Resources

Resources for LGBTQIA Community

At Luminations Psychotherapy and Wellness, we believe that healing happens in community—and that access to affirming resources can make a powerful difference in your mental health journey. Below are some trusted resources for LGBTQIA+ support, including local services in Chicago and national organizations.

Chicago-Based Resources

  • The List
    A comprehensive directory of LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health professionals, healthcare providers, and community services in Chicago.

  • Howard Brown Health
    howardbrown.org
    Community health services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including primary care, hormone therapy, mental health support, and STI testing.

  • Center on Halsted
    centeronhalsted.org
    Chicago’s LGBTQIA+ community center offering counseling, youth programming, legal aid, and housing resources.

  • Brave Space Alliance
    bravespacealliance.org
    The first Black-and trans-led LGBTQ+ center on the South Side of Chicago, providing mutual aid, food programs, and healing spaces.

  • Chicago Therapy Collective
    chicagotherapycollective.org
    A collective working to reduce LGBTQ+ mental health disparities through advocacy, education, and direct support.

National LGBTQIA+ Resources

  • The Trevor Project
    thetrevorproject.org
    Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth (ages 13–24). Call, text, or chat 24/7 with trained counselors.

  • Trans Lifeline
    translifeline.org | (877) 565-8860
    Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Also offers microgrants for legal name/gender changes.

  • PFLAG
    pflag.org
    The first and largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies. Offers support groups nationwide.

  • GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality
    glma.org
    Directory of LGBTQ-affirming healthcare providers across the U.S.

  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
    nqttcn.com
    A healing justice organization committed to mental health support and resource access for queer and trans people of color.

Mental Health Resources: Anxiety, Depression & Trauma

In addition to therapy, there are many resources that can help support your healing. Below, we’ve compiled trusted organizations, hotlines, and tools that offer guidance, education, and crisis support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.

These resources can complement the work you do in therapy and offer additional support between sessions.

General Mental Health Support

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    nami.org
    Offers peer-led support groups, educational resources, and helplines for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

  • Mental Health America (MHA)
    mhanational.org
    Provides mental health screenings, informational tools, and advocacy resources for a wide range of mental health conditions.

  • Psychology Tools (Self-Help Worksheets & Resources)
    psychologytools.com
    Evidence-based tools and psychoeducation for managing anxiety, trauma, and low mood.

Anxiety Support

  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
    adaa.org
    Research-based information, self-help strategies, and a directory of therapists who specialize in anxiety disorders.

  • Headspace
    headspace.com
    A meditation and mindfulness app with programs designed to help manage anxiety and stress.

  • Calm Clinic
    calmclinic.com
    Educational articles and tools for understanding and coping with anxiety symptoms.

Depression Support

  • Crisis Text Line
    Text HOME to 741741
    Free, confidential 24/7 support via text for people in emotional crisis.

  • To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
    twloha.com
    Offers hope, education, and community support for people struggling with depression, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts.

  • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
    dbsalliance.org
    Offers peer-led support groups and resources specifically for those living with depression and bipolar disorder.

Trauma & PTSD Support

  • The National Center for PTSD
    ptsd.va.gov
    Provides trauma education, self-help tools, and treatment information for both civilians and veterans.

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
    rainn.org | (800) 656-HOPE
    The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering a 24/7 support line and survivor resources.

  • Sidran Institute
    sidran.org
    Educational resources about complex trauma, dissociation, and PTSD, including guides for finding trauma-informed care.

Chicago-Based Mental Health Resources

  • NAMI Chicago Helpline
    namichicago.org | (833) NAMI-CHI
    Local helpline offering referrals, crisis support, and navigation for mental health resources in the city.

  • The Trauma Center at Thresholds
    thresholds.org
    Specialized trauma-informed programs and therapy for individuals living with severe trauma and mental illness.

  • Chicago Behavioral Hospital
    chicagobehavioralhospital.com
    Offers inpatient and outpatient programs for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions.

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