LGBTQ+ Western North Carolina Resources

LGBTQ+ resources in Hendersonville, NC, include local advocacy groups like Hendersonville Pride, mental health services from Blue Ridge Health, and specialized support groups, including PFLAG Flat Rock/Hendersonville. Safe spaces and community events are available through venues like WagWorld and local meetups, with additional regional support from Asheville-based organizations.

Community and Social Groups

• PFLAG Asheville: A local chapter offering support networks, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, their parents, and allies across the region.

• Hendersonville Pride: Focuses on community visibility, advocacy, and social events.

• PFLAG Flat Rock/Hendersonville: Dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and families.

• WagWorld (Fletcher): A safe space/dog park/lounge that hosts drag shows, karaoke, and social events.

• Silent Book Club - Hendersonville: A local, queer-friendly book club.

• Youth OUTRight: An Asheville-based organization empowering LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11–24 through community building, advocacy, and education.

Healthcare and Counseling

• WNCAP (Western North Carolina AIDS Project): Provides equitable access to care, harm reduction, and HIV/Hepatitis C prevention and support services across 18 counties.

• Cornbread & Roses: A regional non-profit that provides individual and group therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, a food pantry, and an inclusive thrift store.

• WNCCHS: Offers comprehensive, culturally competent, and gender-affirming primary care and health services tailored to the LGBTQ+ community.

• Abide Inclusive Therapy: Offers specialized therapy services and support groups for queer and trans youth.

• Blue Ridge Health: Offers gender-affirmingprimary care, nutrition support, and therapy.

• Full Circle Wellness: Provides counseling and hosts "Rainbow Allies," a support group for parents of LGBTQ+kids.

• Healing Solutions Counseling: Offers specialized therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including trauma and anxiety support.

Regional and Youth Resources

• Blue Ridge Pride: Maintains a directory of welcoming spaces and organizations in the area.

• Tranzmission: Provides advocacy for transgender and nonbinary individuals in Western North Carolina.

• The Trevor Project: Offers 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: Provides support for LGBTQ+ elders.

Legal Assistance

• Equality North Carolina: Provides a resource hub with legal information, including name changes and anti-discrimination resources.

• Southern Equality: Offers legal resources for LGBTQ+ individuals in NC.