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Identity, Sexuality, and Relationships
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Healthcare (Including Mental Health)
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, afsp.org
American Psychological Association, locator.apa.org
Crisis Text Line, crisistextline.org
Mental Health America, mentalhealthamerica.net
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, suicidepreventionlifeline.or
NAMI LGBT National Help Center, NAMI.org
The Trevor Project LGBT Lifeline, thetrevorproject.org
Warmlines, warmline.org
Counseling Services Locator
TEXT “ITSOK” TO 741741 (Available 24/7)
1 (800) 273-8255(TALK) + 1 for Veterans Line
Nationwide resources mental health:
Peer and family mental health support by phone, weekdays M - F 9 am – 5 pm
(800) 273-8255 or text TALK to 741741
(866) 488-7386 (Available 24/7)
STD-Related Resources from Testing.com:
Substance Use & Addiction Support
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in LGBTQ+ Community
Treatment Resources for LGBTQ Community, courtesy of Bicycle Health.
LGBTQ Mental Health Resources: A host of mental health crisis support and treatment referral information is provided by the Mental Health Coalition.[12]
GLMA (Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s) Provider Directory: View resources for health care professionals that are LGBTQ-friendly.[13]
LGBT National Help Center: This organization provides free and confidential peer support and local resources.[14]
National Center for Transgender Equality: This group provides resources on rights and a Health Coverage Guide.[15]
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): NQTTCN offers mental health resources for queer and trans people of color.[16]
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Facility Search Key: Providers that participated in the Healthcare Equality Index Survey based on inclusivity and LGBTQ practices and policies are ranked.[17]
AA & NA Meetings for LGBTQ Community
Peer support is vital during treatment and recovery. Because of this, 12-step programs such as AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) have created groups that work specifically with LGBTQ individuals in recovery.
To find a group for you, check the following resources:
Gay and Sober Meetings: This is an LGBT meeting directory for local and online meeting opportunities.[18]
Gay and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous: This group embraces the LGBTQ community, providing a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly meetings worldwide.[19]
You can also search both NA and AA local chapters or state organizations to find LGBTQ-friendly meetings and those that are specific to the LGBTQ community for peer support locally. Many chapters will have specific meeting times for the LGBTQ community, which can promote feelings of inclusivity. They can also dispel social isolation and feelings of loneliness and withdrawal.
Peer support groups in recovery can help to provide healthy coping mechanisms and tools for daily life. It’s worth the effort to check them out.
Addiction Resources for the Trans Community
Courtesy of AddictionResource.net.
We created a guide that provides information on How Addiction Affects The Transgender Community. Many rehab centers advertise "LGBTQ+ friendly" but their programs may not be focused on the challenges faced by community individuals as well as providing a safe environment for recovery.
For this reason, we created a guide that speaks on those unique challenges. Some of the topics we cover are:
Risk Factors For Addiction Among Transgender People
Barriers To Transgender Substance Abuse Treatment
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Offered In Addiction Treatment
Resources For Transgendered People In Need Of Addiction Treatment
Visit the Resource Guide at https://www.addictionresource.net/addiction-in-the-transgender-community/
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