Resources for the Trans Community

New Orleans has ample resources for the health and well-being of the trans community. Here are some of the best and most notable:

BREAKOUT NEW ORLEANS seeks to end the criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth to build a safer and more just New Orleans. They empower LGBTQ youth ages 13-25 and directly impacted by the criminal justice system through youth organizing, healing justice, and leadership development programs.

HOUSE OF TULIP is an organization supporting the trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) community of Louisiana, with an emphasis on providing safe and affordable housing.

BROTHERHOOD INC. is a minority non-profit community based organization created to join the fight against the spread of HIV and alleviate the struggles of African Americans living with HIV and AIDS.

LOUISIANA TRANS ADVOCATES advocate for the advancement for the core human rights of self-determination and expression for all trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana.

IMAGINE WATER WORKS provides immediate support through a variety of projects specifically related to climate justice, water management, and disaster readiness and response. Often, the community at the center of their efforts will be Indigenous people, Black and Brown folks, LGBTQ and nonbinary people, two-spirits, farmers and artists, immigrants, young people and the elderly, disabled people, poor people, those with less formal education, and everyone living at the intersections of these identities.

CRESCENT CARE offers a broad range of health and wellness services for anyone and everyone who is seeking healthcare services.

ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA provides health care and a safe environment to all of their patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Health services include HIV and STI testing and treatment, transgender healthcare, and behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ adults and youth. Find the New Orleans location at 234 Loyola Avenue, Suite 300B.

OCHSNER URGENT CARE at 201 Decatur Street in the French Quarter is accessible for immediate care.

AVITA PHARMACY is an experienced specialty pharmacy dedicated to helping patients better understand and adhere to the complicated medication therapies that accompany a complex health condition.