COVID-19 Resources for Richmond's LGBTQ Community

Navigating through these uncertain times can be overwhelming and difficult. If you’re not sure where to start looking for help, it can be downright scary. We’ve compiled some information here that may help you in your search for answers and assistance.

Healthcare

• Health Brigade

• CDC

• Planned Parenthood LGTB Services

Unemployment & Financial Assistance

• Apply for Benefits

  • If you have lost your job due to COVID-19 closures, complete the online application. Call 1-866-832-2362 if you have questions or need assistance. Be sure to select Lack of Work/Laid Off as your reason for separation from the company.

• Side By Side is collecting funds for queer and trans young adults between the ages of 18-25, prioritizing people of color. To request funds email cassandra.calin@sidebysideva.org or call/text 804-385-4041

• National QTBIPOC COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for Black/Indigenous Queer/Trans folks. Apply for funds here.

• COVID-19 Trans/Queer Relief Form

Mental Health

• Warm Line Peer Support Line: 1-866-400-MHAV (6428)

• The Icarus Project Online support

• Richmond Behavioral Health Authority: 804-819-4000

• Side by Side Youth Support Line: 888-644-4390

• National Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

• Trans Lifeline: 877–565–8860

Food

• Richmond’s Food Pantries

• Nationz Foundation for LGBTQIA+ identified folks: 804-716-7597

Housing & Richmond Resources

• Virginia Poverty Law Center COVID-19 Resources

• Dominion Energy COVID-19 Update

• City of Richmond Public Utilities COVID-19 Update

Additional resources? Leave them in the comments.