Resources
Resource Links
This page offers curated tools, links, and resources for gay men navigating life, love, mental health, and community. Explore support that’s relevant, inclusive, and grounded in real-life experience.
Parental and LGBTQ+ Support
Rainbow Health
Support for LGBTQ+ to access suitable and appropriate health care resources.
Gay Fathers Toronto
Gain valuable information, and allow you to hear and share stories and experiences with other gay fathers.
Trevor Project
support network for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including a 24-hour text line (text “START” to 678678).
Addictions & Recovery
SAFE Project
curated addiction & mental health resources for LGBTQ+ individuals
LGBTQ+ Recovery (RecoveryAnswers)
research & peer support tools
Gay & Sober / GAL‑AA
queer‑specific Alcoholics Anonymous groups
Legal & Human Rights
ILGA World
global LGBTQ+ rights tracker & advocacy network
OutRight/OutRight Action
international legal & policy campaigns
Lambda Legal (US)
civil rights, family law, discrimination cases
Rainbow Railroad
helping LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence
Safe In Our World
global mental‑health supports for LGBTQ+ communities
Coming Out & Identity
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers several resources supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people, including self-care guides and articles regarding mental wellness.
CenterLink
an international nonprofit organization and association of LGBTQ centers and other LGBTQ organizations serving their local and regional communities, offers a directory where you can find your nearest LGBTQ center.
Wellismo Newly Out Guide
Your trusted resource to navigate coming out, find your community, and embrace your identity with confidence from a gay life & wellness coach!
SUGGESTED READING
The Velvet Rage
by: Alan Downs, PhD
This remains a foundational, widely respected exploration of shame, perfectionism, and authenticity in gay men’s lives.
Straight Jacket
By: Matthew Todd
Offers a contemporary, candid look beneath the surface of gay culture. Matthew Todd combines personal memoir with cultural critique, exploring how shame, trauma, and image pressures manifest today.
Coming Out of Shame: A thoughtful, affirming guide to healing shame and reclaiming pride
By: Patricia A. L. White
Although older, it’s grounded in therapeutic wisdom and practical tools—helpful for men seeking structured emotional recovery.
Revolutionary Acts
By: Jason Okundaye
Focuses on queer aging, resilience, and intergenerational wisdom by centering Black gay elder voices in the UK. This perspective brings depth, cultural nuance, and community stories often missing in personal growth narratives.