Resources
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The Trevor Project:
(866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24.
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Trans Lifeline:
(877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to thrive.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-8255
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.
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Crisis Text Line:
Text START to 741-741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. You can text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
and Transgender National Hotline:
(888) 843-4564
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The LGBT National Youth Talk Line:
(800) 246-7743
Youth serving youth through age 25. Provides telephone, online, private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
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The National Runaway Safe Line:
(800) 786-2929
Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life.
NRS staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
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The True Colors United:
(212) 461-4401
The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.
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National AIDS Hotline:
(800) 342-AIDS
(800) 344-7432 (Spanish)
(800) 243-7889 (TDD)
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LGBTQ+ Teens:
Q Chat Space
Hosts live chat discussions for LGBTQ+ youth. 13-19 years old
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LGBTQ+ Behavioral Clinic:
University of Mississippi Health Center
Jackson, Mississippi
(601)-984-6925
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LGBTQ+ Mental Healthcare:
Pride Institute
(800) 547-7433
Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
The Phoenix Rising Centers
info@phoenixrisingcenters.org
(401) 441-5834
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Counseling/Behavioral Services:
Northshore Family Counseling
368 Courthouse Rd, Suite D
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 254-1564
northshorefamilycounseling.com/counseling-gulfport/
Caring Minds Consulting LLC
kristen@caringmindsconsulting.com
MSU Behavioral Health
Mississippi State University
223 Famous Maroon Band Street
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-0621
mgrace@behavioralhealth.msstate.edu
Provides mental health therapy and peer support services at no
cost to clients as long as they are between the ages of
16-25 and currently reside in Mississippi.
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Gender-Inclusive Language:
Wordtips
www.word.tips/gender-inclusive-language
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LGBTQ+ College Information:
Intelligent.com
LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide
Scholarships for LGBTQ+ College Students
www.edumed.org/financial-aid/scholarships/lgbtq-scholarships-resources
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LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination:
ipropertymanagement.com/guides/lgbtq-housing-discrimination
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Voice Lessons:
Your Lessons Now, LLC.
Online gender affirming voice lessons for feminization, masculinization, and androgynous.
contact@yourlessonsnow.com
(888) 318-7267
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Social Security Disability Guide:
www.m-n-law.com/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-guide
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LGBTQ+ Seniors:
Loneliness and Isolation
www.payingforseniorcare.com/resources-for-seniors-experiencing-isolation-and-loneliness
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Addiction and Rehab:
AddictionHelp.com
(866) 410-2669
Oxford Treatment Center
Drug Addiction and Abuse LGBTQ+ Community
recoveryfirst.org/addiction-in-the-lgbtq-community/
Landscape of LGBTQ+ and Gay-Friendly Rehabs
adcare.com/blog/the-need-for-lgbtq-treatment-programs
rehabs.com/treatment/gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender
www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/lgbtq/lgbtq-youth-addiction
Addiction Resource
www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/mississippi/gulfport/
LGBTQ+ Alcohol Help
Rehab Spot
www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/lgbtq-community
Alcohol Rehab Guide
www.alcoholrehabguide.org/Resources/LGBTQ-Alcoholism/
BedRock Recovery Center
Detox Rehabs
www.detoxrehabs.net/cities/gulfport-ms
Rehabnet.com
(866) 903-1752
www.rehabnet.com/treatment/inpatient
Defining Wellness Centers
Signs & Symptoms of Drug Addiction
www.definingwellness.com/addiction-signs
Granite Recovery Centers
Alcohol Abuse
www.graniterecoverycenters.com/alcohol-abuse
Your First Steps
LGBTQ+ Addiction Guide
www.yourfirststep.org/lgbtq-addiction-guide
Live Another Day
QTBIPOC Addiction & Mental Health Support
www.liveanotherday.org/bipoc/lgbtq
Detox Local
AAPI Addiction and Mental Health Resources
www.detoxlocal.com/resources/aapi-addiction-mental-health
Bright Futures Treatment Centers
The Role of LGBTQ+ Support Groups in Recovery
www.brightfuturestreatment.com/lgbtq-support-groups-in-recovery/
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Trans Services:
Single Care
Guide to health and wellness
for the transgender community
www.singlecare.com/blog/guide-to-health-and-wellness-for-the-transgender-community
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LGBTQ+ and Special Needs:
LGBTQ parents of children with Cerebral Palsy