Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare, based in New York City.
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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ health issues.

Tomorrow's the day. Come join us for a day of fun and take part in this year's Rainbow Run kicking off at 9AM at Hudson ...
08/05/2026

Tomorrow's the day. Come join us for a day of fun and take part in this year's Rainbow Run kicking off at 9AM at Hudson River Park, Pier 45. There's still time to register, just head to the link in our bio to explore more!

And afterwards the fun continues... Meet us at 's Market 57 for some post-run dinning, where a portion of all vendor proceeds will benefit Callen-Lorde! A big shout out to our delicious partners like *xpearl, and for making this happen.

We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of visionary leader and organizer Kiara St. James. As the founder of t...
08/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of visionary leader and organizer Kiara St. James.

As the founder of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group () Kiara's impact on our community was singular. She was essential in the passing of New York State's Gender Expression Nondiscrimination Act (GENDA) and her work focused not only on how to survive the community's present challenges, but how trans and nonbinary people could thrive in the future.

Her legacy is present in every moment her mission is realized: when the most marginalized among us can access safe housing, comprehensive healthcare and the right to a good quality of life. We are indebted to her and send our condolences to her friends, family, and coworkers.

Rest in power Kiara. We are holding our NYTAG family close during this time.

Photo credit: David Urbanke

Throughout this Mental Health Awareness Month ( ), we'll be sharing exercises you can do to sit with uncertainty, reflec...
08/05/2026

Throughout this Mental Health Awareness Month ( ), we'll be sharing exercises you can do to sit with uncertainty, reflect on how you’re feeling and connect your body and mind.

Box breathing is a super simple way to ground ourselves. It's the practice of breathing in, holding your breath, exhaling and holding your breath out again for the same amount of time, usually for 4 counts each. Basically, the pattern of breathing is like turning a box. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, aka the 'rest and digest' operation in your body and can also help you slowdown in moments of stress, reduce cortisol (the "stress hormone") and fall asleep.

By briefly holding your breath, there's a momentary increase of CO2 in the blood, which slows your heart rate and lowers blood pressure. It's important to remember that because of this, if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant to check in with a provider before trying out box breathing.

Alexander (he/him) is a bestselling author, editor, educator and advocate. His contributions to the q***r Korean America...
06/05/2026

Alexander (he/him) is a bestselling author, editor, educator and advocate.

His contributions to the q***r Korean American experience in literature can be best embodied in his astounding essay collection "How To Write An Autobiographical Novel", an exploration of “how we form our identities in life and art.”

He is the author of "Edinburgh", winner of the Asian American Writers Workshop Literary Award.

Born in Rhode Island, he spent parts of his childhood in places like South Korea, Kauai, and Maine. His works span from fiction to poetry, and have appeared in publications including the James White Review, NPR and The New York Times. He was also a member of ACT UP and Q***r Nation during the height of the AIDS epidemic.

He has taught at numerous educational institutions, like Darthmouth, Wesleyan, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

This month is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, which serves to bring awareness to a condition that adds to ...
05/05/2026

This month is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, which serves to bring awareness to a condition that adds to the risk of heart disease and stroke: hypertension.

Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, can cause long term damage to your body due to the force of blood pumping against the artery walls. It can be totally symptomless, which is why it's important to get regular screenings.

Overdue for a screening? Book an appointment here: https://callen-lorde.org/register/

National Nurse Appreciation Week ( ) begins every year on May 6 to celebrate our compassionate and talented nurses and t...
04/05/2026

National Nurse Appreciation Week ( ) begins every year on May 6 to celebrate our compassionate and talented nurses and their commitment to providing excellent care.

Before NNAW ends on May 12 (aka Florence Nightingale's birthday!) take a moment to give a nurse their flowers: share this post with a nurse you'd like to celebrate.

In New York State, LGBTQ+ adults are facing challenges that prevent them from getting the healthcare they need. Whether ...
01/05/2026

In New York State, LGBTQ+ adults are facing challenges that prevent them from getting the healthcare they need. Whether it's the cost of care, medical mistrust or finding a provider that understands your needs, these barriers mean members of our community lack a primary care provider central to a healthy and affirming life.

Our CEO Patrick McGovern published an op-ed in that unpacks the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to healthcare inequities and how the Primary Care Investment Act that's moving through our state legislature can offer one solution to tackling this issue.

Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/49ks8Hu

It's May, which means it's time to honor Mental Health Awareness Month ( ). Started in 1949, this month-long observance ...
01/05/2026

It's May, which means it's time to honor Mental Health Awareness Month ( ). Started in 1949, this month-long observance is meant to bring awareness to an aspect of health that is often overlooked: the well-being of our mental and emotional health. LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely to experience a mental health condition as their heteros*xual counterparts, so it's essential to take care of your body and mind.

At Callen Lorde, 74% of all behavioral health visits last year were treating depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood disorders. Even as the world feels increasingly uncertain and stressful, there are resources available to help. For patients receiving medical care at Callen-Lorde, our behavioral health team offers individual and group counseling to support your emotional and physical well-being.

To observe this year, we will highlight ways to check-in on ourselves and each other, and share exercises to better connect your body and mind. Follow this channel all throughout for more!

Starting in 1979, May has included a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander identity and culture. All month...
30/04/2026

Starting in 1979, May has included a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander identity and culture. All month we’ll be spotlighting members of the LGBTQ+ AAPI community that make up just a part of this diverse experience.

Join us as we learn about how these individual stories can impact our path forward as a community, both in what we share and what defines each of our unique histories

Rainbow Run is just 9 days away 🌈🏃‍♀️ On Saturday, May 9, our community will come together at Pier 45 to run, walk, and ...
30/04/2026

Rainbow Run is just 9 days away 🌈🏃‍♀️

On Saturday, May 9, our community will come together at Pier 45 to run, walk, and roll in support of lifesaving LGBTQ+ healthcare. We’ve made strong progress—but we’re not at the finish line yet.

There’s still time to be part of it:
✨ Register to join us
🙌 Volunteer on race day
💖 Make a gift to support the cause

Every step—and every dollar—helps expand access to affirming, high-quality care for New Yorkers who need it most.

Join the movement and help us finish strong: https://events.callen-lorde.org/event/rr2026

To close out , Callen-Lorde wants to reaffirm how important it is to highlight the many diverse stories and experiences...
29/04/2026

To close out , Callen-Lorde wants to reaffirm how important it is to highlight the many diverse stories and experiences within the Arab American community.

To learn more, we suggest exploring the The Q***r Arabs podcast. The podcast program is forever-growing archive of fascinating conversations centering where Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian and North African and LGBTQ+ identities meet.

Guests include LGBTQ+ Arabs from not just the US, but all over the world. Each episode deepens the point of view of various q***r artists, activists and organizers, and is recorded in both English and Arabic.

Each conversations weaves in the topics of the projects shared goals, which include "racial justice, gender liberation, and s*x positivity."

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