LGBTQIA + Resources
At Twin Roots Therapy, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ individuals may experience unique stressors, including discrimination, stigma, identity-related challenges, and barriers to affirming care, all of which can affect emotional health and overall well-being.
Having access to supportive, inclusive, and affirming resources can make a meaningful difference. We’ve gathered several LGBTQIA+ resources available throughout Maryland that offer mental health support, community connection, advocacy, and other services. We hope this list helps you find the support, information, or community you’re looking for.
Maryland Resources for LGBTQ Mental Health
STAR TRACK Adolescent Health Program
Visit STAR TRACK Adolescent Health Program This nonprofit organization is based at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. They provide healthcare, community leadership development, and other programming for Baltimore area LGBTQ youth and young adults 12 to 26 years old. This organization is supported by a team of nurses, doctors, health educators, and peer navigators. Their services also include mental health services and support groups.Hearts & Ears, Inc.
Visit Hearts & Ears, Inc. Hearts & Ears, Inc. is a Trans-led, community-based non profit located in Baltimore. They offer hybrid groups focused on behavioral health and holistic wellness, and they also assist LGBTQ folks with locating resources.The Pride Center of Maryland
Visit The Pride Center of Maryland
Based in Baltimore, The Pride Center of Maryland provides programs, services, advocacy, and community spaces designed to support the health, safety, and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people. The organization offers opportunities for connection, education, support, and access to community resources.Chase Brexton Health Care
Visit Chase Brexton Health Care
Chase Brexton provides affirming health care at several locations throughout Maryland. Services include primary care, mental health services, sexual and reproductive health care, HIV prevention and treatment, substance use treatment, and other supportive services, with experience serving LGBTQIA+ communities.Trans Maryland
Visit Trans Maryland
Trans Maryland is a trans-led organization dedicated to supporting and building power within Maryland's transgender community. The organization connects trans Marylanders with community, resources, advocacy, education, and opportunities to address issues affecting trans and gender-diverse people across the state.FreeState Justice
Visit FreeState Justice
FreeState Justice is a statewide LGBTQIA+ legal advocacy organization offering free legal services, referrals, community education, and policy advocacy. Assistance may include name and gender marker matters, discrimination, health care access, housing, employment, education, and other legal concerns affecting LGBTQIA+ Marylanders.The Frederick Center
Visit The Frederick Center
The Frederick Center supports LGBTQIA+ individuals and families in Frederick County and surrounding communities. The organization offers peer support groups, social programs, community events, youth programming, caregiver support, advocacy, and directories of affirming local resources.MoCo Pride Center
Visit MoCo Pride Center
The MoCo Pride Center is Montgomery County's LGBTQIA+ community resource center. It brings together several local organizations and programs serving LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, families, and transgender community members and provides opportunities for support, education, resources, and community connection.Rainbow Youth Alliance
Visit Rainbow Youth Alliance
Rainbow Youth Alliance provides an affirming, peer-centered community for LGBTQIA+ and questioning teens ages 13–18 in Montgomery County and the surrounding DMV area. Its youth groups offer opportunities to connect with other LGBTQIA+ teens and discuss topics such as identity, relationships, family, mental health, and everyday life in a supportive environment.PFLAG
Columbia–Howard County
Visit PFLAG Columbia–Howard County
PFLAG Columbia–Howard County provides support, education, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people and their families, friends, and allies. The chapter offers opportunities for individuals and families to find community while learning more about sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County
Visit PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County
This local PFLAG chapter supports LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as parents, families, friends, and allies throughout Anne Arundel County. The chapter provides peer support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth, LGBTQIA+ adults, and parents and allies, along with education, outreach, and advocacy.
Hagerstown Hopes
Visit Hagerstown Hopes
Hagerstown Hopes serves LGBTQIA+ people in Hagerstown and Western Maryland through community programming, education, events, resources, and opportunities for social connection. Its mission focuses on providing an inclusive environment where LGBTQIA+ community members can access information, support, and a sense of community.Delmarva Pride Center
Visit Delmarva Pride Center
The Delmarva Pride Center provides community, resources, events, and support for LGBTQIA+ people on the Delmarva Peninsula, including Maryland's Eastern Shore. The organization works to create an inclusive and affirming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you are an LGBTQIA+ person in Maryland looking for mental health support, we encourage you to explore the organizations and resources listed above. You don’t have to navigate everything on your own. At Twin Roots Therapy, our therapists are also here to provide compassionate, affirming mental health care in a space where you can show up as your full self. We offer individualized therapy and support tailored to your experiences, identities, and mental health needs. If you’re interested in working with us, contact our team to learn more about our services or get started.
