August 2025
Why Mental Health Care Must Include the LGBTQ Community
● LGBTQ individuals face higher mental health risks due to rejection, discrimination, and a lack of safe spaces.
● Traditional mental health systems often fail LGBTQ people by ignoring identity, lacking representation, and creating barriers to access.
● Culturally affirming care, like the Healing Our Rainbow program at Urban Restoration Counseling Center, provides inclusive, identity-centered support that helps LGBTQ people heal and thrive.
