When you need to talk to someone Right Now: Crisis Resources
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Crisis HopeLine Hotline (Call or Text)
(919) 231-4525 or (877) 235-4525
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Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
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Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
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Suicide Prevention Hotline
988
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CalVoices COVID-19 Support Warmline
(916) 376-7736
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CalHOPE Warmline for Emotional Support
(833) 317-4673
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Friendship Warm Line
888-670-1360
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Didi Hirsch Crisis Chat
https://didihirsch.org/chat/
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Trevor Project Crisis Counselors
Text ‘START’ to 678-678
Chat online here
or Call 866-488-7386 -
The Call Black Line
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LGBT Coming Out Chat
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Thrive Lifeline
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Love is Respect
loveisrespect.org
(866) 331-9474 -
Teen Line
teenline.org
(800) 852-8336 -
California Youth Crisis Line
calyouth.org/cycl
(800) 843-5200 -
LGBT National Youth TalkLine
LGBTHotline.org/youth-talkline
(800)246-7743
When you want to connect with people who share your experience: Community Resources
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LA LGBT Center
https://socialnet.lalgbtcenter.org/
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CalVoices Support Groups: Sacramento & Amador County
https://www.calvoices.org/support-groups
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Gay & Sober: LGBTQ Recovery Meetings Directory
https://www.gayandsober.org/meetings
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Brave Trails
Mental health resources designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and caregivers.
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Gender Justice LA
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Gender Diversity
genderdiversity.org • (833) 343-6337
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Harbor Camps
harborcamps.org • (781) 400-1617
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Gender Sexuality Info
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LGBT National Help Center
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Break the Cycle
breakthecycle.org • (424) 265-7346
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The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
centerlb.org • (562) 434-4455
OSTC’s Scholarship Program Partners
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InService Foundation
https://inservicefoundation.org/
Therapy scholarship program for people in recovery.
OSTC accepts InService Scholarships
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Loveland Therapy Fund
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/
Scholarship program for black women and girls.
OSTC accepts Loveland Scholarships
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BIPOC Therapy Fund
https://mentalhealthliberation.org/bipoc-therapy-fund/
Scholarship program for BIPOC
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NQTTCN Mental Health QTBIPOC Fund
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Mental Health Fund provides financial support for up to 8 sessions with a licensed or pre-licensed psychotherapist for $125 per session!
OSTC Psychiatry Referrals
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Regeneration Psychiatry
https://www.regenerationpsych.com/
Queer & Trans informed, BIPOC owned.
Treats: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Psychosis, BipolarAccepts Insurance
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Lukman-Afis Babajide, MD
https://www.mindpath.com/staff/lukman-afis-babajide-md/
Queer & Trans informed, Gender Affirming Psychiatry
Treats: ADHD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Mood disorders, Sleep, PSTDAccepts Insurance
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Insight Psychiatry
https://www.insightpsychiatry.com/
Queer & Trans Informed. BIPOC & Woman owned
Treats: ADHD, OCD, ASD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ TeensOut-of-network provider
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Keith Hermanstyne, MD
https://www.hermanstynemd.com/
QPOC Psychiatrist
Treats: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Substance Use, Primary Care ConsultsOut-of-network provider
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LGBT Center
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Empowered Together | Psychological Services
https://empoweredtogetherla.com/
Queer & Trans informd, Gender Affirming Psychiatry
Assessment, consultation, advocacy, and therapy servicesOut-of-network provider
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Mandeep Singh, MD Integrative & Addiction Psychiatry
OSTC Assessment Referrals
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Queer Corner Counseling
https://www.queercornercounseling.com/assessment
Queer & BIPOC provider.
Formal assessments for adult ADHD and autism.Lower rate than a full Neuropsychiatric evaluation.
OSTC IOP/PHP Program Referrals
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CAST Treatment Centers
https://castcenters.com/about/
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Substance Abuse
In-network with MHN & Anthem Blue Cross, works with out of network PPOs
**They are abstinence based - random drug testing
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Charlie Health
https://referrals.charliehealth.com/intensive-outpatient-program
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Neurodivergence.
Accepts most major insurances, available in 40 states
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Lifescape Recovery Center
Depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, OCD, substance abuse
In-network with all major insurances
** Need to be substance free for 1 week prior to admission
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Breathe Life Healing Center
https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/
Substance use (chemsex speciality), eating disorder, trauma, mood disorders
In network with most insurances (including SAG)
Medical Referrals
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Ives MD
Legal Referrals
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Francisco Calderon, Assoc. Attorney
Family law firm that specializes in complex family law matters. Including LGBTQ+ families and relationships.
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Advantage Counseling Services
https://www.advantagecounseling.org/court-order-counseling
Court Order Therapy Services
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ULCA Psychiatry Asylum Clinic
https://communitypartnerships.ucla.edu/program/ucla-psychiatry-asylum-clinic/
A pro-bono clinic providing volunteer forensic medical asylum evaluations for individuals seeking asylum.
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Transgender Law Center
(510) 587-9696
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National Center for Lesbian Rights
(800) 528-6257
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Lambda Legal
(213) 382-7600
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National Center for Youth Law
(510) 835-809
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Helping Survivors
Empowering survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment to understand their rights and access the resources they need.
Shelters & Drop-Ins
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CRCD Ruth’s Place Drop In
coalitionrcd.org
(323) 432-2440 -
Safe Place for Youth
safeplaceforyouth.org
(310) 902-2283 -
My Friend’s PlaceNew List Item
myfriendsplace.org
(323) 908-0011 -
The People Concern
thepeopleconcern.org
(310) 450-4050 -
The Village Family Services
thevillagefs.org
(818) 755-8786 -
Youth Emerging Stronger
youthemergingstronger.org
323) 240-2253
Questions About Insurance?
OSTC has partnered with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. To see if you qualify for reimbursement, click the button below.
OSTC offers In-person and virtual therapy for our LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles and California.
If you are located in Los Angeles, our office are conveniently in the Silver Lake neighborhood.
If you are outside of the Los Angeles area, or just don’t want to drive. We offer telehealth sessions through out California.
OSTC is a LGBTQ+ therapy collective, where you never need to educate your therapist on who you are.