Many of the groups in the previous section may also be able to help you find counselors, therapists, and other professionals to help with your mental health. In addition, here are other places you may be able to find support.
Peer supports from other LGBTQIA+ community members:
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- Autism TN’s The Spectrum Connection group for autistic adults who are LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQIA+ Connection Recovery Support group hosted by Nami Davidson County. Contact: Don Loiacano at outreach@namidavidson.org or 615-588-7117
- Peer support group for LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Middle TN (hosted by Our Place Nashville and Friend’s Life Community)
- TN Justice Center’s collection of TN LGBTQ+ community organizations includes many groups across the state that offer in-person and online support groups, book clubs, events, and other opportunities to connect
- The Trevor Project is a confidential lifeline that provides suicide prevention services to LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7. Number to call: 1-866-488-7386
- National Help Center’s LGBT National Youth Talkline provides confidential and online one-to-one chat, telephone, and email support to LGBTQIA+ youth. Number to call: 800-246-7743
- SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 877-360-LGBT (5428)
- Trans Lifeline
Additional mental health resources:
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- Psychology Today provides a directory of mental health therapists and counselors for specific needs, including LGBTQIA+-related concerns
- RAINN (Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and leading authority on sexual violence that offers a 24/7 phone and website hotline for victims.
- TN START Assessment and Stabilization Teams provide prevention and stabilization through crisis response, stabilization planning, training and education, consultation, and formalized partnerships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.