LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Community Resources
ANAD believes mental health support should be accessible to all. We are proud to offer our free peer support services to anyone struggling with food and body concerns.
To help eliminate barriers to support and treatment options, we’ve compiled a list of eating disorder and mental health resources specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community.
ANAD Free Virtual LGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Support Group
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Who It’s For: Anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community navigating food or body image concerns. Open nationwide with no formal diagnosis or referral required to attend.
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When: Weekly on Mondays at 5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM PT).
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Format: Online via Zoom (Secure, virtual meeting space).
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Cost: 100% Free
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Leadership: Peer-led by trained ANAD volunteers with lived experience in recovery.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Services & Orgs
The Born This Way Foundation is a global nonprofit organization co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellness of young people. By leveraging research-driven advocacy and community-based programs, the foundation focuses on building kinder, braver communities that validate individual experiences and destigmatize mental health discussions. Their work centers on empowering youth through tangible resources, digital platforms, and collaborative partnerships, all aimed at creating a more supportive environment where young people feel encouraged to prioritize their well-being.
FEDUP (Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations) is a grassroots collective of trans+, intersex, and gender-diverse individuals dedicated to addressing eating disorders within marginalized communities as a social justice issue. The organization works to disrupt the disproportionately high rates of disordered eating among trans and gender-diverse people through radical community healing, institutional reform, educational training, and advocacy. By providing resources, conducting research, and offering support groups, FEDUP aims to center the experiences of underrepresented populations and foster a more equitable and inclusive recovery landscape.
The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a national professional association and collective of health and healing practitioners dedicated to transforming mental health care for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC). Rooted in the principles of healing justice, the network challenges the harms of the medical industrial complex by fostering abolitionist ecosystems of care and connecting community members with mental health practitioners who share their values through a specialized national directory.
The Trevor Project is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. They provide 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, including confidential support via phone, text, and chat with trained counselors. Beyond crisis care, the organization offers peer support, educational resources for allies and professionals, and advocacy initiatives aimed at changing laws and public perception to foster a more supportive world for LGBTQ+ youth.
Trans Lifeline is a national, grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for the transgender community. It operates the first national crisis and peer support hotline in the United States and Canada where every single operator is transgender, providing empathetic, identity-affirming support in both English and Spanish without utilizing nonconsensual active rescue or law enforcement intervention. Beyond its direct emotional support services, Trans Lifeline is committed to collective community aid and advocacy, working to improve overall life outcomes and fight suicidality among trans individuals through education, specialized resource sharing, and socioeconomic support initiatives.
Eating Disorders & LGBTQIA+ Event Recordings
Overall, LGBTQIA+ youth are three times more likely to have an eating disorder when compared to their peers. ANAD and The Community Center are partnering to amplify the lived experiences of three LGBTQIA+ individuals with an eating disorder and discuss ways we can make resources more accessible to all.
Eating Disorders & LGBTQIA+ Blogs
Beyond Western Frameworks: Cultural Barriers and the Underrecognition of Eating Disorders in East Asian Populations
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