Advocacy & Legal Support
National Resources
Genderbands
International non-profit that serves the transgender, gender non-conforming, and other gender-diverse communities. Among other projects, they provide small grants for transition-related procedures and related travel. The grant application period is Oct 1 to Nov 30 every year.
Refuge Restrooms
Interactive app to find public restrooms that are safe for gender expansive people.
SPARTA
Community of transgender service members, veterans, and their allies; offers grants to members in need, educates stakeholders and the public about our community, and advocates with lawmakers and leaders for open transgender military service.
State Resources
A4TE
Information regarding Florida identity documents and appropriate procedures to have name changes legally updated.
National Center for Transgender Equality: Name Changes for Minors in Florida
Guía De Cambio De Nombre Y Género Para Residentes De La Florida
Civic Media Center
A community-based non-profit alternative library, reading room, and info shop; a resource for progressive grassroots organizing, activism, and public awareness in Gainesville.
433 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | 352-373-0100
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 2-6pm
Disability Rights Florida
The state’s designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida to ensure the safety, well-being, and success of people with disabilities.
Visit their Requesting Assistance page to request info, assistance, publications, and other services.
2473 Care Drive Ste 200, Tallahassee, FL 32308 | 1-800-342-0823 | 800-346-4127 (TDD)
Equality Florida
The largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building. Their Transgender Resource Guide contains information on hotlines, mental health, physicians, legal services, HIV/STD testing, support centers, and veteran and youth services.
Human Rights Council of North Central Florida
Alachua County’s Hometown Equality Advocate for LGBT rights, working to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for civic betterment and social welfare. Check out their Facebook for more information on local events!
HRCNCF Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Thursday every month at 7 pm at the Pride Center. Not affiliated with the national Human Rights Council.
Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG)
A grassroots, non-profit organization serving eight neighborhoods in southwest Gainesville, addressing the needs of the community by connecting individuals and families to services and resources through advocacy and partnerships with agencies and community partners. Check out their Facebook group for more information!
Family Resource Center
807 SW 64th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32607 | 352-505-6823
SW Health Clinic | M-F 8am-5pm
816 SW 64th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32607 | 352-225-4320
Child Center for Early Learning | 6:30am-6:30 pm
820 SW 62nd Terr, Gainesville, FL 32607 | 352-519-1345
Stonewall Democrats of Alachua County
Local Democratic group that serves as a bullhorn for LGBTQ+ governmental issues and educates Democrats about LGBTQ+ issues. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm.
Check out their Facebook for more information!
901 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | stonewalldemsac@gmail.com
Attorneys & Law Firms
Adriane M. Isenberg, PA
Adoption, alimony, child support/custody, DCF cases, paternity, nuptials, and wills.
912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32605-6404
352-331-4922 | M-F 9am-5pm
Donnelly + Gross
Labor and Discrimination Law for local businesses, public companies, and non-profits.
2421 NW 41st St Ste A-1, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 352-374-4001
Florida Legal Services
Fights discrimination based on race, immigrant status, disability, criminal history, history of domestic violence, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Check out their Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn for more information!
PO Box 533986 Orlando, FL 32853 | Phone: 407-801-4350 | Fax: 407-505-7327
access@floridalegal.org
Knellinger & Associates
Range of family and business law services for individuals, families, and business owners.
2815 NW 13th St Ste 305, Gainesville, FL 32609 (Bank of America building)
352-373-3334 | M-F 9am-5:30pm | Weekends/after hours upon request
McNeal Legal, LLC | Kelly R. McNeal, Esq.
Family law (divorce, custody, adoption, support), business civil litigation, and appeals cases.
2830 NW 41st St Ste L, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 352-283-8151
Ossi Law Group, PA
Welcoming legal practice focusing on Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Real Estate.
5618 NW 43rd St Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32653 | Phone: 352-692-4888 | Fax: 352-692-4998
RC - Rosenblatt Curatolo, PA Attorneys at Law
Local law firm offering legal counsel in Estate Planning, Probate Law, and Elder Law.
2830 NW 41st St Ste H, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 352-559-9156
Southern Legal Counsel
Public interest non-profit law firm committed to equal justice for all and the attainment of basic human and civil rights. Check out their Florida Name Change Guide!
Three Rivers Legal Services
Non-profit law firm focused on free, quality legal assistance to the poor, abused, disabled and elderly, and empowerment through preventive legal education.
1000 NE 16th Ave Building i, Gainesville, FL 32601 | 352-372-0519
Housing Support
Arista Realty | Mike Hastings
Real estate for family homes, condos, townhouses, land, construction, and investments.
2385 NW 18th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605
352-538-1092 | info@aristarealty.com
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services | Hellen Warren
Assistance with property management, sales, rentals, mortgages, insurance, and more.
4141 NW 37th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
352-214-7755 | helenwarren@bhhsfloridarealty.net
Rabell Realty Group | Nancy “Trey” Anderson
Small, local real estate firm specializing in available homes, condos, land, and foreclosure properties.
3620 NW 43rd St Unit B, Gainesville, FL 32606 | 352-339-0818 | trey@buysellrabell.com
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