RESOURCES
These local, state, and national resources that have been referred to us as safe spaces for members of our LGBTQ communities. Click on the plus (+) sign to expand a section. If you would like to suggest an addition to our list or report a listing, please click here.
- Friends of the Family (Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Line)
(800) 572-4031 - GLTB National Hotline
(888) 843-4564
Peer counseling, information and local resources for all ages - LGBT National Senior Hotline
(888) 234-7243
Peer support as well as factual information and local resources anywhere in the U.S. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 4pm-12am EST and Saturday from 12pm-5pm EST. - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 - Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
Trans-identified operators helping those who are trans or questioning who are in crisis or just need to talk
Youth
- GLTB National Youth Talk Line
(800) 246-7743
Serving youth up to age 25 with peer counseling, information, and local resources - The Trevor Project (Crisis and Suicide Prevention Helpline for LGBTQ Youth)
(866) 488-7386 or text “Trevor” to (202) 304-1200
Crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24
- American Institute of Bisexuality
Resources for anyone who is bisexual, questioning, or undecided. - Community Unity Respect Education (CURE)
3941 Legacy Dr #204, Plano, TX 75023
Encouragement in fighting against HIV/AIDS, providing HIV/AIDS certification, outreach to the community, and offering a memorial to those lost to HIV/AIDS. - Equality Texas
Works for full equality for LGBT Texans through political action, education, community organizing and collaboration. Offers pledges, support in contacting lawmakers, and much more. - Human Rights Campaign
A campaign dedicated to advocacy, sharing coming out stories, and strengthening the LGBTQ+ community. - It Gets Better Project
Encourages pride and shares coming out stories. - National Coalition of LGBT Health
Offers education and training to community, conducts research and evaluation to enhance LGBT wellbeing, and advocates for LGBT community. - North Texas Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA)
Educational organization committed to celebrating diversity and enhancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender North Texas in schools, workplaces, and community. Offers many resources, including a business network. - Pride at Work
Offers resources to LGBT people in the workforce and labor unions.
University & College Resources
- Texas Woman’s University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): (940) 898-3801
- University of North Texas Student Counseling: (940) 565-2741
- Connections Wellness Group
2701 Shoreline Dr., Denton, TX 76210
(940) 222-2399
LGBT-friendly group of doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists that provide counseling, psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits, and primary care visits
- Marshall Bewley
207 W. Hickory St, Ste 304, Denton, TX 76201
(940) 294-6789
Affirming mental health provider that mainly works with LGBTQIA+ clients, offers queer support therapy group.
- Mark Dittloff, LPC, LSOT
CCD Counseling, PA
1512 Scripture St, Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5328 ext. 19
Runs drug and alcohol groups, sex offender groups, and anger management groups. Spent first 13 years of career working in group homes for juvenile delinquents and residential.
- Jason Doorish,PhD, LPC-S, CSAT
920 N. Locust, Denton, TX 76201
(940) 597-3469
Specializes in LGBTQ issues and substance abuse
- Jake Jacobson, LCSW
CCD Counseling, PA
1614 Scripture St. Ste 200, Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5328 ext. 18
Provides couples counseling
- Janie Lewis-Zygiel, M.Ed, LPC, LCDC
CCD Counseling, PA
1512 Scripture St, Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5328 ext. 25
Provides alcohol/drug assessment and counseling, including intensive out-patient and supportive out-patient treatment program
- Aimee Tanos LPC, PLLC
920 N. Locust, Denton, TX 76201
(817) 602-3623
Specializes in grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more; special interest in LGBT community
- Renee Baker
Life Gets Better Together Counseling
13500 Midway Rd. Ste 404, Dallas, TX 75244
(214) 607-5620
Offers individual counseling, support groups, family counseling, education, etc.
- Dr. Lee Kinsey
Dallas Counseling Services
5580 Peterson Ln. Ste 150, Dallas, TX 75240
(469) 405-0322
Ages: Adults
Sexuality, sex therapy, identity development, sex therapy, LGBT issues, couples counseling, individual counseling, LGBT workshops for professionals and community, business trainings to increase LGBT understanding in workplace
- Rebekka Ouer, LCSW & Jeffry Ross, MBS, LPC
Dallas Rainbow Counseling
3500 Oak Lawn, Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 635-5447
All ages
LGBT couples, individuals, family, and youth. Specializes in LGBT counseling, working with clients for over 11 years.
