Comprehensive and accessible mental health support remains a major need for LGBTQI+ youth, with more than half of queer young people in the United States not receiving the mental health care they wanted last year.
According to The Trevor Project’s national survey on mental health among LGBTQ+ youth in the US, 39% of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, including 46% of transgender and non-binary young people.
The nonprofit Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services provides mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services, including affirming services and resources for LGBTQI+ people.
“We celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and provide the resources and support individuals need to succeed, no matter where they are in their journey,” said Dr. Christine Santoro, Chief Operating Officer at Didi Hirsch.
Our third place
1540 E. Colorado Blvd.,
Glendale, CA 91205
didihirsch.org/our-third-place
OurThirdPlace@DidiHirsch.org
(818) 244-7257
Monday and Friday 11am – 4pm
Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 to 18:00
Third Place is a drop-in centre where young people ages 15-25 can access resources and support. It features a digital recording studio, art studio, community kitchen, relaxation corner, showers and laundry facilities. In addition, it offers private spaces for mental health therapy, substance use counselling, classes and workshops on life skills and care coordination, housing, employment and education support.
Third Place’s new online support groups for LGBTQI+ people include a peer support group on Fridays from 1pm to 2pm, and T-Time, a support group for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people on Fridays from 2pm to 3pm.
Teen Line
Teen Line
(800) 852-8336
Or text TEEN to 839863.
The Teen Line is a nationwide hotline staffed by highly trained teens and supervised by adult mental health professionals. It offers support, resources and hope to other teens struggling with mental health issues. Teen counselors, called “listeners,” answer calls, texts and emails from other teens in need of support. Young people can contact the Teen Line hotline to seek help for a range of concerns, from gender identity to bullying to suicidal thoughts and more.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Pride
Call 988 or text “PRIDE” to 988.
Connect to the online chat at 988Lifeline.org and select “LGBTQI+” in the pre-chat survey.
988 is a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline for anyone experiencing emotional distress or contemplating suicide, or who is worried about a loved one. Selecting option 3 will connect you with an affirming counselor who specializes in LGBTQI+ care.
