Space Coast Pride, Inc. is the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community organization for Brevard County, Florida and a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Its primary focus is to foster a sense of community among the LGBTQ+ community and to bridge the divide within all aspects of our lives. The Space Coast Pride Festival & Parade is the pinnacle of our efforts

Visit Space Coast Pride 

PFLAG Melbourne Space Coast

PFLAG is a national nonsectarian organization of Parents and Friends of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender individuals that promotes the health and wellbeing of all LGBT people and their families through support, education and advocacy. We also help in coming out issues.

All are invited to our confidential meetings.

PFLAG Monthly meeting 4th Monday at 745 S. Apollo Blvd Melbourne

PFLAG Chaplin Contact, Florida Clergy United- Brian Devlin revdevlin@gmail.com

PFLAG Free Library https://plus.google.com/109475780135870704026/posts nearly 1000

LGBTQ books Contact: Michael Bloom, Librarian

Visit http://www.pflagmelbourne.org

Love Knows No Gender Support Group for the Transgender Community, Melbourne, FL

Sarah M. Schmidt is the President and Founder of the Brevard Transgender Network.

Contact is:
Cell: 321-544-1839
Email brevard.tnet@yahoo.com

Facebook Brevard.tnet@groups.facebook.com

LGBTQ Coffee Social, weekly Thursday 7-9 pm at Sun Shoppe 540 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/brevard.tnet/

Rainbow Youth of Brevard is an LGBTQIA+ social group located in Brevard County, Florida. RYOB provides local youth a safe environment to hang out, meet friends, and have fun!

Facebook Closed group ages 10-21

Weekly Thursday social at Sun Shoppe 540 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/Rainbowyouthbrevard

Out & About Brevard is an LGBT+ group focused on socializing and building a local community in Brevard County and surrounding areas. Our group is ages 18-30, and we have weekly meet-ups. There is no cost to become a member of the group.

Facebook Closed group ages 18-26

Weekly Wednesday social at Sun Shoppe 540 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/404571433291026/

The Florida LGBTQ Child Welfare Workgroup is a statewide group of attorneys for children funded by the Florida Bar Foundation and working in collaboration with Lambda Legal and local community partners.

We are dedicated to creating a safe and affirming child welfare system for LGBTQ youth and families, and supporting the professionals who work with them, through trainings, local events, policy advocacy, and litigation support.

Contact Michael Bloom, Chair at michael.bloom@brevardfl.gov

Visit Open and Affirming Churches

Visit Crosswinds Youth Services

Vistt Equality Florida

Visit Florida's LGBT Policy

Visit Lambda Legal Florida

Visit Zebra House

The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

Visit HRC

Visit Lambda Legal Publications & Resources

Visit National Resource Center of LGBT Aging

• How To Tie a Tie 
• Aperture Knot 
• Binders - gc2b.com
• Free Binders from Pointofpride.org a resource for those who can’t afford the cost, those who wish to donate gently used binders
• Yong’s Wig 258 Barton Blvd Rockledge Florida 32955 321-638-8832
• Homeless Youth Handbook
• Florida Name Change  Know your rights. Understand your Options. This website is a free service to help residents of Florida update their legal name and gender marker on official government identification
• The Little Things TEDx by Panti Bliss This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Ireland's foremost "gender discombobulist", Panti, shares her experience of the little, everyday things that can have a huge impact on the wellbeing of gay people. Panti expresses her thoughts on navigating a world in which the simple act of holding hands can be a political statement in itself.
• The Transgender Resource Guide

• Women Care, Inc. 930 Lake Baldwin Lane Orlando, FL 32814 Phone: (407) 898-1500, Fax: (407) 898-3022   WomenCare@cfl.rr.com
• Rafael Pinero MD 1720 S Orlando Ave Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32804 407-426-9693
• Women Caring for Women 11325 Lake Underhill Rd Suite 101 Orlando FL 32825 MTF 407-380-0201
• Todd Sontag DO 2572 W State Rd 426 Suite 1040 Oviedo, FL 32765 407-366-9800

The following mental health professionals have reached out to the LGBTQ community. Please note we are not endorsing anyone. Please use your own best judgement when choosing a healthcare provider.

