The county's Department of Health offers resources for LGBT health and mental health.
The Westchester County Clerk's Office offers a Domestic Partner Registry for unmarried couples who would like to have their relationship documented and recognized. All of the information about registering is available online or by calling (914) 995-3070.
Couples can register by submitting an affidavit to the Legal Division of the County Clerk's Office located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 330 in White Plains. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are not necessary.
Other community hot line numbers:
The LOFT's Helpline:
Tel: (914) 948-2932 ext. 13
E-mail:
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of NY: (212) 989-0999
Other resources:
Housing and Mortgages for Gay and Lesbian Couples
This guide explains the approaches that same-sex couples can take to getting a mortgage, establishing ownership of a home, and creating legal documents that anticipate any legal or property-ownership issues that might occur if the couple breaks up or one partner dies.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Center Lane
Westchester's only community center for LGBTQ teens. It provides a safe-haven that fosters a positive sense of self, reduces isolation and addresses high-risk behaviors in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and their straight allies ages 14-21.
Drugrehab.com
Drugrehab.com is a national resource that provides well-researched and fact-based information about addiction and mental illness. Their guide focuses on the struggles faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community, how friends/family can help someone struggling with substance abuse, as well as other LGBTQ+ resources for those seeking additional help.