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Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum
Description: BGMF is a network, think tank and service provider dedicated to health, social and economic equity among Black gay men. It empowers and unites Black gay men through programs, dialogue and partnerships, and advocates for equitable healthcare access and safe spaces.
Location: 7305 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Website: https://arbgmf.org
Phone: 501‑777‑2216.
Hairpins – Events for Lesbians and Queer Women
Description: Hairpins is a monthly pop‑up event that creates community spaces for queer women in Arkansas. Co‑founder Viktoria Capek notes that Hairpins provides a platform for queer women to gather and celebrate; it also supports organizations such as Little Rock Queer Girls. Events include dance parties, socials and educational workshops.
Location: Pop‑up events in Little Rock and other Arkansas cities
Website: https://droppinghairpins.com (Instagram: @droppinghairpins)
Queer Collective
Description: Queer Collective creates spaces of multigenerational fellowship and support for queer families, LGBTQ caregivers and caregivers of LGBTQ kids. It also publishes the Rainbow Report – a newsletter that highlights events hosted by queer organizations in Central Arkansas – and encourages organizations to support one another.
Location: Little Rock (events and online)
Website: https://www.rainbowreport.org
Phone: 501‑396‑9140
Gay For Good Arkansas
- Description: Gay For Good mobilizes LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers to promote diversity and strengthen ties to the broader Arkansas community. Through inclusive service projects, volunteers support causes across Little Rock and the state.
- Location: Little Rock (projects across Arkansas)
- Website: https://gayforgood.org/chapters/arkansas
InTRANSitive
Description: Founded in 2017, InTRANSitive advances trans liberation in Arkansas through art, education, advocacy and organizing. The group first drew attention by opposing anti‑trans “TERF” events and later launched a Trans Community Fund to provide emergency grants and support. In December 2021 InTRANSitive opened Arkansas’s first trans community center. The organization focuses on building the leadership of trans migrants of color and creating spaces where trans identities are honored.
Location: 10420 Helm Dr, Mabelvale, AR 72103.
Website: https://intransitive.org
Phone: 501‑400‑8060.
Reel Queer Film Film Festival
Description: Produced by Kaleidoscope Arts & Culture, this annual film festival celebrates LGBTQ diversity by presenting poignant and thought‑provoking films that truthfully depict LGBTQ lives. The festival includes panel discussions, workshops and social events to foster dialogue, connection and inclusion.
Location: Ron Robinson Theater, Library Square, 100 River Market Ave
Website: https://reelqueerfilm.org
Phone: N/A
Park West Pharmacy & Arkansas Prism Foundation
- Description: Park West Pharmacy is an LGBTQ‑affirming pharmacy. Staff use customers’ preferred names and correct pronouns for respectful care. Owner Dr. Gwendolyn Herzig co‑founded the Arkansas Prism Foundation, which supports LGBTQ enrichment and access to quality care. The foundation assists with out‑of‑pocket costs for hormone replacement therapy and HIV prevention medications, provides a mentorship program for transgender/non‑binary youth and plans to establish a community center offering legal aid, clothing exchanges and education. Park West Pharmacy also offers hormone‑replacement therapy injections, name change assistance and PrEP coordination.
- Location: 904 Autumn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211. Arkansas Prism Foundation office: 904 Autumn Rd Suite 275, Little Rock, AR 72211.
- Website: https://parkwestpharmacy.com and https://arprismfoundation.org
- Phone: 501‑224‑3499
Arkansas Department of Health – HIV Prevention Program
Description: The HIV Prevention Program of the Arkansas Department of Health coordinates statewide HIV prevention. It offers HIV testing and PrEP/PEP counseling and strives to reduce new HIV infections through prevention education and linkage to care. The program also distributes condoms and educational materials and answers questions about HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
Location: 4815 W. Markham St., Slot 33, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/hivstd
Phone: 501‑661‑2408 (HIV Prevention program); general ADH line 1‑800‑462‑0599.
Arkansas RAPPS (Reach, Affirm, Positive, Progressive, Systems)
Description: AR RAPPS is a community‑based HIV‑prevention and harm‑reduction agency. It provides free HIV, hepatitis C and STI testing, PrEP/PEP services, harm‑reduction supplies and case management to at‑risk Arkansans. RAPPS also offers prevention training, condom distribution and referrals to care, and it works to address structural inequalities affecting communities of color, youth and other marginalized groups.
Location: 8615 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209.
Website: https://arrapps.org
Phone: 501‑379‑8357.
BeYouuu (trans and non‑binary empowerment)
Description: BeYouuu empowers transgender and non‑binary young people and adults, especially BIPOC transmasculine and gender‑non‑conforming individuals. The organization offers peer leadership, mentoring, support groups, education and financial assistance for gender affirmation, harm reduction and reproductive justice. Support groups meet weekly at 8615 Chicot Rd in Little Rock.
Location: Meetings at 8615 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209 (as of 2022).
Website: https://beyouuu.org
Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) – Teens 4 InQlusion & Lavender Lounge
Description: CALS offers LGBTQ‑inclusive programming. The Teens 4 InQlusion club (ages 12–19) and the Lavender Lounge programs for adults provide safe spaces for LGBTQ youth and adults at various library branches. Contact Jet Butler (jbutler@cals.org) for details.
Location: CALS branches in Little Rock (Main, Sherwood and McMath).
