Find Therapists & Mental Health Resources Near You
We understand finding the right professional resources can be difficult. LGBTQ and ALL goals are to provide the appropriate accessible mental health, psychologists for kids, and gender confirmation resources from around the world, so anyone that requires such resources at any time from anywhere can have access.
Are you struggling with your mental health and looking for additional help beyond our website? Our resources feature LGBTQ+-friendly health care professionals with extensive training and who are devoted to their patients’ emotional health and well-being. No matter what health issue you are seeking treatment for, finding a helpful health care practitioner can make a huge difference in your recovery.
Children face problems and challenges that may impact their actions, feelings, and learning styles. Child psychology is an essential component of family health. We have compiled a list of resources from all around the world, feel free to explore if your child or a child you know is struggling and would benefit from therapy.
We believe health is a right for all human beings with everyone having their own experiences and perspectives, that is why our transgender resources cater to various needs. We have compiled a list of experienced surgeons from all over the world that can assist transgender folks during the transition process to reduce the feeling of dysphoria, improve quality of life and mental health so it can become simpler to navigate the world by expressing your true gender. Gender confirmation surgeries can be life-changing for many. Be sure to find the right surgeon.
Get help now
If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger the following resources can provide you with immediate help.
United States
Emergency: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Crisis Text Line: Text “DESERVE” TO 741-741
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org – 877-565-8860
Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
UK & Republic of Ireland
Emergency: 112 or 999
Non-emergency: 111, Option 2
24/7 Helpline: 116 123 (UK and ROI)
Shout: Text “DESERVE” TO 85258
Samaritans.org: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Argentina
Emergency: 911
Recuerde siempre que si usted esta en una situación de emergencia debe comunicarse con los teléfonos: *107 (SAME-Sistema de Atención Medica de Emergencia), *911 (Emergencia policial), para atención telefónica inmediata. Si desea orientación telefónica a familiares y amigos, déjenos su mensaje y teléfono. Nos comunicaremos con usted.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: +5402234930430
Spain
Emergency: 112
Telefono De La Esperanza – 717-003-717 – http://telefonodelaesperanza.org/llamanos
India
Emergency: 112
Sneha India (http://www.snehaindia.org) is available 24/7 on the phone by calling 91 44 24640050
China
Emergency 110
Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center http://www.crisis.org.cn/ 800-810-1117 (landline) or 010-8295-1332 (mobile and VoIP callers)
Shanghai Mental Health Center http://www.smhc.org.cn/
Lifeline Shanghai https://www.lifeline-shanghai.com/
Canada
Emergency: 911
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone): Text “DESERVE” TO 686868
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Crisis Services Canada: http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
South Africa
Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
24hr Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (and we will call you back)
Depression and Anxiety Helpline: 0800 70 80 90
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
New Zealand
Emergency: 111
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Germany
Emergency: 112
Hotline: 800 111 0111
Hotline: 0800 111 0222
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Finland
Emergency: 112
Crisis Line: 010 195 202
Australia
Emergency: 000
Lifeline.org: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat
LifeLine Australia: 1-300-13-11-14
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
United States
Emergency: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Crisis Text Line: Text “DESERVE” TO 741-741
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.
org/chat/
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line:
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TransLifeline:
https://www.translifeline.org – 877-565-8860
Suicide Prevention Wiki:
http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
UK & Republic of Ireland
Emergency: 112 or 999
Non-emergency: 111, Option 2
24/7 Helpline: 116 123 (UK and ROI)
Shout: Text “DESERVE” TO 85258
Samaritans.org:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Argentina
Emergency: 911
Recuerde siempre que si usted esta en una situación de emergencia debe comunicarse con los teléfonos: *107 (SAME-Sistema de Atención Medica de Emergencia), *911 (Emergencia policial), para atención telefónica inmediata. Si desea orientación telefónica a familiares y amigos, déjenos su mensaje y teléfono. Nos comunicaremos con usted.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: +5402234930430
Spain
Emergency: 112
Telefono De La Esperanza – 717-003-717 – http://telefonodelaesperanza.
org/llamanos
India
Emergency: 112
Sneha India (http://www.snehaindia.org) is available 24/7 on the phone by calling 91 44 24640050
China
Emergency 110
Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center http://www.crisis.org.cn/
800-810-1117 (landline) or 010-8295-1332 (mobile and VoIP callers)
Shanghai Mental Health Center http://www.smhc.org.cn/
Lifeline Shanghai https://www.lifeline-shanghai.com/
Canada
Emergency: 911
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone): Text “DESERVE” TO 686868
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Crisis Services Canada:
http://www.crisisservicescanada
.ca/en/
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention:
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
South Africa
Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
24hr Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (and we will call you back)
Depression and Anxiety Helpline: 0800 70 80 90
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
New Zealand
Emergency: 111
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Germany
Emergency: 112
Hotline: 800 111 0111
Hotline: 0800 111 0222
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Finland
Emergency: 112
Crisis Line: 010 195 202
Australia
Emergency: 000
Lifeline.org:
https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat
LifeLine Australia: 1-300-13-11-14
YourLifeCounts.org:
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Our Three Resources
We offer three different resources that cover a spectrum of mental health topics, and we believe they will benefit anyone on their mental health journey. These resources include Mental Health Resources, Psychologists for Kids, and Gender Confirmation Resources.
