund Request Form
• Donate to UndocuTrans Stimulus Fund
• COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities
• Supporting Undocumented Families – Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Fund
• Donate to Support Undocumented Families
• Donate to Queer Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
• For organizations: Receive Grant to Assist Queer Families

Housing & Homelessness

• National Alliance to End Homelessness COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
• Center for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Responding to COVID-19 among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness

State Resources

• Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund for non-profits

Health Resources

• Virginia Department of Health
• COVID-19 testing sites in Virginia
• Community Health Centers— Call first to find out the availability of COVID-19 screening and testing.
• Virginia Hospital Center
• Richmond and Statewide Public Call Center for COVID-19: 877-ASK-VDH-3
• Virginia League for Planned Parenthood  – VLPP is offering telehealth services for primary care, sexual and reproductive care, and gender-affirming hormone therapy (HRT) for returning and new patients. You can schedule an appointment at 804-355-4358. For more information about their transgender healthcare program, email [email protected].

Worker Resources

• Virginia Unemployment Commission
• Frequently Asked Questions for Virginia Workers regarding COVID-19
• Masks for Essential Retail RVA – Essential workers in the Greater Richmond community can apply for cloth masks, and community members can donate masks to essential workers. Services are available in Spanish and English. Call the helpline at (804) 372-8194, connect over email at [email protected], or get connected via Facebook.

Housing Resources

• Arlington Thrive
• Arlington Partnership For Affordable Housing – Seek assistance, apply to rent with APAH, or donate to the Resident Emergency Fund
• United Way of the National Capital Area
• ACTS housing assistance programs for the Prince William region

Mutual Aid and Financial Assistance Opportunities

• COVID-19 Trans/Queer Relief Form
• The Robinson Foundation Family Crisis Fund
• Richmond Service Workers Mutual Aid
• Corona Aid 757 – Additional support and updates may be found on their Facebook page #CoronaAid757 – Norfolk/757 Grocery Runs – Helping Vulnerable People
• Hampton Roads Coronavirus Resource Hub
• Volunteer Arlington COVID-19 Care for Community
• Casa BruMar COVID-19 Assistance Fund for LGBTQ Youth in Northern Virginia
• Arlington Neighborhood Village – Provides assistance to individuals 55 and older and volunteer opportunities for those seeking to support their neighbors
• Support LGBTQ-friendly small businesses in Virginia, listed on EV’s Equality Means Business
• Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project 
• Masks for Essential Retail RVA – Essential workers in the Greater Richmond community can apply for cloth masks, and community members can donate masks to essential workers. Services are available in Spanish and English. Call the helpline at (804) 372-8194, connect over email at [email protected], or get connected via Facebook.
• Cville Pride COVID-19 LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund
• Virtual Tip Jars – Send a tip to your favorite servers working at establishments in Virginia’s service industry
• Trans Futures Health Fund, serving Western and Central Virginia

Food Resources

• FoodPantries.org has a listing of the almost 700 pantries across the state, but many are currently stretched thin. Find one in your area and contact them directly about services.
• List of Approved School Meal Service Sites as of March 20, 2020 – This list is subject to change. Please confirm meal service with your local school division.
• Arlington Dining at a Distance
• Arlington Local Restaurant Status Sheet
• ACTS hunger prevention services for the Prince William region

Wellness & Support

• Side by Side’s LGBT Youth Support Groups have moved to a virtual format. Youth who have not previously participated need to complete this online form and youth under 14 years old must have parental consent. 
• Virginia Anti-Violence Project (VAVP) is continuing to offer their services virtually. You can use their 24/7 LGBTQ+ Helpline for those who need information or help regarding intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, or stalking by calling 866-356-6998 or texting 804-793-9999. To get in touch about their virtual services or for more information about their resources, please email [email protected]. 
• PFLAG Blue Ridge & C’ville Trans Peer Group Online Support Groups – schedules are updated via the Facebook page or monthly newsletter
• DC Area Transmasculine Society Support Groups and Virtual Social Hours
• ACTS crisis helpline: 703-368-4141
• Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance Statewide Covid-19 Campaign has been launched to let survivors know that help is still available. The Virginia Statewide Hotline is also still available to call: 800-838-8238 or text: 804-793-9999
• Diversity in Recovery – LGBTQ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-centered recovery space with online meetings

Family and Youth Resources

• List of Approved School Meal Service Sites as of March 20, 2020 – This list is subject to change. Please confirm meal service with your local school division.
• Side by Side’s Resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families during COVID-19
• Talking to kids about COVID-19
• Social Distancing for Kids – The Big Sickness Presentation
• Q Chat Space for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19
• Free online library books, after signing in with an email address
• Khan Academy — a long-time favorite of homeschoolers, Khan Academy is offering daily schedules for students ages 4-18 as well as online webinars and resources to get you started.
• Education companies offering FREE subscriptions for your kids