LGBTQ Services

DC Anti-Violence Project (DCAVP)

DC Anti-Violence Project (DCAVP) is a program of the DC Center for the LGBT Community. DCAVP works to reduce violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals—and those perceived as LGBT—in the District of Columbia through community outreach, education, and monitoring of cases to ensure the rights and dignity of LGBT victims are respected and protected. DCAVP also seeks to assist victims of anti-LGBT violence by advocating on their behalf, encouraging reporting, and providing a community of support.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is providing mental health support through individual and group services to members of the LGBT community who are survivors of various forms of violence: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence, Sexual assault, Hate crimes, Bullying.
Contact the DC Center's staff Social Worker, Sam Shinberg at: samantha@thedccenter.org.
Main Line
202-682-2245
Address
2000 14th Street NW Suite 105 Washington DC 20009
Website
http://www.dcavp.org

Provides resources for LGBTQ survivors and victims of intimate partner violence.
Website
www.rainbowresponse.org
Email
info@rainbowresponse.org

SMYAL provides leadership development, support, and social programs for LGBTQ youth.
Main
202-546-5940
Address
410 7th Street SE Washington, DC 20003-2707
Website
www.smyal.org
Email
youthinfo@smyal.org