LGBT Life Center

LGBT Life Center LGBT Life Center provides a safe space, services, resources, and education for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ folx.
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The Center is committed to fulfilling the diverse needs of the Hampton Roads LGBTQ+ community by helping to improve quality of life, empowering each individual, their families, and their friends in living as who they are. LGBT Life Center offers a variety of services in an affirming environment:

Individual & family counseling
Meeting space
Resource center
Adult & youth services

Social & educational events and support groups
Free & confidential HIV and STI testing
LGBTQ+ Book Lending Library
Medical case management
Clinic services* for LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV
Pharmacy services (including delivery to your door or pick up at our clinic)
Pride Pantry (food and nutritional support)
Housing, including temporary and permanent housing and utility assistance
Peer-to-peer, one-on-one counseling, and conversations


*Clinic services are in partnership with CAN Community Health

To learn more about our programs, services, events and more, visit lgbtlifecenter.org.

To our staff, thank you for showing up, sharing your work, and giving people a real look at what happens here every day....
04/21/2026

To our staff, thank you for showing up, sharing your work, and giving people a real look at what happens here every day. This only works because of you.

To our community; thank you for listening, for following along, and for taking the time to see what this work actually looks like.

And to everyone who donated today, thank you. You’re helping make sure this work continues for the people who rely on it.

If you’ve been thinking about giving, there’s still time.

We’re accepting donations through midnight tonight for all giveaways:
• Any donation → Postcard + sticker pack (while supplies last)
• $5+ → Entry into our shirt raffle
• $100 → Receive a clack fan

👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

Whether it’s today or any day, your support helps people find stability, access care, and stay connected to community.

And that matters more than anything.

04/21/2026

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04/21/2026

Sometimes support looks simple.

A bag of groceries.
A volunteer showing up.
A place where someone feels seen and not alone.

Today for LIFE’s Impact Day, Andrew Garber is sharing what support services really look like at LGBT Life Center; how food, volunteers, and everyday connection come together to meet people where they are.

Because for a lot of folks, this isn’t extra. It’s essential.

It’s what helps someone get through the week.
It’s what keeps people connected to care.
It’s what reminds people they’re not on their own.

Follow along with us today as we continue to show this work in action—and if you believe in it, help us keep it going: 👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

04/21/2026

A safe place to live shouldn’t be a turning point. It should be a starting point.

Today for LIFE’s Impact Day, we’re talking about housing; what it means to move from instability into something steady, and how that changes everything that comes next.

Julie Snell, our Director of Housing, shares what this work looks like up close. Not just placing someone in a home, but helping them stay there, build from there, and move forward with support around them.

Because housing isn’t just about a roof. It’s about health, dignity, and having a foundation to build a life on.

Follow along with us today as we continue to share this work in action, and if you believe in it, help us keep it going: 👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

04/21/2026

What does opportunity actually look like?

For a lot of people, it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about having someone in your corner, helping you navigate what comes next, and making sure you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Today for LIFE’s Impact Day, Dominique Cravins is sharing how our Economic Empowerment program is doing exactly that; connecting people to jobs, resources, and real pathways forward.

Because stability doesn’t happen by accident. It takes access. It takes support. It takes community.
And it works.

📍 Join us on May 7 from 3-6 pm at our Hampton location for our upcoming Job Fair; whether you’re looking for work or your next step, we’re here to help you get there.

Follow along with us all day as we share more of this work in action, and if you believe in what you’re seeing, help us keep it going: 👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

04/21/2026

Today is LIFE’s Impact Day; a day of giving to support LGBT Life Center, our work, and the people we serve across our community.

We’re sharing what that work actually looks like: housing, food, jobs, care, and the people it’s built for.

Because no matter where someone starts, they deserve stability, support, and community.
Follow along throughout the day to see how we’re helping make Hampton Roads a place where people can live a full, healthy LGBTQ+ LIFE.

Be part of what makes that possible:
👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

All day, we’re sharing what the LGBT Life Center's work is all about: people finding stability, access to care, getting ...
04/21/2026

All day, we’re sharing what the LGBT Life Center's work is all about: people finding stability, access to care, getting connected, and moving forward.

Not in theory. In real life. With real people.

If you’ve ever wondered what your support makes possible, we're going to be talking about it all day on our social media channels.

Follow along. And if it moves you, help us keep it going:
👉 lgbtlifecenter.org/donate

We'll also have giveaways throughout the day, like shirts, our infamous clack fans, and more!

LGBT Life Center is looking for a Phlebotomist to support our health services team.This role is about more than drawing ...
04/16/2026

LGBT Life Center is looking for a Phlebotomist to support our health services team.

This role is about more than drawing blood. It’s about creating a comfortable, respectful experience for every person who walks through our doors, especially for those who may feel nervous or unsure about care.

You’ll be part of a team providing testing and connecting people to the care they need, helping ensure no one falls through the cracks. Phlebotomists play a critical role in making testing accessible, accurate, and efficient.

If you’re detail-oriented, steady, and know how to make people feel at ease, we want to hear from you.

Apply here:

Mission: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQ+ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities, and providing transformative education and advocacy. Who We Are: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader servi...

LGBT Life Center is looking for a Clinical Case Manager to support individuals navigating healthcare, treatment, and eve...
04/16/2026

LGBT Life Center is looking for a Clinical Case Manager to support individuals navigating healthcare, treatment, and everyday stability.

This role is about helping people stay connected to care, whether that’s medical appointments, treatment adherence, or navigating systems that aren’t always easy to access.

You’ll work directly with clients to build plans, remove barriers, and make sure no one falls through the cracks.

If you’re organized, people-centered, and understand how to navigate complex systems with care and consistency, we want to hear from you.

Apply here:

Mission: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader that empowers the LGBTQ+ communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities, and providing transformative education and advocacy. Who We Are: LGBT Life Center is a trusted leader servi...

Yesterday was a busy day at LGBT Life Center, in the best way.We brought services directly into our space, making it eas...
04/16/2026

Yesterday was a busy day at LGBT Life Center, in the best way.

We brought services directly into our space, making it easier for people to access the care they need:

• Samuel’s Mobile Dentist
• Sentara Health providing colon screenings
• Crescent Counseling
• Lions Club providing vision screenings
This is what The Center is all about. Meeting people where they are. Making care accessible. Creating real, direct impact in our community.

A big THANK YOU to our community partners - we couldn't do this without you, and we wouldn't want to!

Give your gently used items a second life and a good home!
04/16/2026

Give your gently used items a second life and a good home!

📣 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 📣

Karen's Closet is in need of some specific summer and spring items to offer our community!

We are currently looking for the following donations:

Sizes XL-and-up: spring/summer clothing, specifically shorts and pajamas.

Binders are also a big request!

Accessories: jewelry, makeup, hair accessories, backpacks

PSA: All items must be clean and in good condition. Makeup and hair accessories *must* be unused for health and safety reasons.

Reach out to us via email with your contact info so we can coordinate delivery!

Thank you so much!

Address

5360 Robin Hood Road
Norfolk, VA
23513

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17576400929

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