LGBT Detroit HEALTH | mental health

Since 2017, LGBT Detroit has offered mental health services with free referrals for victims of crime, in-house therapy, faith based support, health care, housing and psycho-social support. This is a confidential service open to LGBT+ adults, or loved ones, who have experienced violent crime.

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Free mental health therapy

LGBT Detroit is committed to supporting the well-being of our community. We are proud to offer free mental health therapy for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our professional therapists provide compassionate, confidential care tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, we are here to help you navigate this challenging time and provide the resources needed to find healing and strength.

a message from alicia

Hello my name is Alicia Cain,

I am a graduate from University of Phoenix, my undergraduate degree is Human Services with a concentration in children and family services. My graduate degree is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I currently work as a Mobile Crisis Interventionist where I address mental health crises in both private and hospital settings, providing immediate assessments, diagnoses and determining the appropriate level of care for the individual. I am looking forward to providing services that will contribute to the health and healing of individuals.

Alicia Cain LLC

aliciacain@lgbtdetroit.org
313- 473-7956


My availability is as follows:
Every Other Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Tools for Equality and Inclusion

  • SUPPORT TRAINING

    Are you a nonprofit organizations, police officers, healthcare workers, and for-profit businesses with a passion for employee and customer experiences? From bystander intervention and workplace accountability to the specific experience people across the LGBT+ spectrum have while interacting with your niche services, we are here to support you on your journey to the best community care.

    Let our mental health service staff help you explore the intersections of sexuality, gender and victimization as they relate to your profession area. Our team is available to provide a four-part training series to different nonprofits, businesses, and community service organizations across the tri-county area. Join us as we start at the basics, reflect on our individual organization needs, and take steps to improve our roles as community services and providers.

  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION

    Are you in a group like a block club, student organization, church, LGBT+ or other social group? Rather you are here to be an ally, to be inclusive of all members, or to give your LGBT+ specific group the tools to thrive, we are here to help!

    From bystander intervention and community accountability to sexual and gender identity 101 and breaking down the myths, many community organizations have begun to recognize a need for additional support in assuring the comfort and care of LGBT+ people, let’s begin exploring this together! For LGBT+ specific groups, let’s have a conversation around thriving in relationships, intimate and personal, and healing through self-care.

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other resources & services

  • One Church Detroit

    Pastor Jeffery Seals, 10115 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221, 313-939-2594, https://www.onechurchdetroit.org

    LGBTQ+ Affirming Faith Spaces http://www.spectrumcenter.umich.edu

    Metropolitan Community Church of Christ

    Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220, http://www.mccdetroit.org

    One Body in Christ Ministry

    Overseer Ronchele Andres, 1115 Carmel st Detroit Michigan 48203 Detroit, MI 48203, https://www.facebook.com/OBOCM

  • Health Care Index 2022

    LGBT Resources, https://www.hrc.org

  • S.E. Michigan Hotlines

    First Step Domestic Violence - (734) 722-6800

    Wayne County SAFE - (313) 430-8000

  • LGBTQ+ People of Color Virtual Meet-Up Group - Washington, DC, https://www.meetup.com/thedccenter/events

    Shambhala LGBTQI Mediation Group (virtual group)- The Shambhala LGBT Mediation Group offers a safe space for those who identify as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning to come together to explore the practice of meditation and support each other in the community.  Previous meditation experience is not required. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OutBreath

    Monthly On-Line Gathering for Womyn of Color LGBTQ42 - Meet-Up Group (Gathering for Womyn of Color - LGBTQ+)

  • Rita Clark, M.S.W., Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, MI - Specializing  in domestic violence - 27 years experience, sexual trauma, grief, loss and bereavement and divorce issues. https://www.crsh.com

    Gregory Samuel Johnson, M.S.W., Center for Relationship Health, Royal Oak, MI - Specializing in LGBT Therapy, and PTSD. Website: https://www.crsh.com

    Joe Kurt, M.S.W., Center for Relationship Health Royal Oak, MI - LGBT Issues and Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviors, Website: https://www.crsh.com

    Mark McMillan, M.S.W. - Specializing in LGBTQI+/Queer Mental Health, Men’s Therapy Group for Surviors of Sexual Abuse, Couples Counseling (Queer), https://www.crsh.com