Connect with affirming mental health services, therapists, support groups, and self-care resources designed to address the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Available 24/7 via phone, text, or chat with trained counselors who offer support without judgment.
Visit WebsitePeer Support by Trans People
A grassroots hotline and microgrants organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. All operators are transgender, ensuring callers can speak with someone who understands their experiences.
Visit Website988 Crisis Support
A national network providing free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. For specialized LGBTQ+ support, press 3 after dialing 988 or text "PRIDE" to 988 to be connected with a counselor.
Visit WebsiteMental Health Practitioner Directory
A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color. Their directory connects QTBIPOC with mental health practitioners who share their lived experiences and identities.
Visit WebsiteLGBTQ+ Therapist Directory
A comprehensive directory where you can find licensed therapists and counselors who specialize in LGBTQ+ issues. Filter by insurance, therapy type, and specific identity focuses to find a mental health provider who meets your needs.
Find a TherapistSpecialized Therapy Directory
A directory specifically designed to help queer, trans, and BIPOC individuals find therapists who understand intersectional identities. Focuses on connecting clients with providers who recognize the impact of multiple marginalized identities.
Find a TherapistOnline LGBTQ+ Therapy Service
An online counseling platform specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community, offering discrete, affordable, and convenient therapy with licensed professionals who specialize in LGBTQ+ issues, available via messaging, chat, phone, or video.
Visit WebsiteEducational Resource & Support
NAMI provides critical mental health education, awareness, and support specific to LGBTQ+ individuals. They offer information on common challenges, finding inclusive care, and local support groups that address unique needs.
Visit WebsiteMental Health Resources
An educational resource offering evidence-based information about LGBTQ+ mental health, including webinars, learning modules, and publications. Their resources address specific mental health needs across different LGBTQ+ identities.
Access ResourcesComprehensive Information Resource
A collection of resources addressing specific mental health concerns affecting LGBTQ+ communities, including information about minority stress, identity-related challenges, screening tools, and guidance for accessing appropriate care.
Visit WebsiteIn-Person & Virtual Meetings
PFLAG's network of local chapters offers support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, creating spaces where people can share experiences, find encouragement, and develop resilience through community connection.
Find a ChapterPeer Support Services
Provides peer-support through hotlines and online chat for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, including specialized services for youth and seniors. Their trained volunteers offer confidential emotional support, information, and local resources.
Visit WebsiteDirectory of Support Groups
A comprehensive database of in-person and online support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals across the country, searchable by location, identity focus, and specific topic areas such as coming out, gender transition, and family support.
Find a GroupMental Health App for Marginalized Communities
A digital platform that matches individuals from marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ people, with licensed therapists who share aspects of their background, experiences, and identity for more effective therapeutic relationships.
Visit WebsiteSelf-Guided Mental Health App
A self-therapy app featuring interactive mental health exercises specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy frameworks, the app provides tools for managing anxiety, depression, and identity-related stress.
Visit WebsiteMental Health Tool for LGBTQ+ Youth
A free, research-backed mental health tool designed for LGBTQ+ teens to explore and affirm their identity and learn coping skills. Developed by the Innovation Labs at Hopelab in partnership with CenterLink and It Gets Better Project.
Visit WebsiteBy Anneliese Singh, PhD, LPC
A practical resource filled with evidence-based exercises to help LGBTQ+ individuals develop resilience skills and strengthen mental health. Addresses challenges like discrimination and internalized negativity with affirming approaches.
Learn MoreLGBTQ+ Mental Health Stories
A podcast featuring authentic conversations about mental health within LGBTQ+ communities. Each episode explores individual journeys through mental health challenges, offering insights, coping strategies, and messages of hope and recovery.
Listen NowIntersectional Mental Health Content
While focused broadly on mental health for Black women, this podcast frequently addresses LGBTQ+ topics with specific episodes on intersectional identities, providing valuable insights for queer and trans people of color.
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