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Resources Directory

Welcome to the Resources section of the Hot Springs LGBTQ+ Community Network’s website! Here, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated list of services, organizations, information, and local businesses designed to support and empower our vibrant LGBTQ+ community.


Each resource has been vetted in-house to ensure it is reliable, inclusive, and aligned with our mission to provide meaningful support. From Local businesses, healthcare and mental health services to advocacy organizations and local support groups, we’re here to connect you with the trusted tools and services you need to thrive.


Your journey matters, and we’re proud to walk it with you.


LGBTQ+ Advocacy | Apparel & Gifts | Arts & Entertainment | Beauty & Self-Care | Contractors | Educational |  Employment Resources | Health | HIV & AIDS Resources | Housing | Legal Services | Local Resources | Media & News | National Resources | Pets |   | Professional Services | Realtors | Religious Organizations | Restaurants & Bars | Statewide & Regional | Transgender Resources | Travel & Lodging | Youth & Young Adult | Veterans & ServiceMembers

LGBTQ+ Advocacy

GLAAD

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. 

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HRC Arkansas

HRC Arkansas is the local presence of the Human Rights Campaign in the Natural Stat, working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. 

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Progressive Arkansas Women

Our mission is to elect progressive women to state and local office. The women we support are committed to reproductive, economic, social, and environmental justice for all.

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Media and News

Out Magazine

 Out (ISSN 1062-7928) is an LGBT fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle magazine, with the highest circulation of any LGBT monthly publication in the United States. It presents itself in an editorial manner similar to Details, Esquire, and GQ. Out was owned by Robert Hardman of Boston, its original investor, until 2000, when he sold it to LPI Media, which was later acquired by PlanetOut Inc. In 2008, PlanetOut Inc. sold LPI Media to Regent Entertainment Media, Inc., a division of Here Media, which also owns Here TV. 

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The Advocate

 The Advocate is an American LGBT-interest magazine, printed bi-monthly and available by subscription. The Advocate brand also includes a website. Both magazine and website have an editorial focus on news, politics, opinion, and arts and entertainment of interest to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people. The magazine, established in 1967, is the oldest and largest LGBT publication in the United States and the only surviving one of its kind that was founded before the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, an incident that is generally credited as the beginning of the LGBT rights movement. 

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Them

 We are a community. We strive not only to inform but to listen, to collaborate, to work together. We believe that the life of our work does not exist in words and images, but in the people they embody and the conversations they spark. We want our work to live beyond the page and inside the hearts of those who come to us. We are a movement. We are part of the legacy of those who lived, loved, and fought before us. We believe that every LGBTQ+ person deserves to live life peacefully, happily, and on their own terms. We are committed to representing the breadth of our community and not only those in positions of privilege and advantage. 

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LGBTQ Nation

 LGBTQ Nation is an online news magazine, reporting on issues relevant to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community. We welcome your comments, suggestions, news tips and letters to the editor. 

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GAYe

Though Gaye's primary content involves the African-American community, each publication showcases diversity to bridge the gap between all walks of life. In 2018, journalist and business investor K. Keith joined Gaye Magazine as co-founder and Editor in Chief, re-branding Gaye as an online LGBT "blogazine", a fusion of a blog and a magazine. The current success of the magazine stems from its unique community based focus and blog style social media presence, enabling us to interact and foster a public forum for our supporters, aka the #Gayes. 

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DIVA

 The world's leading magazine for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people.

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Queerty

 Queerty is an online magazine and newspaper covering gay-oriented lifestyle and news, founded in 2005 by David Hauslaib. As of June 2015, the site had more than five million monthly unique visitors. 

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Pets & Pet Care

Bed, Bath & Bark

 Your fur babies will love you! Hoyt Herron is a professional dog groomer and has an LGBTQ-owned and operated grooming service located in Hot Springs, AR   He won’t disappoint I assure you.


