Resources
General LGBTQ+ Organizations
Human Rights Campaign (United States)
LGBTQ+ Rights & Representation at Every Level
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ Youth (United States)
LGBTQ+ Youth
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
TrevorChat: via the website – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
SAGE (United States)
Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Healthcare
Planned Parenthood
We stand with Planned Parenthood and have advocated for Planned Parenthood in the Rocky Mountain region
Information on Gender Affirming Care: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-rocky-mountains/learn/gender-affirming-care
Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
LGBTQ+ Specific Resources: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/LGBTQ/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
Trans Lifeline
A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.
“Don’t Call the Police” (United States)
Community-based alternatives to police in your city
National Resources: https://dontcallthepolice.com/national/
Wildflower Alliance Speer Support Line
Call: 1-888-407-4515
Trained peer supporters
The Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots Peer Support, Advocacy, and Training organization with a focus on harm reduction and human rights.
Fireside Project
Need psychedelic support? We got you.
Tripping now? Call or text our free hotline: 623-473-7433
Seeking long-term support for preparation and integration? Hire a psychedelic coach.
*This is not a suicide support line.
Youth Mental Health
Recovery High School - Aspire Advocates for Health
Aspire Advocates for Behavioral Health is a volunteer-led grassroots movement that aims to improve the identification, treatment, and reimbursement of mental health and substance use disorder services for young people aged 26 and younger.
Trusted Therapists & Mental Health Professionals
Tidelands Counseling
Mat Chirman, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Specializes in:
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Family/marriage counseling
Treating victims & perpetrators in domestic violence situations
Anger Management
Psychoeducational support for those with a loved one who has BPD
*Note from Sage Nestler, MSW: I have worked in collaboration with Mat for the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder. He is incredibly caring and knowledgeable.
Authenticity of Recovery
Founder & CEO: Aza A. Shukura
Our mission is to unlock your power to stand freely in your authenticity through all forms of needed self-discovery. We strive to boldly reject the ideology that people will forever carry the labels of mental health and substance use challenges through evolving and raising the bar by taking revolutionary action, to go from long term recovery to reinventing oneself into a completely new way of Being.
We hold the power to decide the outcome of our destiny by changing the narrative of our own lives and the trajectory by which we become our future selves.
*Note from Sage Nestler, MSW: Aza and I are both part of the advocacy committee within the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder. She is very passionate about recovery and advocates against abuse in recovery communities.