"A vast hub of helpful information and resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals looking for positive mental health and therapy support."

From the website:
"Finding an affirming, empathetic therapist can be life changing. Taking these steps could make the process easier for you:
- Clarify your goals.
- Identify your deal breakers and must-haves.
- Gather referrals from people you trust.
- Leverage LGBTQIA+ organizations in your search.
- Consider online therapy and support groups.
- Ask all the questions.
- Reach out to a helpline if you’re in immediate need.
- And last — but definitely not least — keep searching until you find a therapist who meets your needs. Your well-being is worth the effort, intuition, and time you’ll invest."

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County has been providing counseling, advocacy, and other essential services to DeKalb County since 1956. We can assist individuals and families from birth through the end of life, no matter the circumstances.

Addiction Center's tag line is "Your guide for addiction and recovery."

Their LGBTQ guide states:
"Rates of drug abuse and addiction in the LGBTQ community are disturbingly higher than those of other groups. Discrimination, societal pressures, and co-occurring disorders are just a few potential triggers for drug abuse in this population."

Webpage also includes 'Challenges The LGBTQ Community Faces', 'Common Co-Occurring Disorders In The LGBTQ Community', 'Drugs Of Choice Within The LGBTQ Community', 'Treatment Centers For The LGBTQ Community', and 'Get the Help You Need.'

Website offers chat function.

“The List was fundamentally created to collect and showcase resources that are beneficial for trans+* individuals, their families, allies, and providers. We want this website to be a place where people can come to find support, community, and information.
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*trans+ is used as an umbrella term to include all gender and sex minorities.”

From the website: "We offer an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all the communities we serve. The LGBTQ+ community is no exception."

LGBTQ Health Service Offered Include:
-Primary Health Care
-Care/Case Management
-Infectious Disease Care
-STI Testing and Treatment
-HIV Testing and Treatment
-Rapid HIV Testing and Counseling
-HIV Prevention Treatment (PrEP)
-Anal Pap Smears
-Women’s Health & Gynecology
-Hormone Replacement Therapy
-Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
-Substance Use Disorder Services
-Dental Health Services
-Insurance Enrollment
-Free Condoms
-Outreach and Prevention Education

"Online therapy has many benefits for members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you live in a rural area or just can’t find a therapist who understands the challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals, online therapy makes it easier to access mental health care. Online therapy also allows you to engage in therapy on your terms. Maybe you don’t want to drive to an office and talk with a therapist face-to-face; with online therapy, you don’t have to. You can engage in therapy sessions via video or text, ensuring you’re as comfortable as possible."

Therapy options include video, live chat, text, and phone call.

Also includes a list of LGBTQ+ resources.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services for any and all survivors and non-offending loved ones, including emergency and long-term shelter, counseling for children and adults, legal support and medical advocacy, and offender intervention services including anger management. All services are available to individuals of all genders and all sexual orientations. All staff are trained in LGBTQIA+ cultural humility. All services for survivors are free and confidential.

"The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With locations across the country, The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs."

Includes entire sections specifically about the following:

- Why is the LGBTQ+ Community at a Higher Risk for Addiction?
- LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Societal Stigma
- Transgender Identity
- Mental Illness and LGBTQ+ Counseling
- Homelessness
- Mental Health Issues
- Tobacco, Alcohol, Amphetamines, Heroin
- How loved ones can help
- LGBTQ+ Rehab Centers

Due to limited Covid vaccines, the Illinois Department of Health created a multi-phased vaccine distribution program that will allow the most vulnerable individuals to get their shot first. Currently, Illinois is working on distributing vaccines to Phase 1A, which include healthcare personnel, long-term care facility staff and all residents. Vaccines are not enough in Illinois to start with Phase 1B, which prioritizes persons ages 65 years old or older, frontline essential workers, and inmates. More information can be found at:

Vaccination plan: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan
Vaccine distribution: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-distribution
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccinedata?county=Illinois
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDPH.Illinois. Updates are constant
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IDPH

Website is being updated daily by approximately noon eastern time.

VACCINES: Due to limited Covid vaccines at this point, NC department of health is moving through five vaccination groups, starting with group 1 which includes health care workers and long term staff and residents, and group 2 which includes anyone who is 65 years or older. For more information visit: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines
Find vaccine locations: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/findyourspot
Find vaccine locations (Spanish version): https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/Encontrando-su-lugar-para-la-vacuna-contra-el-COVID

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