Our resources are essential since mental health issues can be detrimental to a person’s wellbeing. Not only that, these problems can have a more profound impact on society as a whole. This fact is especially true when treatment is delayed or isn’t sought out at all.
To use the United States as an example, these statistics from NAMI show just how devastating untreated mental health can be:
- Serious mental illness costs the U.S around $193.2 billion in lost earnings every year.
- Mood disorders, for example, like depression and bipolar disorder, are the third most common reason patients are hospitalized between the ages of 18 and 44.
- American adults diagnosed with a mental illness die about 25 years sooner than others.
- 37% of students experiencing a mental health condition dropped out of high school.
- Over 90% of children who die by suicide have suffered from a mental health disorder.
When mental health services are implemented as soon as possible, they can positively affect society (for example, lower health costs and freeing up limited resources). Furthermore, studies have shown that people use medical services 90% less when they receive adequate mental health care.
Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Folks
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and other queer identities (LGBTQ+) are at higher risk of mental health issues. These communities are at greater risk due to discrimination and the social determinants of health.
Individuals within the LGBTQ+ community may also experience many forms of marginalization, oppression, or disadvantages. For example, a person’s unique experience may be shaped by their sexual orientation, race, gender, disability, and income.
At LGBTQ and ALL, we recognize that intersectionality impacts the mental health of LGBTQ+ people in various ways. Intersectionality is where intersecting experiences of marginalization and the whole person’s needs are considered.
Whether it’s dealing with racism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, sexism, poverty, ableism, or more – being discriminated against because of your identity can negatively impact mental health. In addition, LGBTQ+ people struggling with their mental health may face additional barriers in accessing mental health services, whether it’s affordability or not finding inclusive treatment.
Essentially, at LGBTQ and ALL, we recognize the importance of mental health resources, accessibility to care, and tools and information for LGBTQ+ people. In addition, mental health services minimize the risk for chronic diseases that result from stress, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Mental health resources and services save lives. These services can also give people hope if they feel lost or disheartened.
What Our Resources Entail
Mental Health Resources
Our mental health resources help individuals access LGBTQ+-friendly health care professionals with top credentials and who are committed to their patients’ emotional health and wellbeing. This database offers contact information for mental health resources in cities worldwide.
Some of these mental health resources include psychologists, therapists, a psychiatrist, and different types of therapy. Some examples of treatment we can put you in touch with include:
- Individual Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Teletherapy
- Anxiety Counseling
- Depression Counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- LGBTQ+ Counseling
- Trauma/PTSD Counseling
- Holistic therapy
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Adventure therapy
- Acupuncture
- Art Therapy
- Dance movement therapy (DMT)
- Somatic therapy
Psychologists for Kids
Children are facing mental health problems more and more each day. This fact has been especially true since the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, young people are facing severe mental health problems and challenges that can interfere with their daily functioning, socialization, and other aspects of their life.
Child psychology is an essential mental health treatment option for children. Our list of resources is accessible worldwide, featuring the contact information of psychologists for kids in various cities. Our resources can also connect you to the following types of treatment:
- Child Counseling
- Adolescent Therapy
- Parenting focused psychotherapy
Gender Confirmation Resources
Our gender confirmation resources provide transgender, non-binary, and other gender-diverse identities with information that can help them throughout their journey, whether they want to pursue medical transitioning or not.
Our list of board-certified surgeons from across the globe offers transgender folks the information they require if they decide they want to transition or are simply curious and want to consider their options. For some transgender and gender non-conforming folks, gender confirmation surgery can be a life-changing experience.
Seeking out hormone therapy is another option that can make some transgender people feel more affirmed in their identity. If transitioning is something you want to pursue, we want to ensure that you find a qualified surgeon, which is why we have compiled a list of the top medical professionals in the world.
The Importance of Global Accessible Resources
Since we live in such an interconnected world, embracing values that nurture this connectedness is crucial. Our resources are accessible from anywhere in the world and address challenging problems through various perspectives.
In our shared humanity, it is essential to work together as a collective, and we aim to reach communities around the world to foster innovation that enhances mental health. We believe that all people deserve resources and networks that benefit mental health across the globe and that these tools should be widely accessible.
Our Goals at LGBTQ and ALL
Our Goals:
Promoting positive mental health and well-being for various individuals, including children, youth, and diverse LGBTQ+ identities.
Creating accessible mental health care that is made available to anyone globally.
Providing a safe online space to all communities.
Publishing relevant content that covers diverse topics.
Our Promise
We know that the LGBTQ+ community is continually evolving. As a result, we are doing our part to ensure that we keep our information up-to-date and continue to grow with diverse communities.
Currently, one of our top priorities is to provide a fully accessible digital experience for disabled individuals. We recognize that some of our audience may be living with disabilities that impact their vision or hearing, which may interfere with their ability to navigate websites. In essence, we want the user experience to be accessible and enjoyable for all.