LGBTQ+ Mental Health - Resources

Resources Materials

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

thetrevorproject.org

Supporting the LGBTQ community who are living with a mental health and/or substance use disorder. Envision:You aims to educate, build awareness, and provide training and resources to the community.

www.envision-you.org/

Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning community by providing free and confidential peer support and local resources.

www.glbthotline.org/

GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.

www.glaad.org

Additional Materials

Breathing Board:

Follow the sides of this square while you breathe. Breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds, breathe out for four seconds, hold for four seconds and repeat.

5 Senses Activity:

Use your senses to observe the things around you and ground yourself in the present moment. 

General Mental Health Resources:

Project Helping offers opportunities for virtual and at home volunteer experiences to support healthcare professionals, teen mental health, care packages for seniors, and more.

projecthelping.org

Free Guided Meditations: The UCLA Mindful Awareness Resource Center offers free guided meditations as well as other programming and resources to help calm your mind. 

uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations

Suicide Hotline & Crisis Helpline: Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you. Online chat, text or phone.

findahelpline.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you are concerned about yourself or a friend, don’t hesitate to reach out. For free help from a trained crisis counselor 24/7/365:

  • Call or Text “988”
  • 1.800.273.8255 remains in service
  • Chat Online at 988lifeline.org/chat