• Stephanie Bass Steen 321-412-0177
• Pamela Albert 321-339-9456
• Pathways Counseling Center 321-622-6710
• Blue Wave Counseling 321-313-1745

• Judy Mayor-Davies, MD Board Certified in Family Practice2501 W. New Haven Ave Melbourne, Fl. 32904 Office: 321-723-9411, Fax: 321-724-8749 Note Dr. Mayor-Davies will help monitor your medication for patents already established, but she cannot prescribe medication for those just starting their journey.
• Reinaldo Tirado, MD Board Certified in Endocrinology Board Certified in Internal Medicine 1344 S Apollo Blvd Suite A Melbourne, FL 32901 Office: 321- 722 – 9731, Fax: 321- 308 - 0495
• Central Florida Hand CenterCarlos Woodward, MD Hand & Microvascular Surgery200 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901 Office: 321-733-1112, Fax: 321-733-8883

• Nemours Orlando 13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827 407-567-4000

• Kay Carsto, LMHC, CAP Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified Addiction Professional 1225 Florida Ave. Rockledge, FL. 3295 Phone 321-458-1305 Leave Message, Email: atpcounseling@yahoo.com  Web: www.BrevardCounelors.com
• Stephanie Bass, RMHCI Women-Focused Counseling 1600 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 201 F Melbourne, FL. 32935 Phone: 321-412-0177 contact@stephaniebass.com, www.stephaniebass.com
• Pamela Albert, LMHC 330 Babcock Street, Suite 102 N Melbourne, FL. 32935 Phone: 321-339-9456, PamelaAlbertTherapy.com
• Transgender Therapists in Brevard County, FL

• Project Response - Comprehensive one stop testing and clinic - https://projectresponse.org/

• Sharing Center of Central Brevard - http://sharingcenter.org/ - Every other Thursday (call for dates) 10am-1:30pm. 113 Aurora St. Cocoa 32922 321-631-0306

• Empire Health Mart Pharmacy - http://www.myempirerx.com - Every Wednesday 11am-3pm.  1451 Dixon Blvd. Cocoa 32922 321-549-5005

• Daily Bread of Melbourne - http://dailybreadinc.org/our-mission/healthcare-services/ Every other Friday (call for dates) 10:30am-1:30pm.  805 East Fee Ave. Melbourne 32901 321-723-9046

• Safe Sex Training - Guy A Piscione - Education and Outreach Specialist - Project Response, Inc. gpiscione@projectresponse.org 321-914-4063 (home office)

• Hope and Help Center Orlando - https://hopeandhelp.org/fhivs/
• Two Spirt Health - https://twospirithealth.org/lgbtqhealth/
• Orlando Immunology Center- clinical trial - https://oicorlando.com/clinical-research/

• 211 Local Community Resources
• Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
• Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433
• Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
• LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 24/7
• Trevor Chat: 3-10pm 7 daily
• Trevor Text: 202-304-1200 3-10 M-F
• Youth Crisis Line 1-800- 442-4673
• Text Crisis Line Text HOME to 741741
• Warm line 954-578-5640 6-10 M-F
• Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743
• Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438
• Rape Crisis Hotline: 321-784-4357 Brevard Women’s Center Sexual Assault Victim Services
• Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673
• Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272
• Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000
• Exhale (After-Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice): 1-866-439-4253
• Trans Life Line US – (877)-565-8860, Canada– (877)-330-6366
• Florida Abuse Hotline to report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults. 1-800-955-8771 Visit Site

At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.

Visit www.glsen.org or www.glsen.org/educate/resources

The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

Visit www.hrc.org or www.hrc.org/resources/topic/schools 

The Dru Project is an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization on a mission to spread love across the nation and promote gay straight alliances. We are doing this by creating a curriculum for high school GSAs to use, should they wish to adopt our program. We are also offering scholarships to students who truly exemplify Drew's spirit for inclusion and unity.

Visit thedruproject.org or  http://thedruproject.org/curriculum/ 

Equality Florida Institute's Safe and Healthy Schools Program aims to create a culture of inclusion while countering the bullying, harassment, social isolation, and bigotry that dramatically increase risk factors for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) students.

Visit http://www.eqfl.org/Safe_Schools

Visit Transstudent.org

• Youth in Transition Contact: Dr. Sally Shinn and view Students-in-Transition Parent/Guardian Handbook
• There is also a school counselor dedicate to youth in foster care. michelle@brevardschool.org
• There are several middle and high schools that have a GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) with new groups coming for the 2018-2019 school year. GSA Coordinator-Shelley Rodden

• LGBT Club Palm Bay Sponsor: Aaron Houts 321-433-5337 houtsa@easternflorida.edu

• Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida 
• PFLAG National
• The Dru Project 
• The League Foundation 
• Hampton Roads Pride 

• The Dru Project 

• Phoenix Foundation of Central Florida 

• A comprehensive list of LGBTQ terms and definitions