Physical Address

 705 Lakeshore Dr, Hot Springs, AR 71913 


Phone Number:  (501) 545-3917 

Restaurants & Bars

420 Eats

We organize events where LGBTQ+ youth can socialize, have fun, and build a sense of community, such as movie nights, game nights, and outdoor activities.


Physical Address

430 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR


Phone Number: (501)-420-3286 


Website: www.facebook.com/420eats/

Central Cabaret & Nightclub

Located at 1008 Central Avenue. This venue host various shows and entertainment throughout the year also has an amazing brunch and nightclub.   


Physical Location

1008 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Ar 


Phone Number: (501) 627-4075 


Website: www.centraltheatrehs.com/

Don Juan's Mexican Bar & Grill

Don Juan Mexican Bar & Grill is another enterprise of Manuel De La Paz, who, with hard work, established two other restaurants in Hot Springs. Along with his wife and children, he has worked endless hours preparing recipes to make his restaurant a success. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of Mexican cuisine with an array of spicy creations from the family’s kitchen in Michoacán, Mexico. New dishes have been added. De La Paz believes that everyone who comes to his restaurant should leave happy.


Physical Address

1534 Malvern Avenue Suite N, Hot Springs, AR


Phone Number: (501)-620-4140


Website: www.donjuangrill.com/

The Electric Strawberry

The Electric Strawberry is safe space for all and offers an eclectic alternative wellness center staffed by a holistic RN and Energy Therapist combined with a groovy Salt Room, ABA Independent Bookstore, and small Coffee & Tea Bar!  


Physical Address

500 West Grand Aevenue, Hot Springs AR


Phone Number: (501) 621-4133


Website: www.theelectricstrawberry.com

Kollective Koffee

Hot Springs' very own 3rd wave coffee+tea house. Specializing in organic and local products.


Physical Address

110 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR


Phone Number: (501) 701-4000


Website: www.kollectivecoffeetea.com/

Maxine's Live

Located at 700 Central Ave.  Live music and drag shows also has a restaurant and an eclectic feel. Check them out  and see what’s happening this week and weekend. 


Physical Address

 700 Central Avenue Hot Springs AR


Phone Number: (501) 321-0909


Website: www.maxineslive.com/

Transgender Services

Ozark Voice

Specialized voice therapy clinic specializing in voice feminization and masculinization for transgender individuals. All of our therapy sessions are offered online so we’re able to reach anyone, anywhere, in the state. 

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Plume

 From gender-affirming hormone therapy and transition support to medications for anxiety and depression, it can be hard to find one clinic or doctor who understands how to care for you. That’s why we founded Plume, a virtual home for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. 

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Trans Families

Trans Families inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates a visible pathway to support trans and gender diverse children and all those who touch their lives. 

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Park West Pharmacy

Our standards include working in conjunction with LGBTQ+ providers throughout the state, using correct pronouns, asking for preferred names, offering free injection supplies, providing insight into the resources available to you, and most importantly showing you only the utmost respect. 

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Travel & Lodging

Amazing Vacations

 We started Amazing Vacations with the mission to share these incredible natural spaces, and provide exceptional Hot Springs vacation accommodation experiences for our guests. Our hope is that you'll fall in love with Hot Springs as much as we have!


Physical Address

Wildcat Road, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas      


Website: https://amazing-vacations.com/

Boar's Rut

 The Boar's Rut is a gay-friendly, men's campground, welcoming gay, straight, bi & trans men of all shapes, sizes & colors. Our non-profit, nestled in the heart of Camden, Arkansas, is fully operated by volunteers.


Physical Address

2155 Maul Road Camden AR 71701


Website: www.boarsrut.com

Evergreen Cottage

 “A Hug." “A Love Nest." “I just want to sit down and stay a while.” Enjoy a very special time in our cabin in the woods! Relax and unwind in this calm, stylish space. Enjoy an easy 15 minute walk on our trails. This new build will give you the space you need to feel surrounded by nature's best! Whether you seek a personal retreat, a romantic getaway, time at one of our area's beautiful lakes, or a fun-filled visit to historic Hot Springs, Arkansas, beautiful memories will be made here.  


