The Official Website of City of Atlantic City, NJ - LGBTQ+ Affairs
LGBTQ+ Care • Atlantic City, NJ
About
Summary: The Official Website of City of Atlantic City, NJ (acnj.gov) is the government portal for Atlantic City, NJ. It provides information and services related to government programs, services, and administration. The agency is a government entity (Industry: Government Administration) headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ, with about 25 employees (+20.1% YoY) and two offices (HQ: 1301 Bacharach Blvd). Contact: communications@acnj.gov, phone (609) 347-5300. Official channels include the site acnj.gov and the LinkedIn page (linkedin.com/company/atlanticcitygov). The listing confirms the agency is active and operates under aliases “city of Atlantic City government” and “city of atlantic city.” If your interest is specifically LGBTQ+ Affairs in Atlantic City, the site is the official starting point to locate related programs, resources, or office contacts, though no LGBTQ+-specific details are provided in the summary highlights.
Clinic Type
LGBTQ+ Care
Address
1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone
609-347-5300
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. B.J. Howard): 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 reviews) (3 reviews)
- Demandforce (AtlantiCare Health Services): 5.0 out of 5 stars (502 reviews)
- Yelp (for AtlantiCare): 2.6 out of 5 stars (265 reviews)
- Yelp (for AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center): 2.8 out of 5 stars (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Specific praise for LGBTQ+-affirming care and providers (e.g., Dr. B.J. Howard)
- Commitment to culturally competent and judgment-free healthcare environments
- Availability of specialized services like gender-affirming care and LGBTQIA+ support groups
- Some patients report high satisfaction with overall medical care quality and professional staff
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or rude administrative/reception staff
- Concerns regarding long wait times and difficulty booking appointments
- General mixed-to-negative patient sentiment regarding some hospital/clinic services unrelated to specific LGBTQ+ care
"It was so affirming to find a Non-binary doctor!! Dr. Howard has a beautiful bedside manner. They have been very kind and caring, answering all the questions to the best of their ability... I definitely recommend Them to anyone seeking affirming care."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. B.J. Howard"I had the most unfortunate experience with Nurse Practioner May and the staff... Their response to my plight was was unprofessional, rude and lacked compassion."
— LocalityBiz review for AtlantiCare Physician GroupSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pride Center of Atlantic City — Apr 8, 2026
- Atlantic City kicks off Pride Month, announces LGBTQ+ center — Jun 4, 2026
- Pride Month, LBTQIA+ Diversity & Inclusion in Atlantic City — May 12, 2026
- AC Pride: Great Pride Festival 2025 — Jun 20, 2026
- Hard Rock kicks off Pride Month with flag-raising ceremony — Jun 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More lgbtq+ care clinics in Atlantic City
AtlantiCare is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Atlantic City, NJ, offering comprehensive services across primary and specialty care. While the site highlights a broad range of services (including primary care, women's health, behavioral health, cancer care, heart and vascular, urgent/emergency care, and surgical services) and a large regional presence, it does not provide specific information about LGBTQ+-focused primary care programs. If you’re seeking LGBTQ+-friendly primary care at AtlantiCare, consider: - Contacting AtlantiCare Physician Group or primary care clinics directly to ask about inclusive practices, nondiscrimination policies, and trans-competent care. - Inquiring about specific services such as preventive care, LGBTQ-competent counseling, and gender-affirming care referrals. - Visiting the AtlantiCare contact number (888-569-1000) or the Atlantic City HQ for guidance on LGBTQ+-inclusive providers within their network. Key context about AtlantiCare: - Regionally large nonprofit health system with multiple locations in New Jersey (Atlantic City, Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township, Brigantine, etc.). - Offers extensive services: primary care, cardiology, bariatrics, cancer care, women’s health, emergency/urgent care, neurology, orthopedics, and more. - Established 1898; affiliated with Geisinger Health System; employes thousands of staff and hundreds of physicians. - Website: atlanticare.org. If you need a quick connection to LGBTQ+-specific resources, calling their main line or checking for a dedicated patient diversity page (if available) at the site is recommended.
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