Don't despair -- there are many social, political, health, and academic resources for lesbians and other non-heterosexual people living in New Jersey,... and in the other 49 states, too. Sometimes, it takes a little sleuthing, but patience will likely pay off. A great place to start is right here on the Internet: search using the words "gay" and "lesbian," or look for gay-related sections which are part of many on-line services. You can usually call up specific resources in your region, or in other locations, if you are planning a trip.

Off-line, Alice did a little investigating, and came up with a couple of places to start you off. If you are searching for similar resources outside the Garden State, many like-types of outlets and organizations exist elsewhere, so think creatively.

• Pride Center of New Jersey (in New Brunswick)
  (908) 846-2232
  

• Northern New Jersey Gay Help Line
  (201) 285-1595

Rutgers University in New Brunswick has a few gay and lesbian student organizations which would probably be happy to point you in the right direction. There's also the New Jersey/New York edition of the Gay & Lesbian Yellow Pages: gay bookstores and large chain booksellers should have this extensive guide in stock.

And, finally, don't forget about your own backyard. That is, keep your eyes open and "radar" tuned for schoolmates who might share your interests.

Good luck with your search,

Alice

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