Resources
Ashley has tried to the best of their abilities to compile a list of resources, but does not endorse or guarantee any of the services listed below. All resources should be in use with the support of a mental health professional and does not replace the need for therapy.
Anxiety/ Depression/ Stress/ PTSD
Relationships
Apps/Sites
More Than Two (Non-monogamy)
Sanvello: For anxiety and stress
Headspace: A mindfulness and meditation app
The Safe Place: Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community
Liberate: Free meditation app designed specifically for the BIPOC community and led by BIPOC teachers
Racial Trauma Guide: Virtual guide on coping with racial stressors and being an ally, developed by the EMPOWER (Engaging Minorities in Prevention Outreach Wellness Education & Research) Lab
Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources
Extensive list: More Apps
IG Accounts
@kaichengthom (conflict resolution)
@dobetter_consulting (transformative justice, harm reduction)
@queerextherapy (polyamory, dating, sex)
@thefatsextherapist (fat positive, trauma informed)
@transfatsexedu (sex education)
@sexelducation (STI’s, disclosure)
@livedexperiencecounselor (autism)
@authenticallyadhd (adhd)
@marjanilane (pro-black poly edu)
@the_queer_counselor (body image & identity)
@somaticwitch (somatics, trauma)
@Intersexjusticeproject (Intersex Advocacy & edu)
@gabestorres (social justice oriented therapy)
@itsjiyounkim (social justice oriented therapy)
Podcasts
BusyBeingBlack (Black LGBT Mental Health)
Black.Queer.Alive (Black LGBT Narratives)
Qmunnity (LGBT History & Narratives)
Men Talk HealtH (Gay Male Mental Health)
Food 4 Thot (Sex, Relationships, Identity)
The Heart (Identity)
QueerWOC (Mental Health)
AfroQueer (Narratives)
Irresistible: Collective Healing & Social Change
Books
The Jealousy Workbook by Kathy Labriola
You and Your Gender Identity by Dara Hoffman Fox
Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook by Anneliese Singh
Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies by Renee Linklater
Decolonizing Mental Health: Embracing Indigenous Multi-dimensional Balance by Herman Michell et al
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
Oppression and the Body: Roots, Resistance, and Resolutions by Christine Caldwell et al.
Wounds Into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma by Tirzah Firestone
Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy by Francine Shapiro
Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by Kathy Steele et al.
Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client-Centered Practices by Deb Dana
Education & Support for Allies
TransYouth Family Allies TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.
Bisexual Resource Center The Bisexual Resource Center envisions a world where love is celebrated, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. Because bisexuals today are still misunderstood, marginalized and discriminated against, the BRC is committed to providing support to the bisexual community and raising public awareness about bisexuality and bisexual people.
Asexual Visibility and Education Network The Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) was founded in 2001 with two distinct goals: creating public acceptance and discussion of asexuality and facilitating the growth of an asexual community.
Substance Use
Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous Virtual Alcoholics Anonymous Zoom meetings for the LGBTQ community.
In the Rooms ®: A Global Recovery Community Online addiction recovery community that offers an LGBTQ+ Friendly NA meeting called NA Pride
Harm Reduction Therapy Meetings Alternative to the 12 step-model, online meetings
Chem Sex First Aid Harm Reduction Presentation for chemsex-related emergencies
National Hotlines and Online Support Services
National GLBT Hotline “Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning community by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources”
Trans LifeLine “Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive”
7 Cups of Tea connects to caring listeners for free emotional support
LGBTribe Support Community Peer-to-peer support group for LGBTQ
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association's Provider Directory
Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)
LGBTQ Youth
LGBT National Youth Talkline - 1-800-246-7743
TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText - Text START to 678-678
The Steve Fund Crisis Textline* - Text STEVE to 741741
National Organization Resources
Cancer Network.org Coronavirus 2019 What LGBTQ+ Communities need to know
The Trevor Project: Implications of Covid-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project: How LGBTQ Youth can cope with Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19
National Center for Transgender Equality: COVID-19 Resources
National Counsel for Behavioral Health: LGBTQ+ Resources during COVID-19
In Moments of Crisis
Helpline: 844-457-7873
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727
AID/HIV Nightline and Textline: (800) 628-9240 / Textline: (415) 200-2920
If you’re experiencing a crisis and need to chat with someone, please text TRIBE to 741741 in the US to chat with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
Alternatives to calling 911 (for Philadelphia): https://dontcallthepolice.com/philadelphia/?amp
Letters for Gender Affirming Procedures