To Be Me - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Youth in Ohio

Building resilience within the LGBTQ+ community

To Be Me is a mental health and suicide prevention resource for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Ohio. Together, let’s build a world where everyone is encouraged to be themselves and get the help they need.

In Crisis? Get Help Now

Ohio Resource Map

What Does It Mean To Be YOU

Get Help Now

If you’re dealing with a lot, and feeling symptoms of anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, don’t keep it bottled up. Free, confidential support is available 24/7.

Call or Text

988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

national network of local crisis centers that provides emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress

Call

1-866-488-7386

The Trevor Project

national network of counselors trained to understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face and are available for support

Text

“4HOPE” to 741-741

Crisis Text Line

a nonjudgmental organization that provides high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention

Call

800-246-7743

LGBT National Youth Talkline

highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers provide support, information, and local resources to callers 25 and younger and can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues

Call

877-565-8860

Trans Lifeline

peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers

Call or Text

1-800-786-2929

National Runaway Safeline

connect with a trained, trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns

Ohio Resource Map

Looking for LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention resources within your county or region in the state of Ohio? Take a look at our interactive resource map! Here you can filter out your results by location and type to find the closest resource to you. Find safe spaces, support groups, LGBTQ+ affirming therapists and counselors, and more!

Find Your Local Resources

What does it mean To Be YOU

Let’s discover what it means to be you. Is it the clothes you wear? Is it doing a hobby or skill that you’re good at? Maybe you feel most yourself when you’re hanging out with friends or family. It’s important to explore the things that bring out your confidence and make you proud to be you. These are the very things that you can lean on when times get tough. When you’re struggling with your mental health, relying on what makes you feel like the best version of yourself empowers you to talk to a support system and get help.

Here’s some steps you can take to find what it means to be you!

Find Your Environment

Where do you feel most comfortable being you? A safe space can be anywhere – home, school, work, a friend’s house, a club or team, or a trusted faith space. This is a space where you feel supported and accepted.

Find Your People

Who are those people you feel comfortable being yourself around? Having positive people – those who lift you up, who care about your well-being, who are there for you when you need them – can help you live a healthy and fulfilling life. These positive people can be friends, family, mentors, or anyone you can trust.

Find Yourself

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Labels and definitions can be helpful, and it’s important to learn about the diverse range of possibilities for your life. This journey of finding who you are takes time. It’s about patience and allowing for new experiences, so be open-minded and trust in yourself to create a healthy and fulfilling life.

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