The following is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you need professional help, please find it. The following resources are not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resource Guide
If you are experiencing a mental health or medical emergency please call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Online chat also available: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Trans Lifeline (Peer crisis support for trans+ people)
877-565-8860
https://www.translifeline.org/hotline
The Trevor Project (Crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ people 25 and under)
1-866-488-7386
Text, call and chat support available: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling and Support
Anne Russey Counseling (Online, virtual counseling offered throughout Texas, based in Katy, TX 77494)
Call or Text: 281-607-4443
www.annerusseycounseling.com
Individual counseling for LGBTQ+ adults (18+)
Individual supportive counseling for parents of LGBTQ+ kids and teens
Out of Network Provider, HSA cards accepted
Montrose Center (Houston)
713-529-0037
www.montrosecenter.org
Individual and group counseling available for all ages
In network with most major insurances, reduced fee and grant funded services available
Hatch Youth (Houston- a program of the Montrose Center)
713-529-0037
Free youth support groups for youth aged 7-20
http://www.montrosecenter.org/hatch-youth/
Monarch Counseling (Katy, Texas)
281-797-0622
http://monarchcounselingservices.com/
Kelly Holmes
Affirming and supportive counseling for LGBTQ+ adolescents in her Katy, Texas office
Out of network provider
Ascent Psychotherapy (Far West Houston- near North Katy, Texas)
877-393-9695
https://www.ascentpsychotherapycenter.com/
Valerie Kuykendall-Rogers
Affirming and supportive therapy for LGBTQ+ adolescents and their families near Katy, Texas
In network with many insurance companies.
Support for Parents and Family Members of LGBTQ+ people
Open Hearts (St. Peter’s Methodist Church Katy)
https://www.stpkaty.org/care-ministry/
This support group is for family and friends of LGBTQ persons. It meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in E225 during the school year.
PFLAG
https://www.pflaghouston.org/
Katy Small Group
4th Tuesday of each month
7:00-8:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
22101 Morton Ranch Rd
Katy, TX 77449
Please enter the main building through the front doors and follow the signs
Serendipity Do Dah Moms (Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Serendipitydodah/
Online support and information available to mothers of LGBTQ+ children through a secret Facebook group called “Serendipity Do Dah for Moms.” You can learn more about that online community and their efforts to connect and support LGBTQ+ kids and their families on this website. They have subgroups for youth and their families- including a group specifically for mothers of trans kids. https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/
LGBTQ+ Competent and Affirming Medical Care (primary care and gender care)
Legacy Community Health (all ages)
832-548-5000
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
In addition to general primary care, they have various specialty clinics and providers, including a pediatric gender clinic dedicated to providing affirming and competent gender care to children, adolescents and teens.
Online Support and Informational Resources