DEI Resources

BAPA and the DEI committee are committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and cultural humility through its leadership, speakers, continuing education, technology/marketing, membership events, and resources.

DEI and mental health are intertwined. Through professional development and community building, BAPA and the DEI committee seek to help improve mental health outcomes and psychological well-being in the community, and reduce social inequalities caused, and perpetuated, by systems of oppression or injustice.

This is a list of Bay Area and national DEI Resources. This is not an exhaustive list — if you have resources that you would like to see added, please click here.

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Local DEI Resources

San Mateo County Health, Office of Diversity & Equity
Office of Diversity & Equity (ODE) – San Mateo County Health

List of BIPOC Mental Health Resources in SF Bay Area
NAMI SF Mental Health Resource Guide for Culturally Diverse Populations

National DEI Resources

BIPOC Mental Health | Mental Health America

BIPOC Mental Health Resources

Mental health resources for marginalized communities | AFSP

LGBTQIA+ Resources

LGBTQ+ Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Transgender Community
- Trans Lifeline – 877-565-8860
LGBTQ+ Youth
- LGBT National Youth Talkline – 1-800-246-7743
- Trevor Project Lifeline – 1-866-488-7386
- TrevorText – Text START to 678-678
- The Steve Fund Crisis Textline – Text STEVE to 741741 (Not LGBTQ+ specific but LGBTQ+ inclusive)
- It Gets Better Project
LGBTQ+ Adults
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – 988 (Not LGBTQ+ specific but LGBTQ+ inclusive)
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME or LGBTQ to 741-741 (Not LGBTQ+ specific but LGBTQ+ inclusive)
- SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline – 877 360-LGBT (5428)
All Ages
- LGBT National Hotline – 1-888-843-4564

National & Local Therapy Services

Queer LifeSpace: Sliding-scale therapy in SF for LGBTQ people, by LGBTQ people. May be able to recommend resources in other areas.
Pride Counseling: offers online therapy to members of the LGBTQ+ communities. This service features counselors who not only specialize in helping people who are LGBTQ+, they also have experience with a range of issues including stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts.
OutCare Health: find an LGBTQ+ provider (mental health and medical)

National & Local Support Groups

PFLAG was the first organization devoted to helping parents, families, and allies support LGBTQ+ people. Today, the organization supports a network of more than 400 local chapters found throughout the United States. Through their site, you can locate or even start a local chapter of the support organization.
Q Chat Space allows LGBTQ+ teens to participate in online support groups that are professionally facilitated. All members are verified and the facilitators guide conversations and enforce group rules to ensure safety. The site also offers an option for Spanish-speaking LBGTQ+ youth.

Local Bay Area Resources

Santa Clara County LGBTQ Resources
San Mateo County LGBTQ Resources
San Mateo Pride Center
Outlet (A Program of Adolescent Counseling Center)
SideBySide Our Space: Our Space is a vibrant safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-24 in Alameda and Marin County
OutCare Health: find an LGBTQ+ provider by location (mental health and medical)
Stanford Medicine LG
BTQ+ Health Program
The LGBTQ Youth Space: For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County
Bay Area LGBTQ+ Community and Emergency Resources

General LGBTQ+ Resources and Websites

LGTBQI and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Human Rights Campaign
Human Rights Campaign – List of Mental Health Resources
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN): an organization that offers information designed to help students take action and initiate changes in their schools and communities. Students who are interested in starting a Gender and Sexuality Alliance in their school can register to find resources and learn more about how student-led movements can help foster more inclusive schools for all students.
GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality is an organization that works to connect people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender with welcoming healthcare providers. You can visit the site to search their provider directory to find healthcare professionals in your area.
The True Colors United focuses on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth. In addition to providing learning resources and advocacy, they also provide fundraising guides for those interested in raising money to support LGBTQ+ youth.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer & trans people of color (QTPoC).
It Gets Better Project: the mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.
Rainbow Better: dedicated to connecting the LGBTQ+ community with a network of LGBTQ+ friendly resources, including lawyers, counselors, doctors, real estate agents, educators, and much more.

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Youth Advisory Board LGBTQIA+ Reading List

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