- Michael J. Salas MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT, CST
Vantage Point Counseling Services
3300 Oak Lawn, Ste 601, Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 310-0417
Ages: Adolescents to adults
LGBT specialization, Certified Sex Therapist, EMDR, Gottman couples certification, Shame and Vulnerability Group
- Carla Garber, Ph.D., LPC
4200 S. Hulen St., Suite 450, Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 360-1137
Provides individual and family counseling, as well as life coaching and organizational consulting (with or without Equine Assisted Therapy) - Shelly Huffman, MA, PLC, LMHC-S
1810 8th Ave, Ste B, Fort Worth Texas, 76110
(817) 360-1137
Counseling for individuals and couples, video therapy/teletherapy provider - Wes Parks, LPC
Metroplex Mental Health, PLLC
4304 Airport Freeway, Ste 110, Fort Worth, TX 76117
(817) 921-6817
Specializes in LGTBQ counseling and neuropsychological assessment - Deanna Potts, LCSW, CLC, LCDC
Love Hope Healing, PLLC
(817) 921-6817
Therapist and life coach, specializes in female-identified persons, ages 25-55, struggling with body images, self-esteem, and/or sexual issues. BDSM, kink, poly, LGBT-friendly. All genders and orientations welcome.
Arlington
- Lisa D. Hensley, Ph. D
Iris Psychological Services, PLLC
1201 N. Watson Rd, Arlington, TX
(817) 962-0035
Provides psychotherapy to adults, individual therapy, and relationship therapy
Carrollton
- Melinda Porter, PLC
MCP Counseling
3740 North Josey Ln. Ste 126, Carrollton, TX 75007
(469) 701-2333
Specializes in addiction, couples counseling, first responders and military, LGBT gender and sexuality counseling, and sex positive therapy
Duncanville
- Kimber Shelton, PhD
KLS Counseling & Consulting Services
214 South Main St., Suite 214, Duncanville, TX 75116
(469) 407-0381
Specializes in ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities, individual counseling and couples counseling
Frisco
- Elyse Deleski, PH.D, LMFT-S
New Perspective Counseling Services
9555 Lebanon Rd., Ste 301, Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 362-8004
Specializes in improving relationships, stress management, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and serves the LGBT community
Plano
- Thom Allen
5700 Granite Pkwy, Ste 200, Plano, TX 75024
(972) 731-2656
Specializes in relationship, LGBTQ, and depression issues.
- Samantha Greene, LCSW
Greener Pastures Wellness, LLC
400 Chisholm Place, Ste 103, Plano, TX 75075
(972) 424-2300
Ages: Preadolescents, adolescents, adults, and seniors
Extensive background in helping those with mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, abuse/neglect issues, and stressful life changes as well as non-addicted persons affected by substance use, such as partners, children, parents, and other relatives of those who are struggling with addictions.
Richardson
- Francis Smith, LMSW
Heart of the Matter Healing Center
2060 N Collins Blvd. Ste 108, Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 500-2554
Specializes in ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities, individual counseling and couples counseling
Denton area
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- QTBIPOC (UNT) University of North Texas Chestnut Hall, Ste. 311, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 565-2741 Support group dedicated to creating a safe space for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People of Color. Wednesdays 3pm-4pm
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- Trans-Cendence 1111 Cordell St, Denton, TX, 76201 (940) 220-9937 Trans and SOFFA (significant others, family, friends, allies) support group every 2nd and 4th Monday.
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- Aimee Tanos LPC, PLLC 920 N. Locust, Denton, TX 76201 (817) 602-3623 LGBT group therapy, call for time and cost.
Dallas area
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- Dallas Resource Center 2701 Reagan St., Dallas, TX, 75219 (214) 528-0144 Visit myresourcecenter.org for group information.
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- Renee Baker Life Gets Better Together Counseling 13500 Midway Rd. Ste 404, Dallas, TX 75244 (214) 607-5620 Multiple groups: MTF 40+ adult trans group meets biweekly; MTF 20+ adult trans group meets biweekly; FTM 20+ trans group meets every 3 weeks; parents of trans children group and trans children group meets every 4 weeks; teen trans group meets every 4 weeks. $40 per group.
