LGBTQIA+ Resources
LGBTQ+ Services
Trevor Project Crisis Counselor Contacts (available 24/7 for ages 13-25)
www.thetrevorproject.org
Available Call: 1-866-488-7386
Chat with someone from the website: here
Text ‘START’ to 678-678 Call: 1-877-565-8860
Oasis Youth Center is the only organization responding to the unique needs of queer youth in Pierce County and surrounding counties. A warm line is available 24/7: 1-253-988-2108 which can help you brainstorm ideas/resources.
*Not staffed by licensed counselors.
Trans Life Line* (all ages)
www.translifeline.org
Call: 1-877-565-8860
Available: 7am-1am, everyday
*Completely ran by trans people
Rainbow Center
Rainbow Center (Tacoma, Wa)
Call: 253-383-2318
Through education, advocacy, and celebration Rainbow Center expands resources and safe space for LGBTQ2SA community
Youth Mental Health Communication Toolkit
Parent Support Groups:
- GEMS+ Parents and Caregivers Of Gender Expansive Youth Support Group
- Email for information or to join the group: parentgroupgems@gmail.com
- PFLAG Gender Spectrum Parent Community Support
- Visit their website for meeting resources and to find local meetings: http://www.pflagtacoma.org/support.html#/
Youth Support Groups, Activities, Events, Art, and Joy:
- Oasis Youth Center (music, writing, yoga, art, games, queer prom, hang out nights)
- Visit their website for a calendar of events to attend: https://www.oasisyouthcenter.org/thrive/
- Stonewall Youth (drop-in sessions, movie nights, painting, field trips, drag show)
- Visit their website for event dates and locations: https://www.stonewallyouth.org/events
Ingersoll Gender Center
Who We Are – Ingersoll Gender Center
Healthcare provider database for LGBTQ+ individuals, trans peer support groups, resource guides and more
Additional Resource Cites:
Youth Mental Health Communication Toolkit
Washington State LGBTQ Commission Resources
Washington Mental Health Referral Service: 1-833-303-5437
- Program by Seattle Children’s Hospital to connect WA state youth to appropriate mental health clinicians near their home who accept their insurance
- Advise the screening staff that you are looking for a trans-affirming provider
- Screening staff will search for a therapist for you and send you a list of options
LGBTQ+ Education
Coming Out Handbook A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People created by The Trevor Project.
imi, a Free Online Resource for LGTBQ+ Youth Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help explore their identity and support their mental health.
