Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance
Defend Love. Empower Minds. Save Lives.
BCLA's mission is to advocate for equality and resources for the LGBTQ+ community in Bergen County, NJ,
to celebrate our diversity, and to provide safe spaces to allow us to be our true selves.
Est. June 7, 2021
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News and Information
The Bergen County Division of Senior Services is providing valuable 2023/24 Medicare Open Enrollment information. See these documents for more information:
Transgender and Gender-Affirming Resources
Click above to see some of the new listed transgender and gender-affirming resources that BCLA has posted on our website.
BCLA's LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness support highlighted by the National Center for Homeless Education
Read here about the partnership between BCLA and the Bergen County Special Services School District in this brief published by the National Center for Homeless Education.
STI and HIV testing and access to PrEP
BCLA is excited to be partnering with HUG (Healthcare Unity Group) - a nonprofit service providing low-cost testing for STIs and HIV, as well as access to PrEP. HUG provides in-person and online service that operates through a fully secure and confidential / HIPAA compliant arrangement. You can find more about HUG on their social media.
BCLA is providing walk-in and phone-based access to scheduling and receiving HUG services, which are provided online or with at-home kits. Walk-in scheduling is available Mondays from 10am to 2pm at our BCLA office at Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Avenue, Paramus NJ. Or use our office phone line at 201-375-3549.
CLICK HERE for Bergen County Vaccination Scheduling at New Bridge Medical Center
If you live in neighboring counties, like Hudson or Passaic, check out the New Jersey Department of Health website for more vaccine locations
Click above or on the image to get third-party information about Monkeypox that can help you make informed decisions and stay safe, including availability of vaccines in Bergen County.
The Bergen County Ride Connect service is for Bergen County resident seniors aged 60 and over who are in need of transportation from one location to another within Bergen County, such as senior centers, medical services, shopping, and more. This is a free service available Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm. Call 201-368-5955 to request service.
Watch highlights from this Barney Frank video Don't Live in Fear
Barney Frank was the first openly gay congressperson in United States history and a long-time political advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. This video has excerpts from a talk that addresses the need to take on challenges of stigma and representation in the LGBTQ+ community.
Ongoing Groups & Services
This group is open to all queer-identifying womyn and meets monthly in a casual, private setting where we can share with and support the womyn of Bergen County. For questions or more information, email: womynsgroup@bergencountylgbtq.org
A monthly in-person social gathering with dancing and food, for trans and non-binary individuals and LGBTQ+ allies too.
A Monthly Queer Seniors event offering both In-Person and Zoom Options.
A monthly in-person social gathering with dancing and food, for trans and non-binary individuals and LGBTQ+ allies too.
Rainbow Haven is a weekly virtual meeting that provides a safe space for conversation, advice, and connection for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
The meetings are held online weekly on Wednesdays 7pm-8pm. Use Zoom Id: 812 6392 0202 and PW: 29029
Rainbow Family Circle offers a welcoming space to explore questions, concerns, and hopes for all families with loved ones who identify as LGBTQ+. Participants will receive support from other families as well as from mental health professionals.
HiTOPS groups create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to meet, socialize, offer and provide support, and participate in educational activities regarding healthy relationships, gender and sexuality, and more!