LGBTQIA+ Resources Recommended by Maryland Area Counselors & Therapists
Pride month may be coming to a close, but we continue to encourage everyone to stay informed, connected, and spread resources to those close to them!
LifeSpring is proud to offer LGBTQIA+ affirming services to adolescents and adults throughout the state of Maryland. Our therapists are here to be a source of support and guidance as you begin your mental health journey.
If you, or someone you know, is looking to learn more, or is in need of additional support or services, here are some local and national LGBTQIA+ resources we want to share with you!
Maryland-Based Resources for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Baltimore Pride
Baltimore Pride, hosted by the Pride Center of Maryland, began in 1975 when activists united for peaceful demonstrations. Baltimore Pride has evolved and expanded to become a way to celebrate Pride, and became a “city-wide tradition” that includes events such as: Pride Party, Block Party, Youth Pride, and more (Baltimore Pride, n.d.).
Baltimore Pride is a great way to:
Find local events
Learn about the history of Pride
Show support, join the community, and get involved!
Baltimore Safe Haven
Baltimore Safe Haven is a locally owned, trans-led wellness center for at-risk members of the TLGBQIA community who are experiencing housing insecurities in Baltimore City, providing individuals “with opportunities to thrive” (Baltimore Safe Haven [BSH], n.d.).
Baltimore Safe Haven works with at-risk individuals with an annual income of less than $10,000 who are experiencing, or have experienced: sex work, substance use, and/or homelessness or high-risk of homelessness (BSH, n.d.).
Baltimore Safe Haven offers various programs and services, including:
A 100% free drop-in center*
Transitional housing with GED Prep & Vocational Training
The Genesis Project, a three-phase housing project
Mobile outreach
Incarcerated Siblings services
*Baltimore Safe Haven’s drop-in center offers several services, including: harm reduction, upward mobility services, advocacy assistance, community engagement, community outreach, HIV testing, PrEP and medical linkage, case management, and linkage to housing services.
Non-Local & National LGBTQIA+ Resources
The Transgender Training Institute
The Transgender Training Institute is a “trans-owned business that provides training and consulting services,” including webinars, for those who are looking to “better understand and be more affirming of trans and non-binary people (The Transgender Training Institute [TTI], n.d.). All trainings are facilitated by transgender and non-binary people and are offered with the overarching “goal of contributing to a more just, equitable, and affirming world” (TTI, n.d.).
TTI offers virtual webinars and trainings, as well as in-person, and works with a variety of individuals, including: K-12 schools, colleges and universities, social service providers, healthcare/public health workers, mental health providers, and businesses and corporations (TTI, n.d.).
The Transgender Training Institute offers:
Customized trainings
Open enrollment events
Training-of-trainers (TOTs)
Group supervisions
Consulting
Continue Education Credits
The Teaching Transgender Toolkit
Pronouns 101 and free stickers
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a nationally operated service organization for LGBTQIA+ youth who are looking for warm and welcoming support from professionals and/or peers within the community. The Trevor Project strives to serve LGBTQIA+ youth who may be struggling with suicidal ideations, and help to amplify the voices and experiences of youth throughout the country.
The Trevor Project offers services for those who are looking for:
Crisis intervention services via phone, text, and chat
A safe-space social networking community for peer support
Public education around issues relevant to LGBTQIA+ youth
Advocacy for policies and laws to protect LGTBQIA+ youth
research & evaluations that aim to help improve services
The Trevor Project offers free, immediate support and can connect you with a trained crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year via phone (1-866-488-7386), text (text ‘START’ to 678-678), or chat.
PFLAG
PFLAG is the first and largest nationally operated “organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families” (PFLAG, n.d.).
PFLAG is committed to providing peer-to-peer support to ensure that all LGBTQIA+ individuals find value and pride in themselves by educating individuals about important and relevant issues having to do with the LGBTQIA+ community, and advocating for inclusive laws and policies (PFLAG, n.d.). PFLAG also encourages and works to help others obtain family support, safer communities, and a more diverse and inclusive environment.
PFLAG is a great resource for:
Advocacy
Legislative issues
Tools and resources to assist with advocacy & lobbying
Action alerts for legislation that can create equity
PFLAG is a national organization that also includes various chapters throughout the many states and cities across the country. If you’re looking to get involved, Maryland has 7 local chapters throughout the state, including chapter locations in: Annapolis, Baltimore, Chestertown, Columbia, Leonardtown, Salisbury, and Westminster. Find a chapter closest to you here.
If you or someone you care about is seeking information or support services, we hope these resources will help!
LifeSpring Offers LGBTQIA+ Affirming Services in Maryland
LifeSpring Counseling Services in Maryland is an online counseling service for adults throughout the state of Maryland that offers LGBTQIA+ affirming services.
We work with Maryland clients to help them address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-identity and self-esteem, life transitions, and communication skills and boundary setting.
Work with one of our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists today, by reading more about them here.
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Here’s how you can get started! LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling services for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief & loss aren’t the only services offered at our Maryland office
The counselors and social workers at our Maryland office also offer counseling services for trauma, grief and loss, boundary setting, communication skills, and difficult life transitions. We also offer specialized counseling services including Brainspotting and spiritually-integrated counseling. Because we are located next to several local universities, we also work with college students and international students.
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Date of Download: 6/23/2022
References
Baltimore Pride. (n.d.). Home. Baltimore Pride. https://www.baltimorepride.org. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
Baltimore Safe Haven. (n.d.). Home. Baltimore Safe Haven. https://www.baltimoresafehaven.org. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
PFLAG. (n.d.). Home. PFLAG National. https://pflag.org. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
Pride Center of Maryland. (n.d.). Home. Pride Center of Maryland. https://www.pridecentermd.org. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
The Transgender Training Institute. (n.d.). Home. The Transgender Training Institute. https://www.transgendertraininginstitute.com. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
The Trevor Project. (n.d.). Home. The Trevor Project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org. Accessed on June 22, 2022.
