LGBTQIA+ Health

Advocates for Youth

National organization that provides education, information and advocacy to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Child-parent communication initiative to help parents communicate effectively with children and teens about sexual health. Training and workshops, publications, and online resources. Materials for LGBT youth."

Dimensions Clinic

A clinic that offers free/low-cost health care for youth ages 12-25, wtih services specifically for trans and non-binary individuals. Services include: Drop-in groups, mental health, medical care, and hormonal treatment for transgender youth.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have unique and complex health needs that heterosexuals don't face. Health disparities and barriers to care can make staying healthy challenging, so DrugWatch has created an LGBTQ+ Health Guide that covers helpful information for staying healthy, mental health, finding providers and more. You can click on this button below to access the health guide or go to their website for more information;

People who identify as gay or lesbian are more than twice as likely than those who identify as heterosexual to have a severe alcohol or tobacco use disorder (Healthline.com). These alarming numbers stress a need for more substance use resources readily available to the community. Below, you can find links to the educational guides to help LGBTQ+ individuals receive the support they need for substance use.