Mental Health Links

Navigating mental health can be complex, and finding the right resources makes all the difference. Below, you’ll find a curated list of organizations and support networks offering guidance on a range of topics, from general mental well-being to specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals, religious trauma, and men’s mental health. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it serves as a starting point for those seeking information, connection, and care.

Please note that inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement of any specific organization or viewpoint—these are simply resources that may be helpful on your journey.

LGBTQIA+

• The Association of LGBTQ Psychiatrists (AGLP): Educates and advocates on LGBTQ+ mental health issues.
• Equality Texas: Advocates for full equality for LGBTQ+ Texans and provides resources, including those related to mental health.
• Finn’s Place: A community center in Fort Worth, Texas, dedicated to providing a safe space for trans and gender-diverse individuals to gather, grow, and flourish.
• GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality: A national organization committed to ensuring health equity for LGBTQ+ individuals and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals.
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Advocates for LGBTQ+ equality and offers resources on mental health and well-being.
• JQY (Jewish Queer Youth): Supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth from Orthodox, Chassidic, and Sephardic/Mizrahi homes, offering mental health resources.
• Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston (LHI): Focuses on advocating for and promoting health and wellness among LGBTQ+ women and transgender men.
• Matthew Shepard Foundation: Promotes awareness and acceptance through various programs and resources.
• Modern Military Association of America: Supports LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, and their families.
• Montrose Center: Provides mental and behavioral health services, support groups, and specialized services for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
• The Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.
• Trans Lifeline: A grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to transgender people in crisis.

Religious Trauma

• Dare to Doubt: Provides resources for people leaving religion, including support for ex-Mormons, ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses, and former Evangelicals.
• Ex-Christian: An online community for individuals who have left Christianity, offering support, personal stories, and resources for navigating life post-religion.
• Divorcing Religion: A program that helps people process the emotional and psychological impacts of leaving fundamentalist religions.
• Recovering from Religion: A non-profit that provides support to those questioning or leaving their faith through helplines, peer groups, and online communities.
• The Clergy Project: A support network for religious leaders who have lost their faith and are navigating new paths outside of their religious communities.
• Exvangelical: A podcast and community for those deconstructing and leaving Evangelical Christianity, providing shared experiences and support.
• Exmormon Foundation: Supports individuals transitioning out of the LDS Church, offering community support and annual conferences for ex-Mormons.
• Faith to Faithless: A UK-based organization assisting individuals leaving high-control religions, offering resources, support groups, and public awareness initiatives.
• Ex-Mormon Subreddit: An online forum where ex-Mormons share their deconversion stories, seek advice, and find emotional support.
• Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Subreddit: A supportive online space for individuals leaving the Jehovah’s Witness faith.
• Secular Therapy Project: Connects people recovering from religious trauma with mental health professionals who use evidence-based, secular approaches.
• Journey Free: Founded by Dr. Marlene Winell, this organization offers resources and counseling for individuals suffering from Religious Trauma Syndrome.
• Leaving the Fold: A self-help book by Dr. Marlene Winell that guides individuals through the emotional and psychological challenges of leaving religion.

Men’s Mental Health

• Men’s Health Network: Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of men and their families.
• Men’s Minds Matter: Raises awareness of men’s mental health issues and promotes psychological well-being.
• NAMI Texas: Provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness, including programs tailored for men.
• The Menninger Clinic: Provides psychiatric treatment for men dealing with mental health challenges.
• Cohen Veterans Network: Provides mental health services to post-9/11 veterans and their families.
• The Mankind Project: A global network supporting men in leading lives of integrity, authenticity, and service.
• Fathers’ Rights Movement: Provides support and resources for fathers navigating divorce, custody, and family law issues.
• Parents Without Partners: Offers support and resources for single parents, including fathers.
• Straight Spouse Network: Provides support to heterosexual individuals in mixed-orientation marriages.
• Gay Married Men’s Association (GAMMA): Offers support for men in heterosexual marriages who are attracted to men.
• Texas Men’s Health Network: Focuses on improving the health and well-being of men in Texas.
• DivorceCare: A nationwide support group program for individuals going through divorce.
• Fatherhood.gov: A national resource providing support for fathers.