If you’re an LGBTQ+ person looking for mental health or substance use support, you don’t have to go it alone. We’ve put together a list of trusted resources for LGBTQ+ people and allies. These organizations have a track record of care referrals, education and political action to support people in the LGBTQ+ community.

Community resources and care referrals

Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)
BMHA helps people find caring mental health professionals who understand different cultures.

CenterLink LGBT+ community center directory
CenterLink can help you find an LGBTQ+ community center near you.

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association's directory
This search tool can help you find an LGBTQ-inclusive health care professional.

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
This network is devoted to the mental health of queer and trans people of color. Their directory can help you find a therapist.

SAGE LGBTQ+ elder support
SAGE helps older LGBTQ+ people and caregivers find community support specific to them. This includes health care, counseling, transportation, housing and emotional support programs.

Education and advocacy

The American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA has educational resources for distinct LGBTQ+ populations.

The Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
This group offers virtual education sessions, fact sheets and other resources for patients and psychiatrists.

The Family Acceptance Project
This project helps families support LGBTQ+ youth and lower health risks. They offer a variety of resources grounded in evidence, culture and faith.

The National Center for Transgender Equality
This resource for transgender people has self-help guides and info about the right to health care.

The Trevor Project’s mental health resources
The Trevor Project supports the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. They have self-care guides, articles about mental wellness and more.

Phone and text hotlines

Suicide prevention

If you or someone you care about is in crisis or thinking about suicide, you can get confidential help.

The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ youth crisis support
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678
Or chat online

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Or chat online

If you are in immediate danger or have a medical emergency, call 911.

Drug and alcohol support

You can talk anonymously with a recovery advocate. They’ll answer questions you may have about drug and alcohol use. They can also help you find treatment centers, support groups or health care providers.

Substance Use Helpline
Call 1-855-780-5955

SAMSHA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Or TTY 1-800-487-4889

Other helplines

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788

National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Or chat online

Trans Lifeline peer support
Call 1-877-565-8860

Sources:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Identity and cultural dimensions: LGBTQ+. Accessed Mar. 6, 2024.

LGBTQ+ mental health resource guide

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