Advocacy & Action
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center is committed to supporting and advocating for the safety, security, and rights of our community. We want to share critical updates regarding recent developments that may affect members of our LGBTQ+ community.
need immediate assistance?
If you are in danger or need urgent help, please contact:
Emergency Services: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
These organizations are here to provide guidance, support, and legal assistance to those in need. Please reach out to the resources that best fit your situation. If you or someone you know is seeking legal assistance, support for domestic violence, immigration services, housing aid, or other critical resources, the organizations listed below can provide guidance and help.
RESOURCES
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Providing free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse
Services include:
Orders of protection
Child custody and support
Divorce and spousal support
Powers of attorney and adult planning documents
Assistance with court documents
Address: 78 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603
Phone: 914-422-4069
Contact: Susan Carroll | 914-422-4109 | scarroll@law.pace.edu
Website: www.law.pace.edu/wjc
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Free legal information, resources, and referrals
Trained community volunteers provide legal guidance in areas including employment, housing, family matters, immigration, domestic violence, and public benefits. No eligibility requirements—services are accessible by phone, text, or email.
Phone: 914-425-5483
Email: westchesterhelp@legalhand.org
Website: Legal Hand Call-In Center
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Support for immigration, workforce development, housing, and public benefits
Services include:
Immigration legal assistance
Workforce development and job opportunities
Case management for housing and food insecurity
Public benefits assistance
Healthcare referrals
Address: 134 Center Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Phone: 914-630-7022
Immigration Consultations: Call 914-835-1512 to schedule an appointment
Website: CRC Immigration & Legal Services
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Legal assistance in immigration, housing, public benefits, and LGBTQ+ rights
Make the Road NY provides legal and survival services, community organizing, transformative education, and policy advocacy.
Address: 46 Waller Ave., White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-948-8466
Website: maketheroadny.org
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Support for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and immigration-related legal needs
Services include:
Emergency shelter and housing assistance
Safety planning and family services
Legal support for immigration, divorce, and domestic violence cases
Address: 3 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
Office Phone: 914-683-1333
Legal Services: clsintakes@mspny.org
Website: mspny.org/legal-services
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-298-7233
Text Line: 914-600-4208
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Legal support in domestic violence, public benefits, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, housing, and education
Address: 80 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603
Contact: Cheryl Keshner | ckeshner@empirejustice.org
Phone: 631-533-5273
Website: empirejustice.org
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Legal resources and information for transgender individuals
The Transgender Law Center does not take on individual cases but provides general legal information on employment, healthcare, housing, immigration, and identity document changes.
No physical location in NY
Phone: 510-587-9696
Email: info@transgenderlawcenter.org
Legal Helpdesk: transgenderlawcenter.org/get-help
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Legal assistance for LGBTQ+ youth facing housing insecurity, discrimination, or criminal charges
Address: 40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006
Phone: 646-602-5600
Contact: fyp@urbanjustice.org
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Assistance for LGBTQ+ individuals facing persecution and seeking relocation
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQI+ individuals escape state-enabled violence and discrimination.
Address: 575 5th Avenue, Unit 15-135, New York, NY 10017
Email: info@rainbowrailroad.org
Request Help: rainbowrailroad.org/request-help
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ActionLink Immigration Resource List:ActionLink Immigration Resources
ActionLink Trans Resource List:ActionLink Trans Resources
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Legal assistance, community engagement, and advocacy for immigrant families
Locations:
Mount Kisco: 27 Columbus Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Ossining: 23-25 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562
Yonkers: 320 Walnut St., Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: 914-666-3410
Email: info@neighborslink.org
Website: neighborslink.org