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Veterans & Service Members

American Association of Retired People (AARP)

 AARP connects national and local programs for our aging population, and our older veterans can benefit from identifying these resources, events and quality information related to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Blue Alliance

 Blue Alliance is an American non-profit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Alumni of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its mission is to promote respect through education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individual at the Air Force Academy, within the Academy’s alumni community, and throughout the entire USAF. 

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CalVet Department of Veterans Services

 CalVet is committed to ensuring all Veterans have access to and receive the benefits they have earned without regard to sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability. The Minority Veterans Division promotes the use of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, programs, and services by Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Veterans. We advocate on behalf of LGBT Veterans by identifying gaps in services and by making recommendations to improve service. We support and initiate activities that educate and sensitize the public to the unique needs of our LGBT Veterans. 

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Healing Warrior Hearts

 Whether it was before, during, or after Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, being in the military and identifying as LGBTQ+ has historically meant service members did not feel safe or accepted. Unique experiences of injustice, discrimination, and abuse, both physical and emotional, are the emphasis in this special-focus Healing Warrior Hearts retreat. This confidential environment offers a safe place to talk about the struggles of sexual orientation within the military. Staff of these weekends are veterans and civilians who share similar experiences or who have been identified as LGBTQ targets and their allies. The staff offers empathy and compassion for the pain these veterans carry, connecting from the heart, recognizing that our hearts have no gender or sexual preference and that all healing begins within. 

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Knights Out

 Knights Out is an organization of West Point alumni, staff and faculty who support the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to serve openly in the US military and who wish to educate young officers about the issues and contributions of LGBTQ+ troops. 

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Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT): Archived Site

 This is an archived site that can provide information on DADT repeal. For career coaches, you will find Quick Reference Guides and other data that can aid in your support of a veteran client’s military discharge upgrade case and access to benefits. 

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SPART*A

 SPART*A is a group of LGBTQ+ people who currently serve or have served in the military, their families, and veteran and uniformed allies. They are a membership organization, built by, for, and with members from all parts of the LGBTQ+ military community.  

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Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)

  TAVA is an advocacy group for transgender veterans from the US military.  

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VA Facilities with LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC)

 There is an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) at every facility to help you get the care you need. VHA policies require that your health care is delivered in an affirming and inclusive environment and that VHA employees respect your identity. LGBTQ+ VCC can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality care, handle complaints or concerns you have about your care, and help you get started with any of our services for LGBTQ+ Veterans. This page includes a directory of LGBTQ+ VCC by state and U.S. territory. 

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Youth & Young Adult

GLSEN Arkansas

Our chapter supports students and educators locally, organizes around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plans teacher trainings, and hosts events for students, educators, parents, and allies. Chapters like ours play an important role in bringing GLSEN’s programs and visions to right where we live, work, and learn. While some chapters have full-time or part-time staff, most are entirely volunteer-based. We're always looking for new volunteers to help us ensure safe schools for all students. 

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GSA Network

Founded in San Francisco in 1998, GSA Network emerged as a youth-driven organization that connects LGBTQ+ youth and school-based GSA clubs through peer support, leadership development, and community organizing and advocacy.

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It Gets Better

Empowering LGBTQ youth to define their own journey.

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LGBTQ+ Student Guide

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, pansexual, aromantic, genderqueer, nonbinary, and intersex students may have varied experiences in college depending on the community they encounter. Statistics published by the Human Rights Campaign revealed that only 26% of LGBTQ+ teens feel safe in their schools.

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Trans Families

Trans Families inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates a visible pathway to support trans and gender diverse children and all those who touch their lives. 

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The Trevor Project

You deserve a welcoming and loving world,  and so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else. 

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