LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
Some resources are created by Affirmations, and some are submitted by local partners and reviewed by Affirmations staff. External submissions have self-reported alignment with Affirmations' mission to offer safe and affirming experiences for people of diverse identities. Learn More
Backpack Healthcare
Backpack Healthcare offers accessible pediatric and family mental health care via TeleHealth in MI, MD, GA & VA. Services include therapy, psychiatry, medication management, family counseling, and trauma-informed care. Accepts Medicaid & major insurance with a 7-day connection commitment.
Details
- 866-968-6342
- intake@hellobackpack.com
- https://hellobackpack.com/
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Insurances accepted:
Michigan Medicaid McLaren Health Plan Priority Health Choice Meridian Health Plan of MI United Healthcare Community Plan Aetna Better Health of MI Blue Cross Complete of MI Molina Healthcare of MI HAP CareSource Upper Peninsula Health Plan Aetna Cigna Optum/ UHC CareFirst Tricare
Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit
Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit offers free support to anyone impacted by cancer—patients, loved ones, and the bereaved. With locations in Detroit, Royal Oak, St. Clair Shores, and virtual options, we provide support groups, education, workshops, and resources for all ages, genders, and cancer types.
Details
- 3517 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- 248-577-0800
- info@gcmd.org
- https://www.gildasclubdetroit.org/
Stand With Trans
Stand With Trans offers compassionate, affirming support for trans and nonbinary youth (ages 9–24) and their families nationwide—especially in Michigan. Through peer-led groups, mental health therapy, educational outreach, and family programming, they foster resilience, connection, and community
Details
- 23332 Farmington Rd #84 Farmington, MI 48336
- 248-907-4853
- info@standwithtrans.org
- https://standwithtrans.org/
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Insurances accepted:
Insurance accepted: BCBS, BCN, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, United Health Care, Medicaid, McLaren. Self-Pay (those who do not have insurance or do not want to use insurance): $150 per session. Sliding scale starts at $50 per session
Give Us The Floor
Give Us The Floor (GUTF) offers free, anonymous, youth-led group chats for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth (ages 13–19, soon 24) nationwide. Available 24/7 via mobile app, the safe online space provides peer support for mental health, identity, relationships, and more.
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