Find What's Best For You
Experiencing sexual violence is not only physically violating, but is also mentally traumatizing. Researching mental health resources can also be taxing, so below we have listed several that are accessible both in-persona and virtually. Having emotional and psychological support can make recovering from a trauma a bit easier, so take a look at the support below to find what's right for you. If there are resources you know of but don't see, please share them with us at the bottom of the page. Thank you!
Statewide
Oh Hi Collective
OH Hi Collective started with the collaboration between two AASECT certified sex therapists and a pelvic floor physical therapist, who have the passion for education, and has grown to include interns, community educators, additional therapists and providers. Together they provide accurate sex and sexual health education to their clients both in the personal and professional community. It is their intention to take the shame out of sex and sexuality.
Website:https://www.ohhicollective.com/
Phone: (406)-577-2419
Main Location: 115 West Kagy Blvd Suite I, D
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact for other locations or virtual services in Missoula, Whitehall, and Livingston
Montana Queer Alliance
MQA strives to center the voices and experiences of those most marginalized, promoting healing, resilience, and justice through compassionate care, advocacy, and community engagement.They have support groups and therapy services as well as crisis intervention services and financial assistance/scholarships.
Nationwide
FORGE Forward
FORGE is an online resource for both LGBTQ+ communities and for helping professionals who want to serve the community better. They specifically focus on how trans individuals can be served better, but aim to serve the broad community. They strive to create a world where ALL voices, people and bodies are valued, respected, honored, and celebrated; where every individual feels safe, supported, respected, and empowered. They provide online trainings and education for providers in both English and Spanish.
Website: https://forge-forward.org/
Human Resource Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is an organization that works to preserve and maintain basic human rights for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as individuals that have disabilities and are marginalized.
Website: HRC | Human Rights Campaign
Phone: (800) 777- 4723
Address: 1640 Rhode Island Ave N.W
Washington, DC 20036
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information and support for LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Their resources are 100% confidential and 100% free in the United States
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Call, text, or chat with a counselor: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Phone: (866) 488-7386
Not ready to talk? It’s not easy to say how you’re feeling. Try a calming exercise on the websites above that will help you relax and focus
Useful Articles
Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma-Informed Care Implementation
5 ways LGBTQ+ people can practice self care and community care
https://includedhealth.com/blog/lgbtq/5-ways-lgbtq-people-can-practice-self-care/
Trauma-informed care in mental health: why we need it and what it should look like
https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/ptsd/trauma-informed-mental-health-care/
Why I Needed to See a Queer Therapist (And How You Can Find One, Too)
https://www.them.us/story/how-to-find-a-queer-therapist
Up and Down Regulation: How to Regulate Your Nervous System