additional resources

Healthcare for LGBTQIA+

healthcare programs

Due to low rates of insurance coverage, discrimination, and a lack of cultural competency in the health care system, LGBTQIA+ people are at a higher risk for cancer, mental illnesses, and are more likely to smoke, abuse alcohol and drugs, and engage in other risky behaviors. Barriers to care often delay treatment until a condition is extremely difficult or even impossible to manage or cure.

By removing barriers to health services and closing the gap of disparities LGTBQIA+ persons face in receiving care, the Coastal Bend PRIDE Center and Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation programs can improve health outcomes for our loved ones and our community. CBWF is dedicated to providing the best health and wellness services that are sensitive to the unique needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Services are available and affordable to everyone, with some services provided based on a sliding fee scale.

Programs for LGBTQIA+ include the following:

  • Ryan White Case Management and Support Services for People Living with HIV

  • Case Management and Support Services for coming out, transitioning, behavioral services

Questions may be directed to the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation by calling call 361-814-2001.

food pantry

The Coastal Bend Pride Center is able to provide our clients access to the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation’s food pantry. The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation food pantry is located at 2882 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78415.

For food pantry needs or eligibility, please contact Pride Center staff at 361-557-7433 and visit the Coastal Bend Food Bank’s website to see where your nearest food pantry is.

Please note the Pride Center does not receive food donations; all donations should be made directly to the Coastal Bend Food Bank.

free counsiling

he Coastal Bend Pride Center’s free counseling service is currently available. If you are in need of counseling related to gender identity, sexual orientation, coming out, navigating relationships, family, or LGBTQ+ related topics, our counseling intern will be happy to help you!

To check for availability, please call the Pride Center at 361-557-7433 or email us at info@cbpridecenter.org.

The Pride Center can also refer you to the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation’s counseling services. For more information regarding their year-round counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care, visit www.cbwellness.org or call 361-814-2001. 

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, contact 1-888-767-4493 or 1-800-841-6467.

free clothes closet

The Coastal Bend Pride Center’s clothing closet is an initiative to provide clothing to local LGBTQIA+ persons in need. Additionally, it is an opportunity to give those identifying as transgender, genderfluid, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary access to a variety of clothes that can help them with transitioning, easing dysphoria, and accessing clothing they cannot or do not feel comfortable buying in public.

Donations are welcomed and can include gently used clothing, shoes, and purses. Clothing must be clean and if previously worn, washed and in good repair.

Donations of makeup and undergarments are accepted but must be new due to the nature of the items.

If you or an LGBTQIA+ individual needing assistance, feel free to contact us by calling 361-557-7433 or email us at info@cbpridecenter.org.