Below are sources of support, including CAMHS supports groups and one-on-one undergraduate peer counseling, available to Harvard students that are specifically intended for those who identify as BGLTQ.
All CAMHS support groups are available to BGLTQ students, even if they are not BGLTQ-specific in their scope—information about these groups can be found here.
Information about additional resources, including the remaining peer counseling and peer support groups, can be found here.
Timing for Fall 2023 TBD
DROP IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR TRANS* STUDENTS
This is a confidential support and psycho-education group for undergraduate and graduate students who identify as transgender, gender queer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or questioning. This group provides a safe and affirming space to build community, share experiences, ask questions, and gain information. Topics include social and legal aspects of gender transition, coming out during college, navigating family issues, medical interventions, physical and mental health, dating and relationships, coming out in internships/job settings, and more.
This is a confidential support group open to undergraduate and graduate LGBTQ Women interested in a safe space to discuss sexuality, relationships, family, health, academics and more. Queer and questioning Women of Color are especially encouraged to come check things out Interested students are invited to discuss the group in person.
For more information please contact Addie Wyman Battalen, PhD, LICSW
awymanbattalen@huhs.harvard.edu
Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET via Zoom
Support, Validation, Empowerment, Connection
Looking for a supportive and affirming space to share your experiences as a Queer man?
Check out The Men’s Queer+ group.
This psychoeducational group will work to address everyday challenges for non-heterosexual male identified students at Harvard. This group aims to empower participants to prioritize their emotional and mental well-being through exploring personal balance, self-care, and restoration skills.
In a non-judgmental space we’ll discuss:
Limited to 10 members. Open to all registered Harvard students (undergrad, graduate, recent grads) who have paid the 2022-2023 Student Health Fee.
To schedule a pre-screening assessment or for more information contact Josué Miranda Quiles, LICSW jmirandaquiles@huhs.harvard.edu
Contact provides non-judgmental, non-directive, confidential peer counseling for Harvard undergraduates. Members are trained to handle a wide variety of issues and specialize in issues of sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, and relationships.
For more information, check their website.
Individual drop-ins
8pm - 11pm, Thayer Lower Level B-04
More Peer Counseling information can be found on the CAMHS website.
Everyone is welcome in our office space! We are located in the Lower Level of Thayer Hall. Elevators can be accessed in the entrance next to Memorial Church. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please reach out to us at BGLTQ@fas.harvard.edu.
