LGBTQ Organizations
Use the filters below to find organizations that support and serve the LGBTQ community.
Category: Local Resource
Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA)
1801 Reynolds Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
(843) 883-0343
The Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA) is a Charleston-based nonprofit organization. Founded in 1998, AFFA is working to achieve, nurture, and defend equality and full acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people throughout South Carolina. To achieve our mission, we work to build partnerships with municipal and civic leaders, legislators, medical and mental health care providers, policy makers and business leaders to advocate for awareness, protections and equality for the LGBTQ community. AFFA Action is the 501(c)(4) arm of the organization designated to promote social welfare through education, legislative advocacy and political action.
Charleston Pride
Charleston Pride’s mission is to promote the visibility of the LGBTQ community by educating society, honoring our heritage, advocating for our culture, and celebrating our diverse society. Their purpose is to highlight the uniqueness and diversity of our community through distinct events throughout the year promoting our history and culture, including the annual Charleston Pride Parade and Festival
Charleston Social Club
The Charleston Social Club, an organization for lesbians and all women who are accepting of lesbians, was founded in 2003 by Lynn Dugan. They welcome women of all races, ages, ethnic heritage, religious and spiritual beliefs and physical abilities. Their mission is to create a safe environment for women to socialize with each other so they all may have a richer and more meaningful life.
MUSC Alliance for Equality
The MUSC Alliance for Equality (formerly the MUSC Gay Straight Alliance) is an organization of students of all orientations and identities at MUSC designed to provide a sense of community, support, and advocacy for anyone whose real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or alliance may put them in an at risk minority group.
Prime Timers of Charleston
The Prime Timers of Charleston SC is a social organization of older gay or bisexual men. Their members are men who choose to have their lives enriched by the diverse activities in which our members engage. No single definition can describe Prime Timers. They come from all walks of life. One thing is true of all Prime Timers, we enjoy the opportunities and friendships that develop with other Prime Timers throughout the world.
Prime Timers of Charleston SC is a member chapter of the Prime Timers Worldwide (PTWW) organization. They welcome members from other chapters to visit us.
PRISM – College of Charleston
PRISM (formerly Gay-Straight Alliance) is a student-led organization at the College of Charleston. Prism aims to provide a fun, welcoming, and educational environment each week. PRISM’s goal is to support and foster a close community among LGBTQ+ and ally students on campus.
Ryan White Clinic at MUSC
(843) 792-7485
This Medical University of South Carolina HIV/AIDS clinic serves over 1,200 HIV/AIDS patients with their staff of Infectious Diseases faculty physicians, physician fellows, nurses, social workers, OB-Gyn physicians, psychiatrists, medical case managers, outreach support, peer educator, and a pharmacist.
Ryan White Wellness Center
1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 402-3093
The Ryan White Wellness Center of Roper St. Francis Healthcare was founded in 2000 to care for the region’s uninsured patients living with HIV. The Wellness Center empowers patients and the community to take charge of their sexual health while championing overall wellness. They are the only one-stop-shop sexual health center in the tri-county offering more than 20 different onsite services.
Takeover Charleston
A fun group of people who meet approximately once a month for a good time. Takeover is a way for Charleston’s LGBTQ community to socialize together all over Charleston. Everyone is always welcome.
Transgender Awareness Alliance (TAA)
1830 S Lake Drive, 84383
Lexington, SC 29073
TAA exists to supply emergency assistance to the transgender community of SC and partners with other organizations to create an affirming network of legal, health and consumer resources.
We Are Family
1801 Reynolds Ave, Unit B
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
(843) 637-9379
We Are Family’s mission as a Southern grassroots non-profit organization is to provide affirming spaces for LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex) and ally youth up to the age of 24 through direct support, leadership development, and community engagement. Their vision is that LGBTQI+ and ally youth feel empowered to find their places in the world, in their families, and in their communities.