If you are at imminent risk for self-harm please go to the Madison Memorial Emergency Room. For individuals who are at risk for harming themselves or are having a similar significant crisis, please dial 988 to access the Idaho Careline and be prepared to select Option 3. For students who are actively meeting with a BYU-Idaho counselor and are at risk for harming themselves or having a similar significant crisis, please call 208-496-HELP (208-398-4357).
Same Gender Attraction and LGBTQ+ Support
BYU-Idaho students who experience same gender attraction often need a safe place for support and understanding. BYU-Idaho seeks to provide a protected, conscious, and empathetic environment for all students, including the LGBTQ+ community.
Where Can I Get Counseling for LGBTQ+ Support?
The BYU-Idaho Counseling Center in Rexburg, Idaho, offers individual counseling and LGBTQ+ support groups to help those who experience same gender attraction. Our professional counselors offer counseling for many social, emotional, and psychological challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. We will help you with any issues that affect your spiritual, academic, and social well-being.
LGBTQ+ Support Groups
In addition to individual counseling, the Counseling Center offers two support groups to assist BYU-Idaho students in the LGBTQ+ community. Support groups address common issues:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Social difficulties
- Family tensions
- Other issues that might arise
All LGBTQ+ support groups actively seek to promote an atmosphere of love and understanding in a safe, gospel-centered environment. If you are a current BYU-Idaho student and want to learn more, please contact the Counseling Center.
If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the Counseling Center at (208) 496-9370 or counselingcenter@byui.edu.
If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the Counseling Center at (208) 496-9370 or counselingcenter@byui.edu.
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