Links and Community Resources
Saratoga Pride is an affiliate of the
Capital District Gay Lesbian Community Council: www.cdglcc.org
This is a listing of a variety of community resources in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, the Southern Adirondacks, the Capital Region and surrounding area. You can use the Quick Links in the column to the right to jump to a category.
Use our Contact page to ask us to add an organization.
Local
The Bridge - LGBT community center serving Glens Falls, Saratoga and rural Adirondack regions: www.thebridgelgbtcc.org
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Albany Damien Center; The Capital Region's AIDS Community Center: www.AlbanyDamienCenter.org
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Pride Agenda: The Empire State Pride Agenda is New York's statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization: www.prideagenda.org
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PFLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization: www.pflag.org
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Capital Region Chapter of PFLAG: www.pflagcapitalregionchapter.com
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Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson has as its mission the empowerment of every individual to make responsible and informed decisions about sexual and reproductive behavior. PPMH's LGBT Education & Outreach Project is funded by the NYS Department of Health's Bureau of Child and Adolescent Health.
PPMH strives to...
- Improve access to health care and supportive services for LGBT individuals, their families, and support systems;
- Improve health outcomes and quality of life for LGBT individuals, their families, and support systems; and
- Increase organizational and community capacity to serve LGBT individuals, their families, and support systems.
Website: www.PPMHchoices.org
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Albany Transgender Service Center: An Albany based TG referral, support and civil rights advocacy organization. Founder: Sue Poe
www.freegenderexpressionforall.com
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AIDS Council of Northeastern New York: www.aidscouncil.org
The AIDS Council's Project HOPE (HIV Outreach and Prevention Education) provides HIV/STD outreach and prevention interventions to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community: www.Rubbaboyz.net
Media
Proudlyout.com: Comments on the politics of lesbian and gay life, by Libby Post: www.proudlyout.com
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HomoRadio: LGBT news, public affairs, interviews, music and more. Starts off with "This Way OUT," the internationally-syndicated LGBT radio magazine at noon eastern time every Sunday, then continues with live, local contact from 12:30 til 2pm.
Studio line: 518-276-6248
email: HomoRadio@yahoo.com
web: www.wrpi.org and www.HomoRadio
National
Human Rights Campaign [HRC]; Working for LGBT Rights: www.HRC.org
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Sylvia Rivera Law Project: [Transgender Legal and Civil Rights Advocacy]: www.srlp.org
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GLBT Student Pride: the only national directory of GLBT organizations on college campuses.
www.GLBTStudentPride.com
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LAMBDA Legal: The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS: www.lambdalegal.org
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National Gay and Lesbian Task Force: Thetaskforce.org
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Gay and Lesbian Health:
www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/gay.html
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Lesbians with Cancer: www.mautnerproject.org
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Gay Demographics: A fun site to review gay census data: Gaydemographics.org
Directory
If you would like to have your business or organization listed here, email: Info@SaratogaPride.com
Restaurants
Lodging
Alleluia Bed & Breakfast in Glens Falls, NY. This is an upscale B&B that is welcoming, friendly and safe. We are members of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association.
web: www.alleluiabb.com
Recreation
Communities of Faith
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in South Glens Falls (www.saint-andrew.org), is a "Reconciling in Christ" Congregation with an official affirmation of welcome to people regardless of sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, or age. Our motto is "All are welcome. All may worship. All are loved."
Our congregation is listed as a welcoming congregation on the website of "The Bridge" www.thebridgelgbtcc.org/welcomingcongregations.htm
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The Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs (www.pnecc.org) We believe that God's love for humanity is all inclusive. We faithfully join in the fellowship of UCC "Open and Affirming" congregations and Presbyterian "More Light" churches in warmly welcoming all LGBT persons. Services are at 10:45
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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs (saratoga-uu.org) is a Welcoming Congregation that affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We strongly support Marriage Equality and LGBT rights, and welcome all.
Health and Wellness
Tara J. Baker, Licensed Massage Therapist
Experience a form of healing and relaxation that has been practiced for centuries. Experience the art of massage. Customizing each massage according to your needs.
Reasonable prices and over 12 years experience.
(518) 852-2471, 233Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Saratoga Springs Yoga - offers uplifting and transformative classes for all abilities. Courageously connect with your own heart, live more fully radiantly and happily.
Yoga classes, yoga events and music, private yoga instruction, therapeutic yoga
Suzanne Lynch, founder and creative director
phone: 518-588-3562
web: www.SaratogaSpringsYoga.com
Professional Services
Caroline Russell Smith - Psychotherapist
Specializing in body image concerns as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people and their families.
One Roof Holistic Health Center
58 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Phone: 518. 857.9361
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Brucie Rosch Graphic Design - web design, illustration, graphic design
and more for business and non-profits
phone: 518-257-6001
email: brucie@brucierosch.com
web: www.bruciedesign.com
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Designs by Douglas - floral and decor for parties and events, interior decorating services, and landscape design. Serving the Capital District and Saratoga.
T 518.454.0055
E d@designsbydouglas.com
www.designsbydouglas.com
http://www.myspace.com/designsbydouglas
Arts and Culture
Entertainment and Entertainment Services
Eclectic Songs - mobile disc jockey music entertainment for any event, providing all types of music. Eclectic Songs specializes in weddings, civil union celebrations and commitment ceremonies.
Contact Linda at 518-883-3911 or by email at eclecticsongs@yahoo.com
web: www.eclecticsongs.com
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Mindmajik with John Bates - an amazing demonstration of stage hypnosis where the volunteers who come up on stage are the stars of the show.
www.JohnBatesHypnosis.com/entertainment.html
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Speed of Sound - offering DJ service for events.
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Visit our website to find out more: www.SpeedofSoundDJ.com
Nightlife
Circus Cafe - great food, great atmosphere, lunch, dinner, bar, musical guests
392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-583-1106
KARAOKE every 1st and 3rd Saturday (10 pm)
www.circuscafe.com
LGBTQ Products
Just a little to the left- greeting cards for the LGBTQ community