Website: https://cals.org
Central Arkansas Pride (CAP)
Description: Central Arkansas Pride organizes the annual pride festival and parade in Little Rock and hosts other programs, including a youth leadership academy and scholarships. CAP celebrates LGBTQ history and culture and builds community through events and partnerships.
Location: PO Box 250096, Little Rock, AR 72225.
Website: https://arpride.org
Engaging Arkansas Communities (EPIC)
Description: EPIC’s mission is “Empowering overlooked communities, Preventing HIV/STI transmissions, Innovating sexual‑health strategies, and Connecting communities to resources.” The organization provides HIV prevention education, screening, outreach and referral services to marginalized communities in Arkansas. EPIC raises awareness about factors that impact people living with HIV and advocates for strategies to improve physical, mental and social well‑being.
Location: 2801 Millbrook Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227 (mailing address P.O. Box 22002, Little Rock 72221).
Website: https://engagingarkansas.org
Phone: 844‑754‑3742.
Faulkner County Coalition for Social Justice
Description: A grassroots, non‑partisan group of concerned citizens dedicated to advancing human rights and promoting social and LGBTQ equality. The coalition organizes educational programs, advocacy campaigns and community events in Faulkner County (as of 2023).
Location: Faulkner County (Conway area)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/FaulknerCountyCoalitionforSocialJustice
Free Mom Hugs – Arkansas Chapter
Description: Free Mom Hugs is a volunteer movement of affirming parents, friends and allies who attend Pride events and other gatherings to provide hugs and support. The Arkansas chapter participates in Pride celebrations around the state and offers education and advocacy. Contact the state leaders at ARLeaders@FreeMomHugs.org.
Location: Statewide; mailing address PO Box 12731, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.
Website: https://freemomhugs.org
GLSEN Arkansas
Description: GLSEN’s Arkansas chapter works to create safe, supportive school environments for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The chapter supports students and educators, advocates for inclusive policies and curricula, provides training, and hosts events such as the Day of Silence and Ally Week.
Location: Statewide
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Arkansas
Description: HRC Arkansas works with local and state lawmakers to expand LGBTQ equality. Through “Project One America,” HRC engages communities in Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi to build inclusive policies and political support. The organization promotes voter registration, legislative advocacy and public education campaigns.
Location: Statewide
PFLAG Little Rock
Description: PFLAG is the national organization of parents, families and friends supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The Little Rock chapter meets on the third Friday of every month and hosts Diverse Youth for Social Change (D.Y.S.C.), a youth support group. PFLAG promotes family support, education and advocacy for LGBTQ people.
Location: Meetings typically held at 800 Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72201; call for the specific location.
Phone: 501‑291‑2507
Pride Alliance (North Central Arkansas – Heber Springs)
Description: The Pride Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization serving Heber Springs and North Central Arkansas. It provides online resources, community outreach and mediation; offers harm‑reduction programs (opioid education, Narcan distribution), HIV education and rapid testing; smoking cessation; case management; and support groups like Living Out Being Out and TRANSITIONS for transgender/non‑binary individuals. The group operates a library of LGBTQ books (The Nook), provides safe‑zone training and organizes community events. Their motto is “All are WELCOME, Come as YOU are,” emphasizing inclusivity across age, race, religion and gender identity.
Location: Heber Springs, AR (mailing P.O. Box 1022).
Website: https://thepridealliance.org
Phone: 501‑887‑5304
Rainbow Health Alliance (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Description: UAMS’s Rainbow Health Alliance (RHA) is a student‑led organization that provides a safe environment for LGBTQ students and allies, educates health‑care professionals on LGBTQ issues and engages with the community to promote health equity. RHA hosts educational events, advocates for culturally competent health care and collaborates with local LGBTQ organizations.
Location: UAMS campus, 4301 West Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205
Website: https://www.uams.edu/students/rainbow-health-alliance
Phone: 501‑686‑7000 (UAMS main line)
Utopia Empowerment Center (health & wellness program)
Description: Utopia Empowerment Center, created by the Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum, operates a health and wellness program focused on reducing HIV transmission and increasing access to culturally appropriate care for underserved Black LGBTQ residents of central Arkansas. The center provides support services, education and prevention care.
Location: 7305 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72207.
Website: N/A (Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Utopia-Empowerment-Center)
Phone: 501‑777‑2233
Northwest Arkansas Equality (NWA Equality)
Description: Formerly the NWA Center for Equality, this grassroots advocacy organization promotes equality and provides a welcoming environment for LGBTQ people in northwest Arkansas. Services include free HIV/AIDS education, confidential HIV testing and numerous peer support groups (coming‑out groups, trans‑masculine/feminine groups, and groups for survivors of suicide loss). It was founded in 2006 and moved to its Fayetteville location in 2009.
Location: 179 N Church Ave., Fayetteville, AR.
Website: https://nwaequality.org
Phone: 888‑391‑9222
UAMS HealthNow – TelePrEP (Digital HIV Prevention Program)
Description: UAMS HealthNow’s TelePrEP program is a digital health initiative that screens high‑risk individuals and provides PrEP prescriptions and monitoring via telemedicine. UAMS notes that consistent PrEP use can reduce HIV transmission by about 90 % and that TelePrEP helps Arkansans access preventive care in areas with limited providers.
Location: Statewide (telehealth service)
Phone: 501‑686‑7000 (UAMS general information line)