National Coalition for the Homeless — LGBTQ+

Housing & Shelter · Connecticut · Free

NCH advocacy and information on LGBTQ+ homelessness, the Equal Access Rule, and shelter rights. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. Section 8 vouchers can be ported across cities — useful for fleeing hostile environments while keeping subsidy. 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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