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Depression is an illness unlike any other and living with it is full
of ups and downs. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard,
while feeling empowered to ask for help.

We know how important it is to have information and resources created by and for the LGBTQ+ community.
Check out the links below for details on where you can turn when you need help.

The content on this site is intended for educational purposes only and should not take the place of talking with your doctor or healthcare professional. It should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. If you have any questions about your medical condition, talk to your healthcare professional.

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Healthcare Directories

It is important to find a healthcare professional that you feel comfortable around and supported by. The fear of being judged or dismissed should never prevent you from seeking the help and care you deserve.

Explore a list of directories that make it easy to find a provider near you, including the closest LGBTQ+-friendly healthcare professional or community center.

Asian Mental Health Collective

Asian American Therapist Directory

Find an LGBTQ+-friendly, Asian American therapist near you.

Centerlink

LGBT Community Center Member Directory

Use this tool to find the five nearest community centers to you.

Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality (GLMA)

Provider Directory

Search for trusted LGBTQ+ primary care providers/professionals, specialists, therapists, dentists and other health professionals in your area.

Latinx Therapy

Find a Therapist Tool

Find a LGBTQ+-friendly, Latinx therapist near you.

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)

Mental Health Directory

Interactive digital resource that helps QTPoC locate QTPoC mental health practitioners across the country.

Pride Counseling

Therapist Matching Tool

Interactive digital questionnaire and resource that can match you to the right online therapist.

Psychology Today

LGBTQ+ Provider Directory

Find an LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare provider/professional.

The Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Identity (GAYLESTA)

Find a Therapist Tool

Find an LGBTQ-friendly telehealth provider/professional.

To Write Love on Her Arms

Find Help Tool

Locate free or reduced cost counseling and other mental health resources in your area.

Helpful Tools

Find toolkits, infographics, discussion guides, conversation starters, FAQs and more.

Asian Pride Project
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Stories of LGBTQ+ in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Community

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California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network
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LGBTQ Latinx Mental Health Resource Guide

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Inclusive Therapists
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Mental Health Blog

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Indigenous Pride LA
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What Is Indigenous, Two Spirit, & LGBTQPAI+?

More Information
Latino Equality Alliance
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Mental Health Resource List

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Rest for Resistance
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Emotional Support Resources

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The Mental Health Coalition
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BIPOC Mental Health Resources

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To Write Love on Her Arms
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BIPOC Stories and Resources

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The Mighty
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It's OK to Not Be OK: A Digital Toolkit for Prioritizing Your Mental Health

BIPOC Toolkit
The Trevor Project
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Black & LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

Discussion Guide
Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality (GLMA)
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Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss with Their Healthcare Provider

Discussion Guide
National Center for Transgender Equality
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Healthcare Coverage Guide

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TransLatin@ Coalition
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The State of Trans Health

Read the Report
Trans Lifeline
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Mental Health & Community Wellness

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Mental Health America (MHA)
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Mental Health System FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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How to Find the Right Mental Health Professional

Step-by-Step Guide
The Mighty
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18 Ways to Prepare for (and Cope with) Difficult Days of Treatment-Resistant Depression as Told by The Mighty Community

Step-by-Step Guide
The Mighty
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A Digital Resource Toolkit for Getting Through Uncertain Times

COVID Toolkit
To Write Love on Her Arms
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LGBTQIA+ Stories and Resources

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Janssen
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Depression in the LGBTQ+ Community

Infographic

Live & Ongoing Support

Connect with confidential trained counselors who are available seven days a week.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis.

Dial 988 1-800-273-8255

BlackLine

Black peer support, counseling and witnessing to support and affirm the lived experiences of those who are most impacted by systematic oppression.

1-800-604-5841

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a free crisis counselor and get support at your fingertips.

Text 741741

LGBT National Help Center

Confidential peer support connections for youth, adults and seniors, via phone, text and online chat.

chat available 1-888-843-4564

NAMI HelpLine

Call, chat or text “HELPLINE” to 62640 between 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday for peer-support services.

chat available 1-800-950-6264

SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline

Friendly responders who are ready to listen.

1-877-360-5428

SAMHSA's National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.

1-800-662-4357

Trans Lifeline

Peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.

1-877-565-8860

The Trevor Project's Reach a Counselor Tool

Chat online, text or call a trained LGBTQ+ counselor.

chat available 1-866-488-7386

Advocacy Groups

For more information on depression, treatment options and support services, visit the following mental health and LGBTQ+ advocacy group websites.

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Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)

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HealthHIV + National Coalition for LGBTQ Health

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GLMA Health Professional Advancing LGBTQ Equality

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Indigenous Pride LA

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Mental Health America (MHA)

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The Mighty

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Logo

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

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SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Logo

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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To Write Love on Her Arms

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TransLatin@ Coalition

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Trans Lifeline

The Trevor Project Logo

The Trevor Project

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Please know you are not alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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