Substance use and mental health concerns do not get better when they are ignored; in fact, they are likely to get much worse. Individuals that identify as LGBTQ+ are often unable to find culturally relevant and affirming treatment services, or they may be fearful of facing discrimination by behavioral and mental health providers. For those struggling, it is important they understand that help is available. For tips and resources on ‘How to Have the Talk’ with your loved one or friend.
Resources
Colorado Crisis Services
coloradocrisisservices.org (https://coloradocrisisservices.org/) • 844-493-8255
Colorado Wellness Recovery
cowellnessrecovery.org (https://cowellnessrecovery.org/)
Gay & Sober
gayandsober.org/meeting-finder-colorado (https://www.gayandsober.org/meeting-
finder-colorado)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
thehotline.org (https://www.thehotline.org/) • 800-799-7233
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support
(https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support) • 800-931-2237
Trans Lifeline
translifeline.org (https://translifeline.org/) • 877-565-8860
Transgender Center of the Rockies
transgendercenteroftherockies.org
(https://www.transgendercenteroftherockies.org/) • 303-761-0200
Trevor Project
thetrevorproject.org (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) • Trevor LIfeline: 866-488-
7386
True Center for Gender Diversity – Children’s Hospital
childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/gender-diversity-center (https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/gender-diversity-center)
• 720-777-8783
United States Department of Veterans Affairs – LGBTQ+ Resources
patientcare.va.gov/LGBT (https://www.patientcare.va.gov/LGBT) • Veterans Crisis
Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
5/18/22 article originally posted
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