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LGBTQIA+ Health Resources

The following collection of resources were curated specifically for LGBTQIA+ youth living in Michigan, their parents, their educators, and their healthcare providers. These resources are inclusive of people of all attractions and gender identities. Resources created by CHAI (Filter: Made by CHAI) are free to print and distribute.

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Immigration Equality

Immigration Equality

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The nation’s leading LGBTQ immigrant rights organization. Call for legal support related to immigration.

Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal

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Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ people and everyone living with HIV.

National Runaway Safeline

National Runaway Safeline

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By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), you can connect with a trusted person who will help you create a plan to address your concerns.

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline

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Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit org offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.

SafeHouse Center

SafeHouse Center

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SafeHouse is a domestic violence shelter and support system in Washtenaw County. Note: SafeHouse Center works directly with law enforcement.

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence

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MCEDSV is a state-wide organization that offers phone, text, and chat based support for people experiencing interpersonal violence.

Transcend the Binary

Transcend the Binary

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Transcend the Binary offers peer counseling and support by and for trans and non-binary people.

7 Cups

7 Cups

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7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support and affordable, confidential online therapy and counseling.

TrevorLifeline

TrevorLifeline

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If you are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, call the TrevorLifeline or visit TrevorChat to connect with a counselor.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line

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Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention.

Crisis Plan Workbook

Crisis Plan Workbook

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Helps people with mental health difficulties develop a crisis plan about how they want to be cared for (and not) in times of crisis.

Navigating a Crisis

Navigating a Crisis

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PDF from Fireweed Collective can help think through the support we can give and receive during a mental health crisis.

Corner Health Center

Corner Health Center

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People age 12 - 25 can access LGBTQ+ affirming mental health services at Corner Health by calling 734-484-3600.

Community Mental Health - Washtenaw County

Community Mental Health - Washtenaw County

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Washtenaw County residents can access 24/7 referrals to free counseling and mobile crisis services by calling 734-544-3050.

Ozone House Crisis Line

Ozone House Crisis Line

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Youth who need to talk to someone can CALL the Crisis Line at 734-662-2222 anytime, day or night or Text “Ozone” to (734) 662-2222.

Free & Low Cost Counseling

Free & Low Cost Counseling

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A list of free and low-cost counseling services in Washtenaw County. Free for public distribution.

Supporting Friends and Family with with Loneliness

Supporting Friends and Family with with Loneliness

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A brochure about loneliness and how to help LGBTQ+ friends and family cope with those feelings. Free for public distribution.

Coping with Loneliness

Coping with Loneliness

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A brochure with information about loneliness and how to cope with those feelings. Free for public distribution.

Dealing with Stress

Dealing with Stress

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A brochure with tips for coping with stress day-to-day. Free for public distribution.

Fireweed Collective Support Groups

Fireweed Collective Support Groups

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For older adolescents and young adults, Fireweed Collective hosts support groups for folks navigating mental health and wellness concerns.

Q Chat Space

Q Chat Space

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Q Chat is an LGBTQ+ teen virtual space to find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information.

GLSEN Southeast Michigan

GLSEN Southeast Michigan

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Southeast Michigan chapter supports students and educators, organizes around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plan trainings & hosts events.

Nuii Waav Brotherhood

Nuii Waav Brotherhood

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Nuii Waav Brotherhood creates a safe and welcoming space for transgender men and other transmasculine folks in Detroit.

Salus Center

Salus Center

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Salus Center serves Lansing’s LGBTQIA+ communities as a gathering space and information hub.