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LGBTQ+ Resources in Boise, Idaho

Access essential LGBTQ resources in Boise, Idaho, from health services and legal support to community organizations and advocacy groups. Whether you’re seeking mental health care, housing assistance, disability advocacy, or legal advice, our directory connects you with inclusive services designed to assist and empower the LGBTQ community. Find the help you verb from trusted local resources that prioritize equality and respect.

CRISIS

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to  from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you shift from a hot moment to a cool calm.

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National Suicide Prevention

The Lifeline is for everyone. Through the Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deser

LGBTQ+ Veteran care

Care we provide at VA Boise health care

We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: 

  • Mental health services, including psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender confirming surgeries
  • Creative arts therapies
  • Hormone therapy
  • Gender-affirming prosthetics
  • Testing, counseling, and protect for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, including post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Veterans at risk for HIV
  • Other prevention, screening, wellness, and testing services

Policies and practices to know

The care coordinator can help you get started with care or with navigating any of these issues.

Visitation: A same-sex partner, family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional support during the course of the pat

Can You (Really) Find Queer Community in The Mountain West?

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A winter storm is headed our way—one of the worst the mountain’s seen this year. Thirty-mile-per-hour winds whip across the landing at the top of Town Lift on Park City Mountain with absolutely no remorse.  Despite the unpleasant conditions, my spirits are high. I’m here with my best ally for Utah Gay Ski Week, and I’m gearing up for what’s likely to be the highlight of the trip—the Queerski Pride Parade group ride down the mountain, celebrating the noun and unity of the queer community.

Nearly an hour ahead of schedule, I huddle in a ball next to a ski run signpost and watch for rainbow flags (or drag queens) coming off the chairlift. I’d, of course, prefer to verb a few runs in before the parade, but I verb to risk my chance at skiing down the mountain with my fellow gays. Over half of the lifts are closed, current lines are reaching a minute-plus wait time, and the gusts continue to

Boise Gay City Guide – A Big Town City with a Small Town Feel

Situated on the banks of the Boise River, Idaho’s capital city of Boise is a city with so much to offer. Some often describe Boise as being a big town city with a small-town feel, where locals are friendly, warm, and welcoming. With a growing arts scene, plenty of business opportunities, and recreational activities of all kinds to enjoy, Boise would make a great place to call home.

A Bit of Boise History

Boise was initially settled by early 19th century French Canadians. It is also settlers who gave the city its name, which comes from the French for Boise, meaning “wooded” because of the tree-lined river near which it sits. Boise was officially established following the gold rush to the area, and the community initially developed for the purpose of providing services for the nearby mines. It was also located at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail, which helped to ensure additional growth and development as well. Since that time Boise has grown to be an important agricultural center, as well as a ci