In the LGBTQ+ community, many times our family isn’t the one we’re born into, but the one we choose.
Thankfully, Cleveland has plenty of organizations to help with that — from dozens of open and affirming churches to a community center that’s been in operation for more than 40 years; from gay-friendly university groups to health clinics that specialize in LGBTQ+ health needs.
Whether you’re here for a weekend or moving here for a lifetime, there are plenty of resources to assist you in finding a community that makes you feel like you’re home.
Check out the Destination Cleveland LGBTQ+ Travel Guide here or request a printed copy along with an Official Insider Guide here.
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
216.651.5428 | lgbtcleveland.org
6600 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
Cleveland Pride
216.226.0004 | Facebook.com/prideincle
Community Aids Network/Akron Pride Initiative
330.252.1559 | canapi.org
759 W. Market St., 1st Floor, Akron, OH 44303
PFLAG Cleveland
216.556.1701 | pflagcleveland.org
TransFamily of Cleveland
216.691.HELP | www.facebook.com/TransFamilyCleveland/
Human Rights Campaign of Cleveland
Equality Ohio
614.224.0400 | equalityohio.org
118 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43215
Plexus – Chamber of Commerce for the LGBT Community and Allies
888.PLEXUS9 | thinkplexus.org
University Hospitals Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity Services
216.286.LGBT | uhhospitals.org
MetroHealth Pride Clinic
216.957.4905 | metrohealth.org/pride-clinic
Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center
4242 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cleveland Clinic LGBTQ+ Health Facilities
216.237.5500 | my.clevelandclinic.org/about/community/lgbt-health
Lakewood Family Health Center – Center for LGBT Care
14601 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
Aids Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
216.621.0766 | aidstaskforce.org
2829 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
216 Teens
216teens.org/lgbtq
GayChurch.org
The United Church of Christ, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Old Stone Church and University Circle United Methodist Church are popular area churches that are known for their commitment to their LGBTQ+ parishioners. But, there are many more gay-affirming churches in Cleveland. Search for Cleveland, Ohio churches on GayChurch.org.