New York City Anti-Violence Project

Your mental well-being matters to us. AVP offers free, confidential counseling services for LGBTQ and HIV-affected folks navigating crisis, violence, and unsafe situations. Our intention is to meet you where you most desire to be met. If you need support, call our 24/7 English/Spanish hotline at 212-714-1141 or avp.org/get-help

In response to COVID-19 22% of anti-violence orgs indicated that tips for staff self care were needed that’s because staff are often members of the marginalized communities they are working to serve. AVP has tips on how to support them, and specific challenges they may be facing during the pandemic: https://avp.org/2020-supporting-lgbtq-survivors-covid19/

"Safe at Home," a slogan touted to encourage sheltering in place during COVID-19, fails to acknowledge that for many LGBTQ people, intimate partner violence or homophobic family members make safety at home nearly impossible. How are orgs responding to these increased challenges? Our new report Supporting LGBTQ Survivors of Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic takes a closer look: https://avp.org/2020-supporting-lgbtq-survivors-covid19/

Tomorrow! Join us for Queer Detainee Empowerment Project’s political education series and hear from foremost leaders, including our very own Senior Staff Attorney, Lauren DesRosiers! Learn how immigration to the US impacts the mental health of LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Register at b.link/qdep_session4

When you call our 24/7 English-Spanish hotline, expect confidentiality. For your protection, we honor chosen names, given names, and aliases. Proof of insurance or ID is not required and services are always 100% free. If you need support, we are here for you, call 212-714-1141.

NCAVP mourns the death of Sara Blackwood, a transgender woman, whose life was tragically lost to violence in Indianapolis, IN on Oct. 11th. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sara. For more info visit https://avp.org/ncavp-mourns-the-death-of-sara-blackwood-2/ #translivesmatter

NCAVP mourns the death of Brooklyn DeShauna Smith, a Black transgender woman, whose life was tragically lost to violence in Shreveport, Louisiana on Oct. 7th. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Brooklyn. For more info visit https://avp.org/ncavp-mourns-the-death-of-brookyln-deshaun/

Join AVP as we share info on intimate partner violence (IPV) for #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Here’s some insight on what it looks like, how it affects the LGBTQ community, and challenges around reporting it. #QueerDVAM

Join our Executive Director, Beverly Tillery, the Public Advocate, and other community leaders as we call for a New York City & State action to address the epidemic of anti-trans violence:

If you’re an LGBTQ person who experienced police violence or an assault during these protests, AVP's hotline is here with counselors ready to support you at 212-714-1141. We are here for you, we are with you.

There are no words to describe the loss of Monica Roberts. For many years, Monica was one of few sounding the alarm of the epidemic of violence against trans women. She was a pillar in the community, a relentless advocate, & gifted storyteller. May she Rest In Peace and Power. https://www.out.com//monica-roberts-transgriot-creator-and

POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT AVP! We are currently looking for a: Director of Development Director of Finance and Operations Strategic Planning Consultant... Clinician Visit bit.ly/avpishiring for a chance to join our team. #nonprofitjobs #lgbtqjobs

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL OCT. 31! LGBTQ people have one opportunity every decade to inform the gov't of our existence & needs. Census data is used to distribute millions of dollars in federal funds for programs that queer people are more likely to need will you #QueerTheCensus with us? https://my2020census.gov/