PARTNERS & RESOURCES
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The OC WarmLine is a free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CHANNEL Q is an innovative media destination built for and by the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.
We strive to offer exceptional programming that will entertain, inform and inspire our listeners by giving everyone a voice.
Visit here for more info: https://www.radio.com/wearechannelq
LGBTQ Center Orange County
The LGBTQ Center OC’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the Orange County Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer/Questioning communities and provide services that ensure its well-being and positive identity. Visit here for more info: www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/services/
Outwrite News Magazine by UCLA is a multi-media platform that aims to empower the voices of the queer community by writing about what we think, how we feel, and the issues that matter to us.
We bring these subjects into focus with the intention of educating allies and bridging gaps in communication within our own community. We do not hope to be the singular voice of the queer community, but rather, we hope to provide a space for dialogue. OutWrite will act as a resource for queer college students, a source of news, campus happenings and popular culture. It will function as an outlet for the creative endeavors of our staff and community. We aim to articulate these experiences and issues with an awareness and respect for our diverse identities. Visit here for more info: www.outwritenewsmag.org
Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) activates LGBTQ+ BIPOC power through a multi-pronged, intergenerational approach: education, outreach, civic engagement, and supportive services.
Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) activates LGBTQ+ BIPOC power through a multi-pronged, intergenerational approach: education, outreach, civic engagement, and supportive services. Working with LGBTQ+ BIPOC and loved ones through an intergenerational lens provides a power-building backbone for healing centered work. VROC intentionally collaborates with other community organizations to struggle towards liberation. As a community, we are not complete without each other. Visit here for more info: www.vietroc.org
Straight Talk Clinic is nonprofit counseling center in OC that provides low cost assessments and counseling services.
We are truly committed to supporting our community's mental health and overall well being during this time.
We are now providing bilingual sliding scale in person and teletherapy support to ensure that we are still able to continue providing affordable and immediate mental health services in Orange County. No insurance needed! Sliding Scale and reduced costs may be applied for anyone experiencing financial hardship. We encourage families to visit us at www.straighttalkcounseling.org or call (714) 828-2000 to sign up today.
Tanya Tassi - The Make A Mask Project
My name is Tanya Tassi and while staying home is preferred and is the best way to save lives, many of us are still working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to recently updated guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the City of Los Angeles, I am collecting homemade masks for those who cannot stay home and those who are most vulnerable to infection. Are you sheltering in place, handy with a needle and thread or trying to find a way to help others right now? Make and mail me some masks. For more info, visit tanyatassi.com/make-a-mask
Well Beings Studio engages the creative arts to open communication and support emotional well-being of families impacted by cancer, other traumas and difficult times.
We focus on understanding emotions; processing change, grief and loss; and utilizing reading, writing, and creative arts for well-being. We work to dismantle stigmas about cancer, emotions, and asking for help. We are committed to inclusion, equity, and sharing multiple voices. Go to our website for no-cost virtual workshops, videos, a blog, podcast, music, and downloadable resources on creativity, emotions, and well-being for families. For more info, visit www.wellbeings.studio
Operation Christine XP is the new Youth Mental Health Movement where youth help each other.
It consists of the Brain XP Project - Brain XP's System of H.O.P.E. is an educational platform where young people learn how to effectively be self-empowered by Building a Healthy Mind, Openly Share Struggles & Effectively Communicate, Create a Unique Toolbox of Positive Coping Skills to Manage Challenges, and Identify their own Special Qualities to be Empowered to Self-Advocate. The Bipolaroid Booth is an Instagram Platform where young people can post their Mental Health Stories to share with other young people. And Mental Misfits is an Instagam Platform for young people to submit their artistic expressions (music, dance, artwork, poetry, anything creative) of Positive Mental Health Messages. Join Christine XP Today! Visit here for more info: www.christinexp.com
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Our peer support and crisis Hotline is the only service of it's kind staffed entirely by trans operators and it is the only Hotline that's accessible to trans Spanish speakers. Our Microgrants program gives trans people money to update their IDs and provides specialized support for trans people who are incarcerated, detained by ICE, or in the immigration process. Visit https://translifeline.org for more info.
Western Youth Services Outreach provides free one-on-one mental health services for all residents of Orange County of any age. We seek to prevent the development of behavioral health conditions and intervene early to reduce potential risk factors. Our goal is to provide individuals with the skills necessary to be resilient and thrive in the community. Visit here for more info: https://www.westernyouthservices.org/services-overview/outreach-engagement/
At Radiant Health Centers, our mission is to end HIV diseases for men, women, children and members of the LGBT community…
…in Orange County through testing and prevention, linkage to high-quality medical care and equal treatment, as well as the elimination of the stigma of HIV.
To learn more about us and our services, please visit: https://www.radianthealthcenters.org/
Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino Counties provides an exceptional health care experience for every patient,…
…protects and promotes the fundamental right of all individuals to make their own personal health decisions, and advocates for and delivers comprehensive and inclusive sexual health education to create healthier communities. We currently have multiple ways to get reproductive care services including in-health center appointments, telehealth visits, and telehealth visits with no-touch prescription pickup. Learn more at: www.pposbc.org
Wellness Center Central Orange County
Wellness Center Central is committed to provide peer-to-peer support and community integration, offering an array of groups and resources to increase the wellness of the community of Orange County through four key areas. Learn more at: https://www.wellnesscenteroc.com
Additional Resources
The American Psychological Association (APA) provides countless educational and support resources on a range of LGBTQ topics
The Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling delivers educational and support resources for LGBTQ individuals, as well as promoting competency on LGBTQ issues for counseling professionals..
The Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists offers numerous resources for LGBT individuals experiencing mental health conditions and psychiatric professionals with LGBT clients.
The National Center for Transgender Equality offers resources for transgender individuals, including information on the right to access health care.
The Trevor Project is a support network for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including a 24-hour text line (Text “START” to 678678).
The LGBT National Help Center offers confidential peer support connections for LGBT youth, adults and seniors including phone, text and online chat.
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association's Provider Directory is a search tool that can locate a LGBTQ-inclusive health care provider.
Here are several helpful articles to support the LGBTQIA+ Community:
"Cultivating Self-Acceptance in the LGBTQIA+ Community"
How to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
How You Can Help LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health" - with VIDEO
It's Time to Talk About Suicide in the LGBTQIA+ Community
This article addresses what to look for in a college campus and how supportive they are for LGBTQ students:
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/.