Finding affirming support is an important part of well-being. Below you’ll find trusted local and national resources offering financial aid, mental health, physical health, and crisis services for LGBTQ+ individuals. Each organization provides inclusive, compassionate care designed to help you thrive.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CALL: 988 or (800) 273-8255
TEXT: 988
Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
CALL: 1 (866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Welcomes calls if you are questioning gender identity (ie Are not sure yet if you identify as trans).
CALL: (877) 565-8860
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
TEXT: HOME to 741741
Provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, elder abuse, family dynamics, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. Peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
CALL: (888) 843-4564
Provides a safe space to discuss concerns and questions regarding coming out for all ages.
CALL: (888) 688-5428
A scholarship for Northeast Ohio students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are going to,
or already enrolled in, a college, university, or vocational/trade school
Provides grants and scholarships to support the Greater Akron LGBTQ+ community.
WebsiteMicrogrants for trans and gender-diverse people in Ohio for crisis needs (e.g. gender-affirming care, relocation, emergency costs).
WebsiteThough not purely financial aid, they offer free legal services (consumer law, identity, family law, civil rights) which can help people in financial distress mitigate costs.
WebsiteA scholarship for Northeast Ohio students who identify as LGBTQ+ and are going to, or already enrolled in, a college, university, or vocational/trade school.
WebsiteDirect micro-grants (for essential needs, medical, housing, etc.) for queer and trans individuals facing hardship.
WebsiteVarious funds offering support, including the Mx. Bond Fund, which supports work for trans/nonbinary people (housing, education, etc.)
WebsitePeer‐facilitated mental health support groups (ages 18+). Provides a safe, nonjudgmental support space, in partnership with NAMI Greater Cleveland.
WebsiteMental health / behavioral services specifically for LGBTQ+ residents. Includes partnerships for counseling, community assessment, etc.
WebsiteA clinic focused on health care for LGBTQ+ community, which includes behavioral/mental health components
WebsiteFree, peer-led support group for LGBTQ+ people living with mental health conditions.
WebsiteProvides resources, information, guidance for LGBTQ+ communities around mental health.
WebsiteAdvocacy, education, resource support for LGBTQ health including mental health, also helps with connecting to affirming providers.
WebsiteProvides resources, information, guidance for LGBTQ+ communities around mental health.
WebsiteA curated list of mental health / addiction resources specifically for LGBTQ+ folks
WebsitePrimary care, LGBTQ+-competent medical services, specialty referrals, inclusive care.
WebsitePrimary care, transgender services, and general LGBTQ health care.
WebsiteLGBTQ+ inclusive primary care, hormone therapy, transgender care.
WebsitePreventive care, primary care, gender-affirming hormone therapy, sexual health services.
WebsitePrimary care, HIV / STI testing & treatment, gender-affirming care, specialized care.
WebsitePreventive care, transgender medicine, reproductive health, gender-affirming surgery.
WebsiteGender-affirming care (hormone therapy), sexual health, preventative care, etc.
WebsiteSurgical care & coordination of specialist care.
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