Health Care
Access to knowledgeable, affirming health care is crucial for the well-being of your child. Our resources cover a wide range of topics, including gender-affirming care, mental health support, navigating healthcare systems, and finding LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers. By understanding and addressing the unique health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth, you can ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. Empower yourself with the knowledge needed to advocate for your child's health and happiness.
*The material and information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information as a basis for making any medical, legal, or any other decisions.
1065 healthcare facilities from across the U.S. stepped up to take the HEI survey and to be measured on how many LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices they have in place. Use this interactive map to learn more about participating facilities in each state.
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Genderbands offers grants for transition surgery and travel expenses. Find all the information here.
Mental Health Resources
The following resources are provided here for the general public.
The material and information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information as a basis for making any medical, legal, or any other decisions.
All resources are third party organizations. Mama Dragons has not extensively vetted each resource listed here.
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Psychology Today nationwide, searchable database of therapists (filter by therapists who are LGBTQ+ or have experience supporting people with LGBTQ+ identities): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
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National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://nqttcn.com/en/
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Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/
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Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Online Knowledge & Resource Center https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/ or https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/HelpLine-Resource-Directory.pdf
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (English) or https://www.samhsa.gov/linea-nacional-ayuda (Spanish), or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Resources (U.S.-Focused)
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ (English) or https://988lifeline.org/es/obten-ayuda/ (Spanish), or call 988
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Para los hablantes de español que están experimentando una crisis de suicidio, llame a la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 888-628-9454 o envíe un mensaje de texto a la Línea de Texto de Crisis ('AYUDA' al 741741)
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Trans LifeLine: http://www.translifeline.org/ (English) or https://translifeline.org/es/ (Spanish) or call (877) 565-8860
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BlackLine (support & counseling with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens; prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)): https://www.callblackline.com/ or call 1 (800) 604-5841
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Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians: https://www.deqh.org/ or call 908-367-3374
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Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ or text HOME to 741741. Spanish: https://www.crisistextline.org/es/.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: https://www.nami.org/help or call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email helpline@nami.org. Spanish: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina
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Anti-Violence Project Hotline: https://avp.org/get-help/call-our-hotline/ or call 212-714-1141
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National Runaway Safeline: https://www.1800runaway.org/ or call 1-800-786-2929
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/, text "START" to 88788, or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) (TTY 1.800.787.3224). Spanish: https://espanol.thehotline.org/
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National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org (English) or https://humantraffickinghotline.org/es (Spanish), or call 1-888-373-7888
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StrongHearts Native Helpline (domestic, dating, and sexual violence support for Native Americans): https://strongheartshelpline.org or call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
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Rape Abuse & Incest National Network / National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://rainn.org/ (Spanish: https://www.rainn.org/es) or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
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National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: https://theactionalliance.org/about-us/contact-us
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National Child Abuse Helpline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/ or call 800.422.4453
International Resources
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Befrienders Worldwide (emotional support to people who are suicidal or in distress): https://www.befrienders.org
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Find a Helpline: https://findahelpline.com/
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Suicide.org International Hotlines: http://suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
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Crisis Text Line (UK, Canada, Ireland): https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/
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International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR) (specific to Turkey): https://irqr.net or call +(1) 416 985 7456