LGBTQ+ Resources
Mental Health Providers | Peer Support Hotlines | Resources | Websites | Books and Articles
The resources below are not endorsed or affiliated with County College of Morris or the Office of Counseling & Student Success. They have been compiled for your convenience to connect with, learn about, and celebrate the diversity within our community and our country. If you find any of the resources as outdated or if you would like additional information, please contact:
Tannia Dominguez in Counseling Services
tdominguez@ccm.edu, (973) 328-5140
Mental Health Providers
Allen Wells Center
“Specializing in whole person, contemplative psychotherapy of mind/body/heart/spirit.”
102 Ogden Pl, Morristown, NJ, 07960
973-539-0301
Attentive Psychotherapy
“We believe it is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to work with clients and help provide the support needed during challenging times.”
1 Edgeview Drive, Suite 2B
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-246-1480
https://www.attentivepsychotherapy.com/
BN Counseling, LLC
Brian Nandy
147 Columbia Tpk, Suite 307
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Center for Identity Development
“Individual, group, family, and couples’ therapy, plus other services.”
31 Trinity Pl.
Montclair, NJ 07042
Joseph A. Chan, MSW, LCSW
85 Park St.
Montclair, NJ 07042
Ann Cutillo, LCSW
51 Upper Montclair Plaza
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Howard C. Cutler, LCSW
215 Ridgedale Ave
Florham Park, NJ 07932
201-207-1534
“The mission of EDGE New Jersey is to respond compassionately and responsibly to the HIV+ and LGBTQ+ communities by providing supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention strategies and education to enhance the community we serve.”
Brenda G. Forte, MSW, LCSW
44 Elm St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-538-2818
Rosemarie Kppacsi, PhD, LCSW
460 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 209
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-509-0574 / 973-868-4533
Lisa LaBrunda, LCSW
170 Changebridge Rd. Bldg. B3-4
Montville, NJ 07045
therapist.psychologytoday.com/48227
Cheryl Ann Notari, PhD
332 Springfield Ave, Suite 204
Summit, NJ 07901
908-608-1114
Ridgewood Psychotherapy Associates
Susan Donnelly, LCSW
115 Pine St.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-447-0346
Dr. Catherine Roland, LPC
51 Upper Montclair Plaza
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
973-655-7184
Center for Identity Development
“Psychotherapy & Counseling (individual, couple, group, family) serving gay/lesbian community since 1980.”
31 Trinity Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-744-6386
Women’s Therapy Services of Montclair, LLC
460 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 307
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-783-2292
Peer Support Hotlines
LGBT National Hotline
“Providing confidential peer-support, information, local resources and more to calls of all ages (youth & adults).”
(888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline
“Providing young people confidential peer-support, information, local resources and more, for callers through age 25.”
Monday-Friday 4pm-12am; Saturday 12pm-5pm EST
(800) 246-7743
Email: youth@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
LGBT National Senior Hotline
“Providing senior callers, ages 50 and above confidential peer-support, information, local resources and more.”
(888) 234-7243
Trans Lifeline
“Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.”
(877) 565-8860
Trevor Project
“The Trevor Project is an organization dedicated to crisis intervention and preventing suicide for young LGBTQ+ adults. If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can call, text or live chat with a caring person who can help.”
(866) 488-7386
TrevorText: Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Resources
Atlantic Health – LGBTQ+ Services
Atlantic Health System’s commitment to providing LGBTQ+ patient-centered care has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.”
973-971-6125
https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/lgbtq-services.html
Garden State Equality
“Garden State Equality is New Jersey’s statewide advocacy and education organization for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.”
500 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
973-473-5428
contact@GardenStateEquality.org
https://www.gardenstateequality.org
PFLAG
“Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTW people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.”
Bergen PFLAG
(201) 503-4470
North Jersey PFLAG – Glen Ridge
(908) 300-4227
http://www.pflagnorthjersey.org
National
PROUD Gender Center – Transgender Community Services
““At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick it is a top priority to optimize health and well-being for every patient. Our LGBTQIA Program is firmly rooted with that purpose in mind.”
The Recovery Village
“The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab offers comprehensive treatment for dual diagnosis based drug and alcohol rehab, eating disorder and mental health treatments tailored to the patient’s specific needs.”
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/
Trans Affirming Alliance
“The Trans Affirming Alliance assists with direct legal services that provide legal guidance (e.g., assistance with name changes), mental health counseling, career counseling and workshops, various support groups, and specialized health and wellness services for the transgender community such as vocal coaching.”
https://transaffirmingalliance.org/
Websites
Bisexual Resource Center
“The BRC is the oldest national bi+ organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.”
Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere
“COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent.”
Empty Closets
“Empty Closets is a place where you can figure out who you are, surrounded by other people just like you. Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, curious, unsure or a friend of someone who is, Empty Closets will help you find the answer.”
Gender Infinity
“Our vision is simple: that the world will be inviting to all youth, regardless of gender expression and identity. We are a network of providers and families that offers consultation, clinical services, and conferences focused on gender affirmative care.”
Gender Spectrum
“Gender Spectrum works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.”
https://www.genderspectrum.org
GLAAD
“The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.”
Human Rights Campaign
“As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.”
Live Another Day
“QTBIPOC people often experience discrimination due to their gender identity and skin color. This discrimination can also be encountered when it comes to mental and physical health care. The following directory of resources provides access to care for a variety of issues.”
https://liveanotherday.org/bipoc/lgbtq/
LGBT National Help Center
“Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning community by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources.”
http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
LGBTQ Addiction & Mental Health Support Resources
Provides information and resources for the LGBTQ community.
https://www.addictions.com/lgbtq-addiction-mental-health-resources/
MoneyGeek
Money Geek has written specific articles and resources for LGBTQ+ people as well as addressing common financial questions.
Support for Gender Confirmation –Â https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-gender-confirmation-surgery/
Financial & Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth –Â https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/lgbtq-homeless-youth/
Guide to LGBTQ+ Adoption –Â https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/lgbtq-family-costs/
NQAPIA
“The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) is a federation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations.”
Out for Work
“Out for Work is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, preparing and empowering LGBT college students and their allies for the workplace.”
Sunrise House
Sunrise House is located amid twenty-two acres in the serene mountains of Sussex County, New Jersey, and provides research-based programs and services for adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
https://sunrisehouse.com/blog/is-there-support-for-the-lgbtq-community-in-drug-addiction-treatment
Gender, Sexuality, and LGBTQ+ Equity Books & Articles
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- A Queer History of the United States for Young People by Michael Bronski
- A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities by Mady G., J.R. Zuckerberg
- A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson
- Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters – And How to Get It by Laurie Mintz
- Come as You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski
- Critically Sovereign: Indigenous Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies by Joanne Barker
- Couples, Gender and Power: : Creating Change in Intimate Relationships by Carmen Knudson-Martin
- It’s Called “Polyamory”: Coming Out About Your Nonmonogamous Relationships by Tamara Pincus and Rebecca Hiles
- Life Isn’t Binary by Barker and Iantaffi
- More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by Franklin Veaux, Eve Rickert, and Tatiana Gill
- National Center for Transgender Equality by NCTE
- Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America by Lillian Faderman
- Opening Up by Tristan Taormino
- Resources for Gender Identity and AutismÂ
- The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet Hardy & Dossie Easton
- The Gender Affirmative Model: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Children by Colt Keo-Meier, Diane Ehrensaft (Editors)
- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community by Laura Erickson-Schroth
- Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, & Being You by Kathryn Gonzales & Karen Rayne
- Transgender History, second edition: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill, Rachel Pepper
- Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill, Lisa Kenney
