Ali Forney Center

Housing & Shelter · West Virginia · Free

Largest LGBTQ+ youth homeless services organization in the US, NYC-based with national resources. For LGBTQ+ youth kicked out by family, adults fleeing domestic violence, and elders facing housing discrimination. Case managers help navigate Section 8, public housing, and rapid-rehousing programs while you're stable in shelter. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ West Virginia residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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