For people who identify as LGBTQ+ looking for support, there are many local and national resources, some of which are listed here.

HEAL+NM

www.healplusnm.org

Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans is an organization focused on health equity issues and resources for LGBTQ+ people with a focus on issues like nicotine cessation and sexual violence prevention.

U-21

commonbondnm.org/u-21.html

The U-21 program in Albuquerque provides a community for local LGBTQ+ youth under the age of 21. U-21 meets every Friday night for activities like guest speakers and crafts.

SANTA FE HUMAN RIGHTS ALLIANCE (HRA)

hrasantafe.org

The Santa Fe Humans Rights Alliance is an LGBTQ+ organization that coordinates LGBTQ+-focused events in town, including the annual Santa Fe Pride Festival each June. The organization’s website offers a list of local resources as well.

IMI GUIDE

imi.guide

The IMI Guide is a free online national resource created by LGBTQ+ youth across the country seeking to address the LGBTQ+ mental health crisis. The IMI site offers guides on topics like stress, stigma, and understanding gender and gender expression.

LGBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE

800-246-7743, lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline/

LGBT National Youth Talkline provides an anonymous space for callers to speak about sexual orientation, gender or identity, bullying, relationship concerns, and more. There are no recordings made of the talk line. The line is open from 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and again from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.