New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project

Who We Are

The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is dedicated to eliminating hate violence, sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities through counseling, advocacy, organizing, and public education. AVP provides free and confidential assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) people from all five boroughs of New York City. The organization maintains a 24-hour, Spanish/English bilingual hotline staffed by professional counselors and trained volunteers providing professional and peer support counseling, as well as advocacy with police, courts, and social service agencies.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Bronx County, Kings (Brooklyn) County, Nassau County, New York (Manhattan) County, Queens County, Richmond (Staten Island) County, Suffolk County, Westchester County

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Circumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Can provide interpreters if given sufficient notice

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: a prisoner

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Brief Advice
• Self-Help Materials