LGBTQIA+ Resources for Addiction & Mental Health

Finding support for addiction and mental health issues can be challenging, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community who face unique challenges and higher rates of these issues.

Here is a comprehensive list of resources dedicated to providing help and support for LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. 

Resources for Substance Use Disorder 

• Faces and Voices of Recovery: LGBTQ+ Recovery Resources: Offers resources and support networks specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery. 

• Gay & Sober: A community providing support and resources for gay individuals seeking sobriety. 

• Gay and Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous: An inclusive branch of Alcoholics Anonymous focused on supporting gay and lesbian members.

• Inspire Recovery: A recovery center that caters specifically to the LGBTQ+ community, offering a safe and supportive environment. 

Resources for Mental Health 

• Behavioral Health Equity: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (via SAMHSA): SAMHSA's resource hub focused on promoting behavioral health equity for LGBTQ+ individuals.

• LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health (via Mental Health America): Information and resources to support mental health within the LGBTQ+ community. 

• Supporting LGBTQ Youth: Resources focused on the unique mental health needs of LGBTQ youth. 

• Hearts and Ears, Inc.: A support group for LGBTQ+ individuals dealing with mental health challenges. 

Educational Resources 

• It Gets Better: A nonprofit organization empowering LGBTQ+ youth through a collection of supportive resources. 

• National LGBT Health Education Center: Offers education and resources to improve the healthcare experience for LGBTQ+ individuals.

• Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: A support network for families and friends of LGBTQ+ individuals.

• National Center for Transgender Equality: Advocates for policy change to advance transgender equality and provides a range of resources.

• The Trevor Project: Leading organization offering crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. 

Additional Resources

• Bullying: LGBT Youth: Resources and strategies to combat bullying and create safe environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

• Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC): Provides training and assistance for addiction professionals working with LGBTQ+ clients.

• Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: Ensures health equity for LGBTQ+ communities and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments.

• The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists: A community of psychiatrists that educates and advocates on LGBTQ mental health issues. 

Crisis Hotlines and Support 

• LGBT National Hotline: A national hotline offering support to LGBTQ+ individuals. 888-843-4564 

• LGBT National Youth Talkline: A dedicated hotline for LGBTQ+ youth seeking support. 800-246-7743 

• Trans Lifeline: A grassroots hotline offering direct support to transgender individuals in crisis. 

• The Trevor Project: 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. 866-488-7386

• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: Support and crisis response for older LGBTQ+ individuals. 877-360-LGBT (5428) 

By utilizing these resources, LGBTQ+ individuals can find the support they need to navigate addiction and mental health challenges, fostering a path towards recovery and well-being.