- SAMHSA’s Helpline and Treatment Locator: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration operates a free, 24/7 national helpline that offers information and confidential referrals for mental health treatment at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also visit their website to see their online treatment locator to find a therapist near you: Home – SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. (Website)
- Psychology Today: Psychology Today offers a quick and simple online tool to find a therapist in your area that’s right for you. Their tool can find therapists focusing on LGBTQ+ mental health and other specializations. (Website)
- Map of Programs for Gender-Expansive Youth: The Human Rights Campaign has put together an interactive map of comprehensive care programs for gender-expansive children and adolescents. Such programs typically have providers from different specialties to meet varied physical and mental health needs for transgender and non-binary youth and their families. (Website)
- Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation: Hugh Lane is a Pittsburgh-based LGBTQ+ organization that provides programming to improve mental health and wellness for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. (Website)
- STAR Center: For those in the Pittsburgh, PA area, the Services for Teens At-Risk (STAR) Center offers outpatient and intensive outpatient services for teens with depression, anxiety, and who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. They offer services both in-person and online. (Website)
- In this video, a teen describes their experiences in reaching out for help to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts. They suggest some strategies for asking for help. (4 minutes)