Stand up for LGBTQ+ mental health by donating to our Pride Month Fundraiser
We are holding the spirit of both celebration and grief throughout this fundraiser, as we take a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come AND acknowledge the pain of ongoing disparities.
Right now, LGBTQ+ mental health is under threat. The NIH’s recent cuts in funding have directly impacted IHI, alongside many other organizations conducting research and addressing health disparities of LGBTQ+ populations.
This loss of funding is directly connected to a loss of progress and continuity of care, especially for those of us conducting LGBTQ+ mental health studies that were interrupted.
The impact of these cuts cannot be understated. We have lost thousands of dollars in funding, the LGBTQ+ individuals participating in the studies lives were severely impacted, and critical minority health research was significantly set back.
Donating to our fundraiser is a direct action you can take to continue care for LGBTQ people during this extremely challenging time. We are leaning on our community for support, and will continue to create opportunities for folks to receive LGBTQ+-affirming care. We understand that our services are an essential resource during this time when our identities are being forced out in attempts of erasure.
Join us in ensuring that LGBTQ+ mental health is protected, celebrated, and resourced for generations to come by donating to our fundraiser.
As a bonus (and in the spirit of pride month!) we’re adding a raffle to our fundraiser. Every $10 donation counts as an entry!
Prizes will include tote bags, therapy sessions, and books written by our founder (including: The Joy of Gay Sex! A well loved classic).
Every donation, big or small, helps to keep our work alive.
One Time Donation
Every dollar goes directly towards empowering LGBTQIA+ folx. Whether it’s $10 or $1000, your donation helps us sustain our impact and provide accessible and affirming mental health care.
Recurring Giving
Want to create lasting change? Join a community of monthly donors making a sustainable impact. Your recurring gift ensures IHI can continue support into the future. With ongoing donations, we can quickly respond to urgent needs, grow our diverse team, and launch new programs.
Your support matters.
New York City is one of the most expensive places to seek therapy, with costs ranging from $190 - $250 / hour on average. Too often, LGBTQIA+ folx face additional barriers to accessing care, such as lack of insurance coverage, provider discrimination, stigma, and income disparities.
We offer individual counseling sessions for $50 - $145 / hour, and provide free resources for those who need additional support. As an LGBTQ-founded organization that is led by LGBTQ+-identified and allied therapists, we are remarkably positioned to provide the highest quality of care to LGBTQ+ folx.
IHI shifts the narrative.
Help us continue to provide quality mental health care, training, and services in support of LGBTQIA+ communities by making a donation today.
We provide expert care for every identity.
“IHI looks at every single client through a lens of compassion, curiosity, care, and radical acceptance.
IHI wants their clients, staff, clinicians, and community to feel that they can live their fullest lives as their most expansive, integrated, and fulfilled selves.”
- Jamie Weiner, LMHC, IHI Advanced Clinical Internship Alumnus, Psychotherapist, and IHI Board Member
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All donations are tax deductible.