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- Amy S. Gragert 2610 State St, Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 390-9646 Support groups for gay and lesbians. Meets every Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Group cost: $60-$70.
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- Michael J. Salas MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT, CST Vantage Point Counseling Services 3300 Oak Lawn, Ste 601, Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 310-0417
- American Civil Liberties Union
Know your legal rights! Provides information about your legal rights as an LGBT person. File a complaint with the ACLU if you have ever been discriminated against because of your HIV/AIDS status or LGBT identify. - Lambda Legal
National nonprofit organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT and those with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. This website has a specific listing of what legal protections there are in the workplace, healthcare, parenting, public accommodations, marriage, family and schools. - Dallas Gay & Lesbian Bar Association
This is a directory in the Dallas area with lawyers who are devoted to advocating and protecting the LGBT population. The directory is broken down by areas of law.
College & University Programs
- Texas Woman’s University: Pride
- Texas Christian University: Gay-Straight Alliance
- University of North Texas: Glad: UNT’s Queer Alliance
- University of North Texas: Pride Alliance
- University of Texas Arlington: LGBTQ+ Program
- University of Texas at Dallas: Pride at UTD
High School Programs
- Bobcat Pride Scholarship
Requirements include being LGBTQI+ and maintaining a 3.0 GPA for academic scholarship. Opportunities for leader development and emergency stabilization scholarships. - Denton ISD Guyer High School: GSA
- GLSEN
Research, partners, and advocacy in K-12 education, ensures LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a safe environment
Youth Programs
- North Texas Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) Youth
Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church
1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010
(972) 855-8456
Dedicated to serving and assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied youth by providing youth with tools to improve self-esteem and self-acceptance. Youth meet weekly on Sundays for guest speakers, discussions, game nights, and dinners. - OUTreach Denton: Spectrum Youth
Denton Unitarian Universalist Church
1111 Cordell St, Denton, TX 76201
Teen group (ages 13-18 or still in high school) meets every Sunday from 6pm-8pm during the school year. - Promise House
224 W. Page Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-8578
GLMA provider, shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth of 0-24 years old - Q Chat Space
Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. - True Colors United
Offers resources for LGBT outh who are homeless or at risk for homelessness - Youth First Texas
(866) 657-2437
Education programs on resiliency, anti-bullying, gender identity group, HIV/STD prevention, sexual health education, coming out, tutoring and job readiness. Discussion/support group for youth and parents, GED program, and life skills and mentorship. Offers art and writing club, Friday family dinners, summer camps, and a summer art show. Additional events throughout the month.
- Coalition for Aging LGBT
Offers resources and education, including LGBT friendly housing, health, advocacy, financial security, and social services in Denton, Collin, Tarrant, and Dallas County - LGBT National Senior Hotline
(888) 234-7243
Provides peer support as well as factual information and local resources anywhere in the U.S. The hotline is open Monday through Friday from 4pm-12am EST and Saturday from 12pm-5pm EST. - National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
Provides information and resources to aging LGBT people.
- Modern Military Association of America
Provides information and resources to LGBT military and veteran spouses, partners, and families. Offers connections to other families/spouses for support across the U.S. - Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA)
Provides information and resources to trans veterans of the U.S. military.
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- Cathedral of Hope 5910 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 351-1901 Open to all faith and peoples; a congregation of the United Church of Christ
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- Congregation Beth El Binah 11211 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230 (214) 520-9090 Founded as a Jewish synagogue with an outreach to the LGBT community; a union of Reform Judaism
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- Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1111 Cordell St, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 566-1286 Open to all faiths and peoples; hosts LGBT PFLAG meetings for the community
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- Glow by Open 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 367-6957 An LGBQTIA+ social group created out of Open Worship. This is an intentional space for LGBQTIA+ people who are also religious. We gather for fun socials like movie nights, craft nights, porch hangouts, and for more serious events like discussions around faith and identity. While we are geared towards LGBTQIA+ people who have connections to the Christian tradition, we are open to people of no faith or faiths outside the Christian tradition. Glow by Open and Open Worship strive to be LGBTQIA+ affirming spaces. You can learn more about us by email Krystal at kstroud@fumc-denton.org or finding us on Facebook.com/opendtx.
