At Wildflower, we are committed to creating affirming, trauma-informed spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families. In recognition of Pride Month, and as part of our ongoing commitment to antiracism, social justice advocacy, and inclusive mental health care, we’ve compiled a collection of resources, organizations, crisis supports, educational tools, and community directories for LGBTQIA+ communities and their loved ones.
We recognize that meaningful allyship requires ongoing learning, advocacy, and action. As mental health professionals, we believe deeply in the importance of creating spaces where all identities, relationships, and lived experiences are respected, supported, and celebrated.
This list is not exhaustive, but we hope it serves as a helpful starting point for support, education, affirmation, and connection. If there is a resource or organization you believe should be included, we welcome your recommendations.
If you’re interested in exploring therapy or mental health services at Wildflower, please reach out through our website or call us at (312) 809 0298.
Wildflower Guides
Resources for Parents of Transgender Youth: A Wildflower Guide
For parents of transgender children, the information landscape can feel overwhelming. Whether a child is a toddler or well into their teens, finding reliable support and meaningful resources for those exploring and expressing their gender identity is not always easy.
As social conversations and norms continue to evolve, many parents find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory while trying to protect and advocate for their child. It is common to experience a wide range of emotions, including anxiety, isolation, confusion, and even anger, as you process what this journey means for your family and your child’s well-being.
Along the way, parents often have important questions about medical options, legal rights, and how best to advocate within schools and communities. Others may be adjusting to new and evolving terminology, trying to keep up while also offering steady support at home.
We strive to support all parents in creating an environment of care and understanding for their child. If you are looking for guidance on how to support a transgender or gender-diverse child, this guide offers a starting point and connects you with helpful resources.
Polyamory and Non-Monogamy Resource Guide
This resource guide provides a curated selection of organizations, websites, and mental health tools designed to support the polyamory and non-monogamy community within a trauma-informed and social justice oriented framework.
Queer & Trans Affirming Resource Guide
At Wildflower, we are trauma-informed, committed to antiracism and social justice advocacy, sex-positive, kink and BDSM-friendly, and welcoming to all who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. We want to build a world that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and where human worth is a given. This resource guide has easily accessible queer and trans resources that you can access.
Crisis Support
A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Call: 988. For Deaf and HoH: Dial 711 and then 988
A crisis line for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. Call: 1 (866) 488-7386. Text: 678-678
Provides support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ folks and folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. Call: 1 (617) 742-4911
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to community support and resources to survive and thrive. Call: 1 (877) 565-8860
Chicago & Illinois Community Resources
A nonprofit healthcare organization providing LGBTQ+ primary care, sexual and reproductive care, and counseling services across Chicagoland.
An online resource focused on connecting members of the bi, pan, and queer communities and helping them thrive through education, resource sharing, and community celebration located on the South Side of Chicago.
Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois
TJLP provide support, advocacy, and free, holistic criminal legal services to transgender people in Illinois. They work in legal services, support community survival, and educational resources and training.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Community Support
LGBT National Help Center for Youth, Adults, and Seniors
Provides free and confidential peer support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.
Mental Health America LGBTQ+ Resources
A collection of LGBTQ+ resources including social media content, podcast episodes, webinars, and blog posts covering various topics.
Mental Health Coalition LGBTQ+ Resources
A searchable database of resources made available by their alliance of leading mental health organizations.
Mental Health Coalition Roadmap to LGBTQ+ Mental Health
A PDF roadmap sharing information, resources, and organizations that support LGBTQ+ mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) LGBTQ+ Resources
A collection of LGBTQ+ organizations covering resources, research, clinics, services, and policy advocacy.
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
An online directory for those seeking therapy from queer and trans therapists of color.
The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families
Provides spaces for LGBTQ+ families to connect with others, find support, and build community.
Postpartum Support International: Queer and Trans Parent Support Group
A free support group open to all members of the queer and trans community who are expecting, adopting, and/or parenting babies up to 2 years. This group is intended for gestational, non-gestational, and adoptive parents.
Rainbow Families Trans Parents Group
Offers education, resources, and support services for LGBTQ+ parents, families, and parents-to-be.
Advances equity for the full and expanding spectrum of LGBTQ+ families and children through support, education, and advocacy.
Healthcare & Provider Directories
Enables individuals to find an LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare provider near them.
OutCare Health Provider Directory
A directory to help individuals find an LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare provider.
CenterLink: LGBT Community Center Member Directory
A database that enables people to find LGBTQ+ member centers around the world. You can filter by country, state, city, and location name.
Health Services and Clinics for LGBTQ+ Individuals by State and City
A list of networks, services, and health clinics by city and state for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Provides vital HIV-related information, news, support, and personal perspectives to educate the public and serve the HIV community.
Provides vital HIV-related information, news, support, and personal perspectives to educate the public and serve the HIV community in Spanish.
Identity-Specific Organizations & Advocacy
The Asexual Visibility & Education Network
AVEN hosts the world’s largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help individuals thrive through education, visibility, support, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.
Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations is a collective of trans, intersex, and gender diverse people who believe eating disorders in marginalized communities are social justice issues. FEDUP compiles resources for LGBTQ and BIPOC individuals seeking ED treatment and support.
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Point of Pride: Financial Aid for Trans Health Care
Provides financial aid and direct support to trans people in need of health and wellness care.
Financial Assistance
Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Offers financial support to QTBIPOC seeking mental health services. Provides support for up to six sessions.
Offers financial aid for tuition and related school expenses for LGBTQ students in community college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Provides funding for gender-affirming surgeries, hormone replacement therapy, and electrolysis for transgender individuals. Additionally offers free chest binders and femme shapewear.
Provides trans and nonbinary people with funds to correct names and gender markers on identifying legal documents and/or to fund gender-affirming hair removal treatment
Provider Education & Clinical Training
American Medical Association: Creating an LGBTQ-friendly practice
Provides guidance on how to create an LGBTQ-friendly practice.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language Guide Infographic
Provides guidance on gender-inclusive language to promote gender equality and lessen gender bias.
The Fenway Institute: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for LGBTQIA+ people.
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
Provides LGBTQ+ health resources that cater to both healthcare providers and patients.
Provides guidance for healthcare providers to deliver gender-affirming care to transgender and gender-nonconforming and nonbinary people.
Provides information about the ongoing policy advocacy work in LGBT health disparities, both in government agencies and the nonprofit healthcare sector.
Whitman-Walker Institute: Research, Policy, and Education
Conducts research, leads policy and advocacy initiatives, and provides education and training to healthcare professionals with the goal of helping the LGBTQ+ community receive the highest quality of care and to create a society that empowers everyone to live healthy, love openly, and achieve equality and inclusion.
Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH)
Provides evidence-based and strategic leadership for perinatal, newborn, child and youth healthcare services in Ontario. While some trainings and resources mentioned are Ontario-specific, several may be more broadly applicable.
The Body Pro: For the HIV / AIDS Workforce
Informs and supports the HIV workforce that includes those working on the front lines of HIV education, prevention, care, and services.
Professional Organizations
Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
A community of psychiatrists that educates about and advocates for LGBTQ+ mental health.
Delivers educational and support resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as promotes competency on LGBTQ+ issues for counseling professionals.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
An interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health whose members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally.
No matter where you are in your journey, you deserve care that is affirming, respectful, and compassionate. We hope these resources help foster connection, support, and community throughout Pride Month and beyond.
