RESOURCES

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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.

    • SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline (877) 360-LGBT(5428) The SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.
    • 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

  • 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.
  • Resource Center 5750 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 | (214) 521-5124 | A trusted leader that empowers the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities and providing transformative education and advocacy.

University & College Resources

  • Aimee Tanos LPC, PLLC (817) 602-3623 Specializes in grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and more; special interest in LGBT community
  • Azul Therapies (940) 268-2592 Offers counseling primarily for adults at any/all of the intersections of LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and immigrant/first generation identities. Additional specialties include men's emotional health and wellness, drug use through a harm reduction lens, navigating gender identity, navigating relationships involving kink/BDSM/ethical non-monogamy.
  • Connections Wellness Group (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.
  • Morganne Fason, MS, LPC Associate | Soleil Counseling Services 2442 Lillian Miller Parkway Ste. 110, Denton, TX 76205 (940) 202-9719 Morganne Fason is specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent communities. Trained in somatic-focused therapy and expressive arts.
  • Pecan Branch Counseling 525 S. Locust Street, Suite 101, Denton, TX 76201 (940) 565-8300 Pecan Branch is an affirming, inclusive practice in Denton. Jay Krenek, LPC specializes in LGBTQIA+ individual and relational counseling with an emphasis on trauma. Brandy Stiles, LPC-S specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ adolescents and adults.
    • 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. Steffanie Grossman In-Person and Telehealth | (320) 318-0773 | Ages: Teens & Adults | Offers individual, group, couple’s and family therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, social skills. Specializes in therapy for eating disorders, self-esteem, and LGBTQ+ related concerns.
    • Dr. Lee Kinsey Telehealth Only | (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 Dallas Rainbow Counseling | 3500 Oak Lawn, Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75219 | (214) 616-5082 | 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
    • Resource Center Behavioral Health Services 5750 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 | (214) 393-3640 | Services offer a range of outpatient mental health and substance use services for youth, adults, seniors and families. Our staff offers in-person and virtual (telehealth) mental health services. Striving to ensure services are accessible to everyone, the program offers flexible appointments with LGBTQ affirmative-trained staff. Including Gender-affirming Assessment and Clearance Letters, Individual and Couples counseling and Intensive Outpatient Program. All at a cost-effective rate with high quality care.
  • Wes Parks, LPC
    Metroplex Mental Health, PLLC
    (682) 717-1111
    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.

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
    Telehealth Only
    (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
    (214) 500-2554
    Specializes in ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities, individual counseling and couples counseling

Please note: These groups may change meeting times and places, so it is advised that you contact them before attending.

Denton area

  • Aimee Tanos LPC, PLLC 920 N. Locust, Denton, TX 76201 (817) 602-3623 LGBT group therapy, call for time and cost.

Dallas area

  • Lambda Dallas Dallas, TX | Group for Alcoholics Anonymous (ages 18+) | A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Check their website for meeting info.
  • Unwired Dallas, TX | Crystal Meth Anonymous (ages 18+) | A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal myth. The only requirement for members is the desire to stop using. Check their website for meeting info.
  • 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

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.
  • GLSEN Research, partners, and advocacy in K-12 education, ensures LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a safe environment

Youth Programs

  • OUTreach Denton: Spectrum Youth Denton, TX |  Teen group (ages 13-18 or still in high school) meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Click here to become a participant.
  • kin∙dom community kin∙dom community is a queer-led organization creating space for queer belonging and celebration. They host annual summer camps for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12-17, have a leadership program for ages 18-20, and volunteer opportunities for individuals 20+. The 2024 Texas camp will be July 21-26.
  • 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.
  • 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 youth who are homeless or at risk for homelessness
  • Youth First Dallas 5750 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 | (214) 521-5124 | Youth First is an LGBTQ-focused programs in North Texas that addresses the challenges LGBTQ teens face at home, school and in the community. Youth First serves LGBTQ and allied youth, ages 12-18 and equips them with the tools and resources they need to live an authentic life through year-round, free programming that decreases high-risk behaviors, reduces social isolation, and increases self-esteem. Youth First is operated by the Resource Center.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Glow by Open Worship 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Prism Health North Texas 351 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 76208 (214) 521-5191 Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention
  • Kind Clinic 3802 Cedar Springs Rd, Ste 110, Dallas 75219 1-833-WE-R-KIND (1-833-937-5463) Non-profit sexual health clinic providing STI testing & treatment, HIV care, PrEP/PEP access, gender affirming care, intersex care, and telehealth throughout the state of Texas
 
    • 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.
 
    • GALAP - The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project The GALAP is a grassroots, volunteer project that aims to increase access to free letters for gender-affirming medical care. If you are looking for a provider who may be able to write a letter for you, browse their directory.
 
    • 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
   
    • Kind Clinic 3802 Cedar Springs Rd, Ste 110, Dallas 75219 1-833-WE-R-KIND (1-833-937-5463) Non-profit sexual health clinic providing STI testing & treatment, HIV care, PrEP/PEP access, gender affirming care, intersex care, and telehealth throughout the state of Texas
 
    • 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
    • David Fein, MD North Dallas Wellness Center 8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 304, Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 696-3885 Hormone specialist
    • GALAP - The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project The GALAP is a grassroots, volunteer project that aims to increase access to free letters for gender-affirming medical care. If you are looking for a provider who may be able to write a letter for you, browse their directory.
    • Kind Clinic 3802 Cedar Springs Rd, Ste 110, Dallas 75219 1-833-WE-R-KIND (1-833-937-5463) Non-profit sexual health clinic providing STI testing & treatment, HIV care, PrEP/PEP access, gender affirming care, intersex care, and telehealth throughout the state of Texas
    • Prism Health North Texas 351 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 76208 (214) 521-5191 Non-profit HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention
  • 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