National Low Income Housing Coalition

Housing & Shelter · Connecticut · Free

NLIHC research and advocacy on affordable housing including LGBTQ+ needs. Worth contacting for sober-living houses that explicitly welcome LGBTQ+ residents. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. Domestic violence shelters increasingly accept LGBTQ+ survivors, including trans women — ask before assuming you're not welcome. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Connecticut residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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