Resources

LGBT Near Me Largest LGBTQ Resource database in the world: List includes resources all over the world, including bars, social clubs, mental health resources, safe places, and more.

Crisis support

LGBT National Help Center – Provides phone and chat support for LGBTQ adults and teens, runs teens groups, provides worldwide resources for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

The Trevor Project – The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

Trans Lifeline – Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Thrive Lifeline – Experienced suicide interveners who will help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, we can help!

Crisis Textline – Free confidential 24/7 support at your fingertips

Finding a specific type of therapist

Bay Area Open Minds – San Francisco Bay Area psychotherapists and psychotherapy students who affirm that sexual, relational and gender diversity are natural expressions of the human experience.

Polyamory-Friendly Professionals Directory – A listing of professionals who are sensitive to the unique needs of polyamorous clientele

Kink-Aware Professionals – a service offered by NCSF dedicated to providing the community with a listing of psychotherapeutic, medical, legal and other professionals who have stated that they are knowledgeable about and sensitive to diverse expressions of sexuality.

Pacific Center for Human Growth – Pacific Center provides direct services for Alameda County and the greater Bay Area LGBTQIA+ communities through low cost therapy services, groups, and more.

Substance use support

The Stonewall Project – Stonewall Project offers free support for substance use treatment and counseling using a harm reduction model serving parts of the LGBTQIA+ communities

This is a growing document, please reach out of you have a resource you’d like me to highlight here!

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