Because of stigma and discrimination, L.G.B.T.Q+ people are more likely than non-L.G.B.T.Q+ people to struggle with their mental health. Additionally, many standard mental health solutions are often not equipped to understand and tackle unique L.G.B.T.Q+ challenges.
This platform discusses the unique intersection of L.G.B.T.Q+ experiences and mental health. Built by L.G.B.T.Q+ people, for L.G.B.T.Q+ people.
Mental Health Stigma
Not until 1987 did homosexuality completely fall out of the D.S.M as a mental health diagnosis.
“When Homosexuality Stopped Being a Mental Disorder.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201509/when-homosexuality-stopped-being-
mental-disorder.
Resources for the L.G.B.T.Q+ Community
The Trevor Project
National organization
Serving LGBT+ youth
Crisis Lifeline: 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
National organization
Open to all ages
Serving the Transgender and Gender
Non-Conforming communities
Crisis Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Center on Halsted
Chicago based organization
Open to all ages
Behavioral Health: 773-472-472-6469
x 460Anti-Violence Project: 773-871-2273 (CARE)
Care2Prevent
South Chicago based organization
Serving Youth
Behavioral Health: 773-702-5872
Brave Space Alliance
South Chicago based organization
Open to all ages
Black and Trans led
Therapy for Queer People of Color
National Organization
Serving Black, Indigenous and people of color
Open to all ages
How To Find A Therapist
Need help finding where to start finding a Therapist?
Click one of the resources below to find resources to help you get started.
CenterLink LGBT Community Center Member Directory
Psychology Today: Find detailed listings for mental health professionals in the US
LGBTQ+ Competency and Care Questions to Ask
This platform discusses the unique intersection of L.G.B.T.Q+ experiences and mental health. Built by L.G.B.T.Q+ people, for L.G.B.T.Q+ people.
This is a transgender, nonbinary, asexual, polyamorous, and kink affirming space.
We’re not here to debate anyone’s identity.
L.G.B.T.Q+ identities are NOT a mental health condition, but the way the world treats us impacts our lives. And that’s what we’re here to talk about.