5 resources
GLAD Law
Nationwide / online
Free confidential legal information service on LGBTQ+ and HIV legal questions, strongest for New England residents, alongside national impact litigation.
Justice in Aging
Nationwide / online
Legal advocacy group publishing free plain-English fact sheets and webinars on Medicaid, Medicare and benefits, including material specific to LGBTQ+ older adults.
Lambda Legal Help Desk
Nationwide / online
Free intake service where you can describe an LGBTQ+ or HIV-related discrimination problem and get information about your rights and possible next steps.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Nationwide / online
Free public directory for finding an attorney who actually specialises in elder law, wills, powers of attorney and Medicaid planning. The directory is free; attorneys set their own fees.
National Center for LGBTQ Rights
Nationwide / online
Free legal information helpline covering family, custody, discrimination and immigration questions — information and referrals rather than representation. Formerly the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
These organisations are independent of this community. We list them because members have found them useful, not as an endorsement of any particular service or advice they give.