Health Equity & Wellness

Garden State Equality’s Affirming Healthcare Map is a directory of healthcare providers that have proactively identified themselves as LGBTQ-friendly. Some have also been trained by Garden State Equality staff on best practices in LGBTQ+ care. Users can filter the directory by specialty or simply search by location to see the nearest providers.

The mission of Elders for Equality is to empower LGBTQ+ older adults and older adult care providers to advocate and educate for LGBTQ+ aging issues throughout New Jersey.

The cornerstones of successful aging include health and wellbeing, economic security and social connectedness. Garden State Equality works with long-term care facilities to help them give the best care possible to LGBTQ+ older adults and older adults living with HIV.

Our work with vulnerable populations includes advocacy around HIV decriminalization, sex workers' rights, housing equity, and cannabis justice.