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- Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church 1641 W. Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010 Open to all faiths and peoples; hosts Youth GALA meetings every Sunday to provide a safe place for LGBT youth to discuss and explore sexuality and gender
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- Open Worship E. Sycamore at S. Locust Street, Denton, Texas 76201 Progressive, inclusive, diverse faith community worships 11am Sundays in newly renovated space. Enter through the terrance on Sycamore at the “God’s doors are open to all” rainbow doors. Groups and gatherings at various times and locations on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
- Family Equality Dallas
(214) 505-6767
Offers resources for parents who are LGBTQ and their families - Gender Spectrum
Comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help any parent, family member, or guardian learn more about gender identity - Jerald Goldstein, MD
Fertility Specialists of Texas
5757 Warren Pkwy, Bldg 2, Ste 300, Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 618-2044
Couples/individuals who are wanting to conceive a baby. GLMA provider that offers egg freezing and in-vitro fertilization - Rainbow Roundup
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
(855) 697-7326
Non-profit that promotes acceptance in all aspects of LGBTQ families and allies, to serve and strengthen the community through social activities, education, and connecting resources to individuals - TransFamilies
A membership website for families with transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse kids of any age.
- gc2b
Transitional apparel - FtM Essentials
Binder donation program for individuals ages 24 and under - Point of Pride
Offers an Annual Transgender Surgery Fund, a Free Chest Binder Donation Program, a Free Trans Femme Shapewear Program, an Electrolysis Financial Support Program, and other community-building support initiatives for trans youth and adults. - T-Kingdom
Offers binders for purchase - Underworks
Offers binders and compression clothing for purchase
- Tips for Coming Out to Your Doctor
- For Gay Men
- For Lesbian Women
- For Bisexuals
- For Transgender Persons
351 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 76208
(214) 521-5191
Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention
- GENECIS at Children’s Health
Children’s Health Specialty Center Dallas Campus
2350 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75027
(214) 456-0262
Program focuses on helping children/teens with issues surrounding gender dysphoria, multidisciplinary team will discuss puberty suppression therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and mental/social health needs. - Peter Raphael, MD
American Istitute for Plastic Surgery
6020 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Serves the transgender adult population
- AIDS Outreach Center
400 N. Beach St, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76111
(817) 335-1994
Offers free or low-cost services such as case management, mental health services, food bank, dental clinic, and HIV testing and prevention. - AIDS Services of Dallas
(214) 941-0523
Provides housing and support services for individuals and their families living with HIV - Health Services of North Texas
4308 Mesa Dr, Denton, TX 76207
(940) 381-1501
Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention - Prism Health North Texas
351 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 76208
(214) 521-5191
Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention - Uptown Physicians Group
4144 N. Central Expy #750, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 303-1033
GLMA provider, treatment and prevention of diseases, STD detection, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care
- AIDS Outreach Center: Trans Wellness Program
400 N. Beach St, Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76111
(469) 310-4500
Provides free hormone replacement therapy, STD testing, patient navigator and counseling services to any transgender adult regardless of HIV status or residency - Endocrine Associates of Dallas
10260 N. Central Expressway, Ste 10N, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 363-5535
Hormone/endocrine specialists - David Fein, MD
North Dallas Wellness Center
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 304, Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 696-3885
Hormone specialist - Prism Health North Texas
351 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 76208
(214) 521-5191
Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention - Planned Parenthood
Non-profit offering gender affirmative hormone therapy
- Moovz
Available for Android and iOS
Social networking app to share experiences, make friends, and keep up with the LGBTQ+ community - Quist
Available for Android and iOS
Events from LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS world history daily - REFUGE Restrooms
Available for Android and iOS
Seeks to provide safe restroom access for trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals
- Gay Dallas
Guide to Dallas, TX LGBT community
- OUTreach Denton Adult Social
Get together for conversation, food, and drinks every 3rd Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified. Check the ORD Facebook events page for the next meeting.
- Rainbow Ink
Rainbow Ink is a writing group for queer people that seeks to actualize a vibrant, colorful writing space through authenticity, imagination, and queerness. It is an open and affirming place to explore and develop our LGBTQ+ voices and uplift the sparkly gel pens of queer individuals. If you are a queer writer, and you want to join Rainbow Ink, email allison@uniondallas.org. Meetings take place on Zoom on Tuesday nights at 7pm.
- Dallas Voice
Media source for LGBT Texas - gaypridecalendar.com
Information on Pride events all over the U.S.