The Montrose Center
Houston's LGBTQ+ community center since 1978. Counseling, substance use treatment, free HIV testing for people at risk, support groups, and programs for youth and seniors.
Houston LGBTQ+ directory
Health care, youth and trans support, crisis help, community, sports and the arts.
Hatch Youth
A Montrose Center program and Houston's oldest active LGBTQ+ youth group. Hatch Jr. serves ages 7 to 12 and Hatch Youth serves ages 13 to 20.
SPRY: Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years
A Montrose Center initiative giving LGBTQ+ adults 60 and over a place to get support and connect with each other.
Legacy Community Health
Federally qualified health center with free HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C testing, HIV treatment, and transgender care programs.
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
STI testing, HPV testing and vaccines, and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Rated an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign.
LHI Houston
A Montrose Center program working to remove barriers to health care for LGBTQ+ women.
The Mahogany Project
Mutual aid and arts for transgender people of color. Food pantry, clothing closet, name and gender marker change clinics, and emergency cash grants.
Casa Anandrea
Houston's only LGBTQ+ migrant shelter. Prioritizes undocumented people and people living with HIV. A Montrose Center program.
LGBT Switchboard Houston
Round-the-clock crisis line for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, answered by trained staff and volunteers. A Montrose Center program.
Tony's Place
A resource for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Also hosts game nights with Houston Gaymers.
Houston Gaymers
Tabletop and video game meetups, from open tables for first-timers to regular community nights.
Pride Houston 365
Produces the Houston Pride festival and parade, next on June 26, 2027, plus events through the year. The 2026 parade was postponed by weather and held in August.
Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Business networking, a monthly Third Thursday Breakfast, and the Pride in Business awards. Its foundation runs a holiday food and supply drive for Tony's Place. Marked its 10th anniversary in 2026.
HRC Houston
The local arm of the Human Rights Campaign, with volunteer opportunities and events.
Out at the Rodeo
Houston's LGBTQ+ presence at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A drag show and dance day each March, with raffles and fundraisers through the year.
Montrose Softball League
Large LGBTQ+ softball league. Held a draft party in February and an end-of-season party in July 2026.
Bayou City Performing Arts
Home of the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women's Chorus, with a long-running holiday concert series.
Pride Chorus Houston
Community chorus with ticketed concerts through the year.
Houston Pride Band
Community band that has marked its 40th anniversary and plays concerts and local events.
OutSmart Magazine
Houston's LGBTQ+ magazine. Publishes the weekly Queer Things to Do roundup and the Gayest & Greatest readers' choice awards.
Queer Voices on KPFT
Weekly LGBTQ+ radio program and podcast on KPFT.