Queer LifeSpace is a nonprofit counseling agency that seeks to bring sustainable mental health and substance abuse services to the LGBTQQI community.
Queer people often struggle with increased rates of suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and loss of family. Government funding for nonprofits has dramatically decreased, making it difficult for existing local agencies to meet all the essential mental health and substance abuse needs our community requires. We are here to be a solution to these problems.
The mission and formation of Queer LifeSpace began with the shared vision of its 4 founding directors to bring quality, long-term and affordable mental health and substance abuse care to the Bay Area queer community.
The founders became friends and colleagues while working together at New Leaf Services, which had to close its doors October, 2010, after 35 years of serving the LGBTQQI community.