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Finding reliable and affirming health and fitness resources can be particularly challenging for LGBTQ+ individuals. Many mainstream sources may not adequately address the specific needs and concerns of this diverse community. This curated list of websites offers a vital collection of information, support, and resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ experience, covering everything from mental health and crisis intervention to fitness programs and culturally competent healthcare providers. These organizations and platforms are dedicated to promoting the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals and offer safe spaces to find the information and support needed to thrive.

Here is a list of valuable websites that offer health and fitness resources for LGBTQ people:

• OutCare Health:A comprehensive directory of LGBTQ+ healthcare resources, including primary care, mental health services, youth groups, shelters, support groups, STI testing, and more. 
• The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health: Committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research. 
• The Trevor Project: The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth.  
• GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality: The oldest association of LGBT healthcare professionals, dedicated to the advancement of LGBT equality in healthcare for both individuals and healthcare professionals. 
• National Center for Transgender Equality: The nation's leading social justice advocacy organization for transgender people, providing a powerful transgender advocacy presence in Washington, D.C. 
• Pridefit: A fitness program designed specifically for the LGBTQ community, offering workouts, nutrition advice, and community support. 
• The Human Rights Campaign (HRC): The largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, offering a variety of resources related to LGBTQ health and well-being. 
• Center for American Progress: Offers the latest news in many areas that specifically affect the LGBT adult and youth community, including marriage equality, educational rights, and health care provision. 
• YouthResource: A website designed by GLGTQ youth for GLGTQ youth, providing peer educators that youth can contact with their health questions online, resources and hotlines, and current news and infographics related to GLGTQ health equality and equal rights.
• The Network for LGBT Health Equality: Focuses on reducing tobacco use and increasing physical wellness among the LGBT community, maintaining a strong network of LGBT tobacco and wellness health professionals that users can connect with, in addition to offering LGBT cultural competency trainings and webcasts. 

This list is not exhaustive, but it provides a starting point for finding valuable health and fitness resources for LGBTQ people.