Tools for the Journey

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Identity & Discovery: Affirming guides for those exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation. 

Mental Health: A list of LGBTQ+ friendly therapists and 24/7 crisis hotlines. 

Education: Scholarship opportunities and Detroit-based student advocacy groups.   

1. Detroit Regional Scholars: https://drdfs.org/

2. Community Foundation Southeast Michigan: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

3. Detroit Promise: https://detroitpromise.com/

4. Focus Hope: https://www.focushope.edu/programs/community-and-advocacy/ 

5. DESC. and CRIO workforce outreach: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/civil-rights-inclusion-opportunity-department

• The "Parenting with Love" Guide: Tips on how to support your  LGBTQ+ child while navigating your own journey.
• Local  Support Groups: Connections Detroit parents who understand your experience. www.todayisthedayinc,com/Get 
• Crisis & Housing: Immediate contacts for emergency shelter and family stabilization services.  call 2-1-1 (available 24/7)  https://turningpointmacomb.org/get-help/shelter/ 
• https://dwihn.org/programs-services/crisis-services
• https://communityhousingnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Homeless-Shelters-and-Services.pdf

• Gleaners Community Food Bank: Schedule of upcoming mobile pantry dates. https://www.gcfb.org/ 
• Utility Assistance: Links to programs that help with heating, water, and electricity bills. https://www.waynemetro.org/weatherization/

https://thawfund.org/  https://www.waynemetro.org/water-affordability-program/

• Community Partners: A directory of fellow Detroit non-profits we trust. https://www.waynemetro.org/homeless/
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please dial 988    

Preventing Obesity and Hypertension Among People Living with HIV: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. These organizations specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming care. 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741
• The Trevor Project (Youth Support): * Call: 1-866-488-7386
  
• Text: Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
• Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
• The LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

“Disclaimer: Today Is The Day Inc. provides these resources for informational purposes only. We are a community-based 501(c)(3) organization and do not provide direct medical, psychiatric, or emergency crisis intervention services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately. While we strive to keep our resource list updated, Today Is The Day Inc. is not responsible for the services provided by third-party organizations.”