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Resources for Your Journey

Whether you are LGBTQ+, a family member, a Christian seeking greater understanding, or someone looking for support, you are not alone. The Beloved Bridge connects people with trusted resources that encourage safety, belonging, understanding, healing, and hope.

LGBTQ+ Support & Crisis Resources

Crisis support, peer support, and organizations dedicated to the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ people.

Explore trusted resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, Christian communities, and those seeking support, understanding, healing, and connection.

Find the Support You Need

Mental Health & Recovery

Resources for LGBTQ+-affirming mental health care, addiction recovery, emotional wellness, and support.

Faith & LGBTQ+ Resources

Affirming Christian resources, faith-based education, and help connecting with welcoming Christian communities.

Western North Carolina Resources

Local organizations, affirming churches, support services, community groups, and other resources serving Western North Carolina.

Parents, Families & Allies

Resources to help families and allies understand, support, and walk alongside LGBTQ+ loved ones.

LGBTQ+ Support & Crisis Resources

If you or someone you care about needs support, these organizations provide confidential crisis intervention, peer support, and connection to people who understand.

The Trevor Project

Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: Available online

Visit The Trevor Project

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide.
Call or Text: 988
Chat: Available online

Visit 988 Lifeline

Trans Lifeline

Peer support by and for transgender and questioning people. Call to speak with a trans or nonbinary peer.
U.S.: 877-565-8860
Hours: Monday–Friday, 1 PM–9 PM Eastern

Visit Trans Lifeline

LGBT National Help Center

Free, confidential LGBTQIA+ peer support, information, and local resources for people of all ages.
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Online peer-support chat available

Visit LGBT National Help Center

Faith & LGBTQ+ Resources

Faith and LGBTQ+ identity do not have to exist on opposite sides. These resources offer affirming Christian community, thoughtful theological education, and tools for individuals and churches seeking greater understanding, belonging, and reconciliation.

Q Christian Fellowship

Visit Q Christian Fellowship

An affirming Christian community providing resources, connection, education, and support for LGBTQ+ Christians, parents, families, and allies.

LGBTQ+ Theology 101

Explore LGBTQ+ Theology

Explore thoughtful Christian perspectives on Scripture, theology, sexual orientation, gender identity, and commonly asked questions about LGBTQ+ people and Christian faith.

Reconciling Ministries Network

Visit RMN

A Christian network working for the full inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQ+ people within the United Methodist tradition, with resources for individuals, churches, and communities.

Find an Affirming Church

Search Church Clarity

Search for churches with clearly stated LGBTQ+ policies and explore congregations that publicly communicate their approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Soulforce

Explore resources addressing religion-based harm, LGBTQ+ spiritual healing, and affirming approaches to Scripture and theology.

Explore Soulforce

Parents, Families & Allies

Supporting someone you love can begin with listening, learning, and walking alongside them with compassion. These resources offer education, encouragement, community, and practical guidance for parents, families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ people.

PFLAG

Support, education, and community for LGBTQ+ people and the parents, families, friends, and allies who love them. Find local chapters, virtual support, and educational resources.

Explore PFLAG

Q Christian Fellowship — Parent & Family Resources

Christian-centered support for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ people, including community groups, family resources, and guidance for parents learning how to support their LGBTQ+ loved one.

Explore Parent Resources

Mama Bears

A supportive community that educates and empowers families with LGBTQ+ members through parent connections, private communities, practical resources, and encouragement.

Visit Mama Bears

Family Acceptance Project

Research-based resources that help families support LGBTQ+ children and youth, strengthen family relationships, reduce health and mental-health risks, and promote well-being.

Explore Family Acceptance Project

Mental Health & Recovery

Mental health, emotional well-being, and recovery are important parts of living a healthy and supported life. These resources can help LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones find affirming mental health care, recovery support, and communities that understand their experiences.

Find an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist

Search for mental health professionals who identify their practices as LGBTQ+-affirming. Filter by location, specialty, insurance, treatment approach, and other needs.

Find a Therapist

Mental Health Support

Explore LGBTQ+ mental health information, educational resources, support options, and connections to local mental health organizations through NAMI.

Explore NAMI Resources

LGBTQ+ Recovery Support

SMART Recovery offers free support for people seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs, and other addictive behaviors, including online and in-person meetings and LGBTQIA+-focused meeting options.

Find a SMART Meeting

Recovery Meetings & Community

GaL-AA — LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous

A worldwide community serving LGBTQ+ people in Alcoholics Anonymous, with resources to help people find LGBTQ+ AA meetings, online meetings, fellowship, and recovery community.

Find an LGBTQ+ AA Meeting

Western North Carolina Resources

Finding support close to home can make a meaningful difference. These Western North Carolina resources connect LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies with local healthcare, community support, affirming faith communities, and other services that foster safety, connection, well-being, and belonging.

Blue Ridge Health — Medical & Behavioral Health

Community-based healthcare serving Western North Carolina with medical care, behavioral health and counseling, substance-use treatment, peer support, recovery services, and other health services.

Explore Blue Ridge Health

Blue Ridge Pride — WNC LGBTQ+ Resources

Connect with LGBTQ+ resources across Western North Carolina through Blue Ridge Pride, including The Quilt virtual Pride Center, community groups, affirming providers, health resources, and local events.

Explore WNC Resources

Affirming Churches & Faith Communities

Find Christian congregations in Western North Carolina that publicly welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ people. Explore church directories and local faith communities where LGBTQ+ people and their families can seek worship, connection, and belonging.

Find an Affirming Church

More faith-community directories

Reconciling Ministries Network

Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists

Additional WNC Support & Community Resources

Youth OUTright

Support, community, programs, resources, and advocacy for queer and trans youth and young adults in Western North Carolina.

PFLAG Asheville

Local support, education, resources, and community connection for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, friends, and allies.

Haywood County Pride

Local LGBTQ+ community connection, support, events, and resources serving Haywood County and surrounding Western North Carolina communities.

Explore Youth OUTright

Connect with PFLAG Asheville

Explore Haywood County Pride