Empowering the LGBTQ and HIV communities since 1989.
LGBT Life Center (formerly ACCESS AIDS Care/The LGBT Center of Hampton Roads) provides programs and services to individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS in Hampton Roads. Our services include medical case management, housing, meals, transportation, outreach, prevention, education, and free HIV/STI testing. LGBT Life Center provides a safe space, services, resources, education, and support to the LGBTQ community in Hampton Roads.
The LGBT Life Center is open…
Monday: 8:30am–5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am–8pm
Wednesday: 8:30am– 5pm
Thursday: 8:30am–8pm (after 5pm, HIV/STD testing is at Monticello office only)
Friday: 8:30am–5pm
For an HIV/STD test, please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
We currently have three locations in Norfolk serving the Hampton Roads community, with a fourth location being relocated in the Hampton/Newport News area. For location addresses and directions, please see the map and information at the bottom of this page.
Regardless of your HIV status, LGBT Life Center wants you to thrive by staying healthy, connected, and productive in all aspects of your life. We offer programming and resources including:
You do not need to be a member of the LGBTQ community to receive our services. We provide excellent care and programming open to everyone in Hampton Roads.
Yes! We’re always happy to talk about the work we do, the services we provide, and about issues that face the LGBTQ community. Please contact us to talk about your specific training needs and we can tailor training to you.
From support groups to community events, there’s always something happening at the LGBT Life Center! To see what we’re up to, visit our events page.