Human Rights Campaign

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Connecticut · Free

HRC — largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Workplace and municipality equality indexes, advocacy, resources. Worth contacting after being refused service, healthcare, or accommodations because you're LGBTQ+. Free initial intake calls usually last 30–60 min; have a timeline of events ready. Healthcare discrimination is covered under ACA Section 1557 — providers receiving federal funds can't turn you away. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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