At Tracey’s Clubhouse, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, inclusive, and accessible mental health services tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 16-26. Our programs focus on holistic support to help youth manage emotional challenges and build resilience. Our offerings include:

• Trauma-Informed Counseling: Organize programs focused on providing individual and group therapy sessions led by licensed mental health professionals trained in trauma-informed care and LGBTQIA+-specific issues. Therapy could address topics such as family rejection, internalized stigma, discrimination, and identity exploration.

• Peer Support Groups: Organize programs focused on creating peer-led support groups where members can share their experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. These groups would focus on building community and providing emotional support through shared experiences.

• Crisis Intervention Services: Organize programs focused on offering 24/7 crisis intervention services, including access to emergency mental health care and support for individuals experiencing acute distress. This might include partnerships with local hotlines, crisis centers, or mobile mental health units.

• LGBTQIA+-Affirming Therapists: Organize programs focused on ensuring that members have access to therapists who are culturally competent and affirming LGBTQIA+ identities. This includes providing access to therapists who specialize in issues like gender dysphoria, coming out, or relationship challenges specific to the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Workshops on Mental Health Awareness: Organizing educational workshops on mental health awareness, self-care practices, and resilience building. Topics could include stress management, coping with anxiety and depression, and fostering emotional well-being.

• Substance Abuse Counseling: Organize programs focused on offering specialized support for members struggling with substance abuse, including counseling and recovery programs that are sensitive to the unique pressures faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals.

• Access to Psychiatric Services: Organize programs focused on providing referrals or direct access to psychiatric services for members needing medication management or further evaluation for mental health diagnoses, including those related to trauma, mood disorders, or anxiety.

• Mindfulness and Wellness Practices: Integrate mindfulness practices, such as yoga, meditation, or art therapy, into the mental health program to help members reduce stress and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

• Confidential and Non-Stigmatizing Services: Ensure that all mental health services are confidential and non-stigmatizing. Create a welcoming environment where members feel safe seeking help without fear of judgment or discrimination.

• Family and Relationship Counseling: Offer family therapy or relationship counseling when appropriate, to help repair relationships or assist members in navigating complex family dynamics, particularly when related to coming out or gender identity.

• Partnerships with LGBTQIA Mental Health Organizations: Organize programs focused on collaborating with LGBTQIA+-focused mental health organizations and advocacy groups to offer additional resources, referrals, and support networks for members.

Through these mental health services, At Tracey’s Clubhouse would provide holistic support to help residents manage emotional challenges, build resilience, and thrive mentally and emotionally while navigating the complexities of their identities and experiences.